Wrooks at the Nurs Home July 2964 Gift Notice
In 2964 at the nursing home Denigt Ste Acton was the sender of a Brooks gift to Mr. and Limehous. The message mentions Joseph Frederick as part of the gift.
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 20, 1944
Page
12
Civic Holiday Notes and Local Updates
Farmers work the wheat crop and cherry picking thrives as the district enjoys a bumper harvest. Storey Glove Co pauses for a week of employee vacations while Johnstone and Rumiley Funeral Home adds brick-work to its new addition. Raspberry crops succeed and residents collect wild berries. Rev Waugh helps at Churchill during Foreman’s holiday absence. Eldon Lambert, linked to the funeral directors here, earned honors at the Ontario Embalming School in Toronto. Flying Officer Ft Delwood, once in Acton, is reported killed in action overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storey Glove Co
Johnstone and Rumiley
Eldon Lambert
Johnstone
Rumsey
Ontario Embalming School
Toronto
Ft. Delwood
Acton
Hinton
Cheques for Wheat Growers Pile Up in Winnipeg Office
In Winnipeg the Canadian Wheat Board processes payments totaling nearly 60 million on 1940 41 and 42 wheat participation certificates. About 200 000 Western farmers receive cheques mailed as the 1940 certificates are paid. Comptroller R C Finlay outlines wartime staffing shortages and bureau moves as the program expands and letters slow handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Canadian Wheat Board
R. C. Finlay
The
Wheat Board
Urge Better Care For Dry Cows
Veterinary studies urge improved care during the dry period to boost milk production after calving. Cows should receive balanced rations and attention equal to milking stock. Dry periods should span roughly thirty to sixty days to allow reserve buildup.
Obituary notices for Croft Leachman Leachman family and pallbearers
Obituaries detail the death and funeral of Edward Croft and Henry Leachman. Surviving relatives include brothers Charles and others in Rochester Georgetown and London Bloomingdale. Henry Leachman, a lifelong farmer from Arkell, died at Aberfoyle aged near 76. Services were conducted locally with several relatives and friends attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erwin
Imperial OU Ltd
Charles
Rochester
Edward
Prederict
Robert
Georgetown
Henry Leachman
Leachman
Aberfoyle
Brookville
Nassaraweys
John Leachman
Arkell
Mr. Leachman
Jean Hume
Eleanor
Clarence
James
Mary McAlpine
Eden Mills
Henry
Andrew
Mary
Mira
W. H. Gilchrist
Ladner
B. C
Fred Green
Guelph
Toronto
Pusliners
T. G. M. Bryan
Duff's Church
Nest
Morriston
E. A. Lockerble Fof Haslett
Michigan
Acton
James Simpson
Beavers’ Remamable Feat Delays Water Near Thicket Portage
A trapping report notes a beaver dam by Thicket Portage on the Hudson Bay Trail holds back a Wall of water comparable to costly dams in the Summerberry area. The structure cost thousands of dollars to build and maintain, illustrating beaver engineering impact in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PAS, Man
Trappera
Hudson Bay
Summerberry
South Africa to subsidize citrus growers amid export drop
The government will subsidize the UM3 citrus crop and extend the state aided citrus scheme to farms employing native labor at below half the controlled price. Exports fell from 80 percent before the war to 22 percent last year while the cap rose to 15 6 million bags. The industry supports about 490 producers with 23 producing over half the output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pretoria
Deborah and Barak Deliver Israel Through Faith
A Sunday School lesson from July 16 1968 analyzes Judges chapters 4 and 5 focusing on Deborah the prophetess and judge who leads Israel, Barak who obeys God, and God’s deliverance over Sisera. It links their obedience to future New Testament faith and emphasizes that victory comes when God goes before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Israel
Jahin Wuling
Josh
Deborah
Joel
Samuel
Barak
God
Yerael
Naphtalis
Zebulon
Hazor
Din Naphtali
Shera
Kishon
Ezek
Jehovah
Jesus
Naphtali
Manesach
Yssachar
Reuben
Dan
Asher
Sisera
Deep Interest In Canadian WRENS Show Warm Ties
London report notes Canadian Naval WRENS receive strong support from four British Wrens based in England and the Orkneys. First Officer Lorna Kellett, previously staff officer to the director of Wrens in Canada, now serves Miss Carpenter. Second Officer Elizabeth Sturdee has left the service after marrying in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Canada
Orkneys
Lorna Kellett
Wrens
Cansaa
Miss Carpenter
Elizabeth Sturdee
Home Town Paper and Its Local Charm
The Brampton Conservator explains why small town papers attract readers. Local interest thrives on small items about familiar people, with residents reading from start to finish to catch every detail. Advertising also benefits as readers trust local content and recognize familiar faces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brampton Conservator
Mead Accredited Auction Sale At Guelph Area Farm
Auction notice for August Towng farm 4 miles east of Guelph 1 mile south of No 7 Highway on Thursday July 28 at 12 30 pm. 21 head cattle many to full day winter calving, machinery including Hay Loader rake mower disc drill plow wagon cultivator and more. Hay feed and oats plus miscellaneous items sold for cash by owner August Yous. Auctioneer A B Brubacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guelph
No. 7
Twraday
P. Euted
Spmaster
Alco
Herrons
A. B. Brubacher
Public Auction by Mrs Laing at Acton residence
Mrs Laing offers dining room and kitchen furniture plus beds dressers and odds ends at a no reserve auction on Agnes and Elgin Street Acton Saturday July 150. Items include dining set walnut desk radio sewing machine piano lawn mower tools and more with cash terms. Auctioneer Boy Windley acts as agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Laing
Agnes
Elgin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Waugh
Glenwilliams
Churchill
Foreman
Ituan
John A. Exwon Saint
William Mutrie Croft
Croft
United Farmers Co-operative
Ancient
Order of Foresters
Rockwood Presbyterian Church
Wong
Fred H
Kitchener
Robert M
Strachan
Kingworth
Bloomingdale
W. H. Jago
Jean
Yate
J. Co. Grier
Knox Church
Rockwool Cemetery
E. J. Pearen
Albert Gray
William Gonion
James Hawkins
John McAlpine
Andrew McAlpine
Beavers
South Africa
Aids Citrous
Mummay
Leeson
Weenen
Home Town Paper
RECEA
Siel- Meiry
Elzaring
Boy Windley
Erin
Royal Guelp
Frederic March
Mark Twain
Jean Gabin, Ellen Drew In
Irene Dunne
Cary Grant
Loretta Young
Ray Mill
Hat, Mon
Tural
Mabel
Dennis O'Keefe
Gail Patrick
Paul Lukas
Acton Public Utilities Commission
Commission
Business Directory
de. J. A. Metiiwen
Symon Block
Sail
Siesifence Church
Wal G Cullen
Phydcdien
Gargeen
Seaday Mil
Wrederick Street
T.H. Wylie Wi
Teranta
Hugh S. Austin
C. F. Leatherland
B.A
Kenneth M. Langdon Warrister
Seliester
Netery Public
Gregory Theatre
Bulld'g. Acton
T. Seynuck
Georgetown ES
Hequest
B. D. Young
V.S
B.v.sc
Ontario
Milton
F. G. Oakes
Veterinary Burgeon
Knox Avenue
Willoughby
Kent
Mowsn
Canadian National Railways
Dally
Gray Coach Lines
Jastbouna
Aim
Vesibou
Stratford
W. T. Patterson
Jes Wyndham Vie
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