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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 19, 1945
Page
14
Local notes list residents and guests visiting Acton or visiting from Acton. Names include Misa Hazel Wilson of Sarnia Lieut Martin Hassard of Ottawa Mies Marie Clayton of Hamilton and many others from Toronto Ottawa Grand Rapids and Saskatoon enjoying weekends cottages and holidays across Ontario and nearby provinces.
Engagement announcements from Acton list Margaret Elien Ao Huchanan to Frank Gamea and Kathleen May Leutut to Gordon Witham with wedding details. Margaret is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Ao Huchanan of Hower Avenue Acton and Kathleen May is the daughter of Mr and Mrs James Leutut of Agion. The weddings set for July 21 at Acton United Church at 230 PM.
On September 4, 1940, 200 Bureaux opened and now number about 1 060. It is estimated that 8 000 000 questions have been answered. They are staffed by over 10 000 men and women, 90 percent of whom are volunteers.
The Sunday worship time is unclear due to a garbled line. Rev J O Totten leads the service. Church school is at 11S pm with no evening service. All are welcome.
Sunday services listed with Sunday School at 10 45 and Morning Worship at 11 00. Guest Minister Rev John Wardle to deliver sermon My Church. Evening service canceled.
The Baptist Church announces Sunday services on July 7 at 11:40 am and 12:15 pm with Sunday School. Evening service is discontinued until further notice. Pastor W. IL Wallace leading.
July 2 1045 Eighth Sunday after Trinity Holy Communion at 1125 am Maltina and sermon Messages from God Evensong and sermon The Heart of Christianity Feast of Saint James Anticipated Martyr 10 am Holy Communion.
The County Council of Bases in Southern England introduces an adoption style program called Uncles and Aunts. Each child in council homes is to be officially adopted by an adult who will visit, arrange outings, holidays and gifts for the child.
Canadian escort ships Chilwack Yen ned and the frigate St. Catharines along with the destroyer Gatineau engaged a German U boat. Depth charges forced the sub to surface and a boarding party from the Chilliwack examined the vessel. No Canadian sailors were lost and several medals and mentions in dispatches were awarded for the action. The report also notes Allied operations against Japan and strategic moves leading toward potential invasion.
About 70 000 Canadians have volunteered for duty with Pace Whemtee and will be in training at various bases by August 17. Many have completed home leaves and some are already abroad, with forces deployed across fronts in the Far East and Europe. Training hubs include Debert Nova Scotia Harriefield Ontario and Shilo Manitoba as eight MCAK bomber squadrons prepare for service in the Pacific theatre.
The Gazette notes that Gunner Arthur Ho Tuck has been mentioned in dispatches by the National Defence Department in recognition of gallant and loyal service on the battlefield. A letter to the mother promised a certificate and souvenirs. Ty A. Royer, formerly with the Canadian Camera office, visited town after five years overseas. Hartington Abheralt Accessories Tribes applied for a permit to expand their factory extending to Locust Street.
Eden Mills and surrounding residents spent holidays with relatives in Hamilton Oshawa and Toronto. Families moved to Otterville and enjoyed visits at the homes of Clark and Thania at various Ontario locales. Summer and beach outings feature several residents including Mrs Robertson and Mrs Morrison with Shirley.
The article explains how heat and water shortages lower hen egg production and egg quality. It notes hens drink more water when freely available and suffer drought stress and dehydration in stagnant or limited water conditions, especially during hot weather.
In a terse exchange the photographer asks for a price to fix a job. The repairman replies that no price should be quoted until the work is examined, stressing careful assessment before committing to a fee.
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