Canadian Weekly Newspapers' Association Meets In Saskatoon
Delegates from across Canada gathered in Saskatoon for the 23rd annual convention of the Canadian Weekly Newspapers' Association. Prime Minister Mackenzie King lauded weekly papers for their vital war effort support. Speakers urged defense of a free press as democracy's cornerstone, with awards and discussions on war bonds, rural press roles, and price control commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatoon
Canada
Canadian Weekly Newspapers’ Association
Mackenzie King
S. J. Doran
Alameda
Sask
Saskatchewan
Association
S. N. MacEachern
Province of Saskatchewan
W.J. Patterton
Walter R. Legge
Granby
Que
Leader- Mall
C. V. Charters
Brampton
Ont
Charters
G. H. Lash
Ottawa
Wilfred H. Goodman
War Finance Publiccity Committee
Europe
Gillis Purcell
Toronto
Canadian Press
Purcell
Canadian Corps
A.G. L. McNaughton
France
Thomson
University of Saskatchowan
Dro Mlm
McOdrum
War Finance Publicity Committee
Byrne Hope’ Sanders
Prices and ‘Trade Board
Pentleton
B.C
Dominion
Acton Community Life Reflections and Local History
Residents recall Acton's porch memories and past gardens while praising active volunteers like W J Akins. The column notes town pride, debates village vs town status, and hopes for steady growth without losing community spirit.
Collision at Mill and Main Ends With Fines
Two cars collided at the Mill and Main Streets corner on a Saturday morning. Irvin Erb of Kitchener was eastbound, Jon Lew driving west, and Florence Evelyn Shuler was the other driver. Chief Harrop found Shuler had no driver’s permit and admitted driving occasionally. In police court Magistrate McDonald fined Lew and Shuler $100 plus costs each for driving without a license and permitting an unlicensed driver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin Erb
Kitchener
Jon Lew
Florence Evelyn Shuler
Miss Shuler
Harrop
McDonald
Jun Leu
Bud
Mine Shuler Owas
Jun- Lew
Acton Boys Enlisted in Canadian Ordnance Corps
Newton Hurst from Acton has joined the Canadian Ordnance Corps and is stationed in Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton Hurst
Canadian Ordnance Corps
Toronto
Little Tot Burned As Truck Fires During Repairs
A truck owned by Herb McEachern caught fire during repairs on the fifth line. A three year old, Little Mary Ann, daughter of the home, suffered serious burns to arms legs and body while inside the vehicle. She received medical care and was taken to Sick Children’s Hospital in Toronto for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herb
McEachern
Mary Ann
Sick Children's Hospital
Toronto
Stolen Car Recovered Two Days After Theft at Goderich
Police recovered the car stolen from Bower Avenue in Goderich two days after the theft. Soldier Pte Wm A Rhodes, 21, absent without leave from Camp Borden, was arrested and charged with thefts in Toronto Acton Galt Goderich and with gasoline theft in Acton. Rhodes pleaded guilty and will appear for trial in Goderich this week. Chief Harrop also handled the Acton theft case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Goderich
Harrop
Memorial Service for Mrs Thompson at Knox WMS
Knox Church WMS held its August meeting as a memorial service for the late Mrs William Thompson. Members noted her faithful service, with devotion led by Mrs Allison and Mrs Wright. Mrs Gould read Others and Mrs Hassard read a poem. Miss Anderson offered memories. The gathering closed with The Lord's Prayer after silence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.M.S
Knox Church
William Thompson
Allison
Wright
Gould
Thompson
Lantz
I Peter
Escaped Milton Jail Prisoners Captured in Montreal
Roy Johnson Gerow and Reginald Hanlon, ages 25 and 22, who fled Milton jail one day earlier using a makeshift rope from torn blankets, are in custody in Montreal. Police say Gerow was captured Sunday and Hanlon Monday after entering a recruiting station. They were serving 18 month terms for gasoline theft from an Oakville service station and escaped two days after sentencing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy
Johnson Gerow
Reginald Hanlon
Milton
Montreal
Rtorn
Armand Brodeur
Gerow
Hanlon
Oakville
Knitters Wanted to Meet Red Cross Quota
