Homecomings Highlight Acton Ontario Veterans Week
Airmen and soldiers return from overseas to Acton with welcome parties. Pte Woods and Sgt Ruck receive family gatherings in Acton while Jack van Groazen and Sy VanGoaren are also welcomed home after years abroad. A wedding near Eden Mills unites Charlotte Mine and James Wofitimmon in a Ford era ceremony. The Wellington Dufferin Berth Press Association holds its annual meeting with editors and guests in Elora.
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Acton
Herb Woods
Wits
George Woods
Marilyn
Famiy
Toronto
Guelph
Kitchener
Georgetown
Woods
France
Holland
Germany
Pre Wort
Beardmore A Co
Leisth
Carunia
New Amsterdam
Jack Vant Groazen
Ate
Coot Vanteesen
Nasaagawueya
Jack
Koaka
Sears
Sy VanGoaren
Nat Ton Motors
Fron
Wellington, Dafferin and Berth Press Association
Elora
Mreo
Fire torches Norval store in Credit village blaze
Last week a fire destroyed the general store run by Mrs J. Black in Norval on the Credit, with flames spreading to a dwelling above and damaging nearby rooms. Brampton and Georgetown brigades fought the blaze, delivering the store from total loss as firefighters moved merchandise to safety and saved surrounding properties. insurance partly covers the loss and a prior fire on the site is noted.
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Norval
Brampton
Georgetown
J. Black
Wantance
Tian
Teagie
Hack
McLaren Missing on Active Service in World War II
PS. CG.PL McLaren of Campbellville reported missing on active service after air operations. He is believed to have served as a wireless air gunner on transport planes carrying supplies from India to China. His brother and three sisters, including James, Margaret, Mrs Bradles, and Ann, remain at home.
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Phaht
Charhes
Peter Me
Heo
TCAPF
Ottawa
Empire State Building
New York
Gordon Robertson Injured When Dairy Truck Overturned
Gordon Robertson sustained injuries when a dairy truck overturned on the road. He was treated by Dr Reapes and taken to hospital in Guelph. Traffic Officer Ray Mason investigated the mishap as milk bottles and cream were spilled though the vehicle was not severely damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Footden Robertson
Reapes
Aetoh
Gordon Robertson
Serry
van Guelph
Ray Mason
Acton
Acton Campaign Reaches 1700 for Sick Children's Hospital
Acton residents raise over 1700 with a week left in the industrial drive for the Sick Children's Hospital new building. Contributions include 230 from Acton, aided by the Acton Vox Menu Club and local merchants, with donations coordinated through Rumford committee channels and several named supporters listed in the notice.
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Sick Children’s Hospital
Acton
Vox Menu Chuo
Whoo
Mead
Ace
Actun
Thank Foe & Tlumies
Symeos Hardware
Bob Rachtin
Coopers Totus
Frankie Bean
Doane
Fricker-Tyers Wedding at St Joseph's Rectory
A wedding was solemnized at St Joseph's Rectory in Acton as Margaret Pyers daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Pyers wed Gordon Fricker son of Mrs Charen Woanfeld and the late Mr Fricker. The ceremony featured white sheer street length dress and red rose accessories with a reception at the bride's home attended by about thirty guests. The couple planned a wedding trip to Niagara Falls and will reside in Glen Williams.
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Heather Green
J. A Milne
Eden Mitte
Charlotte
Guelph
James Wo Fitvimmona
Niagara Falls
JG Greer
Knox Presbyterian Church
Joe Milne
Harold Banner
Hamiton
Batte Brates
Mis Ro Barnett
Mowrefield
Hrantz
Pitan
Rockwood
St Joseph's
Acton
Satuirday
Traelack
Margaret Mars
Edward Eo Pyers
Gordon Lasmend Freaker
Charen Woanfeld
Miro Bunker Key
Katharine ‘Pyets
Robert Heenes
Pyers
Wanteld
Tiuetos
Vorente
Campbellville
Office Closed for Week and No Paper on August Ninth
Notice announces office closure for the week and no newspaper issue on August ninth. Readers are informed to expect no edition and to anticipate next publication the following week. The message mentions schedule adjustments and pending materials for the upcoming issue.
Limehouse Church Grounds Improvements Planned
Improvements at Limehouse Church grounds include clearing the old drive shed removing debris installing a stone drivewalk laying a dry stone walk planting blu spruce cedar and shrubs and seeding lawn. The project aims to enhance the site’s beauty and natural advantage for the township chapel.
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Cotsen
Test
Beliss
Lanehouse
Limehouse
Chapols-Of-The
Britain returns Labour government under Atlee after election
The Labour party led by Clement Attlee secured a smashing victory in the general election, winning 195 seats to the Conservatives’ 10. Churchill submitted resignation. Attlee urged a swift Potsdam conference as ministers were chosen for key posts, signaling a major shift in Britain’s postwar policy and foreign aims.
