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Wm. Wood
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 14, 1944
Page
9
In memory of Mrs J E Gamble and Edith Gamble
Memorial lines recall Mrs J E Gamble who died December 18 1943 and Edith Gamble who passed away December 18 1943. Messages from Gamble Laverne Mona and others express loving remembrance and sorrow with family devotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gamble
J. E. Gamble
Laverne and
Mona
Lovin
Christmas Malling Urged As Last Minute Rush Grows
Snow storms disrupt service and war reports shift from front pages as residents rush holiday shopping. Mall deliveries delayed until today. municipal crews praised for ploughing. Prices flood markets with high rates for Christmas fowl and poultry across Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Winter Storm Paralyzes Roads and Railways
A northeast winter storm in 1944 blankets the region with heavy snow. All day Monday and into Tuesday streets highways and rail lines are blocked and train service disrupted. Eastern areas suffer the worst while western routes remain passable.
German Garricon Left To Fate On Channel Islands
The Channel Islands Jersey Guernsey Alderney and Sark remain under German occupation with strategic value disputed in Britain. Ward Portsen reports food shortages and steadfast islanders despite German demands, coastal guns and mine treacherous waters. some fear U boats or flying bombs may have been launched from Alderney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garricon
Channel Islands
Kaeland
France
England
Jersey
Guernsey
Alderney
Sark
Ward Portsen
Royal Court of
Islands
Nex
Dunkerque
Ialands
London
Big shock coming for the shyster
Government moves to crack down on income tax evasion with charges, penalties, and possible prison terms. The piece urges citizens to report fraud and notes the popularity of a double cash system while promising thorough enforcement.
Drought Relief by Fire Service Pours Water to Rivers
The National Fire Service pumped millions of gallons see water into ponds to ease a summer drought threatening food production. In the eastern region 120 miles of hose were laid to rivers and streams from which the water was pumped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
National Fire Service
Fishermen suffer heavy losses after New Brunswick hurricane
Saint John New Brunswick reports fishermen along Fundy Bay shore faced serious losses as the recent hurricane destroyed boats gear traps and other equipment. The CP dispatch notes widespread damage to fisheries infrastructure and livelihoods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saint John, N.B
Bay of ‘Fundy
New Brunswick
Progress Made on Sewage Disposal System Report Continued
Esquesing residents face a year of action on the sewage disposal system report while officials note fire hazards to correct. Engineers say the report should be ready this week as a school nurse replaces Miss Walker and a year end grant of 55 funds Farm Command headquarters upkeep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esquesing
Harrop
Uewes
Harrap
Mies Walker
Kirkland Lake
F. L. Wright
Meeting of KNOX Y P S in Classroom Service
Knox Y P S met Monday evening in the classroom. Ynez McLellan read the Scripture and Jack Malnprise d presented a prayer. Babe Rozzoll sang White Christmas. Jack Malnprise and Doug Davidson led games and caroling. Social Committee served lunch and a discussion followed.
Germans pursue continuous drive for world domination
The speaker argues defeat does not curb German ambitions. He contends Germany has pursued a multi generational plan for global domination, continuing from the Weimar era after the last war. He distrusts hopes that preventive measures will stop future conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weimar Republic
Palin
Clearing Auction Sale in Esquel ing Township
A public auction by J D Brown at Lot 29 Con 2 First Line near Acton on December 7 offers farm stock including horses cows sheep hogs poultry and implements. The sale also features the farm valued at about 100 acres with a bank barn and house, with cash terms and possible mortgage options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Brown
No. 7 Highway
Acton
Ayrshire
Jersey
York
M. H
Tudhope Anderson
Highway No. 7
Fairy Lake
Termson Farm
Beca
Music Underground Resists Occupation With Secret Recordings
In Nazi France underground musicians led by conductor Roger Desormiers defied the Gestapo by secretly rehearsing and recording works by Bliss Milhaud Mandelasohn and Proko vief at Vichy Studio Stations. They published magazines and faced danger, praising German errors and staging banned performances like Milhaud’s Scaramouche under coded titles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Canuniites
Mus Sotagaie
Cee Bnsc
HBC
Music Magasine
Norman Moyen
Antus Balged
Roger Desormiers
Vichy
Gestapo
Bliss
Prokovief
Mandelasohn
Milhaud
Raidy
Persecuton
Moyens
Darius Mil‘haud
Hamid-ul-Hesnarid
Critica
Sugar Beet Crop Poised for Large 1944 Harvest
The 1944 sugar beet crop is forecast to rise sharply from 1043 levels with a total around 608000 tons. New sugar beet growing area in Quebec projects 55000 tons, Ontario near doubles to 125000, Alberta up to 338000, while Manitoba faces flood damage. Ontario processing at Chatham and Wallaceburg. Wallaceburg may be the sole plant operating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prescent
Quebec
Ontario
Alberta
Manitoba
Chatham
Wallaceburg
Red River Valley
Canadian V and Military Leaders Tie Historic Tale
Major Chris Vergunon Hoey, elected to the Ideemethce Hagim, led Imperial Forces in a defining battle. He previously commanded the Yat Quamichan Troop at Duncan, B C, and held roles as Heout and Assistant Heoutmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surtes Bay
Vanesver Group
Chris Vergunon Hoey
Alec
Meities Columide
Fn Ure
Cruse
Duncan
B. C
Atlantic Flight Record Claim Highlighted by BOAC Captain
Captain W L Htewart of British Overseas Airways became the first pilot to fly the Atlantic 100 times beating Capt. L V Memenger by a few hours. Htewart landed at Prestwick Scotland shortly before Memenger touched down at Dorval airport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montheal
W. L. Htewart
British Overseas Airways, Corporation
L. V
Buddy) Memenger
Htewart
Prestwick
Heatland
Moensenger
Dorval
Opportunities Near Home
The article warns that many seek distant jobs for better chances but often find locals have already claimed opportunities. War needs prompt many to travel, yet overall outlook remains uncertain. individuals should first explore options in their own community before leaving.
Rationed Commodities Removed From D Coupon List
No longer rationed sorghum molasses and sorghum syrup along with apple butter and maraschino cherries have been removed from the D coupon requirements. The change loosens controls on these pantry staples.
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W. J. Hall
Sgt. W. H. Hall
India
Canadas
Storey Grove Co
Bower Avenue
Walter Cutting
Melvin Cutting
Germany
Red Cross
Halton
Burlington
KNOX
Esqueling Township
A Y Findiley
R. Rna S Acton Bhoie Tee Eee
Wm. Bracken
Occupied
Patriota
Atlanta
Chrislares
Axe
Ec Boy
Vavavava
Lovell Bros
Acton, Ontario
General
Cooper Block
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