Urgent appeal for knitters to supply Acton and district with 15 pairs of seaman's stockings 100 pairs of seaman's socks 50 mitts and 40 aero caps before winter. Plenty of wool yarn and articles available to keep needles clicking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Acton and
District
Seaman
Eight Year Old Lad Drowns in Nassagaweya Pond
Charlie Kyle eight son of Mr and Mrs Fo Kennedy of Campbellville Ont drowned Saturday in a pond on the King farm while playing with Joan King who sought help. Despite artificial respiration upon arrival of Milton Was being summoned, the boy was pronounced dead. Funeral held Monday at Nassagaweya Presbyterian with Rev Mustard officiating. Interment in Nassagaweya Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Kyle
Fo 1. Kennedy
Campbellville
Ont
Wallace King
Joan King
Kyle
King
Milton
Toen
Mustard
Sevigny
Vom
Alo
Chums
Norman
Migcell
Jabn
Nassagaweya Presbyterian Cemetery
War Services League funds and overseas cigarette donations noted
War Services League reports 3684.83 administered since last October with salvage 140.80. Overseas soldiers receive thanks for cigarette shipments from many named servicemen. Sundry payments 14.49 approved. Treasury declined after box shipments. fundraising discussed. Meetings moved to Thursday nights with next meeting set for August 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iast
Acton ‘and District War Services League
R.W. Lowrie
Cpl
R. S. O'Hara
Geo
Inglis
F. Holloway
Gmr
G. C. Wallace
H. Tyler
Cliff McDonald
P. Purdy
Tournour
Gordon Lambert
B. D. Hodge
C. W. Douglas
J. Scriven
D. McDonald
K. A. McDonald
Jos. Wallace
R. McVey
Gnr
T. Nicol
J. Nicol
O. R. Brown
A. C. Martin
Norman Gibson
LAC
Jack van Goozen
J. McGeachie
Bill Caldwell
R. McArthur
N. L. “McNabb
Beardmore Employees’ Association
Big Barn Burned At Ballinafad Friday Night
Fire destroyed the barn on Campbell Steen’s Ballinafad farm Friday night along with hay, grain, four calved cows and a bull, plus harness and other equipment. The blaze drew a large crowd from Acton as neighbors watched. Cause unknown. Steen first saw flames from his bedroom window as the barn was already engulfed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballinafad
Campbell Steen
Acton
Steen
Six Soldiers Injured In Car Truck Collision
Six soldiers from No. 24 Basic Training Centre Brampton were seriously injured when their car hit the rear of a parked gravel truck on Main St West Monday night. Four were taken to Peel Memorial Hospital Brampton, two in hospital at Toronto’s Chorl ey Park. Includes names of soldiers and truck driver E H Mason and responders. Constable Arthur Savage investigated. soldiers were returning to camp from Georgetown.
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No. 24
Brampton
Main St. W
Peel Memorial Hospital
Chorley Park Hospital
Toronto
John Cassello
Walsh
Kitchen
Caddick
Cameron
Cairns
E. H. Mason
Cloverdale Ave
Poanseraby
H. E. Robinson
Allan ‘Noble
Arthur Savage
Georgetown
Acton District Active Service List Keeps Freedom Flying
The Face Parrs presents the first Acton district active service roll for Army Air Force and Navy members. The 258 names include 14 overseas, 2 ASAI, with Canada entries. revisions will continue to keep a full record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parrs
Acton
Army
Navy
The
Nest Publishing
Whyk
Asai Goan
Ila
Canada
Aeton and District
Acton and
District
Weekly War Commentary on Allied Raids and Allied Forces
Canadian army and Allied commandos attacked enemy-occupied French territory near Dieppe at dawn on Wednesday. The raid drew support from British American and Fighting French units with heavy air cover as explosions rumbled along the English Channel. The action was not an invasion, troops returned to Britain by afternoon after a swift assault. The piece notes new Allied roles for Canadians and cites Gen Sir Harold Alexander’s appointment in London. It covers U.S. expansion in the Pacific including operations around Kiska and Solomon Islands and discusses U.S. manpower growth and industrial effort, with remarks on Japan’s cautious public disclosures and ongoing Indian government measures against Gandhi-era violence.
