Sailor Recalls Atlantic Crossing From Acton
A letter from H V Drown in the Acton Free Press describes a perilous voyage across the Atlantic, with four days of gales and a hurricane off Scotland, along with convoys and submarine threats. He mentions long bad weather, a Norwegian ship sighting, drifting time, and a near flood when seawater poured into the cabin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Dills
Acton Free Press
Scotland
Canada
Clyde
Halifax
Sydney
Atlantic
Acton Prée Press
Athantic
Dominion Provincial Conference Opens January 14
Ottawa reports focus on implementing Rowell Skelton recommendations for Dominion provincial relations. Parliament debates public access to the January 14 conference, with possible open or closed sessions after delegates gather. Wartime measures and unemployment insurance progress, plus butter price controls and trade board actions, frame the year ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mackengle King
Rowell-Strots Commission
Parliament Hill
Prices and Trade Board
Dominion
New Year Hope Amid War Duties and Unity
A reflection on 1940’s hardships and wartime steps in Acton as the year ends. It notes battles in Europe, U S support with Great Britain, and local industry growth. More than four score young men serve, with homefront efforts by Red Cross Salvation Army Legion Y M C A and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Red Cross
Salvation Army
Legion
Y-M
C.A
Home Guards
Acton Boys Enlisted This Week
Jack vanGoozen, son of Mr and Mrs Co J vanGoosen has enlisted in the RCAP and is now stationed in Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack vanGoozen
Co. J. vanGoosen
RCAP
Toronto
School Concert No 8 Eramosa Enjoyed Event
The regular school concert of S. S No. 6 Eramosa passed off successfully on Thursday evening December 19. Readings and dialogues were ably given by pupils and enjoyed by all. The program was augmented by Memones a short play in song and prose by members of Maple Grove Literary Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eramosa
Maple Grove Literary Society
Prize winner at International Live Stock Exposition Chicago
Gordon Leslie won fifth award for Early Oats in the Grain and Hay section at the International Live Stock Exposition in Chicago. He received a permanent ribbon and prize money. A small map showing farm location accompanied the exhibit, highlighting district fame from fine products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Gordon Leslie
Ith Gorton Leslie
Naval wife fined for receiving and burying gasoline
In Bishop's Waltham England a naval captain's wife was fined £108 for receiving and burying 12 gallons of gasoline belonging to the army. The private who sold the gasoline faced theft charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop's Waltham
England
Canadian War Effort Highlights and Industrial Support
The report notes Canadian divisions under Central Allied command, Canada’s war production reaching near $500 million with minerals peaking at $473 million. It mentions price controls, munitions contracts totaling over $7.5 million, a ski training course for regimental instructors at Lansdowne Park, and an Aluminium Company grant of $10 000 for new film showing Canada’s war effort. A blood bank aims to transfuse up to 20 000 wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadhan
Eeu
United Kingdom
Canadian Corps
Agl
McNaaghton
Canada
Trade Board
Department of Munitions and Supply
Lansdowne Park
Ottawa
Canadian Grenadier Guarda
Company of Canadaa
Week of Motor Accidents in District Ends with Fines
Christmas week saw several minor car mishaps in the district with no serious injuries. Pte Rigby Cross, home on leave from the Highland Light Infantry, was convicted of drink driving after sliding into a ditch near Crewsons Corners and had his car impounded for three months and 16 days in county jail. George Nurse, Ashgrove, ran over a curb near Young and Queen Streets, damaging shrubbery but escaping injury. Chief Harrop traced it to driver excitement and accelerator use.
