Comfortin Friends Remembered In Grateful Remembrance
A brief memorial note honors comforter friends at the time of her passing. The message expresses gratitude for shared moments and ongoing remembrance within the community.
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 23, 1943
Page
8
Christmas week notes from the district paper
The itemized column covers a white Christmas forecast and a hoped for outdoor rink opening after the war. It notes stores closing for a long holidays week, a church pageant, holiday greetings, and a call for readers to submit visits and Christmas trees inquiries.
Acton Legion Elects Officers for Next Year
At the December meeting of the Acton branch of the Canadian Legion in the Legion Hall officers for 1944 were elected. Honorary Presidents include Col A O T Beardmore and Mrs W J Beatty, with Mrs Dr Cullen. John A Chaplan was named President and Gordon Smith First Vice President with Sam Snow as Second Vice President. B Baylius was Sergeant at Arms, and J B Chalmer and Earl Davidson joined the Executive Committee. E E Harrop was Secretary and Geo Musselle Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
The
Canadian Legion
Legion Hall
A. O. T. Beardmore
W. J. Beatty
Dr. Cullen
John A. Chaplan
Gordon Smith
Sam Snow
B. Baylius
J. B. Chalmerm
Earl Davidson
E. E. Harrop
Geo, Musselle
Farm Home Narrow Escape From Destruction Near Milton
Albert Peddle’s farm home, three miles north of Milton, was nearly destroyed by fire in the early hours of Saturday. Discovered by Mr. Peddle when entering at 1 30 am, smoke and a blaze in the chimney and a bed were found. He removed the burning furniture and extinguished the blaze. the floor and room were charred and two pieces of furniture destroyed. The stove was not the apparent cause and the origin could not be traced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Peddle
Milton
Obituary Notes for Mrs J Edgar Gamble and Mrs Hare
Obituary records mark the sudden death of Mrs J Edgar Gamble of Acton at General Hospital Toronto after a recent operation. A lifelong community worker she served in Institute circles and church groups and supported war charities. Surviving are her husband J Edgar Gamble a daughter Thelma Mrs John Greer three grandchildren and a brother. Funeral services held at Knox Presbyterian Church. Also noted is the death of Mrs Robert James Hare in Milton at age 89. Surviving are her husband two daughters and a son with funeral at St Pauls Church Milton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bare
Milton
Martha Law
Ery
James Hare
Gamble
Toronto
Edith Campbell
John Edgar Gam Jones
Elizabeth Kersle
John Monee
J. Edgar Gamble
General Hospital
Ballinafad
Acton
Institute
Federated Institute
Maple Leaf Lodge
Knox Ladies' Aid Snd
Women's Missionary Society
Red Cross
Lfe
Mrs. Gamble
Thelma
John Greer
Joyce
Jim
Bill Greer
Slater
E. F. Collier
Harry Campbell
George
Crescent Street
Knox Presbyterian Church
Forbes
Thornton
Hamilton
Guelph
Georgetown
Ife
Fairview Cemetery
Meears
Geo
Lantz
R. L. Davidson
Wesley Allan
Wm. Evans
Chas. W. Wilson
Gordon, Smith
Campbell and Leung
Beardmore Foreman’s Association
John Williamson
Knox Church Women's Missionary Society
Friends On
Brock Ave
Knox Church Ladies’ Aid Society
Beardmore Co
Beardmore Employees’ Association
Thos. Swann
Acton Fire Bridage
L.O.L
Familly
the Crescent
Robert James Hare
St. Paul's United Church
Thomas Lavery
Charlotte Erwin
S. W. Hann
Frank Crawford
Ross R. Hare
Springfield
St. Paul's Church
Pensions Plan Discussed By Public Utilities
The Acton Public Utilities Commission met Monday with members McDonald and MacArthur and Chairman Hansen. A clerk’s letter requested wages for casual staff, and pension scheme discussions were set to involve an FL E P C officer at the first meeting. Secretary Speight was instructed to pay various bills including Bell Telephone, Ontario Power, CNR transport, Packard Electric, and others totaling 3,860.56.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton | Public
J. M. McDonald
J. R. MacArthur
C. M. Hansen
Corporation
Ned
Carol Service at Knox Church Highlights Christmas Meditation
The Knox Presbyterian Church held its annual carol service with a choir performance of two Christmas anthems and a special arrangement of Silent Night by the Young Ladies Double Trio. The men’s choir sang We Three Kings while the congregation joined in O Come All Ye Faithful and Joy to the World. The meditation contrasted Herod’s approach with the Wise Men’s, urging humble joy and self sacrifice. Special music by choir leader E Hansen enhanced the mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Presbyterian Church
Prairie
Jesus
Christ
Emmanuel
Young Ladies
M. Somerville
D. Hansen
H. Holmes
J. Desserault
M. McPheil
Y. McLellan
Hhoir
Herod
Jesus Christ
Christ Etonda
E. Hansen
Ex-Wardens Banquet Held At Brampton Church
Ex wardens from Peel and Halton gathered at St Pauls Church Brampton for the annual banquet on December 1 with ninety attendees. FW Church publisher of the Streetaville Review was named secretary of the Pee and Halton Ex Wardens Association. Colonel T L Kennedy spoke. entertainment included Mrs Armstrong and Miss Pleasants with Rev Osborne on piano. Officers elected included John Irving president and W A Bates vice president. next banquet set for Halton County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. L. Kennedy
Peel
Ruby Armatrong
Miss Pleasants
Port Credit
Mr. Osborne
Albert McBride
John Gilbert
Cecil Gott
David Wilen
W. A. Oates
C. W. Readhead
John Irving
Milton
W. A. ‘Bates
Brampton
E. D. Maguire
W. Hostrawser
L. Kerns
Chas
Winston
Halton County
Old Man? Father Figures in Letter and Praise
A reflective letter contrasts a father figure with the label old man, praising his steadiness and moral care for his family. It notes his careful efforts to provide, support, and influence his children, highlighting respect and admiration across generations. An unrelated note mentions a large wheat import into Karachi.
