Local scene notes visitors and departures in Acton area
Aircraftman Hervey McCutcheon travels home from St Catharines for Christmas. Mr and Mrs Jack Reid of Hamilton visit at the home of Mr and Mrs 8 J Reig on Bower Avenue. Mr and Mrs Jas Dooble Mr 8 Cripps and Ronnie spend weekend with Mr and Mrs Fred Waterhouse in Kitchenbar. Corporal Francis Papillon recovering after appendicitis operation at St Thomas Military Hospital. Mrs and Mrs John Currie visit with Archie Currie and family, joined by Mr and Mrs Fred Shaw and Nancy of Buffalo. Dr and Mrs E J Nelson and children depart for Guelph. Friends note twenty years in Acton end with relocation to Guelph station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Reid
Hamilton
J. Reig
Bower ‘Avenue
Jas. Dooble
8. Cripps
Ronnie
Fred Waterhouse
Francis Papillon
St. Thomas Military Hospital
John Currie
Archie C. Currie
Fred Shaw
Nancy
Bufalo, N.Y
E. J. Nelson
Marjorie
Barbara
Bobby
Guelph
Acton
Jem
Royal City
Knox W. M. S Elects Officers at December Meeting
The December meeting of Knox W. M. S. was held December 11. Officers for 1942 were elected including Hon. President Mrs. H. L. Bennie and President Mrs Geo Murray. Other posts filled: 1st Vice President Mrs E. E. Barr, Vice President Mrs E. Gamble, Secretary Mrs W Gould, Treasurer Mrs R. M. McDonald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox, W. M. S
Mra
E. E. Barr
Mra. E. Gamble
Mra. W. Gould
R. M. McDonald
Mission Band
Mra. H. Mainprize
Miss L. Gray
Mra. J. Bruce
Glad Tidings
Mies Wallace
Mra. Lantz
H. Mainprize
Lashy
Lantz
Varied Christmas Dates and the Nativity Festival
The article notes early churches celebrated Christ's birthday in months like January, April, and May, with December as rainy in Palestine. It explains how Christian leaders aligned Nativity with heathen solstice customs, marking winter’s turning point and the evergreen symbolism of holly and pine in ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Gome
Palestine
Churchill hails Federation support on twenty fifth anniversary
Mr. Winston Churchill commends the Federation of British Industries for its ongoing wartime contribution as it marks its twenty fifth anniversary since its formation in the Great War. The Federation responds with pride in aiding production and victory efforts. Churchill emphasizes the equal importance of industry and other war efforts and urges continued cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston Churchill
Federation
War Commentary: Japanese Attacks Expand Across Asia and Pacific
The report describes Japanese landings at Miri Sarawak and attacks from Malaya to Hong Kong, with Allied responses coordinated by Britain and the United States. It highlights Moscow and British offensives in Europe, plus Indian munitions production boosting Empire war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singapore
Japan
London
United States
Roosevelt
Europe
Africa
Far East
Nazlenders
Moscow
Tula
Leningrad
Ulbya
Erich Rommel
Derna
Tobruk
Aldea
Mapan
Hong Kong
South Pacific
Prince of Wales
Malaya
Malay Peninsula
Kedah
Thailand
Pacific
India
Burma
Germa
Canada
Congress
Hawaii
Philippines
Yalands
Wake
Midgway Islands
Guam
Enat
Oklahoma
West Virginia
Arizona
U. S. Navy Department
Kota Bahru
Malaye
Kowloon
Netherlands
Batavia
Y M E S Christmas Events Planned for Members
The Wednesday night Megs volleyball group will hold weekly sessions and a Christmas party for the Junior Girls next Tuesday at three, followed by supper at five thirty and a tree gathering. This Friday night the Y s Men host a Christmas Turkey Draw Dance with tickets circulating around town for a chance at a turkey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y's
Grant Family Honored Before Leaving Dublin
Friends and neighbors gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Alex Ross to honor Mr. and Mrs. Grant and family prior to their departure to Toronto. The event featured readings, a piano solo, and speeches praising the Grants and Mr. Mitchell, with gifts including a silver casserole and a Sky writer's Companion Set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex, Ross
Mr. Mitchell
Dublin
H. B. Burkholder
Wm. Frank
David Joe
J. M. Frank
Annie Black
Friends Honor Corporal R. M. Storey With Card and Gifts
Friends, neighbors and school chums held a presentation for Corporal R. M. Storey at his parents home before his departure to Camp Borden. The gathering included euchre, an address reading and gifts such as a leather money belt and travelling set, a box from the Dublin Institute, and a chorus of For He’s A Jolly Good Fellow followed by lunch and dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Somerville
Jan
Betty Britton
Dublin Institute
R. M. Storey
Fred York
Max
Anna McGregor
Mabel McGregor
Toots Brownlow
Clarence Wilson
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Aircraftaman Hervey McCutcheon
St. Catharines
Mr. Churchill
Britain
George Wallace
Clothes Shop
Yonge St
Toronto
Sarawak
Borneo
Miri
Libya
Germany
Cairo
Middle
W. I. Patterson R. C
Maher Shoe Store
Ali
WM. Grundy Barber
Barr’s Grocery
Ryan Auditorium
Willis Tipping
Orch
Rob Donell
Laiies
George Harrison
Eddie McCreedden Ace
John Garfield
Ida Lupino
Hollywood
Richard Arlen
Eva Gabor
Una Merkel
W. C. Fields
Fox News
Maisie
Ann Sothern
Sue
Meg
Grant
Donald Rosas
Alex. Frank
Vera Webster
Tan
Corp. R. M. Storey
Camp Borden
Pri
Main ST. Acton
Acton Business Men's Association
Chalmers
Reeve
Bettief
Mary Miles
Blue Mountain
Cross & Blackwell
Prune
E. D. Smith
Libby
Weston's
Olaf Pickles
Serviettes
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