Thrilling Missionary Trip from Chengtu Attends Canada
Dr. and Mrs. R. Gordon Agnew and three children aged 13 11 and 6 arrived from Chengtu China after a tense journey by plane ship and motor coach They described bombings near Chongqing and their two day Hong Kong evacuation before reaching Vancouver and then Toronto for a year long furlough and courses to aid their mission work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Gordon Agnew
Bob
Margaret
Ruth
Chengtu
China
Attai
Agnew
Lark H. Caldwell
Knox Avenue
Vancouver
Guetin Watfire
M Agnew
Honk Kong
Ania
Japan
Toronto
Hamailian
Axnea
Lorne Scots Head to Niagara Camp for Training
The Acton platoon of the Lorne Scots left Monday morning for a two week training period at Niagara on the Lake. Forty four men, led by Dr A Nan and Lieutenant, joined by other county units, departed under military observation. An army plane circled to photograph activity as drills and packing were completed away from Acton.
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Acton
Lorne Scots
Niagara-on-the-Lake
Maty
Anan
Pine
Ralph Denny Narrow Escape From Ayrshire Bull
Ralph Denny son of Mr and Mrs Everett Denny Fourth Line east of Acton had a close call when a five year old Ayrshire bull struck him as he walked the stable passage. He was thrown into a stall and crushed a leg as the steel frame and bolts bent. Despite the injury he joined Niagara Camp’s focal platoon leaving on Monday morning.
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Ralph Denny
Everett Denny
Acton
Ralph
Wheateel Mapporta
Niagara Camp
Larne Scota
One Reason for No Baseball in Acton Now
A Herald picture shows the Hill baseball team with six Acton boys. A wartime note compares to the championship hockey club two years ago, suggesting hockey may share the same fate as the boys are now in the Army.
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Acton
Htedtford Bowean-Herald
Bloth Bros store interior re arranged with new fixtures
Significant changes announced at Bloth Bros store this week with a re arranged furnishings department and new fixtures forming improved display of stock. Several new vines added to complement the general stock while lighting and arrangement enhance the store’s appearance. Ellott Bros receive congratulations on the improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloth Bros
Wealthy Haltonian Arthur Fleming Dies in Pasadena
Arthur Fleming, 64, prominent Halton County native and chief benefactor of the California Institute of Technology, died of a heart ailment in Pasadena. He and his daughter donated over 5 million dollars to the institute. He funded a Memorial Building in Compeigne after World War I to house the railroad car bearing the Armistice. France awarded him the Legion of Honor. Fleming moved to the United States at age 33.
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Arthur Fleming
Cadifornia Institute of Technology
Halton County
Oatario
Canada
Fleming
Wilton Liloyd-Smith
Forest of Compeigne
France
Hitler
Berlin
United States
One Absent in Weekly War Savings Stamp Draw
Twenty one minutes after opening eleven War Savings Stamp prizes were drawn at the Post Office square. top prize five dollars went to Mrs. Stuart Lantz Acton. Other winners listed including Ronald Caleman Jimmie Spielvogel Mrs Earl Davidson and more. One man George Turkos2 did not answer when called. A $1 stamp certificate was auctioned for 1.25 by John Chapman then returned for a future Red Cross draw. A big feature this Saturday adds 100 pounds of sugar as two prizes. Draw at 10 o’clock DS T with Acton residents urged to be present. Committees in charge Messrs Beatty Kirk ness and Dillx) oversaw last week. coupons drawn by Elaine Arbie Bill Nelles and Marie Parker.
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Post Office
Stuart Lantz
Acton
Ronald Caleman
Jimmie Spielvogel
Earl Davidson
Kenneth Allen
Betty Mooney
Audrey McKinnon
Roy Kirkness
Reid
Lorne Simpson
J Mellon
George Turkos2
John Chapman
Red ‘Crosse
Messrs
W. J. Beatty
Chas. Kirkness
G. A. Dillx
Elaine Arbie
Bille Nelles
Marie Parker
Dominion Three Days Next Week Registration Plan
Plans are complete for national registration to be held Monday Tuesday and Wednesday in Acton. Registration booths will be at the MCA and other locations with deputies named for Acton divisions. Hours are 8 am to 10 pm. New rules expand registration to all Canadians over sixteen on August 9 20 and 21 with penalties for non compliance.
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Acton
John Street
Arnold's
Mill Street
J. W. Oakes
J. H. Boyd
Counent Chamber
Town Hall
Beardmore Co
Storey Glove Co
Canada
Order-in- Zouncl
Thec New Order
Order-in
Department of National War Services
Penge
Hopores
Middle School Certificates for Acton Pupils
Acton Continuation School sent certificates via the Department of Valuation to the secretary. It lists pupil results with marks in Ancient History Geometry Chemistry Latin Authors French and other subjects, naming students such as Gordon W., Kenneth S., Jean Ho Bennie, Betty Burkholder, Marie Clayton, Joyce Coles, J Alexander Frank, Jan Grant, Mabel Harris, Evaline McCaig, Erwin H. McKeown, Margaret W. McPhail, Ruby M. Smith, Dorothy J. Steele, Ivan G. Vickers, Thomas E. Watson, and Frances M. Lamb with their respective grades.