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Acton
Pte
Rigby Cross
Highland Light Infantry
Stratford
Crewsons Corners
George Hodgkiss
Guelph
Priday
George Nurse
Ashgrove
Young and Queen Streets
C. Hansen
Trams Halted in Blackburn During Emergency Alert
An emergency alert in Blackburn England triggered tram services to stop during the blackout period issued by the Emergency Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackburn
England
Admiral Sir Richard Phillimore Dies at 75
London reports the death of Admiral Sir Richard Phillimore, a pioneer among naval officers to qualify as a filer, at the age of 75. The obituary notes his long service and status in the Royal Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Richard Phillimore
Christmas Services at St Alban's Church
Christmas Eve midnight Choral Communion and Christmas Day services at St Alban's featured a full choir and festive decor. The annual Carol Service tied to Westminster Abbey traditions included lessons, hymns, and readings with congregational participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Alban’s. Church
St Alban’s
Weatininater Abbey
Christanius
Echo
Bethlehem
Christina Rossetta
Witcenson
Mra
Snowie
Webster
Herrick
Change in the Management of the Telephone Exchange
The Bell Telephone Co here sees a leadership change after twenty years with Mrs Go Ho Lantz resigning. Her daughter, Mass Gracelant, succeeds as manager, praised for courteous service as the local exchange expands and community needs are met.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tocal
Bell ‘Telephone Co
Go Ho Lantz Bins
Blus
Iuo
Mass Gracelant
Rush to Secure 11OAT Licenses At Acton Depot
Motorists rush the Acton license depot as 11OAT licenses and new plates must be secured by the extended deadline. J K Gardiner reports a busy day with long lines and evening hours, while officials hint at a record year ahead for service. The time window was extended to January 16th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Thin -Agiow
J. K. Gardiner
Christmas Concert at Lorne School cheers pupils
A December Saturday program at Lorne School featured readings dialogues songs and tableaux by students. Grade VII's twenty minute play drew much laughter as Santa Claus distributed gifts and candy while a lamp gift from the children honored Mr Pell. The evening honored school cooperation and left attendees satisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lormeé School
Rol
Davidson
Santa Claus
Santa
Nominations in Nearby Centres Held Yesterday
Nominees across nearby centres were chosen yesterday with several figures named for trustees and reeves. The slate includes Curtas, Williams Dredge, Jol Himpson, Kennedy, and other local officials as candidates in the council race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeve Cheorge Mianmey
Cheange Ntokes del Hips
Wii Vientelbe
Cornel Cibvee
Shabun Curtas
Willams ‘Dredge
Alen Newsratk Wiinedwrt
Jol Himpson
Charge Hervige
Willing Vanaick
Jonepthe Prank
Poow Kennedy
Mrs Pbithineliasrt
O. J. van Gooven
Alfréd ‘Paylor
Yellowknife First Newspaper Issued in Northwest Territories
The Yellowknife Blade published its inaugural issue on November 8, featuring eight pages with 22 advertisements from various institutions. J. Murray McMeekan served as editor, highlighting municipal politics, mining news, an editorial on U S elections, a ladies page, and notices of a skating rink and a curling rink development in the town at the harbor on Cheat Lake North Shore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellowkuife Blade
Putante Circubationn
Arepail
A McNiven
Alze
United States
Past President Honored by Knox Y P Society
Knox Young People's Guild held a Christmas social on December 26 with carols, games, and finals where Martin Hassard was declared champion. Past-President Oni Burt Patrick and his bride were toasted with a sandwich platter after an address by Clarence Coles, followed by the National Anthem to close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Young
People's Guild
Tostater
Jerein, McPinier
Patrick
Silver Wedding Anniversary in Acton Household
Last Saturday Mr and Mrs Pred Crewson of Wellington Street observed their silver wedding anniversary with a large gathering. Relatives and neighbors attended a bounteous supper, a silver-draped dining room, and floral decorations. A speech of congratulations was read, and a silver and pyrex serving piece was presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Oh
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A. T. Brown
Earl Vincent
Dills
Great Lakes
Faittor and Publisher
Holllered
Gunner
Arxi
Wes
Aocret ‘Free Press
International Rapids
St. Lawrence River
Washington
Witin
J. A. McDonald
Swiddt
Preas
Norway
Holland
Belgium
France
Italy
Huty
Great Britain
Roosevelt
Air Force
Navy
Army
Thas Awstrict
Mome
Omusic
Renee Wis
Hesse
Bby P&eter
Jay
Lorne School
Nassa
Uweyi
Win Hynde
Eramona
Reeve David de Gray
Wilcon
Coom
Murray
Harrop
Sherman
Latte
Northian Cameron
Treeve
Yellowknife
N.W.T
Knox. Y.P. ‘Society
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