Blow Suddenly Dies At Acton Ont In 61st Year
Acton Ontario December 7 1945 residents mourn the sudden death of rie Sheldon Blow president of Acton Machine husband of Alice Gertrude Overholt and father of Doris Jack Kenneth Margaret and Melbourne in his 61st year. Messages of thanks from returned servicemen and family express appreciation for parcels flowers and sympathy from the War Service League and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blow
Acton
Ont
Rie Sheldon Blow
Acton Machine
Alice Gertrude Overholt
Doris
Mra C
Graham
Jack
Kenneth
Margaret
Melbourne
Thomson
White Christmas Amid Rain Brings Doors-Only Holiday
It was a White Christmas in this section after rainfall and a great day to stay indoors. Ice hockey opens tonight in Acton with Milton as the visiting team. Mrs. Robert Patterson suffered a right wrist fracture Sunday as she left Know Church after service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Milton
Robert Patterson
Know
Milton Voters Elect Codweilors and Bring Home Soldiers
Milton voters went to the polls to fill two council seats with four candidates contending. Victor Nortis led with 247 votes, Harald Whewell second with 217. Cpl Gowland returned from service in Europe while Cpl Pearson arrived home after four years overseas.
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Milton
Victor Nortis
Harald Whewell
Kod Gowland
Maomtas
Canada
Hermuda
Pie
Holland
Belgium
France
Mia M. OE
Gowland Amt
Millan High School
Cpl
Burlington Christmas notes and homecoming tales
A.W. Stevens returns home aboard the Monarch of Bermuda after overseas service. M.W. Kenney is greeted by wife and friends upon four years of service. Burlington Fire Department hosts a Christmas party for members families and guests with Charles Jackson entertaining. Santa distributes gifts while wives receive chocolates and families receive turkey for Christmas.
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Rima
A. W. ‘Stevens. Guelph Line
Monarch of
Bermuda
Trades School
Oraftaman
M.W. Kenney
Bellview Ave
Fire Department
Trons Club
Charles Jackson
Hamilton
Santa Claus
Fie
Chrastmas
Christmas at St David's and community happenings
Acton resident Mr Thompson led the Christmas service at St David's Church while Rev John Marnell stayed home due to illness. The St David's choir performed On Wings of Angel Song with candlelight and many parishioners attended a luncheon in the basement. The note lists numerous Christmas visits and local residents spending the holiday at relatives' homes, plus members of the Canadian forces returning home and local social updates.
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Phompson
Acton
St. David's Church
John MarNell
St David's Presbyterian Church
Marilyn Moore
Heth Vogue
J. Ko Mabon
RK 1
Farty
Joyce Cowper
Nell McPhail
Murray McPhat
Helena Clement Rose Mund
G. Tryan
Robert Menzies
Me O
Mo L. Graham
Weston
David Mahon
Windsor
James Mahon
Daniel Inglis
RCAF
Azores
Imands
British Isles
Misa Olive Mahon
Toronto
W Od Tend
Hetles
Willi and
Reid
Jackie Roberts
Crawfords Pond
O. Morse
Woodstock
Misa
Anne AfeDonaki
Ronald Roberts
Migg Knureen Roberts
Charles Roberts
Elizabeth Morres
Fieleen McLaren
Hamlton
William McLaren
Orville Laking
Dundas
Ross Laking
Milton
Jack Laking
Chathany
Mro
Robert Laking
Roy Donaven
Hanmilton Meo
Arthur Merkle
Maillakrowe
Mroo
George Init
Robert Ings
Robert Elliott
London
Thomas McPnail
Rob MebPhail
Othe Rane Cateram Brontiers
ODP
Stevenson
Plumber’s Humorous Paper Note Leads to Head Cook Posting
A young plumber applied for military service and, after his trade test, the officer praised his joint as very neatly done. Soon after, he was posted as head cook in the officer’s mess, in China Proper noted as a well watered country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oficer
Christmas Day at the Farm A Prairie Memoir
A nostalgic diary entry from Ginger Farm recounts Christmas Day routines on the Saskatchewan, describing family preparation, gifts, dining, and reflections. The narrator notes children as they once were, and adults as they are now, with a focus on shared moments and practical tasks.
Christmas Day Peace Returns to City
A short message marks the end of a six-year gap in peaceful days and greets readers with a hopeful New Year. The note reflects relief after a difficult period and wishes happiness to all.
Twenty Years Ago From the Iasus of the Vree Preas
A 1925 Toronto notice recounts watch night services, choir activities at United Church, a farewell party for Mrs Delene, marriage notices for Wolcott Gilles and Grace Thomason, and a note that Victoria, B C had the most active port in Canada with 5 961 ships in 1940 compared to Halifax 4 082.
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Toronto
Reeve Mason
United Church
Socies Ensay
Mee Whamnas Gibbons
St Josephn Chotr
Mris Delene
St Michael's Hospital
Toronte
Canada
Victoria
BOC
Hallifax
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The
Acton Free Press
Ontario
Garlof Dills
Pte
Bob Heatley
War Service League
Ro Loudltt
Acton and Vicinity War Service League
Tom Watson
Friends
Ort
Burlington
Campbellville
China
Tare
Chronicles
Ginger Farm
Hea Writtam
Qwendoline P. Clarke
Weiling
Rob
Bert
Tam
Nellie McClunin
McClung
Netla
Iasus
Vree Preas
Marripfd Whelers-Scott
Hequeany
Hes Woot Kone
Annie May
Ernest Wolcott
John Gould Gilles
Aldest
Neil and
Mia Clillies
de Mitchell
Con G. Bramoan
Tucmiay
Aber
Grace Indale ‘Thomason
George Mitchelli
Hhr
Dick the
Heston
Farnworth Memorials
Flore Rd
Gquelpil, Ont
Hattery
MacSwains
Queen Street
Mhealth
Elliott Pros
ROYAL
Guelph
Mon
Tur
Francs Gitford
James
Technicolor
Thu Pre
Maureen Hara
Paul Henrend
Eddie Bracken
Veron
Ica Lake
Blondie
Ronny Singleton
Arthur Lake
Simian
Falcon
San Francisco
Tom Conway
Rita Corday
Shirley Temple
WED
Thu
FBI
Betty Huston
Barry Fitzgerald
Hinton’s
Bruces
House Paints
Toys and Games
Business Directory
Saedical
W. G. C. Kenney
J. A. McNiven
Symon Block
Mill Street
Offics
Phama
H. G. Joyce Barhrtor
Stadieias
HL. Eliott
Dr. McNiven
Bigin Street
Hugh S. Austin
Mil Street
Commer Koeterich
A. J. Buchanan
Dental Hurgesen
Leishman Lock
PYUAL
C. F. Leatherland
Cooper Hudding R. Macintyre
Ayleworth
Ila
Acton Ae
Georgetown—Gregory
Lever & Hoskin Chartered Accountants
Buvvessays
Aenkinn
HARDY
Metropolitan
Victoria St
B. O. Young, V.S
B.v.sc
Veterinary Nurgeon
Brookville
F. G. Oakes
V.S
B-V.sc
Knox Avenue
Phonelio
Willoughby Farm Agency
Kent
Georgetown
Tom Hewson
Fiona Georgetown
Real Fature Broker General Insurance
WM. K. Bracken
Acton, Ont
Gray Coach Lines
Kitchener
Stratford
Trusses
Ancoee Ney
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