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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 08, 1945

Page

5

Weekend Visits Highlight Local Social Roundup

Mrs R R Parker visited in Toronto during the week. Lieut Nursing Sister Nore Kenney of Brockville was home for the weekend. Mrs F A McLean of Tivbury spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs W B Rumsey. Lieut Gordon Beatty of Camp Barden spent the weekend at his home here. Mr and Mrs Gordon Rognvaldson and family visited in Toronto over the weekend. Joan Rumiey and Marion Olsen of Branksome Hall spent the weekend with Mrs and Mrs VY Rumiey. Mrs Sibbett Bith and Helen with Mr John Clark and Miss Ada Clark of Toronto attended a birthday party for Mrs Pf, arranged by her daughters Pearl Smith and JM McDonald.

Nore Kenney Brockville Lieut Gordon Beatty Camp Barden Gordon Rognvaldson Toronto Joan Rumiey Marion Olsen Branksome Hall Mra Mra VY B. Rumiey Mra Sibbett Bith Helen John Clark Ada Clark Mra Pf. A Smith Misa Pearl Smith Mra JM. McDonald Jane Creame Jane Creamer Robert Creamer St. Joseph's Hospital Omermee Amd Acton Guelph Anglican Sis Margaret Riddler Niagara Falls Cecil Hildyard Lunenburg Nova Scotia Harold Killings Ervan Dunenette Tocanty John Bain Frank Rompht Avton John Creamer Hiantornd Frank Charmerpho Acved Bily Meléane Alice Creamer T. Eaton MeCutcheans Mir Shartill Mia Ho B. Anderson E. Anderson J. Anderson G. Evans Hodgins J. Feggans Walters Wool’ Combing Warehouse JL. ‘Keith G. E. Merry Emmett Rolfe Kathleen Escandad Art Pottery Co Blue “Mountain “School

By-Election Shifts Grey North Winds With Case Victory

In Grey North Ontario the by election produced a PC loss for Gen A G L McNaughton as Garfield Case won with about 7 04 votes to 6 009 for McNaughton and 3 136 for Godfrey Air Vice Marshal Godfrey trailed in every polling division turnout was high with 70 percent of 23 000 eligible voters braving snow. Prime Minister Mackenzie King signaled a possible general election before April 17. Owen Sound mayor Jed Case, a long time resident, was highlighted as the new winner amid debates on dam or highway linked aviation projects across Ontario including potential airstrips along major highways.

Toronto Grey North Garfield Cae Finis Canada A. G. L. McNaughton A. Ear Godfrey C.gf Mr. Case McNaughton Mackenzie King King Jed Grey North Mae Jimas Ont Mr.seen Aurora Ontario Agricultural College Guelph Owen Sound

Oakville Set-Bence Ford to be pilot at Charlotte town

Notes from the region report Oakville Set-Bence Ford assigned for pilot duties at Charlotte town, PET, alongside various local items. Donald Albertson wins a hunting shoot in the Trafalgar Hunt Club event. Mrs FLW Baillie and children plan Montreal move to join Capt. Baillie on duty at Dorval. The Bronte area notes Wesley Dorland dies at his Vancouver home. Mobile Blood Donor Clinic marks two years with 1,206 donors. Letters from two soldiers in London received for publication with sender names required.

Set-Bence Ford HC Alp Charlotte Town Pet thev-Trafalgar Hunt Club Donald Albertson Flw. Baillie Montreal Baillie Dorval Bronte Wesley Dorland Vancouver B.A Theakville Clinton

Friendly Church of Consels Actsn Ontario Memorial Service

An Ontario church announces services at the Friendly Church on Bower Avenue. Rev. A Walther Fo Brury leads morning worship and a sermon titled Building Life. Evening worship follows. memorial service is noted for Pte. Wilson Gordon with a focus on worship in spirit and truth.

