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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 12, 1943
Page
8
At a private nursing home in Guelph Street Acton Mr and Mrs Johnny Mel Lon nee Ina Barden Acton announce the birth of their son on Thursday August 13 at Guelph General Hospital Ronai.
In lovii memory of our dear husband father who passed away Auguth 1941. Two years have passed since that sad time. The one we loved was called away, God took him home. It was his will. But in our hearts he liveth still. Lovingly s on and daughters.
Mr and Mrs Geo Finney thank neighbors and friends for kindness during his recent hospital stay including visits flowers letters and gifts. Mrs Alex Joe and family extend thanks and appreciation for acts of kindness. Acton Fire Brigade acknowledges citizens and helpers who assisted delegates at the Firemen Convention here. Ww ROSZEI 1 Secretary.
Five weeks from tomorrow marks the start of the Acton Fair. Local notes highlight corn on family tables and raspberry picking wind down. Updates include road work on the Acton Rockwood highway and the Wool Combing Corporation two storey addition progressing.
The British With Bat Battalion of the Royal Tank Regiment and the Royal Gloucestershire Hussars showed armor prowess in Egypt. The War Office said the 44th played a major role in Tobruk relief and defeated superior forces in night battles. The Gloucester Hussars had a decisive share in the success at Sidi Rezegh.
A resident of the district for 49 years Alexander L Joe died suddenly at his home on Tuesday August 3 1943. He came from Scotland 62 years ago and married Phoebe Hyatt in January 184. He served on the Beydes ing Council and County Council and was President of the Esquesing Agricultural Society and a Dublin school trustee. Survived by wife and seven children including Matalo. grandchildren six. Funeral Thursday at 3 pm conducted by Reverends Forbes Thompson and John Wardle with burial at Fairview Cemetery Acton and large attendance from London Toronto Acton Georgetown Norval Mitton and Hamilton.
Norma Dell Stephenson, eldest daughter of Rev G J Stephenson Tapleytown, married Percival Powell Young Huntsville in Tapleytown United Church. Ceremony by her father with Toronto clergyman Rev W E S James assisting. Bridesmaids include twin sisters Muriel and Isobel Stephenson, junior Mary Ellen Young. flower girl Brenda Stephenson. Best man Henry McYellowath Huntsville. Reception at parsonage. guests from multiple Ontario towns. Couple to reside in Huntsville Ontario.
W H Edmondson, general superintendent for Grand Trunk Western Region, tells of a rescue on train 56 from Muskegon to Detroit. Mrs. Ben Foster, after leaving Muskegon, feared an iron left plugged. Conductor W L Washburn relayed a message to a section gang, Grand Trunk Agent A J Spiess, and fire crews rushed to the Foster home. Fire was contained with no serious damage.
Weekly war commentary notes British Canadian American criticism of Sicily and Allied efforts, while Soviet notes press for a second front. Kharkov advances, German setbacks in Orel Belgorod, and Sicily gains with Catania fall frame a broader struggle. Churchill visits Canada as Roosevelt to meet for staff talks amid anticipated major operations.
Lieut. B Boewleck of the Royal Naval Reserve, aged 72, commands an examination vessel that identifies all ships entering a British port. He claims to be the oldest sea-going officer in the Royal Navy today.
J A Elli of Canadian National Railways notes the 24 503 mile main track system requires high standards to meet wartime demands. In 1942 CN used 480 miles of track replacement and 389 miles of secondary line renewal with 52 150 gross tons of relay rail. The 1943 program remains similar due to increased traffic on the system.
A large wartime order for locomotives increases power for freight and passenger traffic on national lines. Montreal factory components including bronze bells are being supplied for inspection and integration into engines.
A typed overseas letter from Reginald or Stephen James thanks Action for support from Acton readers. He notes Canadian troops in action, gratitude for cigarettes, and news of his wife giving birth to a son with Canadian influence on the name. He corrects a roll error listing his name twice and signs Stephen James.
The new order on creameries will not take effect until October 1, delaying the previously announced August 16 date. Officials stated the postponement will affect the enforcement timeline and compliance requirements for local dairy facilities.
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