Births and Deaths Notices From Acton Ontario Column
Births and marriages listed for James family and others in Acton area. Names include Lloyd James and Rhoda Whitney birth of Howard William John. Markey Jones-Ivers in St Catherine's Hatcham. Mary Elizabeth Ivers to Emlyn Jones. McGill-Switzer marriage in Acton. Agnew marriage at St Josephs Hospital Guelph. McKellar Taylor widow succession in Strathroy. James Gibbens death in Acton with funeral plans.
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James
Lloyd James
Rhoda Whitney
Howard William John
Peal Memorial Hospital
Arent Ton
Markey Jones-Ivers
St. Catherine‘s, Hatcham
WO Fenton
Marylizabeth
St. J. Ivers
Emlyn
Agnew
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Guelph
Ontario
Joseph NR
Mason
McKellar
Strathroy
Ianhella ‘Taylor McKellar
Alexander McKellar
Si Gibbens
Secon Line
Acton
James Gibbens
Margaret Sharpe
St. Joseph's Church
Maas
Taterment
Dabttr
Acton Fair Dates and Community Updates Spur Local Hopes
Acton Fair is set for September 18 and 19 with school reopening planned for September 2st. The town lists War Savings stamps drives, scrap rubber campaigns, and community events at Acton Continuation School and local venues, plus weather notes and wartime notices.
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Acton
Agnew Rites Mark Life Of Acton native in Guelph
Joseph Agnew died after a brief illness at St. Joseph's Hospital Guelph following two months of declining health. Born in Acton he lived here all his life and worked with Storey Grove for years. Survived by one son Ray two brothers and a sister he was interred after services at Johnstone Trumley Funeral Home with Rev A W Fosbury officiating.
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Joseph Agnew
St. Joseph's Hospital
Guelph
Nohart
Mary Agnew
Joseph
Acton
Ray
John
Hartney
Man
George
Toronto
Slater
Geo. Hyndra
Agnew
Grove
Storey Grove
Johnstone & Trumley
AW. Fosbury
The
United Church
Mesure
J. Speilvagel
Frank MelIntosh
Geo. Desserendl
AL Leishman
Wm. Nawn
Lashy
Pred Hunter
Andy Wilson
Robert Marshall
Harvey Hodgins
A. Mason
B. Mason
Storey Glove Co. Ltd
Mer
George Agnew
C. We. Mason
Gee
Brynds and
Lottie Maxon
Joe
Storey Grave Co
Phint
Frank McIntosh
Montgomery
Measles Vaccine Reported at University Conference
A new universal measles vaccine announced at the Biennial Conference of the University of Pennsylvania is claimed to protect children and adults. Dr. Joseph Stokes Jr and Dr. Geoffrey Rake led studies using child subjects with parental consent, where vaccinated children did not contract measles while unvaccinated did. The vaccine could guard soldiers and reduce pneumonia risks linked to measles outbreaks.
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University of Pennsylvania
Joseph Stokes Jr
University of Pennsylvanian Medical School
Geoffrey Rake
Squibb Institute
New Brunswick
New Jersey
Philadelphia
Electric industry aids wartime Britain with new lighting and gear
The article notes a 62 percent rise in electricity use by British industry in wartime, and details the British Electrical Development Association supplying radiators, shelter lighting, and emergency canteen equipment. It mentions consultants, lightning fast response to raids, and factories, shelters, and Ministry of Food canteens receiving gear.
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Industees
Britain
Beatish Industry
Othe Country’ Electrical Industri
Hnet
Rennet Rent Tt
Eleetric Laghtun
Ministry of Food
Acton papers receive multiple Canadian awards in 1942
The Free Press and Acton papers celebrate national recognitions from Canadian Weekly Newspaper Competitions. Editors chart Dills and staff win the Hugh Savage Shield, front page prize, and John W. Reedy Memorial Trophy, with praise from peers in Georgetown Herald and Fergus News-Record.
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Acton, Citizena
Free Press
Acton
V. Charters
C.W.N.A
Stonge Shield
Moore
Toronto
Kau
Ptothink
Todd
Mant
Dude Weekly
Georgetown Herald
Chartof Ds
Tin Acton Fire Paras
Saskatoon
Tin Acton Free Para
Wlugh Savage Shiev
Printer & Publisher
John W. Reedy
Qguestph Mercury
Artof Dills
Sankatoon
Acton Farr Pavan
Hugh Savage
John W. Eedy
Fergus News-Record
Acton Frere Paras
A. Dulls
Arlof Dills
Arrow
Paris
Hugh Savage Shieli
Oan
John W.redy
Cre Fre Press
Mo A. James
Malcolm McBeth
Maps For The War Maps ainet charts cut ter sea
War maps and charts are being produced from tafens and cottons salvaged in Beran oat. Men in Manse are casting helpers to bake blankets and clothes while Jutte is salvaged for paper and marking room felt.
