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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 09, 1941

Page

6

Obituary Notices and Marriages From a Canadian Paper

A collage of obituaries and marriage announcements lists deaths and family notices across Ontario and beyond. Entries mention Ada Grace Cleave, Mary Eliza Agnew, and Mrs John Kenney among others, with names, locations, and dates such as Campbellville and Toronto during January.

Watson Tee Oliverc Hull Campbellville Ontario Ada Grace Cleave Robert Watson Agnew Turner Road Toronto Mary Eliza, Agnew John Henry Agnew Harvey Agnew Gordon’ Agnew Chengtu China

Acton Area News Highlights From Holiday Week and Local Events

Monday return to duties follows storm disruption and a fine winter day for New Year celebrations. Acton elections rejected two year by law while several municipal units voted. Fire partially destroyed a feed mill in Georgetown. Acton youth in Canadian forces home for holidays. arena events and memorial services planned. New release plates arrive at Acton depot amid holiday rush and a car mishap on New Year’s Eve.

Georgetown Acton Ocsona Corners A. Dills Acton Face Paris Halifax Denia Betteve Barr Devonshire Toronto

Obituary notices of Mrs Rowe Watson and Mrs Albert Gray

Obituary notices for Mrs Rowe Watson of Nassagaweya Township and Mrs Sarah Ballantyne Gray of Orton. Watson leaves a daughter Grace Clewy and son-in-law Oliver Thin with siblings and a Rockwood connection. Gray, 68, widow of Albert Gray, left with son Earl and daughter Ena, buried at McKees Cemetery after funeral in Thistletown area.

Rowe Watson Robert Wake Olver Nassagawoya Rockwood Oliver Thin Campbellville Gistera James Pe Watson Ebenezer Nassagaweyn John Lister George Gordon William Croft Colin Kitching Stanley Fulton Wallace Albert 'Gray-Orton Orton Sarah Ballantyne Albert Gray Lnte Mra Gray Thomas Ellen Ballentyne Marrhage Earl Ena Orton Church Reval L. Attan Archie Milloy Belwood Robert Davis Wm, Shaw Henry Graham Harvey Heath N. A. Dearing Jesse Reed John Warden Murray McGowan Leslie Ballantyne California Westey McGowan Elsie Bart Ella Robert William Charles Gale Calgary Delbert - Martin Brantford McKoes Cemetery

Hon J G Taggart to address Halton Holstein breeders

Announcement from Victor J Lawrence Secretary of the Hatton Holstein Breeders Club states the annual meeting will be held at Palermo Community Hall on Tuesday January 14 with Hon J G Taggart minister of agriculture for Saskatchewan and chairman of the Canadian Bacon Board as guest speaker. Dr Reynolds of Port Hope President of the Lee Mille Producers Association will also speak. Mrs Taggart may attend, and the session will include Holstein breeders and others. Meanwhile news notes mention Mr Harris injuring his left hand on a Wool Combing machine, and Mr Nicolson will oversee Dr Buchanan's dental practice while he serves with the Canadian Active Service Force.

Victor, J. Lawrence Hatton Holstein Breeders’ Club Palermo Nowlih Dr Brnolds Port Hope Lee Milir Producers' Association Sra Hintton Taggart Ares MroTvan Harris Tom Bus Andrew Nicol Meir Regiment Andrew Tur Farr Paras C. Nicolson Hamtan Adj. Buchanan Active Service Force Buchanan Ceard Toronto RCAF Manning Depot No.1

Canadian Soldiers Write Home From Europe During War

A letter from REN NORUTLEDGE details life with Canadian forces in England, praising convoy duty, motorcycle patrols, and M P work. He thanks the Comforts Committees for parcels and describes sailors and Marines receiving Christmas gifts after harsh seas and storms.

Acton Marie Pheanes Crnadhyn Mali Royal Regiment of Canabe England Canada Mont Bhose Cas.f

Weekly War Commentary on Allied Campaigns and Axis Moves

The report surveys early 1941 events with Allied advances in North Africa, the surrender of Italian forces at Bardia, and British gains near Tobruk. It notes reinforced American aid, Roosevelt’s call to defend freedom, and Berlin’s Balkan moves causing European concern while outlining U S budget and war supplies forecasts.

Rardin Brith Génerg Cairo Army of the Nile Gene Annibale-Bergenzoll Bardia Western Taéhruk Jel Adem Faincatsplaner

Acton Hosts 25th Welding Anniversary Celebration

Erin Mr and Mrs Henry Simon attended the twenty-fifth welding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Fred Crewson at Acton. Mrs Simpson and Mrs Crewson are sisters. Advocate.

Henry Simon Fred Crewson Acton Simpson Crewson

Dills Extends Season Greetings to Staff and Pawr

The message wishes Mr. Dills and the staff best of luck, health, and prosperity for the upcoming season. It expresses a hopeful tone for favorable outcomes over the next days and year ahead.

Sunday School Lesson on Sabbath Mercy and Social Honor

A Sunday School discussion analyzes Jesus the healer on the Sabbath and the deeper rule of mercy over ritual, contrasting Pharisee rigidity with Christlike love. It explores humility in seating, hosting, and treating guests, urging followers to value others and seek eternal rewards.

Leshan EL Poantsia Sububhrbany Aceiaiony Kelven Ao Man Aoman Jesus Linney Jesus Tordvices Dean

Georgetown Christmas Night Brick Damage at Pratesqings

An unknown party threw a brick through a large window at Pratesqings on Christmas night causing damage. The incident is reported by Herald.

Pratesqings Farnell Gabe

Local Health and Office Listings Include Clinics and Appointments

Public notices list medical offices and professionals with contact details. Listings include therapy services, veterinary practice, theater contact points, and appointment hours across various streets and towns.

Fragmented Local Notice Summary From OCR

Unclear OCR fragment mentions names listed with Sunday references and a meeting or fee topic. No coherent event or location details are readable.

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