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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 24, 1944
Page
8
Acton Event Roundup and Local Notes
Labor Day observed a week from Monday. Several rooms for rent from last week’s Free Preams were filled Friday. Pte Leonard Cripps reports settling overseas from England. Acton Fair prize lists for September 22 23 ready by Monday. Model ship Montrose of Acton by ex Reeve J H Chalmers on display. B Y P A event at Baptist Church with Yean Matheson in charge. duet by Kenny and Laurie Anderson. Edna Fryer won “The Shepherd.” Winners delayed to September after verification. Acton Women’s Institute lauds Russian Relief Linen Shower gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Chalmers
Montrose
Acton
Baptist Church
Yean Matheson
Kenny
Laurie Anderson
Edna Fryer
Acton Women's Institute
Swallows Signal Autumn as They Gather Along Wires
In Ontario swallows line country roads and wires, signaling autumn after a season of nest building and insect clearing. Six native species from tree to purple martin migrate south, while London reports the Board of Education urging advice centers to help households with cooking care repairs and fuel saving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Royal Ontario Museum
Mexico
South America
London
Board of Education
Almple
Local Soldier Thanks Acton Community for Free Press Support
A wartime letter from W. H. Barber expresses heartfelt thanks to Col Beardmore and Mr Bennett for sending Free Press issues to Acton readers in France. He notes staying connected to Acton and its community while serving, and wishes continued success to the staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Mr. Dills
Col Beardmore
Mr. Bennett
Canada
Acton
Iteam
Mr. Dillx
Ontario Fall Fairs Dates for Districts 1944
Agriculture department lists fall fair dates across the district with Brampton on Sept 2 and 4 Elmira Sept 1 2 and 4 Fergus Sept 8 and 9 Georgetown Sept 15 and 16 Orangeville Sept 12 and 15 Acton Sept 22 and 23 Ancaster Sept 26 and 27 Arthur Sept 26 and 27 Caledon Sept 29 and 30 Cookaville Sept 26 and 27 Multon Sept 29 and 30 Aberfoyle Oct 3 and 4 Bolton Oct 13 and 14 Erin Oct 7 and 9 Grand Valley Oct 3 and 4 Markham Oct 5 and 7 Rockton Oct 7 and 9 Streetsville Oct 7 Woodbridge Oct 7 and 9
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Ontario
Brampton
Elmira
Fergus
Georgetown
Orangeville
Acton
Ancaster
Arthur
Caledon
Cookaville
Multon
Aberfoyle
Bolton
Erin
Grand Valley
Markham
Rockton
Streetsville
Woodbridge
Common Sense for Vacation Safety
Citizens heading on vacations or staying home visiting beaches should use caution to prevent accidents. Learn swimming and resuscitation skills, beware undertows and aquatic dangers, and avoid long water trips without a skilled helper or after meals. Exercise ordinary care to ensure a safe and happy holiday period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Middle School Certificates Are Now Ready
Secretary Williams Middleton announces certificates for students who completed the fourth form on the school exam. Recipients include June Talbot John Main prize Douglas Davidson Margaret Blow and many others who finished three or more subjects. A separate note describes a wedding shower for the bride and groom LAC and Mr Hert Allen attended by about forty guests with quizzes mouth organ music and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June Talbot
John Mainprize
Douglas Davidson
Margaret Blow
Marjorie Bilton
Jeanne Brunelle
Hartley Coles
Frederick Crewson
Joyce Dedberault
Donald Force
Clayton Fryer
Lorraine_Hargrave
Jean_ Harris
Helen Holmes
Earl Masales
Dorothy Pallant
Joan Pargeter
Margaret Robertson
Annie Thompear
Wea Allen
Lac
Hert Allen
Len. Lovell
Wilfred McEachern
Mra W. Hall
Alva
Bert
Helen Wiczaac
Audrey Akite
Greenock Pupils Now In Armed Forces Honored
