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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 30, 1941

Page

8

Notices of Births Marriages and Deaths in Acton

Births record Valeri Pencha SkillIng Rosemary Jean, and Rosemary Jean. Bradshaw twins Thomas Gerald and others. Marriages include FASTERBROOK MILLER at St Aidan's Toronto to Lloyd Easterbrook. Deaths note Robert Bruce Scott and Elizabeth Gray. memorials for Beswick Morton MacDonald Edwards Swindlehurst Weaver and others with detailed family obituaries and funeral notices.

Fasterbrook-Miller St. Aidan's Church Toronto Ben English Emille Catharine Miller Frank Bero Lloyd John Easterbrook Jax Easterbrook Walmer Road Scott Robert Bruce Toronto Western Hospital Mary Harman Poplar Plaine Road Acton Dixon, Avenue Harry E. Swindlehurst Swindlehurst Elizabeth M.coleman Pimilton Andrew Coleman Shugband Wm. Anderson Swindleehurst Johnny Hissife Trever Fraser Boulogne France Jonas Betty Mra. P York Bible Class Jack Iohn- Weaver John Williams Winston John Weaver Tipperary Ireland St. Patrick Martha

Odds and Ends From a Wartime Week

The notice references War Savings Certificates and a Bank of Nova Scotia building with vault fittings installed. It notes visitors inspecting a new home in the Mason subdivision and an incident at a zoo board meeting where a monkey bit the chairman. Other items include a church meeting at United Mharch school, a bake sale, a change of address request, and light notes on shelter usage and wartime tips.

Bank of Nova Scotia Olney Zoo -Board Rastus Aiwy

RAF pilot survives emergency landing after wing loss

An RAF pilot, identified as part of the Royal Air Force, made a forced landing after heavy damage to the starboard wing in a flying collision. The craft touched down safely despite the wing being shorn off, with the landing described as successful and the pilot uninjured.

Bandon Ernest Sty Royal Air Force

Scout News Frat Aeton Resigns Scoutmaster At Action Meeting

Scout meeting notes report the resignation of Scoutmaster W G Middleton after nearly two years and the selection of Assistant Scoutmaster Jett Boulton to succeed him. Activities included homes inspection patrol corners and badge work. Nell McNabb earned an instructor badge. A Grischow attended a Milton meeting for Halton County Jamboree and church parade plans were made. Meeting time shifted from 7 to 7 15 p.m. Also a London incident notes an auxiliary fireman sentenced to three years for looting amid bomb flames.

Firat Acton W.G. Middleton Jett Boulton Th ‘Vorgato Nell McNabb E. Grischow Milton Halton Brooks

Y M C A Social Activities Include Sleigh Ride and Party

The Guelph Y M C A held a sleighing party on Tuesday with Bart Davidson supplying the team. About 33 people left the Y at 8:90 and enjoyed snow fun and hot dogs and coffee upon return. Additional attendees joined for lunch and dancing, with plans for badminton matches in Acton and a Friday Carbarete party attracting many members.

Bart Davidson Aleigh Soree Ntg

Soldier Looting Convicted After Bomb Strike

A soldier was convicted of looting a shop after a German incendiary bomb attack. The case centered on a three month period during the war when looting occurred under threat of further bombardment.

Manchester

Danish Cattle and Mussel Processing Keeps Factories Busy

Wartime Danish industries turn to mussel processing from Jutland fjords to feed cattle and sustain farm output. Officials report busy plants as rationing continues under occupation.

Copenhagen Eling Don Gad Jutland

Too Busy to be Ill Says Hospital Chief

Sir Alan Anderson of the Hospital Savings Association reports reduced demand on regular medical services and voluntary hospitals as people stay busy with overtime and neglect personal health.

London Alan Anderson Hospital Savings ‘Association

War Bond Drive Urges Canada Support and Tax Readiness

Government appeals for broader war effort in 1941 with a promise of easier income tax payments through an instalment plan. Citizens urged to budget earnings and subscribe to War Loan Bonds to aid the country and themselves.

Canada Cme

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