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Bys Wees
Hom McDonald
Acton
Gordon
Kenneth S Blow
Jean
J. Alexander Frank
Jan Grant
C. Evaline E. McCaig
Erwin H. McKeown
Ruby M. Smith
Dorothy J. Steele
Ivan G. Vickers
Thomas E. Watson
Prench
Frances M. Lamb
Engagement Ring Struggles Echo in Stage of Debt
A Dorothy admirer debates the hardness of a diamond while Howard insists on keeping up instalment payments. The exchange hints at romance strained by financial pressure and the weight of payment obligations.
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Dorothy
Howard
Glimpses of Parliament on War Effort and Unity
The excerpt reflects Canadian parliamentary debate on wartime measures. It highlights conscription, air training, tank and plane production, and finance. It notes unemployment insurance covering about three-fourths of wage earners and the need to fund war costs through taxes and borrowing.
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Une
Ceatise Drt
Denmark
Norway
Hothuid
Bsehghumy
Hinally Brance
Oplion
Ananpower
Wis
Canada
Shower for Bride of Month in St Albans Honors Kind Guests
Friends of the bride organized a celebratory shower in St Albans with a convivial hall setting. Guests presented gifts and shared thanks as the event concluded with decorations and refreshments, marking a joyful social gathering for the upcoming wedding.
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ST. Albans
Acton Institute Meeting Draws Attendees and Contests
The Acton Woman's Institute August meeting hosted at Mrs Manales home reported good attendance. Mrs J Dobbie outlined current events and business. prizes were awarded for a quilt and a talent contest. Proceeds supported new work of Branedh Thr.
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Acton Wone's Institute van Helt Autedarn
Mraci Wo Manales
J Dobbie
Fair Dates Announced for Various Towns This September
The notice lists fair dates across Ontario towns including Acton Hartiston Mount Forest Orangeville Teeswater Wingham and surrounding areas. Events span late August to late September with multiple locations and week ranges.
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Acton
Fath
Arthur Ottoher
Elisa Alpiint
Reptember Dobbs
Ceargetown
Hartiston
Markdale
Milton
Mount Forest
Orangeville
Teeswater
Toronto
Wingham
Jury rules James Sangster death accidental inquest
In an inquest jury verdict, James Sangster is recorded as dying accidentally from a fall at a factory site. Engineer Chas Hininen and foreman Watley described equipment and safety concerns. witnesses included Veldnine and Sangster seen shortly before the accident. The jury praised the five men and donated the five pounds collected to the Acton and District Red Cross Society.
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Blead
Cormer
Chow Nelle
WD. Talbot
MacDonald
Hoh Hilaton
I Kachin
Red Crom Society
Acton and District
Eramosa Council Grants For Fairs and Delays
The Eramosa Township Council met at Rockwood Town Hall on Monday August 12 at 7 pm with full member attendance. By law funding was approved for the Grange Fall Fair and local plowmen groups while other items such as a hydro contract and a Bell Telephone by law were deferred for further details. Accounts totaling 3647.91 were approved and the council adjourned to September 9 at 7:30.
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Eramosa
Rockwood
Mesars
Leslie
Pinkney
Eden Mills
Granta
Lily and Wente Exchange inplausible vows in trailer tale
Fragmentary dialogue shows Lily rejecting a marriage proposal as a character named Wente declares love. The stream of speech suggests a melodramatic, possibly transcribed scene with playful or coy lines about happiness and life in a trailer.
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Lily
Big Boy
Mit
C N R Station at Acton Broken In on Sunday Night
A C N R station at Acton was entered Sunday night. Intruders broke a rear window and unfastened the lower sash catch but took nothing. Chief Harrop and railway police investigate the break-in.
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C.N.R
Acton
CNR
Harrop
Acton Women’s Institute Hosts Bingo Night at Legion Hall
Announcement notes a bingo event hosted by the Acton Women’s Institute at the Legion Hall. Attendees are invited for a Prideful evening on August 16 with music supplied by an orchestra. Reservations or entry details are not fully specified in the fragment.
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Acton Women's Insitute
the Legion Hall
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Lorne
Ayrshire
Pasedena
Carh
Red Cross
Air Arm
Fleet Air Arm of Ridtialiats Navy
Dominion
Willow J Street
Rom McWhonald
Tavish
Wepistears
WMCA
Maw Street
Willow Street
McPhiny and KE
Jphetford
Deyparty
Acton Loing
Man Street
Fou Wright
E. Hawthorne
Margaret W. McPhail
Ind
Burlington
Lasek
Wan Ohne
Oliver
Dienrtily
Mrw
Binhep
Wits
Auckers
Dbaumge
Pouch Linteghites
Ubiel
Oliver Ligaen
Vita
Dinimond
Kentaier
Hidgdey Kentien
Muriel Hurna
Djubbblen
Keesitaaer Mnie Meaneen Chew
McNiven
Ket
Chelonian Alde
Min Aett Rinhup Wan
Colber
Francis Wildstra
I J
Gumble
James Sangster
Witneskh
Phey
Mr Sangster
Hiewet
Wim
Oan Baiday
Ioan
Hn Denthe
Oieans
Sangster
NBL
Chas Hininen
Plart
Hangrley
Noel
Phan Watley
Ots
Banyggler
Ralalig
Bangester
Mr. Aengster
Veld
Eden Mills Village
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