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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 05, 1940
Page
8
Notice listings from a 1940 Acton Guelph Ontario newspaper include births to Kirkness and Hamlin families, deaths of Dawkins Godfrey McIntosh Warren and Worden, and In Memoriam notices for Cowie and McGregor dated December.
The week brings subzero readings and a frequent snow storm pattern described as routine. Bank construction paused by severe winter weather, roads plowed and cars pushed, while skiing appears more demanding. The Press notes a new Nassagaweya School feature on page six and local notices including voter list appeals and a Wool Combing plant accident injuring Lorne Wicks.
The Greenock Literary Society held a regular meeting featuring a film about International Harvester Limited. The event showcased farm machinery worldwide, plus an educational film, concluding with the National Anthem and lunch.
Margaret Hannah Nelson Warren died suddenly on Monday after a heart attack two weeks prior. The 77 year old Acton resident, born in Rockwood, left a husband Fred Warren, a daughter and a son, plus two sisters. Funeral services were held at the Wood home with burial in Fairview Cemetery, with numerous relatives and friends attending from Toronto Guelph and unionsville.
Mo and Mrs. James McIntosh were married nearly sixty four years before dying within days of each other. Mrs. McIntosh born Mary J. Graham in Erin Township, widow of the late Samuel Graham’s daughter, leaves two sons Frank of Acton and Roy of Ostrawe. Funeral held at Johnstone Rumsey with Rev. Baxter officiating and burial in Fairview. Pallbearers named. many local organizations sent floral tributes.
Funeral services were held November 21 in Thorn'oe for John Stewart Dafy a long time resident since 1909 and foreman on the cavernment road project between New Liskeard and Ear. Duff aged 66 died November 18 after six weeks illness in Kirkland Lake Hospital born April 3 1875 in Ein Township Wellington County son of John Duff and Eliza beth Stewart lifelong farmer
A civilian letter describes nightly air raids over London with two warnings and two all clears. The writer recalls the drone of engines, shuddering windows, and dwindling ceilings while praising Londoners and soldiers in the front line. Churchill is cited, and families shelter in crowded quarters as they persevere through shells and flare bombs.
The article explains POW pay under the 1933 International Convention ratified by Canada. Officers in Canada and Germany receive rank-based pay converted between Reichsmarks and sterling, with funds on accounts for camp purchases. Bi monthly inspections by protecting powers ensure compliance. in Germany Canadian interests are represented by the U S Embassy.
Lieut. Colonel Stethem notes Berlin and the Red Cross oversee German interests in Canada via the Swiss Consul General. He recalls British officers in Germany are paid by German authorities and may be reclaimed from Britain. He warns that mistreating officers could provoke retaliation against many more, while the wartime Geneva convention on POWs is one of the few laws being observed, aided by a protecting power and practical retaliation.
London reports a new system allowing death duties to be paid in advance. Treasury certificates tied to interest free loans to the treasury will cover death duties if the lender dies during the loan period.
Under occupation Oslo reports Norway's Minister of Social Welfare has issued a decree forbidding workers from leaving their current jobs for others without official authorization. The Nazi rule enforces compulsory labor and requires government permission to switch occupations.
At a Colorado Springs mountain zoo during a cold spell, African chimpanzees tossed snowballs while polar bears stood in a corner and shivered.
The Royal Aeroplane Club resumes operations under Young Hassard and Veldhuis with fifteen member limit. Junior Boys' Gym teams posted November scores and December captains named. Artists' Party drew strong turnout. Major Barber and W H Clayton attended the Y supper. Vic Masters won the Boys' Ladder Ping Pong. Ladies Auxiliary served lunch. next meeting features Ontario region director West and December 12 talk.
The December meeting of the Woman's Association of the United Church was held at the Parsonage with Mrs. J. Symon presiding. Mrs. A. T. Brown and Mrs. Gifford led the devotional period before officers for the year were elected and a county lunch was hosted by Mrs. Gifford with a vote of thanks for her hospitality.
Britain is cultivating dandelions to satisfy wartime demand for herbal drugs once large stocks are used. Key drugs include aconite, belladonna, digitalis, henbane, stramonium and valerian, with Britain supplying the United States while some drugs remain imported. The main drug farms are in southern England and one in Scotland, with the Physic Garden in Edinburgh dating to 1660s.
Australian censors pass the Nazi film Baptism of Fire to be shown in Melbourne. The feature portrays the German reconquest of Poland and is slated for local exhibition.
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