Toronto and Ontario visitors share week of visiting
Bob d Ponren of Toronto visits Acton friends this week. Mrs J Wolwood of Winnipeg visits Mrs Geo Murray in Kingston. Sigma Frank Jones of Vimy Bar Racks Kingston spends the week at home. Mrs B J Reid and sister Hlombecker visit Guelph. Mr and Mrs R F Johnstone and Doris of Toronto visit Acton relatives. Barbara Warren and J L Warren of Toronto visit Mr and Mrs John Wood. Mrs Geo Murray returns home after two weeks with Mr and Mrs W B Gurney at Wingham. Mrs J Hle mbecker returns to Toronto after visiting S J Reid. Mrs E Huffman returns from Hamilton holiday with Mina Gladys Huffman. Mrs Fred Roberts and Evelyn Roberts and Master John Roberts of Sault Ste Marie visit Miss M Z Bennett in Acton.
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Bob d'Ponren
Toronto
Acton
Mra. Geo. Murray
W. B. Gurney
Wingham
J. H. Hlembecker
S. J. Reid
Mrs. E. Huffman
Hamilton
Mina Gladys Huffman
Fred’ Roberts
Evelyn Roberts
John Roberts
Saulte Ste. Marie
Joan
Donna
Terry
Brantford
M.Z. Bennett
Card of Thanks from the Cordiners and Stapletons
Mrs Cordiner Dorothy and Mr Stapleton thank all who were kind during the illness and death of their husband and father. The kindness is deeply appreciated and will always be gratefully remembered.
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S. Cordiner
Dorothy
RO. Stapleton
Housing Shortage Boosts London Rents After Raids
London tenants face steep rent rises as supply remains tight. Five room furnished flats go for 150 to 200 dollars monthly, while requests to vacate or accept higher rents increase. Evacuees return amid scarce, controlled supply under Rent Restriction Acts with possible increases tied to improvements.
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London
Aft
Scientists Work Wartime Wonders
Wartime science drives agricultural research to boost production and safety. Civilian applications include cotton-based materials for blackout gear, rations and gunpowder substitutes, with forestry products replacing aluminum in some aircraft and new non cellulose explosives. Agricultural science aids location of war industries and training zones while developing safer hides and tanning substitutes.
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Washington
Agriiculture
Notice to Creditors in Estate of John Watson Acton Halton
Notice to creditors of the estate of John Robert Watson late of Acton Halton Gentleman who died about May 24 requires sending proofs to the undersigned solicitor before July 25 with assets to be distributed to those entitled under Section 51 Chapter 165 RSO dated July 4 Acton Ontario notes WOT DATED this fourth day of July AD UD CF Leatherland solicitor Acton Ontario.
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John Robert Watson
Acton
Halton
Leatherland
Witliam Butler
Ontario
Notice to Creditors in Estate of Harriet Isabella Moore
Notice to creditors of the estate of Harriet Isabella Moore late of Acton Ontario widow who died about June 23 1942. Creditor claims must be sent with proofs to solicitor F Leatherband Acton before July 25 1942. Executor Edward James Moore.
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Harriet
Isabella Moore
Acton
Thilton
A.D
Rainy day reflections from Temiskaming North writer
Journal entry from RW Johnson in Shaox Dear Free Press describing long rains easing drought in Ontario, family visits, fishing trips, and a stream of journal quotes on work, honesty, and self reliance. Mentions fire permits, tourism cautions, and an upcoming holiday starting July 27.
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Dear Free Press
Wight
Ontario
Week at Ottawa sees clash over Hong Kong report
The House of Commons debates adjournment amid the Drew letter controversy and demands for a secret session on U boat activities in the St Lawrence. Prime Minister Mackenzie King aims to finish business this week, with civil estimates and the conscription bill on the agenda.
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House of Commons
Mackenzie King
Hong Kong
King
George Drew
Ontario
Conservative
S. Roy
Gaspe
St. Lawrence
M. J. Coldwell
C.C.F
Defence
Ralston
Drew—tetter
Coldwell
Col. Drew
Roy
St Lawrence
Hanson
Arthur Slaght
Lib
Parry
Ailey
Asley
Bank of Canada
New Democracy
Tishey
Kingdom
Anyerson
Janson
Shaght
Jamies Alen
Stannyn
Air
Power
Navy
MacDonald Bross
Nest egg after war key for civil defence workers
London civil defence staff and auxiliary police seek post war credits and higher pay as a nest egg plan. The aim is a secure financial cushion after duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Jien
Samen
Toronto Actor Alan King Signs Script For Fire On The Home Front
Alan King, long time member of Toronto studio acting groups, enters writing with several scripts. his latest Fire On The Home Front will be produced in Toronto for National Network listeners Monday July 27 at 9 30 p m EDT 10 40 p m ADT.
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Alan King
Toronto
Birds Not Books In Novel Kalamazoo Library
Kalamazoo rushes to life after a fall prompts Edward Reed to start Free Bird Library. Canaries serve hospitalized clients in 15 states, shipped to willing recipients who provide cages and cover express costs. Reed funds the operation with $18 weekly compensation, canaries eat 50 pounds of seed a week, and about one bird has been lost to neglect.
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Reed
Nnmh Kalamazoo
Tony
Probate notice of estate settlement in Acton Ontario
The document announces probate proceedings for Janet Thompson hate of Wall at Acton Ontario. Heirs and creditors must file claims and provide proofs with the solicitor before August 7. The estate will be distributed to those entitled. The notice is dated July 23, 1942 and signed by the executors Robert A Winton and William R Stalberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
NWO
British robot planter speeds cabbage farming at 200 a minute
A British invention named Tron Man uses a tractor mounted planter with six rubber covered fingers to plant cabbages at 200 per minute. It opens furrows, places seedlings, roots them with soil, waters via a 40 gallon tank, and can plant lettuce onions potatoes and more with adjustable spacing and depth. The Ministry of Agriculture has ordered many for wartime farming. Mme Hansi ne Jensen, 52, recently gave birth to her third child.
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Britain
Ministry of Agriculture
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