Smith Douglas and Lauretta Smith announce twins arrival
Smith Douglas and Lauretta Smith announce the birth of twins in Toronto on Friday January 7 1944. Ethel Lipsitt wife of George Brown dies in Toronto January 15 1944 in her 60th year at Western Hospital. Jean Gurney wife of Albert McWilliams dies January 23 1944 at Edmonton General Hospital. William Robert Lashbrook husband of Lillian E Lashbrook dies January 17 1944 at Toronto General. Emily Jane Williamson widow of William Murray dies at Acton January 1 1944 with private funeral and interment at Fairview Cemetery.
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Lashbrook
Toronto General Hospital
William Robert
Lillian E. Lashbrook
A. H. Darrell Grena
Howard F. Stratford
In Memoriam Annie Gate Oakley
In loving memory of Annie Melissa Gate Oakley who died January 24, 101. Dear mother and wife, ever remembered by her husband Albert Oakley and daughters Georgia, Pearl, and grandchildrens.
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Oakley
Annie Melissa Gate
Albert Oakley
Georgian
Pearl Uarvis
Card of thanks for condolences and support
The Rookex family expresses gratitude for help and kindness from friends and neighbors during their bereavement. They value the untiring devotion shown to their mother and thank those who sent flowers and offered sympathy. Signed by Furg. F. Johnstone and family, including Gertrude, Wilma Hansel, and Alice Rumiley.
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BE. Rookex
Furg. F. Johnstone
F. A. McLean
Gertrude
S. Hansel
Wilma
V. B. Rumiley
Alice
Obituaries From Acton Area Honor Longtime Residents
Earnest H. Rookes died January 10 at St. Joseph's Hospital Guelph after a postoperative pneumonia. Acton resident for thirty years she was active in St. Alban's Church and local groups. Interment at Fairview Cemetery. Funeral conducted by Rev. E. A. Brooks. Also notices for Mrs Annie Johnstone and Mrs CC Speight detailing their long service to the community and family tributes.
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E. H W. Rookes
Earnest H. Rookes
St. Joseph's Hospital
Guelph
W. Hall
Olive
Acton
St. Alban’s Church
St. Alban
E. A. Brooks
P. A. Sawyer
Caledonia
Fairview Cemetery
Messrs
Hubert Lowrie
J. Pargeler
Geo. Wolloway
OA. Chapman
Verry
G. Ciltford
Annie M. Jonns
Yohnstone
Johnstone
Dorn Nt Strabane
James Fulton
Ann McFarlane
Mya
Fredton
Campbellville
Knox Presbyterian Church
Women's Missionary Society
Tandlew Ald Society
Duke of Devonshire
Neyland
F. Jabinstone
Remiuin
Rev
Forbes
FL Fouter
Mimica
Win
Russell
Oakville
J. Maxland
Nell McNabb
W. K. Graham
Alex
Mann
Fairylow
CC. Speight
John Street
Juame
Ian
Wilson
Sarah Easton Hamshaw
Bioneer
Charles Chapman Speight
Bertha H. Speight
Hall Rasashaw
Detroit
Mich
Robert. Moore
Galt
Wandering rink lively in Acton area and skating on pond
The town notes skating at ponds with several residents enjoying the activity while others attend at St Albans Guild funds. The Navy League and Actonan War Service League receive donations, pilots receive promotions, and local construction at the Herrogent Co plant is underway amid coal cost concerns.
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St. Alban'’s Guild
Actonan Vicinity War Service League
Mountain Stop Named Lisbourg on Canadian National Railways
Lisbourg is a newly named stop on the Laurentian Mountain Line of the Canadian National Railways replacing the former Orphan age. The indust rial school replaces an orphanage in the community and the 62 mile distance from Montreal places it in an all season recreational region. The Shawbridge to Lat Remi branch serves Morin Heights St Sauveur and Lat Remi, offering access to premier ski territory and holiday spots in the Laurentians.
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Lisbourg
Laurentian Mountain
Canadian National Railways
Les Industries Scolaire
Bourg
Montreal
Shawbridge
St. Sauveur
Morin Heights
Lat’ Remi
Laurentians
Acton United Church Honorary Pillar Remembered In Funeral
A long serving Acton United Church member known for faithful service and teaching is mourned. The funeral featured private home rites led by Pastor A. W. Fosbury with Rev. Co. J. Poole assisting. interment followed at Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers and many members of the church community attended the service.
