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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 06, 1941

Page

8

Notices of Hiraba Marriages and Deaths in This Column

Notices of Hiraba Marriages and Deaths are inserted without charge with poetry extra for memorial notices.

Hiraba

Obituaries and Death Notices From Acton and Area

Several notices list deaths and funeral arrangements across nearby towns. Opal Cullen aged 0 at Acton home of Dr W G Cullen. Lavina Maude Near aged in K6th year at Erict Township. Catherine Himbury widow of Charlow Darby in Beverley Township. Annie Ada Melovl McFadheen 1941 in Nor Ath year. George Robertson age 2? at Guelph General Hospital. service for the Rydal family at Stuart Street and Disciple Church Everton with burial at Everton Cemetery.

Cullen W.G. Cullen Acton Opal David S. Cullen Stratforg Nepar Erict Helaved Huadraid Lavina Maude Robertson Guelph General —Hospital George Robertson Rydal Stuart Street Disciple Church Everton Everton Cemetery Henry Erin Henry Nexon Pritey Tie Selon Alexander and Catharine Erin Township John Ales. Bessey W .C. Bessey Myrtle Detroit Walter Collingwood Nik G.C. Gifford United Church Chas Franklin Rugged Cross Maus Fairview Cemetery Vuincan Ferguson John McLean Arthurr Swackhamer Way Thompson Chas. McKeown Edward Mann Orton Guelph Racwood Ketown Ballinatad Porento Darby Newbay Chae Ebenezer Church Aly Lot 27 Concession J Nawagaweya Eloa Rock Chapple An Daw Toronto London Elmer. Kynsey Diamond Enoch Walkers George Wilken Arthur Nightingale George Gordon Dolan Leslie Darbs D.C Kingsbury Dundas Mra We-Darby Gorton Marlon Abees Darby Warrus Acton James Moffat Mra

Acton Arena hosts Guelph Georgetown OHA game February 1

District fans can see an OHA game in Acton Arena this year as Guelph and Georgetown meet on Thursday February 1. Wartime efforts and local Red Cross activity mark the community schedule with knitting and donation drives.

Guelph Georgetown Acton OHA Acton and District Red ‘Cross Society Rutaiote Arpaire

Bray Bristol letter lists places destroyed in blitz

The letter from relatives in Bristol recounts dozens of streets and landmarks wrecked or destroyed by bombing. It mentions Stokes Croft, Bath Road, Arno's Vale Cemetery, Temple Church and many shops, theatres, hospitals, and stations as smashed or vanished.

Ourihome Toten Bristol England Bakers Bikers Dutch House Victoria Bateinson Talbot Temple Creat Oink Avon Mardons Temple St Ste Anne's Brishington Midland Shepherd's Drapery Old Mar St Castle St St Peter's St Peter's Hospital Asher Bath Road

Elizabeth Ann Nelson Rites for 16 month old girl mourned

Sympathy pours in for the Nelson family after the death of Elizabeth Ann Nelson aged sixteen months following prolonged illness. Private funeral conducted by Rev G De Gifford at the home, with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Br. Cand Nelson and Family Elizabeth Ann van Hokd Pantor G. de Gifford Wooodlacht Gualph

War and Work Highlighted in 1940 Chapter Review

The Duke of Devonshire Chapter of the Order of the Daughters of the Empire reviews a wartime year with nine regular and four emergency meetings led by Regent Mr F Barr. Activities include Red Cross first aid and home nursing, fundraising for bomber and war services, National Registration, Christmas care packages, and support for veterans, with strong emphasis on peace time projects and school and community initiatives.

Duke of Devonshire Duke& of Devanahies Daughters of the Empty F. Barr HW. F. McKendrick Galt The Order Skuce Milton Miss Wewltt Mother Canadian Red Cross Society Lakeside Acton Canadian Legion Tay Carnival Bomber Fund Weton Fm Navy League of Canada Indian Red Cross Society Hospital Haivns Lune Empire - Daly Acton Putte Kehoot Cawards Batre Exanginca

Scout News Notes Dedicates Efforts To Community Service

The weekly Scout meeting in Acton opened with Hagebrenk and roll call. Donations were made to Park Supervision, Inland Salora, and other groups. Members expressed gratitude to hosts, speakers, and local organizations for support and pledged continued faith and sacrifice for country and Commonwealth.

Tis Hagebrenk Roll Ealt OW. Middleton Wr Coon

Boom Town Friday Feature At The Gregory Theatre

A lively Friday showcase at the Gregory Theatre promises a spectacular lineup with stars including Gabe Brites, Myrna Ley, and Lionel Barry shaping the evening. Organizers tout a thrilling program featuring notable performances and a dining option, drawing crowds from the West Temple area.

THE Gregory Cota Petoren Coie Clundetty Poitiers Atellar Dana Thei Pictures Gabi Britey Myrna Ley Lionel Barry Eart

Local Columnist Probes County War and Education Panel

A reader view recounts County Commissioner appointees and education issues raised in a past public meeting. The piece references reforms, taxation, and forestation debates, noting commentary from committee chairs and an attorney’s position.

Local Havana Column Recaps Evening Entertainment

A garbled Havana diary notes an evening event with dancing and cakes. Attendees included Georgy Masai and Hrytians, with plans for a next week meet and a possible Regal Weekly Canathenica vote.

Havana Ancy Bent Vata Huiks Swan Tendebel Georgy Masai Ber Hrytians

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