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Beran
Weekly War News From Fronts Across the Globe
United States Marines landed on August 19 in the Pacific assault against Japanese forces on a 900 mile archipelago. In two actions the Americans killed 118 Japanese with 24 US dead and 85 wounded. Chinese reports say Japan’s China-strategy falters as Chinese forces counterattack and threaten railways. In Europe the Nazi drive toward Stalingrad continues with Russian resilience and a week end push leaving Red Army lines intact. Churchill returns from Russia and the Middle East amid talk of allied relief for the Soviet Union. The Solomon Islands battle sees US air forces sinking multiple Japanese carriers and cruisers. The Duke of Kent dies in a wartime air crash in Scotland.m denoting wartime mission.
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Makin Islands
Gilbert Talands
China
Chey
Progrese
Ube
Caucasus
Pyatigorak
Stalingrad
Kletukaya
Kotelnikoyak
Don
Great Armament Centre
Caucasian
Grozny
Mount
Elborus
Europe
Pyatigorsk
Temryuko
Sea of Azov
Novorossisk
St Pierre and Miquelon Stamp Series Honors Free French Colonies
A new stamp set for St Pierre and Miquelon honors Free French colonies with regional emblems including the Cross of Lorraine and Labre seal. Separate issues exist for Britain’s coronation, French establishments in India, and Pacific territories with local symbols. London printers plan security inks for cheques after peace returns.
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St. Pierre and Miquelon
Free French
de Cinudle
AyoSt
Enodish Bookes
Britain
At of Theny
India
Oceania
Cannes
New Caledonia
All Mall
London
Women to Learn Home Repair Skills Nationwide
Women across Britain will be trained in household tasks once done by men. A national school for women and teachers opens in Bradford with selected members from the National Federation of Women's Institutes.
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London
Britain
Beradfort
National Federation of Women's Institutes
Bradford
Ration Poultry Food London Notice
Citizens keeping poultry are informed of ration allowances for food and arrangements to purchase supplies with guidance on lawful limits and the required records for purchases at designated stalls and counters.
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London
Severe Weather Ravages London Suburbs
A freak storm battered London causing widespread crop damage and flooding. Homes were inundated and strong winds damaged trees and roots, with thousands affected by the disaster.
Manitoba mink farming expands vastly with new varieties
Manitoba grows from 14 to over 1000 mink farms since 1928 with capital valued around 2 million dollars. Morley H. Pitt, manager of Assiniboine farm, reports diversification into silver, platinum, peppered and black white cross types and tests of pure white fur for market. A British railway improvement to carry heavier freight is noted in Manchester.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Morley H. Pitt
Assiniboine Fe Ranch
Charleswount
Mon
Manifioba
Manchester
Canadian Women in Ground Crews Amid War Effort Photos
The article describes Canadian women in ground crew roles guided by male drivers, noting their youth and poise while performing tasks at a factory site. Photographs from an Ontario city show women listed by names and roles, labeled as aiding war production and clearance efforts.
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Phil
Hogkalon
Ant
Ats Motors
Lieve
Watts
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J. L. Guinn
Publile School
Murray Goulin
Baldy
Windsor
Phil This Yea
Allan Savage
Win. Middleton
Acton Fa
Mies
Rs Ro
Barberess
Mel Lazenby's
HD Lads
W Footitt
Z. Foulds
Greo Johnson
Milton
Pawnman News
J.B. Lake
U Tag Kraup
Royal Navy
Candhinieary
Chinew Confident
Churchill
Winston Churchill
Russia
Middle East
United Kingdom
Uracil
Brazil
Emngua
Bolwhi
Hank Wart
Onearly
Solomon’ Ishans
United Ses Nays
Seco
Solomons
Japan
Pacific
Duke of Kent
Empire
Eas Tie
Tetland
Sunderland
Ina
Owas
Scotland
B. D. Rachlin
Mink
Hasia
NT. Georgen Square - Vhone
Royal
Cecil SB. de Mille’a
Reap the Wild Wind
Paulette Goddard
Ray Milland
John Wayne
the Bumsteads
Anno van Heffin
Grand Central
Lionel Barrymore
Doctor Gillespie
Marsha Hunt
Betty-Grable
Victor Mature
Footlight Serenade
Tae Acure
Nio& Fers
Ayrwass
Oterrere
Peere
Comatone
Ohoebee City
Jeannine Heauchamp
Cane
Heauchamp
Alwe Parry
Mabel
Peiwer
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