Wrooks at the Nurs Home Gift Noted for July 2964
An item from a nursing home records a gift involving Mr and Mrs Action, with names Denigt and Limehous, and individuals Brooks, Joseph Frederick referenced.
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 20, 1944
Page
4
Local Notes From Acton District Harvests and News
Civic holiday upcoming two weeks away as farmers cut wheat and harvest cherries report a bountiful crop. Storey Glove Co plant shut for week long vacation for staff. Johnstone and Rumiley Funeral Home addtion brick work nearly finished. Raspberry supplies good and wild patches fruitful. Rev Waugh of Glen Williams covers Churchill services in Foreman’s absence. Eldon Lambert earns Ontario Embalming School honors. Flying Officer Fort Delwood presumed killed in action overseas. local memories and regrets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storey Glove Co
Johnstone and Rumiley
Wheat Board pays millions to Western farmers via cheques
In Winnipeg the Canadian Wheat Board processes about 200 000 farmers receiving nearly 60 million dollars in payments for 1940 41 and 42 wheat participation certificates. The 1940 certificates are being mailed while staff cope with wartime shortages and space needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Canadian Wheat Board
R. C. Finlay
The
Wheat Board
Urge Better Care For Dry Cows
Studies by leading veterinary researchers show the dry period is when a cow rebuilds and stores reserves for stronger milk production after freshening. They recommend consistent, balanced rations and attentive care similar to that given during milking, with a dry period of about thirty to sixty days for optimal vigor.
Obituary notices for Croft Leachman and families in Ontario district
Obituaries report the deaths of Edward Croft and Henry Leachman, with long lists of surviving relatives, funeral details, and burial at Rockwood and Aberfoyle. Mr. Croft, formerly active in farm groups and the United Farmer's Co operative, resided in Guelph area. Leachman, a lifelong district resident, farmed near Arkell and had two marriages with multiple children and grandchildren. Funeral services were held in July with ministers from Knox Church and Duff's Church officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ember
Croft
United Farmer's Co-operative
Ancient Order of Foresters
Rockwood Presbyterian Church
Wong
Fred H
Kitchener
Robert M
Toronto
Strac
Rockwool Cemetery
E. J. Pearen
Albert Gray
William Gonion
James Hawkins
John McAlpine
Andrew McAlpine
Henry Leachman
Mr. Leachman
Aberfoyle
Brookville
Nassnagaweys
John Leachman
Leachman
Arkell
Jean Hume
Eleanor
Clarence
James
Mary McAlpine
Eden Mills
Henry
Andrew
Mary
Mira
W. H. Gilchrist
Ladner
B. C
Mre
Fred Green
Guelph
Pusliners
Guelph Township
T. G. M. Bryan
Duff's Church
Nest
Morriston
E. A. Lockerble Fof Haslett
Michigan
Acton
James Simpson
Beavers' Dam Near Thicket Portage Surges Water
A report notes a beaver dam near Thicket Portage on the Hudson Bay Hallway holds back a wall of water comparable to the cost of building and maintaining dams in the Summerberry area, running into thousands of dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PAS, Man
Trappera
Hudson Bay
Summerberry
South Africa to subsidize citrus as export demand falls
The government will subsidize the UMS citrus crop prioritizing small farmers, expanding state aid to include growers supplying fruit or native farm labor at prices below half the controlled retail price. Exports fell from 80 percent prewar to 22 percent last year. The industry supports 490 producers, with 23 supplying over half of output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pretoria
UMS
Deborah and Barak in Deliverance Role Call
Sunday School lesson notes Deborah a judge and prophetess leads Israel with Barak against Sisera. The text emphasizes God going before and delivering through obedience, citing Judges chapters 4 and 5 and New Testament parallels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Israel
Aizin
Jahin Wuling
Deborah
Joel
New Testament Times
Barak
God
Yerael
Josh
Naphtali
Zebulon
Hazor
Din Naphtali
Sheera
Kishon
Shera
Ezek
Deep Interest In Canadian WRENS
London reports four British Wrens who helped establish the Canadian Naval Service in Canada. They remain in England to oversee welfare work and assist the Canadian personnel. First Officer Lorna Kellett now serves as staff officer to Miss Carpenter, while 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 Aids Local Readers With Familiar News
The Brampton Conservator extols the home town paper for its appeal across readers both at home and away. Local items small and large fill pages, inviting readers to read from start to finish to catch details about people they know and events near them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brampton
Auction Sale at August Young Farm Near Guelph
Auctioneer A B Brubacher lists sale of cattle machinery hay and feed at August Young’s farm four miles east of Guelph one mile south of Highway 7 on Thursday July 28 at 12 30 noon cattle 21 head many to winter calving machinery including hay loader rake mower and root pulper plus oats and mixed feed items owner retiring cash terms auctioneer Brubacher notes items like new and used with full description for bidders Local notices style in period voice with focus on entities and location
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young
Guelph
Twraday
Alco
A. B. Brubacher
Public Auction of Mrs Laing Household Goods Acton
Mrs. Robert Laing conveys at public auction the contents of her Acton home on Agnes and Elgin streets. On Saturday July 15 starting at 1:50, dining room furnishings kitchen and bedroom items, plus tools and lawn gear, offered with no reserve as she gives up housekeeping. Auctioneer Boy Windley FW No. 3 Acton phone 1516.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Laing
Agnes and
Eljgin
Acton
Stewart Warner
Pandora House
Boy Windley
FW No
Erin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Waugh
Glenwilliams
Churchill
Foreman
Eldon Lambert
Johnstone
Rumsey
Ontario
Ft. Delwood
Hinton
Ituan
John A. Exwon Saint
Erwin
Imperial OU Ltd
Charles
Rochester
Edward
Prederict
Robert
Georgetown
William Mutrie Croft
Beavers
South Africa
Aids Citrous
Mummay
Leeson
Samuel
Jehovah
Jesus
Manesach
Yssachar
Reuben
Dan
Asher
Sisera
Weenen
Home Town Paper
Siel- Meiry
Elzaring
Royal Guelph
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. Methiwen
Symon Block
Sail
Siesifence Church
Wal G Cullen
Phydcdien
Gargeen
Seaday Mil
Wrederick Street
T.H. Wylie Wi
Teranta
Pamica Wriday
Hugh S. Austin
C. F. Leatherland
B.A
Kenneth M. Langdon Warrister
Seliester
Netery
Gregory Theatre
Bulld'g. Acton
T. Seynuck
Georgetown ES
Hequest
B. D. Young
V.S
B.v.sc
Vetrinary Burgeon
Milton 146
F. G. Oakes
Veterinary Burgeon
Knox Avenue
Willoughby
Kent
Mowsn
Canadian National Railways
Dally
Taz
Gray Coach Lines
Jastbouna
Aim
Vesibou
Stratford
W. T. Patterson
Jes Wyndham Vie
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