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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 31, 1944
Page
13
Lengt. Harvey Hesse reports a 10 furlough. Able Seaman Herb Drone is hit from Halifax on leave. Families and friends from multiple towns in Ontario and Manitoba visit Acton, Hamilton, and Wasaga Beach during a week of holidays. Various sailors, soldiers, and relatives attend anniversaries and reunions across the region.
The August meeting at Mrs D A Russell’s home was led by President Mrs N McEachern. Members answered with a pickle recipe and approved a 615 donation to the Acton and Vicinity War Service League.
A memorial service was held Sunday afternoon August 20 in Grain Valley at Trinity United Church for Pilot Officer Bill Watson son of Mr and Mrs William H Watson and grandson of Mr and Mrs Thomas Watson Acton. Mason ic brethren and friends filled the church to pay tribute. After the service the congregation visited the town memorial where a wreath was placed by his brother in law and a brief service followed.
A fragmentary wartime note reports L Cpl A E Perryman wounded by shrapnel on July 25 and returning to lines after three days in hospital. His parents say he was fine but later learned he has been missing since August 8, causing anxiety and hope for word of his safety.
Local notices list several Acton area service members wounded or missing in France and Italy. Pte Roy William Robertson of the Queen's Own Rifles was wounded August 13 in France after serving two years overseas. Gnr William-Joseph Taylor, long overseas, sustained shrapnel and burns in France. Sgt M A Tyler of the Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders was wounded August 17, with details still unrevealed. Families in Acton await further word as relatives endure injuries and ongoing military service.
About twenty girls gathered Thursday evening August 117th at Wool Comb ing to celebrate Marguerite’s upcoming marriage. She entered in surprise, sat in a decorated chair, gifts arranged in a pink and white basket. Marguerite thanked everyone, then a lovely lunch was served by Mirel Kentner and helpers as the group wished her luck and happiness.
A memorial service for Private H Simpson was held on Sunday with hymn singalongs Unto the Hills Around O Vaillant Hearts and He Knows. The service featured Last Post Nevielle and a flag ceremony as mourners paid tribute to the first Acton young man to fall in the invasion of France for liberty and peace.
Nelson Township school board met to discuss the number of pupils to be taken into East Burlington School from Nelson Township. A fire in a kitchen stove caused about 100 dollars in damage at 13 Croshy Avenue. Police investigated a disorderly crowd at 4 am and magistrate Langdon fined five people 95 dollars for yelling and drunken behavior.
A Churchill congregation gathering at Mr and Mrs Robt Allan home featured a miscellaneous shower and presentation for Stoker R A Allan and Mrs Allan. Rev Foreman chaired the program with local readings and instrumental numbers. Allan received a leather writing kit as gifts and the group shared a mauve and white basket arrangement before a luncheon. Allan departs August 24 to resume duties.
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