Consels Actsn Ontario Te Friendly Church A Walther Fobrrury Bower Avenue Rand Pte Wilson Gordon Jim Yim

Morning Worship and Bible Classes at Willow Street Church

The Presbyterian Church in Canada Knox Course Acton Ry W. Forber Thomson announces services at Willow Street Manse. Morning Worship at 100 am with sermon Blessed are the Meek. Afternoon 309 pm Sunday School and Junior Bible class. Evening worship features art interpretations of the Gospel by artists from other lands and a Bible class on They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.

Presbyterian Church In Landat Astutt

Baptist Church Service Schedule at Acton

Baptist Church Acton lists Rev W I Wallace as pastor. Sunday February features Morning Worship at 11:21 AM with the Tree of Life, Sunday School at 12:15 PM, and Evening Service at 7 PM on The Way of Victory.

Church of St. Alban Thru Martyr Service Notes

The record notes a February 11 service at the Church of St. Alban the Martyr. It mentions Quinquagesima Sunday observed with eucharist and a sermon. Zapar Evensang and other participants are listed among the congregational activities.

Church of St. Alban Pariah Mall Zapar

Widow Seeks Remittance Overhandling of Accounts

A widow complains of debt handling and requests a service to settle her accounts. She asks for timely provision of lat feeds and wares, seeking a pleasing outcome from the firm and its compliance with her finances.

Obituary notices from Georgetown district include Morganson and McDermid deaths

A batch of obituary notices reports the death of Mrs Hugh B Morganson in Hamilton General Hospital after illness. Also noted are the deaths of Mrs Elva Golding Arnold of Georgetown and other local residents including Miss Isabel McDermid of Georgetown and Mrs Jane Creamer. Funerals set for Westmount, St George's and local churches.

Elva Golding Arnold P. F. Blackburn Herbert Thomas Mary Graham Arnold Acton Georgetown St George's Church of England Verdun Rebeka Tawiye Countess of

Weekly War Commentary Signals Bitter Frontline Struggles

Allied forces faced intense, static fighting across western sectors amid German counterattacks as Allies push for progress. Churchill Roosevelt and Stalin reportedly meet while German defenses shift, with heavy air raids on Berlin and strategic moves near the Rhine and Siegfried Line.

Arsennes Hart von Runsteit Tertin Radio Serehie Hologna Aquariier Viack Sea Mantinell Hainan Teninsula Cheefty Kobe Bowneo Charles de Tinille Paris France de Gaulle Rhineland Maher Germany Europe Berlin Ivan Konev Oder Treasiau Amy Segfried Bargstein Aachen Noor River Siegfried Line Arc Luxembourg Halognan

Report Activities Duke of Devonshire Chapter I

Annual report of the Duke of Devonshire Chapter LO.D.E. presents membership figures 19 active, 7 associate. notes speeches by Mrs. Barr and others. Lists educational awards, war relief efforts, red cross canvassing, hospital and nursing work, and social hospitality with Lakeside Chapter.

Duke of Devonshire Lo.d.e Mre. I ‘Ee. Barr Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire Winstarehill Europe Order Arch Behnes Mits Walker Kenny Newfoundland Awad Ta Focal Rattan Board Red Cross Acton Lenguh Tiny Tay Davy Canadian Institute of the Bind War Service League Fund Canalian Lelon Total $Ati SA General Fund Nasug Hospital India Canadian Institute of the Blind J.acy Morrison’ Memorial Canadian Legion Upper Canfa Pract Society Polish Relief Service Entre Fund Halifax Prisoners of War Navy Terague Acton and Vicinity War Service League Joc Graham Walter

Fire Rescue Saves Nine Family Members in House Fire

Vancouver CP report says Mrs T Ryan alerted three other families to a basement fire. Her quick warning saved nine lives, but returning to her own unit she could not rescue her 13 month old baby as the flames spread. The incident underscores the danger of basement suites and the bravery of tenants during emergencies.

Vancouver T Ryan Tames

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