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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 23, 1941
Page
8
Notices list multiple items including a Gregson marriage, Burr birth, Swindlehurst death, and several memorials. It records January 1941 dates, Ontario residences, funeral details, and family tributes from spouses and children. The mosaic reflects busy local notices in a small-column newspaper section.
Local notes report F D Maguire named Peel County Warden and Fred Young elected Wellington County Warden. Acton Arena hosts skaters and two Junior Juvenile hockey teams is sponsored by Acton Hockey Club. Women's Missionary Society held installation at United Church. Bank of Nova Scotia interior opens ahead of March occupancy. Breeders meeting set for Hornby with Dr Wo and James Bremner addressing. A note on Mr Cobban of Winnipes receiving a badge. reminiscences trace his initiation and Court Hudson membership.
An obscure report notes clashes over ballot actions for compulsory vaccines in New Zealand. Individuals named WY Coleman and others pursue exemptions as a tribunal examines the matter amid mounting tensions.
A garbled note discusses a teacher named Johnny Sehate and a three-state element as an unclear, small concern with uncertain details.
The death of John Mulholland aged about three weeks after illness of three weeks is announced. He was the third son of the late Mr and Mrs George Mulholland of First Line Exquemizin. The funeral was held from Holy Cross Church Georgetown with high mass by Rev Koppe of Rockwood and interment at Dublin Cemetery Acton. Pallbearers included Morsie Joseph Gibbons James Wood Del Laird William Cunningham Arthur Errington Lawrence Gibbons. He leaves wife two brothers and five sisters.
The annual vestry meeting of Ss Alban’s Anglican Church was held in the parish hall with strong attendance. Rector E A Brooks reported rising families on the church rolls and 34 men serving in the King's forces, noting improvements to the interior and a new carpet. The 1910 missionary apportionment was paid in full, the finances showed a $57.79 credit with $45 for parish hall roof repairs, and the mortgage was reduced by $160.00.
A provincial health notice warns that chicken pox and German measles are contagious before symptoms appear and urges strict isolation and quarantine of contacts. Officials report low annual communicable disease totals, careful water and milk testing, and a focus on prevention through public cooperation and legal compliance.
A 1941 Acton council note explains rising costs, debt, and a mill rate increase to 6 percent while outlining budget gaps. A soldier writes thanking local supporters and requests the Acton paper, recounting a six day leave in Scotland and visits to Dundas Castle.
Red Cross supplier forwarding from Acton and District notes steady worker effort and spread of supplies. Loywar Moomerys led quilts, five blankets, two pairs of shoes, one cost, one paj pants, three breathers, one vest, dress, one gown, two pullovers.
The government plans to supply wine sugar fuel and cattle fowl from national fruit stocks. The program aims to use seeds for soap and paint and to rely on a single source for key exports this year.
A wartime note credits Stockholm for assisting Finland in the conflict against Husiiit forces. The document lists honors and decorations given to Swedish contributors for rapid support to Finnish operations.
The readable text shows scattered phrases about leaders and concerns amid disruption. It mentions places and groups like New York and California residents, and notes a tense period affecting businesses and communities. The fragmentary nature limits clear events or outcomes.
A column details a Tuesday supper event with coffee and cake at a youth group, invites Miss Mary Chalmers to collect names by January 27, and mentions the Y's Men's Club meeting with speaker Karl Jlomuth. It also covers the Friday Night Parish gatherings and a January 31 Cabaret Party hosted by the group.
Farnworth Breland faced a family dispute over a will amid claims of tampering. The case alleged a son stole and tore the document, but he was acquitted after court proceedings.
Emergency crews in Stoke-on-Trent coordinate meals to sustain crews during long shifts. Local station reports teams on duty and managing fatigue with routine meal breaks.
Fragmentary notes describe a circle of English and American stables including Aga Khan and Wheattimers. Mentions of Mahmoud Bahram and Break the Free hint at classic races and famed sires. The text links breeders Walter Cundard and Alfred Vader with notable horses and stakes sums.
Fragmentary text from OCR yields no coherent event or names. No identifiable persons organizations places dates or facts to summarize into a readable news item.
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