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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 02, 1942

Page

8

Marriage Notice for Ettams Wn Daughter of Aston to Mr Charles

Notice of marriage and death style fragments: Ettams Wn daughter of Mr and Mrs Aston to Mr Charles BCAA announced. Also Danforth United Church service on Saturday June 2th 164 for Dorothy Jean Cole to Pte. Victor Angua Logan of Toronto.

Seus Ettams Clinton Ayes Aston Charlea Logan-Cole Danforth United Ato Norman A. MeeMu Dorothy Jean John Cole Toronto Victor Angua Logan Joseph Logan

War Time Notes From Acton Briefs

July and 1942 wartime events include Army Week wine display at Elliott Bros. and a local Navy League tag day. Lorne Scots platoon to Niagara for two weeks training July 19. Red Cross shipment totals and rubber drive revenue listed. Stores promote War Savings Stamps as Acton marks Dominion Day. Anniversary at Capringe Church with Rev. John Lindsay. property sales on Mill and Guelph Streets. Veterans of Camp 3% Toronto plan no picnic in Acton Park July 7 with USV A members invited.

Elliott Bros Harold McIntyre Lorne Scots Niagara Dam Capringe Presbyterian Church John Lindsay Whitby Acton Wm. Fryer Mill Street Melvin Burns Rockwood Alvin Fisher Guelph Street Toronto Acton Park

Nassavaweya School Grounds Picnic Yields Local Prizes

S S 4 Nassavagaweya pupils and neighbors held a June 26 picnic at the Nassagaweya School grounds with ball games races and wins listed for many age groups. Prizes included a bag of groceries raising 680 for the British Distress Fund. Mrs WJ ruder Breslau won a prize and locals supplied treats as evening games continued after supper.

Betty Anderson Donna Easterbrook Leonard Laing Chirke Moore Marjorie Webber Willie Laing Fue Laing Jack Culbertson Alma Simpson Margaret Moore Walter Chilcot Harry Simpson Thelia Simpson John Simpson Clarke Moore Shirley Gilbertson Lois Wilson Adie JH. Wilson Archibala Wern Hatl Brownlow Mr. Archibald Jack Gilbertson Jean, Early Fred

War Commentary Reflects Optimism Amid Global Strife

United States leaders Roosevelt and Churchill voiced cautious optimism from a Washington conference as Axis pressure mounted in North Africa and the Soviet front. Churchill returned to London amid criticism, while Allied raids and reinforcements boosted morale and signaled long war aims despite dire front-line conditions.

United States Roosevelt Churchill Washington Dunkergie Lont Tobruk Desert Egypt Mersa Matruh Alexaandria Karhkov Sevastopol Menta Kharkov Qupyansk Ath Amy Erwin Rommedl Claude Auchinleck Middle East New Zealand Cairo Rommel Bengali Tobruk Mediterranean

Scout Mothers Picnic for Weton Cubs and Scouts

Scout Mothers held a Monday afternoon picnic at Acton Park for Scouts and Cubs. Rev FE. oA. Brooks led the sports program with races won by Row, Bille Spedvagel, Leo Miarchment and others. Cubs demonstrated activities while a hearty lunch concluded a splendid outing.

Juente Mn Acton Park Scouts Cubs Brooks Sears Bille Spedvagel Leo Miarchment Beys Ros Kirkness Frank Speivogel Fred Kentner Bob Tyler Tasid Drysdale Andy Nicol James Dills Gordon Lawson F. Kentner Drysdale C. Spires

Friends Honor Miss Betty Hawke At Social Gathering

Miss Betty Hawke was honored at a social gathering hosted by Mrs Fo cl. Oakes last Thursday evening. Court whist and Bingo were enjoyed with a presentation and gifts. Adieu lunch was served as friends regret Mina Hawke's move from Acton but wish Betty happiness in marriage.

Betty Hawke Fo cl. Oakes Miss Hawke Ado Mina Hawke Acton

Exam Results At Acton Continuation School

Acton continuation school reports student marks across subjects including Math Geog Sc Art Eng Br French and Lat. Notable grades include Annie Thompson Eng C French 2 Ena Vai Der Gruen Eng 33 and Patrician Airdrie Geog 3 Sc C. Final standings show varied performance with several Cs and Fs across math and languages.

Prac Geog Br. Vist Mac Sprow B. Prac Eng Br. Hist Jack Stewart BRE Hiat Annie Thompson B. Prag Br. Hiat Ernie Thompson Patrician Airdrie Eleanor Allen Margaret Blow

Meeting War Time Conditions

It will be our constant endeavor to maintain the best variety at all times and you can be assured our standard of quality meat always will be upheld. As long as supplies are available we will do our best to secure a fair price for our customers. For your acceptance of the difficult situation we are appreciative. You'll find our counters always offer the best variety the market affords.

Student Exam Results List by Subjects and Grades

A long list of student names with grades across Geom, Chem, Eng, Hist, French, Lat and other subjects. Grade levels span from Grade XI to Grade III, with numerous students and mixed marks including C, F, 1, 2, 3, Lat and various mod hist mentions.

Edna Aitken Corene Akins Eng C. A Eveleen Braida mPa Burgess--Geom Mabel Burkholder Borathy Clayton Shirley Duval George Hollinger Isabel McLeod Mary Ritchie Rushmere Chem Wanda Rutledge Margaret Smith Geom F. Chem Ada Thompson A. & M. Hist Samuel Branelte Chen Kenneth Hassard Bae Fen MeBachers Geom Chem Cy Eng Cheme Eng Laut Donald Ross Margaret Somerville. Gieom. Chem C. Eng George Taylor Dora Wood Geoma

London Netherlands curb dancing and speed checks

London report notes the Dutch refusal to dance with Germans leading to bans on dancing in Holland. It describes road speed checks with painted white figures to deter offenders as part of wartime control, citing the Free Netherland newspaper published in London.

London Ate Becaue Netherlands Holland

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