Man Stumped by Railroad Timetable Mystery in Winnipeg
Archie Hepburn of the Canadian National Railways information desk recalls a 24 year old call at Winnipeg. A caller asked for a train to Uno and could not locate the place on the timetable. Hepburn learned Uno lay between Rivera and Melville, ending the call with a laugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Hepburn
Information Bureau
Canadian National Railways
Mr. Hepburn
Winnipeg
Uno
Mr. Yepburn
Rivera
Melville
Bargain Breakfasts and Wartime Shortages Across Britain
Bargain wedding breakfasts at near zero cost are served at a communal restaurant in Preston with chicken when possible. In London the Board of Trade notes British pan output is one third pre war level and shrinking. egg whisks are no longer made and cooks are advised to whisk with a fork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
England
London
Great Britain
Board of Trade
Winter hardships on Rural Route mail delivery in Thornloe
Rural mail faces severe winter with storms blocking roads and sleigh travel. The writer notes delays on a 34 mile route, long days delivering by horse and sleigh with a small stove in the cab. He describes local grain and poultry notes, farm conditions, and holiday wishes to readers and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsa
Halton
Church Merger Favored by Commission in England
The Ecclesiastical Commission and Queen Anne's Bounty, two church bodies with a combined annual income near 25 million, are recommended to merge by the Church of England Assembly's financial commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Ecclesiastical Commission
Queen Anne's Bounty
Financial Commission of the
Church of England Assembly
Pitboy Change of Mind Ends Nottingham Strike
Sydney Page an 18 year old pitboy who began a September underground work refusal in the Nottinghamshire coalfield has returned to the pits after serving a short prison term. He agreed to resume work if medically fit as miners walked out. Medical and X ray reports confirmed good health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nottingham
England
Sydney Page
Nottinghamshire Coalfield
Guards Trained in Kenya to Safeguard Water Supply
About a hundred natives are being trained to guard the quality and quantity of water throughout Kenya. They will work under the orders of honorary water wardens. In London, indirect taxes vary. a married man with two children earning $4,000 annually would pay about $400 in indirect tax plus $1,600 indirect tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nairobi
Kenya
London
Britain
Also Mentioned on This Page
Seeloacee
Upis
United Church
Chas. Readheld
Halton Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Acton Legion
Psycro Dept
Bell Telephone Co
HE. P. C
Ontario Power
C.N.R
Moffata Limited
Packard Electric Company
Canadian General Electric Co
Veces MacDonald Electric
Pierre J. C. Matthewa
Postage Ae
Imperial Insurance Office
Bond
Norman McEachern
Roy
Canadian Line
Orn Superior Electric Supply Co
J. B. Mackenzie &Son
Hydro Dept. Power
Hydro
Geo. Somerville
Gos4na
Knox Church
Brampton Church
Dad
Barnong
Charlotte
N.C
India
Karachi
MacDonald ’S Bakery
Thornloe
Earlton
Wilfred
Tur Acton
R. W. Johnson
Pitboy
Kenya's
W. D. Talbot Mill Street
Acton, Ontario
Merry Christmas
Awagaway
Whitham’s Garage
Young Street
Joe Whitham
the Armed Services
Armed Services
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Harold Wiles
Gray Coach Lines
John
Morris
John Morris
Japan
British Broadcasting Corporation
Foreign Office
Tokyo
Ace Lallesia
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