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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 16, 1942
Page
5
Local residents and visitors flock to Acton for holidays and weekends. Names include Miss N Williamadn from Toronto Mrs Edith Hamilton Mr Gordon Campbell Mr John McCaw Mina Hazel Wilson Miss Jacqueline Currie and Miss Helen Ostrander among many others visiting relatives and friends in Acton Wingham Toronto and surrounding areas. Several families report recovery from illness and others share travel between Hamilton Toronto and Camp Borden.
Alma Heflin, a former schoolteacher from Spokane, is now Uncle Sam's only female test pilot. She inspects Piper Cub aircraft at Lock Haven airport before Army Air Corps pilots fly them. Heflin advocates for a dedicated women’s division and urges war service use of MAG women. She earned her wings after a childhood sighting of a forced landing near Spokane.
The shop emphasizes constant effort to serve Acton and District with the finest meats at the lowest possible prices. It promises a wide selection, including cooked and cold meats during warm weather, to appeal to customers.
Edward G Rabinaan plays a central role in a Canadian stage program titled Ceo Politte-Hiter s Plan. The program features gang comedy Dont Lie in Chapter 1 with a focus on dramatic urban humor.
Notice to Creditors seeks claims against the estate of John Robert Watson of Acton Halton died May 24. Creditors must send particulars to the solicitor for the executor William Butler Acton Ontario by July 25. The assets will be distributed among those legally entitled under the Ontario rules.
In the matter of the estate of Harnet Tsabella Moore of Acton Ontario a widow who died circa June 22 this year demands all parties send particulars and proofs to the solicitor before July 25 under Section 51 Chapter 165 RSO 1937. Assets will be distributed to those legally entitled based on filed claims. Solicitor: Co F Leatherland Acton Ontario. Executor: Edward James Moore Acton Ontario.
The Churchill Church community hosted a July 10 celebration for Mr. and Mrs. Charlen Sayers marking their marriage. A program featuring music, a mock wedding, speeches, and a reading from Mrs. Kerr highlighted the evening attended by about 100 neighbors and friends.
A gathering of the Firmembing’s Helpers’ Club and neighbors at Mr. and Mrs John Graham’s Eramosa home honored two newlyweds and a couple with forthcoming weddings. The event featured a triple bridal shower with pink crepe parasol decor and a reading by Mrs Lorne Robson. Edna and Mansell, Margaret and Frank, Adleen and Don received club gifts as they join the circle of friendship.
Residents recall a schedule of town bells marking time and the dusty streets of a past era. The old wooden sprinkler tank on Willow Street cooled Main and Mill while barefoot boys chased spray and streets shifted from dirt to calcium paved.
Royal Academy student Langman has been tasked to depict British fleet actions from the Mediterranean in wartime. His paintings cover night actions near Matapan and a cruiser squadron raid under Rear Admiral Phil Vian, with aims of black and white reproductions for wider display.
An items list servicemen and women with ranks and service numbers including Buchanan Capt A J Rowley LACE, several LACs and Pte Sir names such as Geoffrey Rather Alan Grant Ian Cripps Darwin Cripps Wm Crischaw Allan Leith John Jamieson and many others, detailing units and serials. The document compiles active service personnel across Acton district in a military roster style.
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