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Britain
Labor
Labor Party
Clement Atlee
Thurday
Winston Churchill
Attles
Jsnitens
Bard
Hiet Besin
Britins
Tinrie Pa Donal
Clysen
Mugh
Japan
Vee
Besindeft
Potsdam
Menta
Press Association
Holidays in Local Factories Now the Order of Day
Holidays in Acton Industries become the standard with plants closing for a week to allow yearly vacations. The Storey Clare Wool Comb Company Canadian Wool Co and Force Electric Products shut this week. Mason Kitting Co will close next week for holidays while some plants maintain operations to thaw materials in continuous processes.
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Acton
Beryyne
Clare Wool Combing Corporation
Canadiann Wool Cop
Force Electric Products
Mason Kitting Co
Appointment of Sir Harold Alexander as Canada’s Governor General
The report states Sir Harold Alexander will assume Governor General duties for Canada, ending Ottawa’s speculation on successors. It notes Alexander as a key wartime architect in Europe and mentions prominent names linked to the post, including Winston Churchill and Vincent Massey.
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Sir Harold Alexander
Canada
Teem Tac
Alexander
Svictary
Europe
Penal
Ottawa
Winston Churchil
Enaghuod
Vancent Massey
Gen. Crerar
Viscount Cranbourne
Dominions
Duke of Windsor
Mediterranean
Dunkerque
France
Dfarald
Earl of
Caledon
County
Pyrane
Northern Ireland
Iftarrow and
Sand
Thurst
Trish Guards
Utilities Commission Holds Routine Meeting In Acton
Acton Public Utilities Commission conducted a routine session with Commissioners Co ML Tlansen and Jo Ro MacArthur present. Gas engine rated for spring use, painting timetable for water tank discussed, water heater installation debated, and various suppliers including Power Cam, Sutherland Schultz Electric, and Halton area firms listed. Meeting adjourned to August 20 with local papers noting a week’s holiday.
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Atmeeting
Acton
Public Utilities Commission
Bell O
ML Tlansen
Jo Ro MacArthur
Bump House
Martin Kelly
Wood
Envatoon
Premier Geo Drew Meets Halton Residents at Informal Reception
A large crowd from Hallon gathered at Mr Stan Hall’s home to meet Premier Geo Drew and Mrs Prescrot and other Ontario party members. Guests included ministers and MPs from across the region as well as local officials, with remarks on agriculture and development and informal social exchanges.
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Geo. Drew
Haltonians
Hallon
Stan Hall
Geo Drew
Mrs Prescrot
Ontario
Mabon
Cucat
Mero
Max Thall
Max Thall Nasede Lesyt Tfal Bosted
Amthens
Haly Fon
Otter
Leyguslature
Preme Ter Toearge
Mie Drew
Clawayre Dunbar
Proximal Tetany
Ant Mes Dunbar
Hen Kennedy
Agriculture
Mes Kennedy
Ton Charles Daley
Honola
Ontario Fall Fairs 1905 Dates Announced Across Districts
A provincial list shows 231 fairs planned in Ontario for 1905, up from last year. The notice lists district dates for fairs in Brampton, Georgetown, Acton, Erin, Markham, Streetsville, Milton, Guelph, Shelbourne, and others with September through October schedules.
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Ontario
Tes
Leorgetow
Acton
Vian Cookss Ile
Orangesile
Mele Grand Valley Splemiber Shelbourne
Botton
Ntecion
Multon
Aberfoyle
Erin
Markham
Streetsville
Weeswater Lyk
Woorthbridgre
Acton Park Open Air Dance and Local Events
Open air dance at Acton Park on Saturday August 4 with entertainment by Lee Post Concert Co of Hamilton and Augs activities by Acton Legion. Town Hall event if rain. Euchre by Acton Ladies Orange Benevolent Association No 1101 in L O L Hall Crewson Corners Thursday Aug 5 at 3 30 pm with refreshments for 5c. Everyone welcome.
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Garda
Maconald
Eden -Millsy
Lee Post Concert Co
Hamlton
Acton Park
Aupsices Acton Legion
Acton
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Martin Ruck
Min Alex Mann
No. 6 Bomber Command
RCAF
England
Huck
Birkenhead
See
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Buck
Acton Machine Shops
Stratheden
PS. CG
McLaren
Lloyd Coulson
Jowieson
Hfricker-Tyers
ST. Joseph's Rectory
Abe
Lee Oom
Fred Kerner
Tn Tutte
Japagese
Tapa
Vapanoosaoadar
Peatton
Trermany
Seanad
the Utilities Commission
Vadio Department
NoBeer
Puuatins
Deephone Ca
Ioard Electric
Wistant
Meties and Peewet
JO Mia Renae & Son
Force Electric
Sutherland Sehult Electre
Madames Flewttie
Neathern
Electrac
Stappebies
A & Cable
Llewttie
Bint
MacDonald Elkete
Lymon Hardware
ORT Express
Halton County
Tug Aecrow Fore Paras
Milton
PhD
Georgetown' Herald
Hallan
Phu Bo Seebert
Othe Pett
Catoety
Ghana
Ford
Belden
Bush
Mertinas
Josepiy
Mighty Pyerstody
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