A Greenock School event honored two former pupils now in the armed forces. Sgt. Lawson McCutcheon and his bride were presented with an occasional chair by local supporters. Stoker Allan and Sgt. McCutcheon offered thanks. The gathering included songs readings and a social lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenock
Greenock School
Gordon Lestle
Merle McCutcheon
Marie Allan
Mary Reid
George Wallace
Elva Pearen
Stoker
Robert Allan
Howard ‘Switzer
Lawson McCutcheon
Elliott Patterson
Lloyd McKeown
Elwood Johnston
Stoker Allan
Sgt. McCutcheon
FR. C. A.F
Sacred concert at Dublin School on Sunday evening
A sacred concert in Dublin School, under Dublin Women's Institute, featured Rev. John Wardle as chairman. The program included hymns, a prayer, violin and piano solos, and performances by the Junior Choir and various soloists. An offering of 18.26 was collected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Dublin Women's Institute
John Wardle
London
Dorothy Frank
B. van Norman
Lord
Wm. Burton
Margaret
Jean Robertson
Donald Matheson
Cutts
Fred Coles
Beautiful Saviour
Matheson
Graduation Day Celebrated With School Exercises
Graduation Day marks the completion of a long program of study as students present orations and demonstrations of learning. Parents and friends gather to witness the event and reflect on the school’s success in developing the graduates.
Jolliffe backs Liberal line as CCF split looms in Ontario
In Toronto E A Jolliffe joins Harry Nixon in backing the Liberal program as the legislature nears. Nixon says he will push farm relief as an issue if a fall session is called. Premier Drew touts farm policy and the Leeds County cattle insemination trial as signs of progress in Ontario agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
CCF
E. B. Jolliffe
Harry C. Nixon
Liberals
Jolliffe
Drew
Nixon
C. C F
Governmea Ciile Pre
Reeset
Ontario Agricultural Commission of Inquiry
Ontario
Leeds County
T. L. Kennedy
Smut Inflicts Heavy Loss on Halton Wheat Crop
Agricultural reports show Halton wheat yields ranging from 30 to over 50 bushels per acre, with a significant portion smutted. J E Whitelock notes about 10,000 bushels unfit for milling. Loose smut lacks strong controls, but seed treatment with ethyl mercuric phosphate dust may prevent infection. Contact Milton Agricultural office for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
J. E. Whitelock
Whitelock
Milton
Riddles About Fish Inconsistent Wordplay
A jumble of fish riddles with punny answers about scales generosity and fins. It includes lines about a selfish fisherman and a lazy pupil, a loaf adrift at sea, and a bride valuing herrings.
Auction sale to settle estate of James Marshale
Executor of the estate directs sale of household goods at public auction on Saturday at 10 o clock including parlor suite walnut furniture lounges chairs a dining set sewing machine beds tables kitchenware and tools. Real estate sale same day reserve bid a two story brick house with garage and lawn. Terms cash for chattels real estate details announced day of sale. Auctioneers J A Elliott and clerk F Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Marshale
Towelt
Wirton
Oldlock
J. A. Elliott
F. Robinson
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Reece
Safty
Leonard Cripps
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Ettern
Sigma
Barber
W. H
Wm. G. Middleton
Punns
Dublin School
Stockholm
Surova
Swedlal
Lapland
Norway
Britain
BBC
United States
Americas
British Broadcasting Corporation
Eagle
U.S
Royal Air Force
Dwight David Eisenhower
Allied Expeditionary Forces
Europe
Rainbow Corner Club
ROYAL
Guelph
Palace G Theatres
White
Dover
Irene Dunne
Alan Marshall
Roddy McDowall
Spencer Tracy
Ingrid Bergman
Chas. Boyer
Jos, Cotten
Secret Command
Pat O'Brein
Carole Landis
Lorne
W “C. Coy
The
Lome Scots
Amu
Lorne Scots Regimental Band
Georgetown Park Labour Day
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