Army and Air Force Bring Home Acton Vets This Week
Local homecomings mark arrivals from overseas with families and friends gathered in Acton. Pte Herb Woods returns after nearly five years in France, Holland, and Germany, welcomed by Wis mother and Toronto Guelph and other kin. Sgt Martin Buck returns from overseas service with No. 6 Bomber Command, wife and child in Birkenhead plan join. Sgt Buck previously worked at Acton Machine Shops. Jack Santioazen returns from four and a half years in the RAF, welcomed by family. A wedding unites Mrs Charlotte Milne of Guelph and Mr James W Fitzimmons of Niagara Falls at the Milne home with community attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Herb Woods
Germany
Beardmore A Co
Weiss
Canna
New Amsterdam
Martin Buck
Acton Iron
Min Alex Mani
No. 6 Bomber Command
Tna
RC. A.F
England
Huck
Birkenhhead
Canada
Indian Command
Airforce
Buck
Acton Machine Shops
Stratheden
Jack Santioazen
Coot Vantioosen
Nasaagawueya
Jack
van Goazen
Nation Motors
Gordon Robertson Injured In Dairy Truck Crash
Gordon Robertson sustained injuries when a dairy truck overturned. The accident occurred as the vehicle attempted to exit the road with milk and cream bottles scattered. Traffic Officer Ray Mason investigated the scene in Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Robertson
Coenen Rhebertson
Watsons
Aoiste
Het Naturand
Wenmes
Aetoh
Garten Hebertsan
Lanser
Ray Mason
Acton
Many Improvements Make Limehouse Church Grounds Desirable
A community gathering at Hora last Friday for the Corsten association’s annual meeting showcased extensive landscaping plans for the Limehouse Church grounds. Officers elected for the year include Landsborough vice president Carr secretary treasurer, with work planned on seeding, plantings, and continued site development to enhance the township’s appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butttex Am
Hora
Corsten
Te Est
Wellingen
Dufferin
Berth Press
Lanehiou
Prosistorian Staret
Bevett
Olot
Mre—h— Ma Fevasion Permjis
Marston
Elora Express
Albert Ross
Milverton Sun
Dent
Landsborough
Grand Val
Carr
Palmeraton
Limehouse
Mery
Kell
Fire destroys Norval store and threatens village
Fire last week at Mrs J Hlack general store in Norval caused about 10000 damage before Brampton and Georgetown brigades contained the blaze. The store and an adjacent apartment were razed, with one eight year old sister of Mrs Hlack among the victims in a historic conflagration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norval
Brampton
Georgetown
J. Hlack
Carl
T Hese
Eagil
Themen
Aiteaa
Hlack
Missing Ps. CGP McLaren of Campbellville
Ps. CGP. McLaren of Campbellville reported missing while serving as wireless air gunner on transport planes. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilhar Wo McLaren and brother to James, Mar satel, and Ann. He enlisted with the BoC ARL and was believed to have been last listed in operations in India to China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ps. Cgp
McLaren
Campbellville
Charles Peter
Heiss
Mto
Afes
Wilhar Wo McLaren
Melaren
Pan Tevatm
Tansport
Inia
Chana
James
Marsatel
Bradley
Mins
Ann
Miss Breanot
Hamilton
Japan
Tapanese
Dassoor
Nuniere
Matistiy Bs
Ty Byrnes
Acton Raises Over 1700 for Sick Children's Hospital Drive
Acton residents and local businesses drive a campaign to fund a new Sick Children's Hospital building. Donations total over 1700 so far with a week left, including 530 from subscribers. local merchants and the Acton Vox Men's Club organize the effort. Contributions directed via Toronto confirmations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Splendid Ou
Pricker-Tyers Wedding at St Josephs Rectory
A formal wedding took place at St Josephs Rectory Acton on Saturday for Margaret Mars, daughter of Mr and Mrs Eidwoundt Voriler of Cacenahs etsy, to Mars Clapener Winheld. Maria officiated the ceremony. The bride wore a white sheer ankle length dress with white accessories. The reception followed at the bride's home with about thirty guests.
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St. Joseph's
Acton
Satvidas
To Aelack
Margaret Mars
Eidwoundt
Cacenahsetsy
Tasmond
Robert Theener
Tedaoo
Ciyers
Wonfield
Jossama
Niagara
Gaeta Varente
Campbell Ville
No Paper August 9 Office Closure Notice
Brief notice indicates the office will be closed on August 9 with no paper published that week. Text includes garbled lines but signals a temporary shutdown and a one week gap in publication.
Britain votes Labor landslide under Attlee in general election
Britain swings to Labour led by Clement Attlee with about 390 seats to 195 for Conservatives. Churchill submits to the King and Attlee forms a governing coalition as key profiles are named for posts. The victory signals rapid postwar plans including housing, demobilization, and war damage recovery. The article notes wartime leadership and ongoing Allied actions against Japan.
