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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 10, 1944
Page
13
A long list of residents and relatives are noted as holidaying or visiting across towns including Toronto Collingwood Owen Sound Guelph Muskoka Wasaga Beach Bracebridge Stayner Georgetown Acton Goderich and Georgetown. The items mention travelers from Camp Borden Camp Borden and veterans on leave visiting homes and relatives.
Sunday August 23 1944 church school at 10 00 a m worship service at 1 00 p m led by Rev Charles Hackett no evening service August 20 8 30 p m John Stirling welcome all to come and worship
The fragment lists a Sunday schedule for August 1844 with morning worship at 12.00 and a Sunday School at 20.00 a.m. It mentions Rev. Manning and T. M. High Park Church in Toronto and includes the phrase ALWAYS WELCOME.
The Baptist Church invites members to attend Our Citizenship at 2 00 p.m. and Our True Joy at 7 00 p.m. Pastor Rev Wallace leads the services with Sunday School at 2 25 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend the evening service.
The BBC Radio News Reel episode describes Greek soldiers as agile climbers and resolute fighters. It notes their nerve and ability to traverse harsh terrain, with moments of compassion such as carrying wounded enemies or sharing a cigarette, despite fear of injury.
News from the Acton and Vicinity War Service League items to Canada and back, with letters from soldiers in Italy and France. Describes weather, mail delays, and thanks for cigarettes, chocolate bars, and support while servicemen recount travels, hospital stays, and reunion moments with family and fellow soldiers.
Lists of workers and captains for salvage room assignments at the Acton and vicinity War Service League. Names, dates of entry, and attendees from several industries are recorded, with contact through secretary Mr. W. Middleton and a long roster of participants through December.
Fragmented OCR excerpt traces fairs in Ontario and surrounding regions with mentions of places like Queenston and Richmond. It describes agricultural displays, ceremonial events, and historical notes on early 19th century fairs, weddings, and local figures, including references to the Duke of Richmond and Waterloo era context.
Mire and Mrs George Hallingeworth announce the engagement of their youngest daughter Elda Margarut to Robert Alfred Allan a dockkeeper. The wedding is planned for mid August at Christ Church Cathedral and will be in the phrasing of church ceremony.
Fragmentary OCR notes recall Canada’s early fair season, referencing Windsor Nova Scotia and Vanleck Falls in Ontario. The text notes historic connections to dominion celebrations and a 1365 year gap, but many words are garbled, leaving uncertain dates and places.
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