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Dieppe
C. F
France
English Channel
BBC
Britain
London
Ottawa
Harold Alexander
Middle East
Claude Auchinleck
Alexander
Dunkerque
Burma
United States
Solomon Islands
Southwest Pacific
Ateutien
Kiska
Europe
Roosevelt
Pearl Harbor
National Guard
Canada
Teddy Solomons
Huesemborne
Vaters
Sae Yd
Washington
POS Marines
Tulagh
Tubagt Navi Haaser
Tapatese
Australia
United Nations
Solomon Islanos
New Guinea
Hussia
Mohandas K. Gandhi
August Meeting Reports Waterworks Funds Transfer
At the August meeting the Commission noted a transfer of 500 from the Waterworks Department to the Corporation general account. Notices from the Power Controller and Electrical Association covered power load approvals and unemployment insurance. No action was taken on multi dwelling billing. Water service extension to two Victoria Avenue lots awaited Council approval. Various small payments were approved including utilities, supplies, and printing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Utilities
Electrical Associaation
Victoria Avenue
Acton Machine Shop Picnic at Eden Mills
Acton Machine Shop employees and families held a Saturday picnic at Eden Mills. Highlights included baseball, races, and various contests directed by Blow. Winners ranged across boys, girls, young men and women, with prizes awarded including an electric Moor lamp presented to Kenneth Blow and his wife. Dancing followed in the hall as the event concluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eden Mills
Acton
Blow
Lilvan Jennings
Lelta Jennings
Fred Jennings
Joe Jennings
Bob Wilson
Bob Bruce
Nino Byaido
Wilfred MacEachern
Rena Brauto
Evelyn Wilson
Rena Braido
Kenneth Blow
Wilfred McEachern
Braido
Mrs Locker
Bean
Oscar Locker
M Overholt - Leon
Jo Jennings
Gloria Fay
Marrige
Kenneth
Knox Church Ladies Aid to Host Afternoon Tea
The Knox Church Ladies Aid Society invites the public to an Afternoon Tea at the home of Mrs Fred McCutcheon on Tuesday August 25 at 3 pm. A silver collection will be taken. All are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Church Ladies’ Aid Society
Will Hom
Fred McCutcheon
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C.W.N.A
S Smilar
Johnstone & Rumsey Funeral
W. J. Akins
Mr. Akins
Renton
Halton
Knox W.M.S
Nassagaweya
War Service League
Active
Alger
CSM
Anderson
S. Set
R. W
Airdrie
Pte
George
Brown
W. HH
Bragg
Ivan T
Rastic Carnahan
Ter
Cooney
Asatiot
Cook
Chisholm
John
Close
Poe Do Tao
A Clifford
Sgro
Aw Carmichael Gir C
Campbell
P'O
Mote
D Toouglias
Ibe
Porest
Gary Harald
Eulbout, Pte
W. Ro
Beis
R French
Ginr F. C
Broma Frank
Pus
Karl M
Ford
A. R
Finlay
We. J
Finney
P OA
Gor
J. B
Acton Free Press
NY 1.1
Gordon
British West Indies
Greenland
Iceland
Labrador
Atlantic
Department Bell Telephone Co
H.E.P.C
Ontario
C.N.R
Mixa
Norton Motors
Bank of Montreal
Symon Hardware
J. E. Holdcroft & Co
Alex. Smith
Geo. McDonald & Co
McDonald Electric Co
W. H. Cunningham & Hill
Whitham
Sangamo Co. Ltd
Acton, Fagg Prensa
Ellis & Floward
Matthews
Waterworks Department
Canadian Brass Co
Rene
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