Visitors and residents travel in Comber Acton and surrounding towns
Local social notes list numerous visits and holidays among residents and families. Names include Harold Elliott family in Comber, Mia Flewelling in Mimosa, Joyce Lambert, Frank Browning of Toronto visiting Acton, Jack Mcteachle and Paul of Fort Erie, Selwyn Turner and Misa Lester of Toronto, J. J. Jeffrey of Chambersburg visiting his sister, and several others from Hamilton, Vineland, Georgetown, Port McNicholl, and Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Mcteachle
Paul
Fort Erie
Acton Parade Highlights Glorious Twelfth Day
Twenty years ago Acton bands and Orangemen joined a Kitchener parade on the Glorious Twelfth. Twenty five Acton Boy Scouts camped for a fortnight at Hattonville, while Arch ie Hemstreet returned to Hagerville for a visit. The Rockwood Woollen Mill ceased operations for an indefinite period and Harrix Woollen Mill has long been a local industry. Births and deaths noted include a Wilding birth at Mr and Mrs Albert Wilding’s home and the death of Wim Edge at the Linehoute home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercury
Acton Orangemen
True Blues
Acton Citizens
Kitchener
Acton Boy Scouts
Hattonville Westerdny
Archie Hemstreet
Hagertville
Thainty
Rockwood Woollen Milla
Harrix
Wilding
Ctewsons
Albert
Edge
Albert Meredith
Linehoute
Tuesaday
Wim. Edge
Waterdown
Milton Red Cross Branch Aids War Effort In Milton
The Milton Red Cross branch shows strong wartime activity with a 1939 start under Mrs F Dewar. A mobile blood donor clinic helped raise over 23000 and supply nearly 30000 units to headquarters. A Lakeview School visit included croquet and horseshoes and four teachers were thanked as they left. The Chisholm reunion at Arawana Farm drew over sixty guests for a large gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Crow
Milton
Red Cros
Red Cross
F. Dewar
Lakeview
Craigies
Mre
Sunday Schedule and Sacrament Timetable
1000 am Sunday School 11.00 am Morning Worship The Sacrament of the Supper No Evening Service July 12 8 pm The Preparatory Service July 22nd The Sacrament of Hap am They that wait upon the Lord Shall renew their strength.
Bayottet Church Notices for Rev Wallace Services
Reverend W H Wallace notices at Bayottet Church announce as of July 1945 the morning service at 0 am and Sunday School at 12 15 pm with evening service discontinued. Also Tuesday evening services at the church listed.
Church of St Alban the Martyr Sevent Sunday Evensong Notice
Sunday July 1943 service notice from Church of St Alban the Martyr lists the seventh Sunday after Trinity with evening prayer at 7 pm conducted by the rector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of St. Alban the Martyr
July Meeting of Rockalong Institute Hosts Social
Mrs Henry Maude welcomed Rockalong Institute members for a July meeting chaired by president Mrs Dougisa McNabb. Members discussed Red Cross gifts, a $25 donation to Stock Children's Hospital in Voronto, and packing fifteen day bags for the Navy League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockalong Institute
Henry Maude
Rock-a Long
Cevers
Doris Watson
Wm. Black
Edward Pasmore
Edgar Johnston
Darry Watson
Iti
Washing with an electric washer teaches a cautionary tale
A first person diary recounts a handyman’s mishap while washing towels using an electric washer. A jammed wringer and tangled bags led to a blown fuse, a rushed repair, and a lesson that experience is a good teacher. The writer also notes support from farm helpers and a commendation from a visiting crew member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tewel
Partner
John
Ram
Georgetown Women's Institute Picnic at Acton Park
Members of the Georgetown Women's Institute held their annual picnic in Acton Park on Wednesday afternoon. Acton Institute members were invited to join, with a most enjoyable time reported by all. The sports program was arranged by Misses Mamie and Luena Campoel and the pinele supper was served by Mrs. King and Mrs. Snyder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown Women's Institute
Acton Park
Acton Institute
Mamie
Luena Campoel
King
Snyder
American tourists boost Ontario border towns amid postwar surges
Toronto reports a 1945 tourist boom as American visitors flood Ontario border areas for vacation and shopping. Wheat crops shrink due to June weather, while political shifts see Oliver named Liberal House Leader after Hepburn’s defeat. Coal shortages and fuel questions loom as households brace for winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farqgohoar Oliver
Ontario
Grey South
Liberal House
Liberal
Mr Oliver
Priceville
Mitchell Hepburn
Risin
Sone
Ontarey South Ta
Flelagnyead
Pesttiga
Me Hepburn
Gordon Conant
Ro Zennevyle
Coal Contra
G. W. Craig
Toronto Coal Exchange
United States
British Stalinist Election Looms Amid Global War Echoes
The report notes British Prime Minister Churchill facing a pivotal election with results due July 26 after Labour challenges. It also recalls tensions in Balikpapan and Aldershot protests over repatriation delays amid shipping shortages. France plans October elections and a referendum on a new constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church
Yvs
Labor Party
Churchill
Britain
Potsdam
France
Also Mentioned on This Page
Harold Elliott
Comber
Mia Helen Flewelling
Mimosa
Joyce Lambert
Yay
Frank Browning
Toronto
Acton
Mrs. Selwyn Turner
Misa Lester
Mrs
A T. Brown
J. J. Jeffrey
Chambersburg, Pa
Me. J. K. Gardiner
R. 8. Broad
Hamilton
J. Rett
Ming Jean Hunter
Georgetown, & R
Mrs. Geo. Elliott
Norman Wilda
Douglas and
Carolyn
Vineland
Roy Wansborough
Pacific Coast
Irvin Jackson
Mra Ko J Stubbington
Raby
Everton
W. Stubbington
A. Holloway
Grand View
Port McNicholl
Norman Morton
Cheryl
Ross
Grand View Head Port
McNicholl
Georgian Bay
Tor
Stanley Mellagh
Camp Borden
Robert Hall
Wingham
W. J. Hall
J.C
Mra Marmilton
Mra
C. Hamilton
Hillaburg
Gordon Currie
Mra. C Swanston
Lorna and
Murray
W. Flewelling
Gordon
Robert and
Helen
Mra. E Lambert
Tiaue of the Free Presa of
Thuralay
Church News
Canuds
Actes
the Friendly Church
A. Walter Porrury
Minster Parsonage
Bower Avenue
Sacrament of Lapitars
Presbyterian Church In
Canada
Enox Citurgis Acton
Forbes Thomson
Willow Street
National Velvet
Mick Rooney
Elizabeth Taylor
Dan McGoo
Robert _Lowery
Phill Brooks
Steppin
Edward
Dennis Morgan
Tate Emerson
Raiders
Sonny Dunham
Ginger Farm
Action Fras Press
Gwenboline P. Clarke
Weinewlay
Jeorgetown Women's Institute
Uncle Sam
Europe
Fourlat
Yankee
Lakehead
Agricultural Department
Royal Guelphs LE
Yvonne de Carlo
Salome
Palace Acing Theatres
the Son of
Assis
Tin Techniceler
Peter Lawforrd
Donald Crisp
Olsen and Johnson
Benny
Dorothy Lamour
Japan
Pacife
Balikpapan
Borneo
Istana
Alderhot
England
Aldershot
Labour Day
The
Milton Board of Trade
Libby
JAVEX
Amry
Escaloge S
Corman
Ving
Zan We
Valencia
Pratt
Vegatable
Peices
Caupens
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