Homecomings Highlight Acton Wartime News
Airmen and soldiers return to Acton this week with receptions and family gatherings. Pte. Woods, Sgt. Buck, and Sgt. van Goazen visit home with siblings and friends from nearby towns. Jack Santioazen returns after four and a half years in the ER H A R. A wedding also unfolds at the Milne home in Aden B Milne family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herb Woods
Jack vanGeoozen
Martin Buck
Acton
Hert Woods
George Woods
Mariya
Famly
Toronto
Guelph
Kitchener
Georgetown
Woods
France
Yotland
Germany
Beardmore A Ce
Canna
New Amsterdam
Stratheden
Jack Santioazen
Coot Vantoosen
Nasaagawueya
Jack
HAR
Dairy truck overturn injures Gordon Robertson in crash
The dairy truck overturned injuring Gordon Robertson as he tried to exit while the load shifted. Traffic Officer Ray Mason investigated the accident noting the vehicle was not seriously damaged and no milk was spilled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Robertson
Quemdien Rhebertson
Watsons
Aoiste
Tay Owen Eta
Het Naturand
Renmes
Neto
Garten Hebertson
Lanser
Ray Mason
Acton
Improvements at Limehouse Church Revealed in Annual Meeting
The Limehouse church and grounds receive upgrades as members from Dufferin and Berth districts gathered for the annual meeting. Officers for next year include Landsborough of Grand Val as Vice-President and Carr of Palmerston Observer as Secretary Treasurer, with landscaping planned and seeding to follow the fall rains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butttex
Hora
Corsten
Te Est
Wellingen
Dufferin
Berth Press
Disclas
Lanehiou
Prosasterian Staret
Wolf
Mre—hk
Carr
Palmeraton
Limehouse
Mery
Fire destroys Norval store and burns village homes
A blaze last week ripped through Mrs J Winck general store in Norval on the Credit, spreading to a nearby apartment and a barber shop. Brampton and Georgetown fire brigades battled the flames, damaging the building and injuring an eight year old girl who died later. Insurance partially covers the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norval
Brampton
Georgetown
Fie
J. Winck
Carl
Hunstred
Ial
Masa Ariticualt
Loony Ton
Tee
Vna
Anti Aiteaa
Hlack
Missing McLaren from Campbellville Reported
Ps. GPS McLaren of Campbellville reported missing after air operations. He enlisted as wireless air gunner on transport planes carrying supplies from India to China. He is survived by brothers James and Margaret, sisters Mrs. Bradley and Ann, and other siblings at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLaren
Campbellville
Charles Peter
Heiss
Mt Onan
Wilhar Wo McLaren
Melaren
Bern
Tansport
India
Chana
Ances
James
Margaret
Bradley
Ann
Bleanor
Hamilton Vawter
Japan
Tapanese Dassoor
Betes
Destruc
Letty
Ottawa
Cpbe
Empire State Building
New York
Acton Hospital Fund Campaign Passes 1700 Mark
A local drive in Acton for the Sick Children's Hospital new building has reached 1700 in donations with a week left. The Acton Vox Men's Club organized the campaign and listed contributors including Hanklebistere Tumiles Symon Hardware and United Church of Acton.
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Ssalbanake Actotia
Bedgard
Caupageaigy
Dts
Gia
Hanklebistere & Tumiles
Symon Hardware
Bob Rach
MPA Cout la
Eo Nicholls
Bricker Tyers Wedding at St Josephs Rectory
A formal wedding was held at St Josephs Rectory Acton on a Saturday. Margaret Mars daughter of Mr and Mrs Eradwoudt Verdes of Caceres married the late Ma Broker New Provo Maria officiated. The bride wore a white dress with red roses and lilac accessories. After the ceremony a reception followed at the bride's home with guests including Mr Robert Theener andMrs Wonfield. Wedding party departed for Niagara Falls after a wedding dinner for the couple’s journey home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heather Green
J. A Milne
Aden
Queena
Harold Banter
Eamedton
Hazel Banter
Vnci
St. Joseph's
Acton
Satvidas
To Aelack
Margaret Mars
Eradwoudt
Mars Clapener Winheld
Maria
Jersey
Robert Theener
Tedado
Iyers
Wonfield
Jossama
Niagara Falls
Willams
No Paper August 9 Office Closed Week
Fragmented OCR note reports the office will be closed on August 9 marking a week with no paper. Mixed garbled text references names and places unclear. The readable line shows closure and timing in a vintage newspaper context.
Britain Elects Labor Landslide Under Atlee Victory
The Labour Party led by Clement Attlee won a decisive general election triumph with about 390 seats to the Conservatives 195. Churchill resigns as prime minister and Attlee forms a new government aiming rapid postwar housing and demobilization. The article notes international reactions and postwar policy shifts.
