Plane Forced Down in Field Near Acton
A Brantford Training School plane made a forced landing in a field on Mr. R. N. Brown's farm along Third Line amid heavy rain and a storm. The aircraft, uninjured, with two occupants, prompted traffic control and guard duties by provincial officers and Airforce personnel. Brown then moved it to a sheltered area near the house for easier handling as locals watched and coffee was served to guards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brantford
R. N.brown
No.7
Ray Maron
Harrop
Airforce
Mr. Brown
Brown
Toronto
Acton District Urges Continued Scrap Rubber Drive
A letter to The Acton Fare Paris from a National Campaign for Scrap Rubber official praises local progress in rubber salvage. It urges readers to contribute more scraps from August 2 to September 5 and to aid post office campaigns, noting wartime charity benefits and thanks to the editor for leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton and District
Wehhere
G. A. Dibls
Acton
Paris
Ontario
Mr. Dis
Fletcher
Vnant
Dills
Bennett
Fairment Co
Eclipse of the moon observed Tuesday night
Many witnesses saw a sevenst total lunar eclipse visible here. The moon entered at 10 o clock and the total eclipse began at 11.01. It departed the shadow about 4 am Wednesday, visible in most of the western hemisphere.
Dieppe Raid Boosts Allied Air Strength and Tactics
Weekly War Commentary notes Dieppe as a coordinated Allied assault that reduced German air power on the Western Front and boosted Allied morale. It highlights casualties on both sides, prisoner counts, and lessons for future cross-Channel operations while hinting at broader impacts in Europe and the Far East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dieppe
United Nations
Pretty August Wedding At Acton United Church
Miss Mary Isabel Switzer of Acton wed Mr. Louis Richard McGill of Toronto on a Saturday afternoon in Acton United Church. The ceremony featured two flower girls, a maid of honor, and a bridesmaid, with a Bouffant ivory satin gown for the bride and Fresche pink and rose taffeta for attendants. The reception followed on the lawn, with family members attending and music by violin and vocalists. The couple plan to reside in Perth while Mr. McGill continues his work in commerce after Queen's University and Guelph General Hospital graduate backgrounds.
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Acton United Church
Mary Isabel Switzer
Acton
Louis Richard McGill
Toronto
Switzer
George Herbert’ Switzer
Richard James
McGill
Paisley
Ontario
OL. Guinn
A. W. Fosbury
Howard Switzer
Johanny Hill
Margaret Arnold
Proom
Edith Mc‘Gill
Robert McGill
Jack Logie
Jack Worthington
Jack McMillan
Palsley
Borowsky
Roy Arnold
Jeane Logie
Kawartha Lakes
Prize Draws Interest Behind Town Clock Display
The Certifcates of Merit won by Tre Free Press in this year’s competitions are shown in Tue Fare Press window alongside the Hugh Savage Shield. The Printer and Publisher prize, once a gold wrist watch, this year becomes a 2% War Savings Certificate to support the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tre Free Press
Tue Fare Press
Hugh Savage
Knox Choir Members Honored at Eden Mills Picnic
Knox Church delegates hosted a picnic at Eden Mills park in honor of Mass Muirtlis Orr and Miss Tamsene. Mr Clarence Flea and Dora Hansen received gifts amid farewell notices. Mr Alex Mann presented a brush set. hosts praised the couple and promised continued support for married life guidance.
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Saveaty
Alex Mann
Coles
Seaman H Dron Addresses Meeting on World Trip
The Bannockburn Women’s Institute hosted the Acton Institute at their August meeting on August 19 at Mrs. N. McEachern’s home in Acton. Mrs. H Dron gave a noted talk about his ocean voyages around the world to a large audience.
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Seaman H. Dron
Bannockburn Women's Institute
Acton Institute
Mra. N. McEachern
Acton
Mra. H. Dron
E. Russell
Canada
Wilds
Heavy fines in Canada for wartime price violations
Fines totaling 597.50 were imposed last week across Canada for 24 Wartime Prices and Trade Board violations. Prosecutions included three Ontario wholesalers for beef price breaches, a Quebec City firm for two beef price charges, and multiple cases under sugar rationing rentals and bicycle ore pricing rules with fines from 10 to 200 dollars.
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Canada
Quebec City
Quebec
Ontario
British Columbia
Britain's only prewar expert woman lumberjack visits Inverary
Cpl Jimmy Seton of the Auxiliary Territorial Service on leave in Inverary says her life as a mechanic in the army's southern command is easier than her demanding work in her uncle's timber business.
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Inverary
Scotland
Jimmy” Seton
Auxiliary Territorial Services
Britain
New Executive Elected for the Tennis Club
The Tennis Club held a round robin tournament at Insta Thursday evening won by Don Force and Francis Dills. Following play, the election of officers named Gord Beatty as President Bud Jewell as Vice-President Frances Dille as Secretary Mike Bennett as Treasurer and Reta McNabb as Social Convenor.
