Notices of Births Marriages and Deaths
Notices from St Joseph hospital Gaston confirms a birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Hugh Graham nee Gibbs Frederick Hugh William. Lambert announces a daughter Phyliss born Dec 3 1941 Acton Ontario. Waldie Waldie hearing at Knox Church Acton introduces Wilfrid Alexander Waldie RCMC. Lambert infant death and Lane Margaret Ann Pallier wife of William A Lane noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Joesph Niospieal
Gaston
Sure
Hugh Graham Ue Gibbins
Frederick Hugh William
Lambert
Karl Lambert
Acton
Ontario
Phyliss
And
Mia
Earl Lambert
Lane
Limehouse
Margaret Ann Pallier
William A.ne
Christmas shopping and early making in Acton notes
The piece recalls a long fall with light snow in 1941 and ongoing plowing on local farms. It mentions Christmas gift ideas in advertisements and six copies of Acton’s Early Days for $2.50, with 1942 motor plates going on sale and the first number issued by J. K. Gardiner. A card from Pte Norman Gibson in the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps is also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
J. K. Gardiner
Oversews
Pte
Norman Gibson
Royal Canadian Army Medical Corp
King
Corp
Acton Town Man Writes From Overseas War Front
Canadian Army correspondent thanks Mr Dills for news from Acton. He describes hot weather overseas, compliments Acton’s wartime efforts, and mentions the Sle Children’s Hospital bombed in London. He closes with a Salute and hope for victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Acton
West
Mr. Dills
London
England
Mr. Dilla
Four Prisoners Reaching Windsor Recaptured Near Guelph
Ontario Reformatory guards chased four escapees from Guelph to Windsor where police recaptured them. Ulysses Lauzon, Robert Willis, Gordon Peters, and Harold Williams, aged 17 to 19, were serving two year terms in Kingston Penitentiary. A sixth suspect car theft was resolved as officers recovered a 1941 coach bearing Guelph plates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario Reformatory
Guelph
Windsor
Ulysses Lauzon
Robert Willis
Whitby
Gordon Peters
Oshawa
Harold Wilams
Campbell
Blair
Lauren
Set
Alex. Anderson
Palmer Street
Police
Kingston Penitentiary
Reformatory
Golden Wedding of S. H. Lindsay Observed Tuesday
The golden wedding of S. H. Lindsay and his wife was celebrated with family at their farm home. The couple’s son William is deceased and two grandchildren Betty Mae and Billy Price attend. Gifts included a gold wrist watch for Mrs Lindsay and a Parker Pen set for Mr Lindsay, with emerald brooches and a gold tie holder from grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindsay
Women's Institute
Bannockburn
Ballinafad
Acton
Earl Price
Ebenezer
Morgan Madill
William
Betty Mae
Billy Price
Mia Lindsay
Tr Fare Pagas
Acton School Log Reveals Centennial Education Growth
The Acton Public School Log by E J Moore chronicles a century of secular schooling in Acton, tracing origins to 1842 when the first school district sought funds for a new building. It notes challenges in early teacher appointments and frames education as central to Acton’s community and future.
Fall Footwear Supply Rush Ahead of Winter
Fall footwear for men women boys and girls advertised with a wide range of styles and sizes. Emphasizes comfort durability and affordable prices. Urges customers to buy before heavy snow and winter rush, noting stock replacements are not readily secured.
Better Able to Serve You Better Store Expansion Ad
Our enlarged store gives us more room to display our stock of footwear and clothing for the whole family. It enables us to serve you better if Its Clothing or Footwear It's
Early Education Funds and Local Duty in 1644 Acton School
A 1644 record lists Acton residents who paid for education with long names noted as contributors. The document shows teachers’ salaries (£59 164 0d) and receipts (£57 168 3d) leaving a shortfall of £2, leading to the teacher Thomas Harels likely mustering extra funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Met
Acton
Brandsomn
Grohd
Treath de Acton
Duncan Kennedy
John Zimmerman
James Rutherford
John Scott
Morgan Crewson
Stephen Maaniex
Thomas Ebbage
Graham Lawcen
Abraham Matthews
John Nicklin
James Cameron
Joseph Fawcett
John Tufford
David Lomond
John Manning
F. M. Jennings
John Hamilton
James Walters
Angus McDonnell
Lawrence Vaden
Donald McAinah
Paul McBain
Lewis Adama
John Burns
John McDonald
Robert Swan
Axa Hall
Samuel Smith
Hugh Clarke
Alex. Grant
Jacob Snyder
Alex. Brown
Milas Buck
Hiram Denny
Thomas ’ Harels
Former Actonian Killed in Detroit Street Accident
Harry Ebbage of 770 Grand River Detroit died after being struck by a DSA bus at Grand River and Whitney on Tuesday morning November 18. He previously lived in Acton for many years and spent his boyhood and early manhood there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Free Preas
Detroit
Harry Ebbage
Grand River
Halton Livestock Men to Discuss Swine Situation
W. P. Watson assistant director of the Ontario Livestock Branch will speak at the Halton Livestock Improvement Association annual meeting at the Farmers' Building Milton this Saturday afternoon. He will cover the swine situation including hog and feed price relations. A technicolor sound picture Bacon for Britain will also be shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Watson
Ontario Livestock Branch
Halton Livestock Improvement Association
Farmers’ Building
Milton
Edwin” Harrop
Seaboard
Acton Junior Farmers Hear Holland Before the War
The Acton Junior Farmers met at Larne School on Thursday. Dirk van Goozen led the program with Edna Cook reading and Harry Fisher on violin. Mrs. Veldhuis spoke on Holland Before the War and sang a Dutch solo before a National Anthem and dance to close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Larne School
Dirk van Goozen
Edna Cook
Harry Fisher
Veldhuis
Holland
Veldhuls
Pork consumption trends in Canada before and during war
Hi K Leckie of the Dominion Agriculture staff notes a long decline in per capita pork intake up to the war, with 1928 at 584 pounds and 1938 at 178 pounds. By 1939 the rate rose to 200 pounds as national income grew, while Britain’s wartime needs were met despite a voluntary curtailment for bacon and pork to support deliveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Hi. K. Leckie
Dominion Department of “Agriculture
Britain
Economic Annalist
Bacon Board
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Colass Canorinen Saiees
Charles McKeown
Folka
LETHE
Quartette
S. H. Lindsay
Rachlin
Acio
Department of Curcation
E. J. Moore
Puxia
Acton School
Moore
Kehoal
School Commission
Clarke's Inn, Esquesing
Esquesing
John Graham
John Atkinson
Ninian Lindsay
James Barber
Adam Spront
Thomas Harris
Pallant
Pallant’s
ROYAL
Partners
William Helden
Claire Trevor
Jean Bleadell
Wisala Haris
Janet Mialy
Maht
Memahley
Frl
Kat
Mon
Tues
Nelson Eddy
Rise Stevens
The
Margaret Sullaven
Charles Béyer
Blue Mountain
Bart. Pepreip
Alho Blue Mountain
Guest Brand Foods
Mary Miles Foods
Hostess
Mary Miles
N. Orang
Smith
Haure Olives
Barr’s Grocery
Halton Livestock
Acton and Vicinity War Services League and the Red
Cross Society
Town Hall
Atlantic
Hon. C. D. Howe
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