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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 29, 1942
Page
8
Several obituaries and memorial notices appear from Welland and Toronto regions. Entries include infant and adult deaths, married names, and family references, noting the late Gur son of Mrs. David Armstong and Dorothy Irene Dredge of Acton, among others in memory tributes and memorial lines.
The Halton Seed Fair returns to Acton on March 6 and 7. War Savings Certificates are encouraged. Acton Legion hosted its annual venison dinner with Reeve J. M. McDonald supplying venison. Dr. Shortt and family settle into the former Nelson residence as Dr. Chas. D. Shortt assumes practice.
Indoor games are widespread in Canadian military camps and air stations as troops play ping-pong croquinole checkers and cribbage. Darts and euchre are common, with many players monthly at YMLCA facilities free of charge.
Mrs. Martin Buck mother of four sons on active service and one in the Reserve of the Haldimand Rifles died Tuesday January 20 at the General and Marine Hospital Owen Sound after a brief illness. Born April 1 1883 at Lions Head Ontario she moved with her family to Manitoulin Island as a child and later settled in Owen Sound. She married Martin Buck in 1908 and they moved to Owen Sound in 1933 after his death. Survived by eight children four sisters and five brothers. Funeral held at Breckenridge Chapel with Rev W H Moore of First Baptist Church officiating. Interment Greenwood Cemetery.
A reflection on humble individuals who quietly inspire and sustain the world with steadfast, gentle virtue. The author cites Phillips Brooks to argue that even unseen, ordinary people can lift others and improve society through consistent goodness.
Brig R Graham of Burlington spoke at the Halton Holstein Breeders Club annual meeting in Palermo praising Russian scientific and military progress. C D Graham outlined selective registration as officers were elected: President W H Biggar Oakville and vice presidents A T Woodley Milton and W H Robinson Georgetown with secretary treasurer W J Lawrence Oakville and a slate of directors from Esquesing Trafalgar Nassagarawa and other townships.
Two women are among five Polish prisoners condemned to death at Poznan for activities against German forces during the 1939 invasion. The report notes harsh penalties imposed on Poles resisting occupation.
Dear friends we thank you for cards and letters and the gift from Miss Ryder and the 1.C.C.E. We enjoy Canada but love home best. We had Christmas here with goose turkey and pudding. I met Bobbie O Hara who is well. Our division is scattered but we hope to be together soon. We are fighting and will win.
The Red Cross branch reports large consignments dated January 22 1942 with hospital gowns T binders slings face masks cloths sheets pillow covers and surgeon garments. The list also notes numerous quilts helmets gloves mitts boots and socks among goods on hand and in process of sewing.
Police Sgt. Lewise G. Whyman awarded the British Empire Medal for bravery during raids. He serves as liaison between police and bomb disposal squads and often works in the dark to locate unexploded bombs.
A report notes gifts acknowledged by the Chancellor of the Exchequer. One contribution of £1 from a girl is cited, with her saying she wished to help pay for her father's cruiser.
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