Diplomas and awards presented at Acton Continuation School
The Acton Continuation School held a ceremony for diplomas, awards, and field day medals. Proficiency awards recognized students across grades and subjects with multiple named recipients. Eveleen Dralda and Douglas Davidson won top all around and graduation honors as Mrs. Cullen and Mills McCallum presented certificates and presentations.
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Acton Continuation School
George Mason
Margaret Hlow
Joan
Coles
David | Dills
Awand
Douglas Davidson
Béya
Lound
Hic
A. T. Brown
Mra
W.G. Cullen
Mills A. McCallum
Eveleen Bralda
M. M. Golteh
Merrymakers
Rationing Time Table and Allied War Aid Update
Rationing coupons for coffee sugar butter and meat show valid dates in January 1944 and February 1945. London reports Britain sent tanks guns aircraft and supplies to Russia worth 179 million pounds with large additional overland route costs due to hazards and maintenance.
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London
Britain
Russia
Golden Wedding Anniversary Markeys at Bracebridge Home
Bracebridge Gazette reports the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Angus McKinnon of Bracebridge. A dinner at Macaulay Township hosted relatives including all eight children and fifteen grandchildren. One son Clinton serves in the Canadian navy. Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Wrechwads born Bracebridge attended as bridesmaid decades ago.
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Muskoka
Irto
Macauly
Thonun J. Richards
Muskola
Mr. MekKinnnon
Grenock
Hrace
MG7
Minkolea
Taro
Mra
Mekinnoan
Ti Monek
Bracebridge Town
Christus
New AY Kehoe
Acton
Carmi
Brnecohrtayy
Clinton
Kenneth and
Margaret ¢Mea
Christmas Day Wedding at Knok Manse Acton
The Christmas Day wedding took place at the Knok Manse in Acton with Lela Aurelia Barden and Hass Douglas Campbell as the bride and groom. Rev. B. Shomion officiated. The bride wore a vald wool crepe gown with brown velvet trimming and accessories, with yellow rose carriage for her sister in law. A reception followed at the bride’s parents’ home at four thirty in the afternoon. The couple planned a wedding trip east and will reside in town upon return.
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Knok Manse
Acton
Geo
Lela Aurelia
Henry Barden
Mills
Hass
Douglas Campbell
Moffat
Mal
Donald Campbell
B. Shomion
Ceremoy
Mixk Neth Burden
Allyn Haiden
Afernoon
Poinuts
Mosquito Bombers Seen Over Europe In December
A London despatch states Canadian-built Mosquito bombers were in action over Europe during December. The two man bombers crossed the Atlantic, with Berlin listed as their initial target.
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London
Germany
Europe
Atlantic Ocean
Berlin
Record Mail Heavier at Acton Post Office This Christmas
Acton Post Office handled heavier Christmas mail than any previous year with a peak on the Monday before Christmas delivering and receiving 25 bags east and 25 bags west. By Friday bags dropped to 22, and the week before festive day saw at least a hundred bags move through. Stamp sales fell to a few cents on Christmas Day as the office remained open. Post master Matthews and staff managed the deluge and cleared the sorting room well before Christmas Day.
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Acton
Matthews
Diamond and Silver Wedding Observed Near Whagha
Sixty years after their wedding, Wanna Mahiprize and Sirah Mivallet Cowseat marked a diamond anniversary at Dinagamnon near Whagha. Family and friends gathered as Mr. Mauthprize, longtime Teardmore employee, recalled early moves from Wiighiam to Acton and Bracebridge.
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Wanna Mahiprize
Sirah
Dinagamnon
Whagha
Bay Wood
Quail Miya
Acton
Mauthprize
Teardmore and Co
Bracebridge
Milaprize
Fidis
Ontario
Mombeora
Pte
Elmer Malaprizo
Rubber From Cameroon Drives Allied Rubber Supplies
In 1942 the British Cameroons produced 2 605 068 pounds of rubber aiding the Allies. Nigeria Lagos reports this as a key supply contribution to the United Nations rubber stock.
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Lagos
Nigeria
British Cameroons
United Nations
Scout Leader Refuses Reward After Catching Runaway Pony
Colin Knight, a London Scout leader, declined a reward offered after he returned a runaway pony and received the Scout's Certificate for his actions.
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London
Colin Knight
Walker Lodge Officers Installation Monday Evening
The Walker Lodge held an installation of officers on Monday evening. Members and guests packed the event as new officers were pledged to their roles including treasurer secretary and other key posts.
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Walker Lodge
Donations and Christmas Boxes by Dublin Institute
The Dublin Women's Institute held its December meeting at Mrs J Black's home. Members voted to support the Acton and Vicinity War Services League and provide Christmas Cheer for Belthid Children. Mrs Bracken spoke on Citizenship, Mik Somerville shared current events, and Mrs van Goozen reported on the convention. Christmas boxes were packed and sent to enlisted local boys serving in Canada. Mrs Bracken won the prize. the meeting closed with a vote of thanks and lunch.
