This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 28, 1943
Page
5
Mire Gordon Mcfiay of Toronto and Chantes Symon of Toronto visited on Sunday at the home of Mrs. Jas. Symon to see his mother Mrs. Mire E. A. Wamne. The gathering focused on family ties and local kinship.
Charles E. Allen son of Mr and Mrs Charlie Allen of Acton will marry in Georgetown at the end of January.
As World War II unfolds in 1943, UK and US forces strengthen ties in Ireland with thousands of Allied troops stationed in Belfast. Canadians and Americans mingle with locals, seek entertainment, marriage services, and US sports attract large crowds, including a charity American football game drawing about 10 000 spectators.
Alderman C. G. Sankey proposes removing street lamps in Winchester Hampshire and replacing them with searchlight batteries as experts weigh the plan amid city streets and public safety concerns.
Under and by virtue of a mortgage the sale will offer for sale the farm of George Fiver near Moffat County of Grey Ontario. Lands include west half of lot seventeen in the first concession and north half of east half of lot seventeen totaling about one hundred and fifty acres with dwelling and farm buildings. Terms require 25 percent down, balance by mortgage at four percent interest. reserve bid applies. Further details from Commissioner of Agricultural Loans East Block Parliament Ridge Toronto. Dated January 7 1943.
Box reading shows a list of items including gloves hats and shoes with overseas packaging discussed. The McQuchron bowlers performed poorly, losing 7 0 to the Hamilton Beverage team, dropping to second place behind Central Ontario team.
In Vancouver the Sikh community draws attention as butter rations bite. Tara Singh and family consume about 2.5 pounds daily, far above the new weekly 2.5 pounds per household. They protest to ration officials and Ottawa via the Khalis Diwan Society.
The Gregory Theatre screens a mixed program featuring Dorothy Lamour Patricia Morrison and Ann Sheridan in various titles including Mask of Nippon Spy Smasher and The Good Job with lively world in action and early cinema charm.
Citizens urged to hand over bulk fats to salvage drives for munition production while preserving cooking fats. Keep fats in tightly covered tins jars or cracks away from light in a dry place. Lard lasts longer refrigerated. shortening and butter require sealed containers and cold storage.
A Churchill community event honors returning soldiers with a homeward gathering. Veterans from World War II and earlier share memories as church members present gifts and extend thanks. Local clergy and neighbors attend the tribute, followed by a luncheon and social games.
The page catalogs old advertisements from Keaney Bros and J D Williamson Co of Guelph selling boots and furs, recalls a 1893 breach of promise case Mc Gowen V Stevenson in Halton County, and lists era prices for groceries and household items while noting checker matches and local industry milestones.
A new edition of the telephone directory is issued for Acton district with war time emphasis. The directory helps reduce wrong numbers and unnecessary calls as new listings replace old ones. Substantial note urges moving subscribers to take their books to new residences. includes unrelated anecdotes from old Ty Fare Paras files.
A partial OCR style note describes a conference on wise buying for well planned meals. It references the Institute, FECCA, and chart driven analysis on value of proper welccfrom of fees and nutrients. The text notes morning and afternoon sessions with emphasis on water, vitamins, calories and protein.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.