Holiday guests and visits across Acton region
Local residents report holidays and visits to Acton and surrounding areas. Names include Miss Etta Dille Barbara Vincent Margaret Garvin Leona Sagaskle and many others visiting families in Acton Milton Heights Hamilton Toronto Halifax and Georgetown with extended trips to Lake Rosseau Lake Huron and Camp Niagara.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etta Dille
Toronto
Barbara Vincent
Acton Thertis
Willams
Acton
Margaret Garvin
Lake Rosssau
G. W. Fenton
Talington
Norman McDonald
Milas Viola Wallery
Halifax
N.S
G. A. Dills
James
A. B. Lyon
Ulster Pa
Howard Norton
Columbia
South America
E. J. Gamble
Kitchoner
Robert Currie
Milton Heights
Teeswater
John Walla
Allan Smith
Big Cedar Point
Lake Simcoe
David Dis
AR. W. Johnson
Matachewan
J. A. Cameron
Johnny Gray
E. A. Wanabrough
A. W. Fosbury
Saubie Beach
Lake Huron
Misa Mary Simpson
R.N
David Breithaupt
Ivan—Harry
W. R. Kelly
New York City
Harold Simpson
Camp Niagara
Jean Wilds
James Martin
Hamilton
Montreal
Gnr
Neil W. Miller
Prince Rupert
B.C
Guelph
G. H. Lantz
F. C. Russell
Timmins
John Bruce
Bower Avenue
H. E. Sutcliffe
Shirley
Bill
Grosse Pointe Woods
Michigan
Grace Lantz
Wilfred Dover
Joyce Goodhew
Stratford
A. McDonald
W.J. McDonald
Georgetown
Vincent Hepburn
Edivrin—Currie
Milton
Catter
W. Lille
Everton
Engagements announced for Dorothy Jane Kerman and others
Mrs J Kerman of Ostonva announces Dorothy Jane Kerman engagement to Clarence Laird Rognvald son of Mr and Mrs Rognvaldson of Acton Ontario. Another announcement notes Hazel Gertrude Drew RCAF WD of Rockcliffe Ottawa engaged to Allan David Leishman son of Cameron B Leishman of Acton. Irwin Jackson Ever ton Ontario announces Anna to Kenneth J son of William Stubbington Ospringe Ontario with marriage late August.
Real estate for sale near Acton and Fairy Lake
Several dwellings in town offered with modern conveniences and solid upkeep from 1300 dollars. A 30 acre tract adjoining Acton suitable for farming or building, well drained with scenic Fairy Lake views. Insurance of all kinds available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vellings
Acton
Fairy Lake
Gregory Theatre Presents Abbott and Costello Road to Tokio
A fragment from the Gregory Theatre listing shows Abbott and Costello routines and a cartoon feature Mr. Strauss Takes a Walk. The ad hints at a travel theme Road to Tokio with additional entertainment noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbott & Costello
Canada
Tokio
Summer Visitors At Camp In Northern Ontario
R W Johnson recounts a Civil Holiday gathering at Belle Island camp in Matachewan Ontario. Relatives and neighbors arrive by boat, fish plentifully, and a new motor and camera enhance the visit. The letter notes mining activity nearby, transport changes, and the region's timber industry amid wartime conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Injronys
Mia
Limehouse
David
Matchewan
Boas
Hill
Xow
Belle Island
Woman Defies Nazis Returns to bombed Yarmouth Home
In Great Yarmouth England Mrs Eliza Holmes battered by bombings and evacuee displacement returns to her old home declaring she will not leave again for anyone including the Germans. Her courage is noted as she resumes life amid war’s upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Yarmouth
England
Eliza’ Holmes
Freddie's New Post in London Flight Training Role
Wing Commander Percy Charles Picket D S O pilot of F for Freddie in Target for To night has been assigned to the Airborne Division of the Army to direct the training of pilots of paratroop carrying planes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Percy
Charles Picket
D.S
Freddie
Airborne Division
