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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 11, 1940
Page
5
Acton residents host a stream of visitors from Toronto Montreal Detroit and Guelph with weekend calls and engagements. Engaged couples include Laura Routhreen and Leslie Samuel Hotchin and Annie Mitissa Harris Beirns with July weddings planned. A variety of relatives and guests travel from Brampton Sudbury Vineland and Hillsbury to visit local families as Illness and a fortieth wedding anniversary are noted.
A recruit complains the uniform fits poorly and forgets to salute as he passes the colonel. The colonel urges discipline while noting the King's uniform should suit the wearer. The recruit realizes it is not meant for him.
A satirical vignette shows a venerable black gardener quitting work before five as his employer scolds him. He replies that he plans to go home because another day tomorrow has not yet arrived, implying resignation to labor and time.
A new shop owner confronts a hesitant shopper who has lingered without buying anything. The lines suggest a tense exchange about the shopper seeking something else while the proprietor asserts control of the store.
The present army has 187 400 horsepower compared with 4 000 twenty five years ago. The rise comes mainly from many more aircraft, artillery, and tanks.
To the friends and neighbors who during the illness of our beloved wife and mother and in our bereavement expressed such kindness and sympathy and aided with the beautiful flowers we gratefully tender our thanks. John Graff and Family.
The speaker argues for mobilizing idle capital and Canadian plants to aid Britain and the war effort. Prime Minister announces cabinet changes: Henry Tisley becomes Finance Minister, navy department created, Angus MacDonald resigns as Nova Scotia premier to take a cabinet post, W P Mulock and Colin Gibson named ministers. An advisory War Council may include opposition members. R B Hanan asks for time to decide.
The Acton Y M C A Camp on Beausoleil Island welcomed about forty friends and relatives for a pleasant visit. A regatta featured canoeing events with Jack Hollinger leading team No 1 to top honors. Mosquitoes were active. two cruises to Midland and Preddie Channel were planned before the campers return home.
Canada reports growing responsibilities with troops stationed in Newfoundland the West Indies Iceland and Great Britain. Total Canadian forces abroad and at home sum to 113563 with 26487 in the army outside Canada 64646 in Canada 7256 navy and 15594 air force. A plan to recruit 70000 more including forestry and railway units is approved with 800 recruits daily and capacity to equip 1200 men daily. Non permanent militia infantry may recruit to full establishment pending training capacity.
The family of the late George McDonald thanks friends and neighbors for sympathy, floral tributes, and kindness shown at the time of the funeral, expressing deep appreciation for the generous support received.
To those committees workers businessmen and public whose support made the Lorne School Reunion a success the committee expresses heartfelt thanks. President RL Davidson and Secretary SWACKHAMER acknowledge the shared effort and appreciation.
The Duke of Devonshire Chapter I thanks donors for Bomber Ponch relief. Special mention to children Eleanor Beatty Claire Markey James Diils Jimmie Spielvogel Roy Kimmess Jack Mac Donald Melbourne Blow for raising 8.00. A $100 cheque has been sent to Provincial Head.
General Auguste Nogues, High Commissioner, states Moroccan troops will not yield an inch of French territory despite the armistice among France Germany and Italy. He asserts a firm stance against any concession and vows continued resistance.
Mitchell Clan held its third annual reunion July 1 at Acton home of George and Mary McPhail. Afternoon events included races and baseball with winners named from Fry and Sanders families. Aft supper a business meeting elected Vietor McCallum president and other officers. attendees from Thornton St Catharines Toronto Galt Rockwood Acton Guelph Erin and Orangeville.
Woodside School and the Woodside Literary Society held a joint picnic on Saturday June 29 on the school grounds. A fair day with a large crowd featured a baseball game and a program of races and contests with multiple winners listed including Annie Leitch Delia Macintyre Len Thompson Flora Sim Billy Thompson and others. refreshments provided by the School Board capped a successful event.
Rear Admiral Percy W. Nelles, chief of the naval staff, said the new Corvette class ships nearing completion in Canadian shipyards will bear the names of different towns across Canada. He noted destroyers and mine sweepers are named after rivers and other geographical sources.
A gathering at the local school honored Mr. and Mrs. Ewart Donnell on their marriage. James McNabb and Charles McNabb chaired as Mrs. B Ramaden played piano, with violin by Jos Graham. Guests enjoyed sleight of hand, readings, a linen gift, singing, lunch, and dancing.
Rev D H Gallagher drove a carload of youths to the Northern Summer School opening at Port Elgin on Miramichi Bay. Thirty four men of B Company Lorne Scots volunteer for active service and will depart July 5 to reinforce the C.A.S. F. Two QEW accidents over the weekend left two youths badly injured near the Eighth Line junction.
Erin Bob Jackson of Thomas Cook Jr. fractured his left wrist at work last week. Reuben Salmon suffered head lacerations in a Niagara Falls district motor crash while with friends. Readers note Rev G H Thomas preached his farewell at Erin Untested Church. he will take a new post in Harriston next Sunday.
The Milton column notes a successful Dominion Day celebration held last weekend with community turnout. Mr and Mrs W S Hadfield announce the engagement of their daughter Stella May to Elmer J Hornby of Georgetown. Harold Fay, injured at a Milton United Church event, remained unconscious briefly after being struck by a batter’s bat but is reported somewhat better now.
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