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Britain
Labor
Labor Party
Clement Atlee
Thuredas
Winston Churchill
Kong
Attles
Tuaber
Jsoitens
Crosen
Calidevet
Pitwet
Dhsin
Hrit
Peredue
Viator Nigister
Donel Povernment
Rew
Caysen
Magth Doalton
Wall
Plerbert Morrison
Ford
House of Dominions
Arthur Greenwouth
Privy Seal Sa Staffore Chippa
Th Bowed of Trade
William Jewitt
dhamneeHor
At- Veer
Devin
Altlees
Baitens
Minse
Conserative
Churchill
Hohe
Japan
Eveet
Press Association
Holidays in Local Factories Now the Order of Day
Holidays in Acton Industries become common as plants close for weeklong vacations. The Starry Clove Week, Canadian Wool Co, and Force Electole Products shut for holidays while Mason Kani fry Co plans a partial closure.
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Acton
Merygue
Notable WW2 Allied Leaders Named in Ottawa Appointment Talk
The text lists Sir Harold Alexander as Governor General for Canada and mentions Winston Churchill and Vincent Massey in connection with the appointment debate. It references Viscount Cranbourne and the Duke of Windsor in high command roles and highlights Gen. Alexander Andes as the last Allied soldier to leave Dunkirk. It notes Field Marshal Sir Harold, son of the fourth Marquis of Caledon, born in County Tyrone and educated at Harrow and Saint Patrick’s.
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Appeanimnerd
Tsar Dierotd Arexunier
Rungpe
Canade
Ottawa
Winston Tinetl
Enaghiod
Vincent Massey
Creniue
Viscount Cranbourne
Duke of Windsor
Mediterranean
Aleasandes
Dankerque
France
Sidlarald
Caledon
Ble
County Pyrane
Ireland
Dharcau
Saint Shining
Hurst
Chuards
Utilities Commission Meeting Notes and Vendors List
Routine business and procurement items from the Utilities Commission include discussion on selling an old gas engine, pending painting contract timing for the Water Bank, and water heater installations. A bequest related to Veterans Art is noted. Supplies providers listed include MacKenzie & Son and various electrical, plumbing, and hardware firms with totals and dates referencing August 20th and a power bid of 48.52. Three Halton papers announce a Week’s holiday next week in Milton and Georgetown.
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Avvncating
Acton
Public Utilities Commission
Belloon
Tlansen
MacArthur
Buanp
Martin Kelly
McLeodt
Contejc
Thistie Street
Premier Geo Drew Hosts Hattonians in Informal Reception
A large Hatton area turnout gathered at Mr Slam Hindh MOR home to meet Premier George A Drew and Mars President, with many district residents and provincial figures in attendance. Guests included ministers and officials such as Cem Dunbar, Kennedy, Daley, Webster, and Trobert, along with local leaders and Crown appointees, all sharing a cordial reception and speeches.
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Hatton
Slam Hindh Mor
Dba
Geo Drew
Mars Pres
Ontario
Tefertat
Uae
Mattocate
Otte
Hurblington
Crown Ai
Dek
Diak
Floyd de Duingte
Koo
Bang- Je Hurlington
Mm I Steeme
Guelph
Cpl
Rhadward Fraders
Seretown
I Harehy
Uuliegeten
Ontario Fall Fairs List for 1905 Dates Announced
The Ontario list shows 230 fairs scheduled across the province this year an uptick from last year. Readable entries name districts and dates for fairs in Eastern Brampton Fergus Cort Cookside Markham Streetsville Bolton and other locales with several events in September October and November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frowice
Ontario
Fergus
Bolton
Multon
Abe
Evin
Markham Ostober
Streetsville
Orteler Tresates
Woortbridge
Community Dance and Social Events Schedule
Local notices announce dances and gatherings across multiple venues. Events include adult dances near St. Pis, Acton Park, Eden Mills, and Crewsion Corners, with August dates and admission around 2 units. Activities include card games and euchre hosted by various associations and clans.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jack van Geeren
Heather Green
J. A Milne
Aden Bitte
Charlotte, Milne
James W. Fitzimmona
Niagara Falls
Phe Cercoanus
J Grer
Kaos Presbyterian Church
J A Milne
Queena Blue
Warold Banter
Blamdton
Hartel Banter
Inca
Ro Barnett Athell
Tverd Mostetiell
Rockwood
Elora
Imehouse
Pricker-Tyers
ST. Joseph’s Rectory
Levon
Fred Keanfr
Hiaff
Perera
Letty
Landon
TSCAF
Empire State Building
New York
Sir Harold Alexander
the Utilities Commission
Visdro
Aeoos Beer
Paultinas
4Org Ag
Kensie & Son
Canaan Bane
Sutherland Serulty
Ts . Muenes Elewtre Co
Sappeties
Abe & Cable
MacDonald Elferne
Symon Hardware
Halton County
Tug Aeron Fore Paras
Milton
Herald
Geo. Drew
Hattonians
Stan. Hlall
Hallon Wax Howat
Conotalle
Bo Seghart
Pieter Ace Ty den
St Pis
MacDonald
Eden Mills
Lee Post Convert Co of
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