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Britain
Labor
Labor Party
Clement Atlee
Winston Churchill
Kong
Attlee
Nhopew Tuaber Povernanent
Men Pte Muiinister
Catadevet Pit
Mayth Doalton
Wall Bercomne
Blerbert
Morrison
Ford
House of Dominions
Arthur Greenwouth
Stafford Chippa
Willing Jewitt
damneecHor
At- Veer
Hevin
ANS
Haitens
Minse
Qowowar
Agor Churchab
Japan
Holidays in Local Factories Now the Order of Day
Holidays in local factories become routine as Acton Industries close plants for vacations. This week The Starry Clove Wool Combing Corporation and Canadian Wool Co close for holidays while others plan August closures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Merygue
Starry Clove Wool Combing Corporation
Canadian Wool Coo
Forve Electole
Ue Masa Kanit Fry Co
Howeven
Appointment Fights Over Canada’s Governor General Choice
Ottawa ends debate as Sir Harold Alexander is named Governor General for Canada. The report recalls wartime leaders Winston Churchill and Vincent Massey, noting Cranbourne and Windsor connections. Dunkirk’s last Allied withdrawal and Siedlarald’s lineage in Caledon are touched on in passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Harold Alexander
Canada
Appeanitnerd
Tsar Dierotd Alexunier
Victory
Europe
Anternal
Ottawa
Winston Tinetl
Banhind
Vincent Massey
Creni
Viscount Cranbourne
Duke of Windsor
Aleasandes
Dunkerque
France
Marshal Siedlarald
Caledon
Ble
County Pyrane
Ireland
Tiarray
Utilities Commission Meeting Recap and Vendor Allocations
Routine Al Meeting of the Acton Public Utilities Commission notes discussion on water tank service, heating equipment, and supplier allocations. Officials present include Commissioners Trnnsen and MacArthur. contracts with Packard Electric and other suppliers are recorded, with adjournment planned for August 20. Three Halton papers announce a week holiday next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Premier Geo Drew Meets Haltonians at Informal Reception
A large gathering from the Halton district convened at Mr Slam Hindh’s home to honor Premier George A Drew and party. Attendees included Danbar, Kennedy, Daley, Webster, Gordon Graydon, Anderson, Nicholson, and others, with tea and social remarks marking the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Drew
Haltonians
Halton
Slam Hindh
Dorn
Geo Drew
Mars
Ontario
Gage
Mattocate
Otte
George A Drew
Drew
Cem Ge Danbar
Ant Mes Danber
Hen Kennedy
Kennedy
Tloa
Charles Daley
Tabor
Vermey
Danek
Diak
Fats in Ontario 1905 festival dates announced
The Visto of Fall Fate lists 231 fairs across Ontario for 1905. Dates span September through October in towns including Brampton Cookstown Milton Markham Streetsville Streetsville Union etc. The schedule notes a slight rise from last year and outlines regional fairs readers may attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Hrampton
ACDON
Vin Cookside
Onanges
Cealt
Nelo Grand Valley
Coming Events in August At Local Venues
Open air dances and social events announced for August at Acton Park Town Hall and L O L Hall. Attendance includes WOR Maconalds Eden Mills August 4 5 and 2 3 nights at various venues with admission fees. A euchre night hosted by Acton Legion and Acton Ladies Orange Benevolent Association No 1101 with refreshments and 5 cent deals promises community participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
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Acton Iron
Min Alex Mania
Ile
No. 6 Bomber Command
Tna
RC. A.F
England
Huck
Birkenhead
Indian Command
Airforce
Buck
Acton Machine Shops
Elora
Lloyd Coulson
Mr. Ilowieson
Imehouse
Bricker-Tyers
ST. Joseph’s Rectory
eHealth
Beth de Coerttadis Ten Ag
Sap
Newt
Claore
Levon
Fred Keanfr
Hiaff
the Utilities Commission
Visdro
Avoos Beer
Tbs
Pritinag
Dasaeepelartas
Packard Electrae
Gure
May Kempe & Son
Tae Bote
Canaan
Dane Materials
Sutherland Serulty Plectrie
Ettems
Maenes Elewtre Ca
Rhey Tric
Abe & Cable
Supe
Anaduin
General Llatric
MacDonald Elere
Lymon Hardware
RS Express
Halton County
Tug Aeron Fore
Milton
Herald
Stan. Hlall
Hallon Wax Howat
Conotalle Pt
Bo Seghart
Det
St Pis
Maconald
Fara
Eden -Millsy
Lee Post Convert Co of
Hamilton
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