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A. W. Fosbury
Co. J. Poole
Fairview ‘Cemetery
Messrs
Chas, Wilson
John Lambert
Jas
Chalmers
J. K. Gardiner
Hoy Browns
A. T. Brown
Goelzhi
Bertle
Mises Fern
Bertha
Hoy
Marguerite
Ernest Brown
Mire
WC. Schrister
Jenner
Mir. Jackson
Mee. McDermid
Laura
Hannah
J. Easterbrook
J. M. Cheyne
VC. Matthews
United Church Choir
Marvin Bolt
Lyon and
Wabert Holt
Bo QO
Richeads
Mino
Poryukon
Crp
Fordyce
W. F. Speight
Almee Speight
Robert Dur
Cowle
Kabe Cowl
Wamiui's Association of the United Church
Reeve
Coun‘oor
Municipal
Churchill as an enduring symbol of British virtue
Dorothy Thomson in New York West portrays Winston Churchill as more than a political figure. He embodies national legend and timeless courage, shaping how Britons see themselves and serving as a moral exemplar for the nation and its children.
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Churchilll
Britain
Churchill
Vic
Britun
England
Elizabeth
Wellington
Blake
Nelson
Cropayell
Pitton
Englad
Dorothy Thomson
New York
West
Canada’s War Role and Resolve Amid Global Conflict
The piece defends Canada as a charter member of the Allied effort, noting a split in national sentiment but unified action in facing the war. It praises Canadian contributions in arms and manpower while acknowledging missteps and the belief that the war’s momentum will shape a safer future for the country.
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Canada
United Nations
United States
Grant Macdonald
Rooul Bermier
Canadian National Telegraphe
Globe
Radio Location Seen For Peace Time Use
A wartime radio location unit in London may aid peacetime efforts by locating icebergs, rocky shoals and other obstructions as recommended by a National Expenditure committee.
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London
N Elect Committee On National Expenditure
Allied Wings Strike Deep Into Nazi Center In Major Raid
United States heavy bombers and fighter escorts led a daylight raid on Aschersleben Halberstadt and Brunswick deep inside Germany targeting key aircraft plants. The operation involved about 1 200 aircraft and followed by further strikes on Bransk wick, while Allied ground forces pushed toward Cassino and advanced along the Adriatic coast in Italy.
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Italy
Axus
Hraunsweig
Germany
Marning Whlen
Swarne
Affleen
Arnold
U. S
Horthweet
N de
Vatutin
Plnak
Amdno
Agaiand
Routin
Laningrad
Profanity in War Time Provokes Army Chief Warning
The army chief warns that profane language among troops risks divine blessing and urges officers to set examples to curb the habit. On the home front readers speak out against crude writing in books and newspapers, hoping public opinion will check the trend and purify the home.
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Tan
Oltempe
United States
Washington
Mothe
Sud
Christ-ian Science Monitor
Don’t Beat Ourselves War Message Urges Caution
An Imperative note from the Trenton Ontario Courier Advocate urges silence on military matters and warns against overconfidence, stressing that victory over the Huns is not yet assured and caution is essential.
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Trenton
Courier Advocate
Fear Within Limits Is Healthy Emotion
An article by Py Symonds in the British Medical Journal argues that controlled fear is a valuable asset for night bomber crews. It emphasizes fear as a natural focus that sharpens judgment and readiness, while warning that excessive fear or lack of it can lead to accidents, failures, and physiological strain.
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London
Kays -Air- Commodon Co
Py Symonds
Shanpento
Ainman
Burcokm
Ufa
Quinn
Lee Yerate
Alrnun
Hechthe Dack
Researchers plan regular supply of hare hoond for medical study
Professors van der Horst and Gillman at the University of the Witwatersrand propose a research station near Cape Midhands to provide a steady influx of the boon for medical work. The aim is to tackle malnutrition and deficiency diseases affecting whites in South Africa.
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Jowannesburg
J C. van der Horst
University of the Wit
Chtersrant
Joseph Gillman
Griatt-Relnet
Tve Hue Hoond
Phar
South Africa
Cape
Carpet Makers Into War Family
A 57 year old Mr Hughes from Kidderminster rose from carpet weaving to munitions during wartime. His five sons work in the same factory, three in Amy and two in munitions, all in carpet trades and some in guard roles. Mrs Hughes sees the shift as patterns change and the family adapts to industrial war work.
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Hughes
Kidderminiater
Otad Berm
Amy
Teast Tarwald
Marvis
Ash of Honor Occupations in Elven Service
Fragmentary humor piece notes a mock vow of service and patience. It mentions elves offering encouragement and choosing jobs in unspecified regions like Germany Norway Poland. Tone playful asides conclude with a reflective closing quote attributed to Pletuu NS Advocate.
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Germany
Norway
Poland
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Reich
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Cross OF Lorraine
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Robert Montgomery
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