Memorial notices span wars and family loss in Toronto
A sealed collection of obituaries and remembrances from Toronto shows Anne May Martin wife of Irvin Wolfsch, Pte Marry Albert Blakey killed in France, and multiple Sagashie and Perryman family memorials. It lists Normandy and France deaths, dates, and tributes from spouses, children, and siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolfisch
Watton
Grace Street
Toronto
Anne May Martin
Irvin
Jerry Wolfsch
Walton
Acton
Communities Thank War League and Neighbors in Hard Times
A note from Herb Woods thanks the Acton and Vicinity War League and all who sent parcels and letters from overseas. Mr Wm Bracken and family express gratitude for neighbors and friends' kindness during the illness and loss of a wife and mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herb Woods
Acton and Vicinity War League
Wm Bracken
Abo Futher
Harvest Notes and Local Anecdotes Brighten Farm Report
August harvests promise bumper yields with wheat and hay gathered on most farms. News mentions field crops, shipments by local firms, and a bowling tournament winner. Also notes a local sailor returning home aboard the Stratheden and several residents planning a weeklong holiday shutdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woo Clow
Titus Witton
Tursy
Alo Capital Watles
CPT
Pheysville
Stratheden
John Bewley
Campbellille
Acton
Dot Ingles
Death Notices from Nassagaweya Area Highlight Local Losses
Obituaries from Nassagaweya and Acton detail the deaths of John Youart Norrist, Mrs Anne Wolfiah Waltend, and Mrs. Wm. Bracken. Norrist, a Nassagaweya farmer turned Guelph resident, leaves a widow, five grandchildren, and several children. Bracken, active in the community and Women’s Institute, dies at Mill Street home after years of service to Acton and surrounding districts. The notices note funeral arrangements, church affiliations, and interment at Ebenezer and Fairview Cemeteries, with tributes from family, friends, and local organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Y. Normisit
John Youart Norrist
Nassageweys
St. Joseph's Hospital
Nicholas Norrish
Ann Youart
Nassagaweya
Guelph
Grece
Edith
Holland
Arthur
Stanley
Nassagawese
Ebenezer Church
Ebenezer Cemetery
Acton Therde
Anne Wolfiah ¢Waltend
Anne Martin
Acton
Walmer Martin
Woatliseh
Teronte
Antenias
Deuser
Shaewie
Funns
Rudd
Chinguacousy Township
Cheltenham
Church Street
Muskoka
Grace Hospital
Toronto
Mm Acton
Irwin Jerry Walton
Hae
Lesalle
Aurora
John
George Landlester
College Street Baptist Church
Bracken
Wm. Bracken
Mill Street
Caledon Township
Janet Lillian Graham
Sarah
Graham
Wm Bracken
ANS
Dub- Tan
Women’s Institute
Abe
Walter Watekins
Wade
Alson Graham
John Gray
Servige
Ries Presbyterian
Thomson
John Waldie
Fairview Cemetery
Mesers
James Duncen
Arthur Stan
Mattheus
Norman McFachern
Willart Botton
Harold Webster
Johnnie Watkins
Joan Matthews
Joan Somerville
Mabie McGregor
Jean Matheson
Christina Winfield
Kay Robertson
Verna Webster
Annie Black
Betty Brittan
Francis Chew
Hamilton
Torranta
Detroit
Caledon
Brampton
Milton
Listowel
Mather
John Grey
Jim Graham
Mary Mendal
Emily
Velen
John Brarken
Fraser
Johnny Mecheinh
Mille
Thornton
Martin
Haltie Graham
Norman McMinn
Jim
Sarah Duncan
Robertson
Viola
Stan
Laval and Petain figures in wartime pursuit and treason trials
Reports describe Laval escaping to Spain then Italy amid postwar pursuit and a French court in absentia condemning him to death. Petain remains a focal point as authorities press for Laval’s capture while Allied trials unfold. Observers anticipate the Big Three conference nearing conclusion with Truman set to visit Portsmouth for talks with King George VI on the Renown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laval
Paris
Marshal Petain
Pierre Laval
Vichy
Spain
Terug
Germany
Jeader
Hologna
Italy
Fivnch
John FE. Amery
Amery
India
London
Testamony
France
Hitler
Rusia
Cher
Byrnes
Admoiral Teahy
King George
Lord Pinkins
United States
Alan Lascelles
Harold Campbell
Elizabeth
Canada Packers strike edges toward settlement with union
Canada Packers workers in Toronto Peterborough Winnipeg Farmington Saskatoon and Vancouver join a sympathy walkout as talks with the United Packinghouse Workers of America reach a commission led by Mr Justis Sob Michaards. The dispute risks meat shortages with production losses estimated at 420 000 pounds weekly and a potential city meat supply impact. Ontario officials also pursue broader expansion plans citing British investment in Canadian plants and aviation industry prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Canada
Europe
Genada Packers
United Parkinghouse Worker of America
CLO
Peterborough
Ont
Winnipeg
Farmonton
Vancouver
Saskatoon
Solect
Justis Sob Michaards
No Commission
Uplon
Canada Packers
Swift Can- Adan
Pat Burne
Lad
Che Titer
Nelion
Offie Jada Express
Interstan Ontario
DoomiMon Enterprises
Victory Abreratt
Matton
Mall Aviation Xperts
Donsulan
Premier Drew to lead delegation to Dominion conference in Ottawa
Premier George Drew will head a three man delegation with eight cabinet ministers to open the Dominion ceremonial conference in Ottawa on August 6. Each pros office and a Dominion government representative join four committees to handle conference business. Ministers will be accompanied by department officials and deputy ministers. The conference is expected to last one week to ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Drew
Ottawa
Dominion
Notice to Creditors in the Estate of James Mills
Notice is given to creditors and others concerning the estate of James Mills of Acton Ontario. Executors Margaret May McArthur and Frederick McCutcheon require any claims by August 11, 1945. Assets will be distributed among those legally entitled. contact Leatherland, Acton, Ontario, solicitor for the executors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Mills
Acton
Hal- Taaboaiery
Koso
Leatherland
Ont
Margaret May
Arthur and
Frederick McCutcheon
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Worrish
St. Joseph's Hospital, Guelph
John Youart Norrish
Joan Wontieten
Mooriam
Annie Sagashie
Frank
Mary
Perryman
Normandy
Tim
Mum
Dad
Santers
Elwood
Buber
I Wolfische Toronto
Erin
Meath
Bran Continuation School
Wilks
Hrampton
Tewostap
Wellington Lodge Afco& AM
Willis
Philadys
Masanryo
Ontario Department of Platening and Development
Britain
George Langford
Dirfer
United Kingdom
de Langford
Ontario
Hil
Tate
Halton
Acton Home Bakery
J. F. Wilds
ROYAL
Couple
Ron Raday
Maturdiay
Jack Oboe
Ating Smedly
Iren
George Hall
Joan Bennet
Ouprilpie
Fighting Guailaatan
Anita Bui
Willard Frep
Ares Two
Tom Conway
Heatherford
Tupstory Ventagaa Tae
Endeaming Young Chatoms
Robert Young Laraine Day
Wonifaday
Brighton Strangler
Roughenast
Young Street
Hinick Tiesdence
Wm. R. Bracken
Real Estate and Insurance Mill
Stanley Park Erin
Modernatres Band
Upwell's
House Paints
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