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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 22, 1945

Page

8

Died Franklin-Repton and Harvey Obituaries in Ontario

Obituary notices for Martha Jane Lane and Agnes Anne McClutr Harvey from Ontario homes announce deaths at ages 67 and 80 respectively. The Harvey family accounts list daug hters in Toronto Acton Milton and Detroit and note private services at Johnstone Humphrey Funeral Home with interment at Fairview Cemetery Acton.

Franklin-Renton A.W. Menton Limehouse Ontario Dora Detroit Frank Reed Vereur Buffalo Mia Harvey Johnstone @ Humsey Noclek Fairview Cemetery Acton

German Prisoners of War Transported Ahead of Allied Forces

The report notes John Saine of Acton among German prisoners of war moving across the country as Russian units advance in the west. Mrs. Orrie Lamb fractured her right arm after a fall on Knox Avenue and is hospitalized at Guelph General Hospital. The Acton Blood Donor Clinic lists correction: reception committee members are A. Manon, H. L. McDonald, and F. Terry.

S-M John Saine Acton Germany Fle Pris Relatives Association Orrie Lamb Knox Avenue Guelph General Hospital A. Manon H. L. McDonald F. Terry

Acton News Roundup and Local Happenings

Twenty years ago spring arrives as crows return. Acton Masons attend Halton Chapter banquet in Georgetown last Thursday. A Saturday fire at Simith Stone in Georgetown caused heavy damage. Monday saw reorganizing meeting of Acton Troop of Roy Scouts with Ferris of Toronto in town as acting Scoutmaster. Hayers buys lumber business at Cookeville with son Paul as partner. Newborns: John Wood and Alfrest Watson families welcomed daughters and sons in Acton and Guelph General Hospital. Local births include a Wood girl, a Watson boy, and a McLean boy born in Guelph on February 12.

Acton Masons Halton Georgetown Simith & Stone George” Town Acton Roy Ferris Toronto Hayers Cookeville Paul Horn Wood John Wood Watron Nis Alfrest Watson Wawkins General Hospital Guelph Alexander Mclean Erin

Community notes center Frank Thompson on leave homecoming

Cedarvale residents and neighbors gathered at the Butler home to honor Pte Frank Thompson on his leave. The program included readings, instrumental and vocal performances by local residents, a trip presentation by Wm McDonald, and speeches by Smith Griffin David Ruasett John Locker Bruce Leitch and others. Frank received a writing kit and pencil set from Churchill Church and a money belt with funds from Woodside Red Crews. Lunch followed the program and the evening concluded warmly.

Harold Griffin Toronto Clarence’ McMillan Scotaguant, Sask Arthur Griffin J. Reed Orton Wm. Butler Pte Frank Thompson Arthur Swackhammer Wm. McDonald Olga Locker Wima Butler Betty Ann Kerr Miss Fowler R Kerr Eleanor Crif Fin Arthur Swackhammper Jr Smith Griffin, Jr Frank Churchill Church Charlies Bidnie Woodside Red Smith ‘Griffin David Ruasett John Locker Bruce Leitch

Local hockey tilt ends in 8 5 tie at arena

Friends and neighbors attended a hockey game at the local arena between Glen Williams lads and the hometown midget team. The hard fought contest finished with an 8 to 5 score.

Dave Douglas Tony Keenan Glen ‘Williams

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