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Insta
Gord Beatty
Mike Bennett
Don Force
Francis Dills
Bud Jewell
Frances Dille
Reta McNabb
Frances Raw McLellan
Florence Salt
Mae Symon
Helen Ostratton
Missing Thusband Reported in Bower Avenue Case
Report says the husband of Mrs. Joh drvine on Bower Avenue is missing after a raid. police investigation ongoing and public urged to report any information connected to the disappearance.
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Joh Drvine
Bower Avenue
Uo Beroegner
Crazy Nail Misadventure Keeps Two Lunatics Busy
Two men in a small room argue over driving a nail. One nails the wall headfirst by the point, the other corrects him. The hammerer explains the point was on the wrong end and the second lunatic reveals the nail was meant for the opposite wall. The exchange ends with a humorous self accusation of craziness.
Dieppe Raid Casualty List Hits Acton Homes
Acton mourns multiple World War II casualties as telegrams report Private William Lyte Turner killed in action and Sergeant Major John Irvine reported killed in action. Families endure sorrow with continued word on wounded and missing relatives amid the Dieppe raid aftermath.
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Dieppe
Acton Homes
Wm. Lyle Turner
John Irvine
D.drysdale
William Lyte ‘Turner
Fred Warner
Agnes Street
Wm Turner Wise
Soldiers’ Memorial
Acton
Pte
William Lytle ‘Turner
CSM
Irvene
Devine
Teddy Aund Keith
Irvine
England
Amonen Nga
MVS
Trvine
Ottawa
Ontario Reformatory
Lorne Scotsc
Tae
Aire
Teddy
Keith
Aeden
Milton
Thomas Irvine
David Doerysdale
Mall + street
Weord
Pte T. Higgins
South Sask Regiment
Higgins
Old Time Reflections On Town Life And Prices
The vignette recalls bygone days with pigs and flies, old screen doors, and vaccination marks from a past epidemic. It notes a school board beat the council 11 9 with 23 dollars raised for the Acton Concert Band, plus local prices like 50 cent black underwear and $1.25 wool pants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
School Board
Acton
Gar. Gould
Drainage Work Postponed by Eramora Council
The Eramora Township council met at 7 40 on Monday August 24 142 in the Town Fall Tookscood. The majority voiced resignation with the Reeve in the chair. They ended the meeting to consider no by law to raise funds under the Drainage Act and for general business. The council decided no action on the proposed loan but placed the Drainage Act loan application on file for further consideration due to wet conditions and time constraints. By law No 6 appointing Percy R Peavey as assessor was read and passed. Road liability insurance renewing at 142 was approved. The Highways department letter approved Percy R Pena voy as Road Superintendent at 50 cents per hour. Accounts total 247 15 and adjournment to Monday October 5 at 7 30 pm.
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Eramora
Tookscood
Dridnage
Alexs Benhamant Pinkney
Jouns
Moases
Rutherford Nan Lestenod
Department of Highways
Percy R. Penavoy
Tea and Sugar Old Ration Coupons Still Valid
The War Time Prices and Trade Board confirms that temporary tea and sugar coupons remain valid beyond August 24. ABC 1E tea or coffee coupons may be used any time after August 3, while sugar coupons run on dates after August 24. Farmers may not obtain extra tea or coffee for threshing crews unless supplied from the individual ration or thresher’s ration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prices and Trade Board
Trousseau Tea in Honor of Bride of Week
Mrs G H H Switger hosted a trousseau tea on a Wednesday evening for her daughter Isabel. Rev AL Walter Fosbury and Mrs Thomas Watson poured tea from a linen covered table centered with sweet peas in a silver bowl and white candles in holders. Guests included Mrs Gordon Ramaten Mrs diugh Shaw Miss Mary Hareen Mraw Hope Commie and Miss Alice Carter.
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G. HH. Switger
Trousseau
Isabel
AL Walter Fosbury
Thomas Watson
Gordon Ramaten
Diugh Shaw
Mary Hareen
Mraw Hope Commie
Alice Carter
Hat Auction Promises Fashion Prizes at Bar Street Event
Acting on September 12, Beardmore Employees Association hosts a fall hat sale at 3 big prizes. The article notes ostrich plumes birds and fur trim on velvet wire frame hats and describes the selection as an afternoon event with several trips to the millinery for adjustments.
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Bar Street
Acton
Beardmore ‘Employees
Ase Sociation
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United Church
Knox Choir
Eden Miles
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Brampton
Fergus
George Ston
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Galt
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Shelbourne
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Bolton
Bill Turner
Aetop
Beardmore Cod
de Rell
Hilton
Ike
Candy Army Dewn
HO Turner
Turner
Betty
Sgt
Fred
Bill
Jas. Higgins
James Whitcomb Riley
Hyde
Acton Bs Royal Artificink Stone Pavking Co
Vuelph
Barnsiun
Henderson & Go
The
R. B. Scott
Ise
Dowlers
Guelph
Eramora Council
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