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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 12, 1945

Page

8

Parker and Croft Memorials and Wedding Anniversary Thanks

In memoriam notices for John Parker of Erin Township and William M. Croft reflect on loss at Parkview Nursing Home Guelph with dates July 1945 and July 12 1944. Expressions of grief come from Martha Ann Stevenson and Mrs G W McHugh plus family thanking friends neighbors and caregivers for support and flowers.

Hepburn G. W. McHugh John Parks Br Waller McCarter Elvin Parkview Nursing Home

Local notices and community sketches from Acton and district

Obituary notices and local updates include Wm Allan wreath omission corrected and Johnstone & Rumley staff word of Embalmer’s Certificate success. Acton residents recall past scenes at Mill Street and Fairy Lake while youth mischief prompts parental support. Canadian and U.S. entries highlighted at the Home Show with horses and harness classes.

Robert Kerr Acton St. Catharines Ker Prise Meroes United States Eldon Lambert Johnstone & Rumley Hotie

Obituary notices for James Hewson and John Parker

James L Hewson longtime Oakville resident and former mayor died at his Lake Shore home after a 45 year grocery career and varied municipal service. John Parker born Erin Township died at Parkview Nursing Home Guelph aged 79 after a stroke. he was a stonemason and farmer with a large family and military service in Europe and Germany.

Oakville James L. Hewson Lake Shore W. G. Hewson Municipal Fe Oskville Halton County M . Hoffman Sebringville A.W. MecCraney Toronto Joan Parker Erin Tewnatto John Parker Parkview Nurning Guelph Mr O Hector Parker Elmer Elgin Manitoba Hector Stamford Centre Ont Donalda Mra Cromwell David RCAF Germany 1Mart Rcoasc Holland Jean Tiarlan Wilson R BR Kellville James Tank Corp Ing England Hugh Robert Vermittion Alta Charles Georgetown Janet Grimsby Doris Cromwell Lois Wilson Olver Cromwell Bobby Parker Cran Guelph Galt Niagara Falls

Church Services and Community Notes From Rock Wood

Morning worship at St Johan's Church Sune Way led by Mr J Curzon and at Presbyterian Church Rev Walter McKleary assisted in singing. WETU speaker Mr Gordon Stewfelt addressed at The Walditwood church. Upcoming services by Gidon group at United Church. Recent visitors include Set Ward Camp Torden and Mrs Jack Tell. Local residents Elmer Smith family to Temtem for summer. Munro family to Hamilton and Kingston plans noted.

St Johan's Church Sune Way J. Curzon Presbyterian Walter McKleary Flora Walditwood Watted WETU Gordon Stewfelt Toronto Santas Gideon Organization Ucoited J. Ward Camp Torden J. EK. Lambert Acton Jack Tell Mere Jerry Ingram Dundas James Lynch Elmer Smith Altem Murda Munro Margaret Hamilton Allan Gordon Brite Decentl WJ. Gordon Kingston

Wentworth women's business meeting held at Mrs Reid home

The Tuesday gathering at Mrs S Reid's residence featured President Mrs L In charge and devotional led by Mrs Lambert. Mrs Fosburs assisted and served a refreshing lunch.

S .Reid of Lambert J Reid Fosburs

God's Promise to Abram Theme Sunday Lesson

A 1945 Sunday School lesson outlines God's call to Abram in Mesopotamia, his obedience and journey to Canaan, and the seven promises attached to leaving his homeland. It connects Abraham's faith to Jesus Christ, notes Lot's accompanying him, and emphasizes faith through obedience and future blessing for all nations.

B.C Haran Scherhem Bethel Abram God Tiajan Mesopotamia Canaan Maran Canada Ged Jehovah Abran Germany Jesus Christ Abrahan Lot Nomere Wis Abrams Loto Fin Uaran Oman Moreh

Abram’s Pilgrim Faith and Altar Building in Canaan

The text discusses Abram facing Canaanite challenges with God’s promise that his descendants will inherit the land. Abram's faith fortifies him, he builds altars to Jehovah, and travels as a pilgrim seeking a city with foundations. Bethel is noted as a stopping place and altar site.

Abram Jehovah Bethel God

Britain plans flying boxcar for civilian use

Britain envisions the Han dley Page Hermes as a civilian freight plane combining Halifax bomber and Hermes features. It would carry several tons at speeds up to 337 mph, cruise at 240 mph, with a maximum load about 8,240 pounds and a range of roughly 32,040 miles. The main freight compartment exceeds 40 feet and could be converted to passenger service.

London Britain

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