Army
Ballinafad Friends Honor Helen McLean and Donald Brown
In Ballinafad on a Wednesday evening in August, friends and neighbors honored Helen McLean and Donald Brown on the eve of their marriage. Rev Foreman led readings and music, with messages of congratulations and wishes for happiness. the couple then rode in a wagon to receive gifts, followed by lunch and dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballinafad
Shortith
Tleg French
Re Shorttht
Helen
Ron
Don
Samile
Ballinatad
Janie Given
Margaret ‘Sinclair
Dan
London woman spanks RAF officers in Piccadilly Circus
A London woman who once handed out white feathers to men in civilian dress spanks two RAF officers in public view in Piccadilly Circus. One officer is spanked over the knee and the other receives a spanking as crowds look on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Piccadilly Circus
RAF
Mufth
Canada Faces Wool Shortage as War Demands Rise
Canadian farmers are urged to boost wool production amid a growing wartime need. With about 4.5 million sheep and 60,000 soldiers, the country may lose essential wool for clothing and equipment. Ontario plans to assemble lambs at depots to create a reserve supply for counties facing shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Nemoend
Loreen
Laporta
Variona Canniles
Halton
Department of Agriculture
Wade
Ontario Department of Agriculure
Counties urged to act as supply exceeds demand
The notice states that counties facing excess supply relative to demand should explore alternatives promptly to prevent waste. It calls for early action to redirect surplus resources to areas with need.
Smaller Umbrellas to Eight Instead of Ten in Arab World
London reports a revision in umbrella production with eight rib supports replacing ten. The alteration aims at refining durability and response to market demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Car Conservation for War Effort Guidance
Government wartime notice urges motorists to treat every vehicle as an asset. Maintain best condition, avoid unnecessary use, and reserve cars for true emergencies to support individual security and the national war program.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Leona Sagaskle
Salington
Fenton
John Greves
Preston
George Wallace
Clothes Shop
Yonge St
Edgewood Park
Eden Mills
Len Jarvis
All Modern Music
Gents Soc
Westbround
Ox. Sun
Sun
Vwatidawe
Seenare
Kitchener
Harold Wiles
Gray Coach Lines
Real Estate & Insurance
Peg
Wellington
Carrior H
Ark Royal
Disney
Mrs. North
Gracie Fields
William Post Jr
Richard Carlson
Nancy Kelly
Fox News
Ont
Panag
Young Davidson Mining. Co
Mike
Matachewan Consalidatedsor Ventures
Ita
Dins
Uume
Moose
Clyte Moliday
Wnorold
Lillian
Thornlee Achual
Pelee Island
Matacewan
Elk Lake
Earlton
Tyrell
R. W Johnson
Hugh Savage
Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association
Saskatoon
Actor Free Press
Janes
Hare
Hard
Tina
Ballard
Dscuith
Rick Kiriapien
Kellogg's Krumbler
Lipton
USA
Garage Operators’ Association of Ontario
Board of Arbitration
Halton ‘County
Acton and District
North End Garage
Tyleion
Witham's
Burlington
Listget
Burlington Battery and Electrics
Figtermann
Lynn's Service Staton
Macklin Macklin C
Jed’s
Pettis Auto Service
PE Nelson
Tuck's
Thenway
District
Cam
8Fords
Saxe Motor Sales
Scott
Maltos
District Bell
Broyce Staten
McDuffie's
Royte
I’ Rage
Thomps
Barry Carnie
Relea
Mitchell and
Peer
Kilbride Seathon
Macs Servis Station
Boyne
Brigden’s Predivine
Lusa’s
Oakville
Jerry’s
Hitchooes Motor
Imperial
Sterling & Dynes
Wm Whittaker & Son
White Rose
Staton
Johnson Auto Service
Bronte
Dent's
Trafalgar
Fairman’s
Palermo
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