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Dublin Women's Institute
Canaida
Christmax
Bruken
Barber
Toronto Poultry Dealers Convicted In 35 Mile Truck Rule
Three Toronto poultry dealers were convicted of violating the 35 mile trucking limit without a permit. All admitted driving trucks beyond the limit to pick up poultry for sale in Toronto. Two were fined 50 dollars and one 25 dollars. Further charges were indicated by the Enforcement Administration.
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Toronto
W.P. ‘Txb
Tororonto
Milton trio jailed in planned robbery case
Patrick Aceane aged 25 Antony Yoweune and Earl Murleigh aged 24 were jailed in Pallor Court Milton yesterday on charges related to a planned robbery at a mill. Provincial Constable Maxon and Chief Chirroap led the investigation after they were followed and cornered on Streetevdblee Street.
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Patrick “Aceane
Antony Yoweune
Earl Murleigh
Penthia
Pallor Court
Milton
Klay
Maxon
Chirroap
Mir
Abed
Meine
Auwaier
Wos Avenue
Acta
Hhotse
Patty
de Appretiaiban le Acton
Acton VV TE Ul tea meeting at Mr and Mrs Crewson home
Regular gathering at the Crewsons included piano solos by Ed Crewson and Erwin Kentner, readings by Crippa, and a program led by Stan Cripps. Mr and Mrs Heveran honored for recent marriage with a responsive address and table fare. A closing prayer and reception followed.
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Acton VV
Hame
Mro
Crewson
Fiehiaarye
Thee Plana
Ed Crewson
Erwin Kentner
Crippa
Stan Cripps
Kierston
Jae Feveran
Marriat
J Gordon Wagner
Mra
Heveran
Mary
Trn Ore Indication From Drill Hole Near Milton
Indication of magnetite iron at 1 057 feet with 64 percent core recovery from Beverley Iron Syndicate property near Milton. Drill results show highest magnetite in the 360 foot interval. Electrical tests conducted over a large area west of Milton.
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Beverley Iron Syndicate
New Milton
Milton
Man finds $600 fine for buying Montreal coupons in Ontario
Leo Paul Roy of Welland was fined $600 after admitting he bought more than 600 loose guaxoine coupons along with sugar and butter preserves coupons in Montreal for resale in Ontario. He testified through an interpreter as officials call it one of the worst potential black market cases in the Niagara Peninsula.
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Leo Paul Roy
Welland
Roy
Montreal
Ontario
W.P.T.B
Niagara Peninsula
Christmas Parcels Reach Overseas With Gratitude
Christmas parcels and letters of appreciation arrived at the War Office in the past week. Recipients thank supporters for gifts including cigarettes and comforts, while mentioning family back home and hopes for speedy reunions.
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Herview Teague
POE Werner Caakeer Ag
Fe Carey
Beatae
Aaleedad
Cobh
Tome
Titote
Lomb
Pte
Price
Slama
G.W
Perryman
Vie
Palermo Fire Threatens Village in Multiple Blazes
The Oakville Record Star reports a village near Palermo faced total destruction as fires broke out at the Cramer farm near the United Church, the Wager farm, and Harvey Smith’s barn. Despite water shortages, four brigades plus volunteers fought flames through the night, saving much of the town. Damages include around 300 dollars to Smith’s farm, 200 dollars to his house, and several hundred more across two houses and the church.
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Palermo
Iren
Crumar
United Church
Harvey Smith
Mrr
Mins Ann Wood
Cramer
Burlington
Oakville
Bronte
Oakville Record Star
Black market sugar fines total $9000 in Montreal case
Two grocery firm members and a trucking operator in Montreal were fined $9000 for buying and selling sugar at unlawfully high prices without ration coupons. A Montreal consumer paid $1000 for possession of logue coupons. In Hamilton a man faced a $1000 fine for loose gasoline coupon possession. Australian wheat imports surged into India with 30,000 tons entering Karachi in six months last winter.
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Montreal
Hamilton
Karachi
India
Acclamations Mark Municipal Elections Across Townships
Nomination day produced widespread acclamations as voters in multiple townships and municipal centers chose officials. Several incumbents and new candidates were acclaimed for mayor reeve and council roles, with several trustees and deputies similarly acclaimed across Brampton Rockwood and surrounding areas.
Canadians In IT London Report On U Boat Losses
British and Canadian corvettes have sunk 45 U boats since the war began. A. J. McWhinler, Daily Herald naval correspondent, cites losses of 14 Flower class corvettes from the Royal Navy and six from the Royal Canadian Navy.
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London
A. J. McWhin
Nler
Daily Herald
Royal Navy
Royal Canadian Navy
Junior Farmers and Institute Meeting at Lorne School
Announcement lists events including a January 6 meeting at Lorne School by the Junior Farmers and Junior Institute. Also notes a New Years Eve Dance at Acts Town Hall and a January 1 dance at Orton Community Hall with Merry Makers Orchestra and Fisher's Orchestra admission 3c.
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Acts Town Hall
Merrymaker's Orchestra
Orton Community Hall
Fisher
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