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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 21, 1944
Page
9
In memoriam notices and funeral details for Rachael G. Gregory and relatives in Toronto and Everton Cemetery. Interment at Everton Cemetery and service at 230 o'clock with connections to Mrs F Rawlings and Mr C Marzo families. Expressions of thanks for cards and condolences noted.
A festive note wishes a happy Christmas to all and mentions improved street conditions after a heavy snowfall. It notes an extra express train aiding eastbound mail and urges patience as parcels and cards mailed early should reach recipients in time.
Samuel Moore Gowdy longtime Gowdy Coal Company owner on Carden Street died at his home in Guelph early Sunday. In failing health for years he was 72, survived by Georgina Crosbie his widow, two brothers and two sisters. Funeral held at 154 Glasgow Street with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Eramosa township council at its December meeting approved a plan to use the Rockwood fire truck within five miles of the village at 35 dollars per hour. The Rockwood Police Village trustees will permit attendance at fires, with the Eramosa Mutual Fire Insurance Co paying half the cost if the township pays the other half. The arrangement runs until February 28, 1954, with renewal of insurance on the maintainer and mower plow noted. The clerk was directed to subscribe to Municipal World and the January meeting adjourned to January 8.
In Owen Sound Grey North the by election race shapes as a straight Liberal PC contest with Defence Minister McNaughton as Liberal candidate facing Owen Sound Mayor Garfield Case. Bracken speculation lingers over a separate candidacy. McNaughton outlines reinforcements and rotation plans amid a broad wartime backdrop. Ontario cabinet swears in Webster as liquor commissioner and hints at possible ration cuts. Essex North MLA Alcide Alles resigns from CCF to sit as Independent labor member amid party tensions.
Overseas messages from Acton soldiers thanking the Acton and Vicinity War Service League for Christmas parcels and letters. Recipients include Pvt. Norman G hlsson Sgt. H C Price and many others expressing gratitude and wishing home readers happiness for Christmas and the New Year.
A Halton member condemned wartime political maneuvering during a prewar dinner speech. The speaker argued conscription should be backed, accusing opponents of inflaming opinion to undermine the government. In Parliament a three week debate ended with 70 of 245 voting against the government, largely French Canadian and Conservative defectors.
Word reaches the community that Pte. Allan E. Duck aged 19 was killed in action near Antwerp on October 19. He was the son of Mrs. John Hutchinson who lived on Crescent Street until moving to Guelph and now resides at 92 Queen Street West. Duck enlisted in August 1943 and went overseas in May this year, with friends and family offered their sympathy.
Dr. Leggett of Guelph was guest speaker at the Erin Business Men's Banquet at the Globe Hotel Wednesday evening. Thirty five attendees enjoyed the repast and informative talk on Newfoundland. Harold Bennett has accepted the Farm Manager position for Victor Diggins on No 7 Highway at Silvercreek. Mr and Mrs Bennett and daughter moved to their new home last week. At a second nomination meeting in Hillaburg for Erin Township council the slate included Goldwin Burt Lloyd Miller Dan McDougall George D Scott. The elected officials for the year will be Reeve Edgar Huxley Deputy Reeve Arthur Swackhamer and councillors Burt Cox Boote.
The Acton Public Utilities Commission held its final meeting of the year with Commissioners Hansen and McArthur present. A $1,000 transfer from Waterworks to the general account was approved, and a letter of appreciation from Miss B. H. Speight was received. The inaugural 1945 meeting was set for January 4, with the treasurer directed to pay listed expenses to local and supplier accounts.
Vermillion public school children now receive vitamin pills at school and will continue through April to prevent coughs and colds and maintain attendance during the winter months according to the school board.
The Liberal party plans to publish a new weekly newspaper in Quebec titled Le Canadien. Officials announce the paper as an official organ with the Liberal label.
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