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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 23, 1942

Page

4

Coates-At Her Residence Listowel Ontario Death Notice

Memorial notices list Mary Anderson Smith wife of William Cantoq of Listowel Ontario. Funeral held from Johnstone and Rumley funeral home Acton to interment in Fairview Cemetery. Published in Acton Ontario weekly paper GARLOF DILLS editor. Date noted as Monday July 20th 1042.

Coates Realdance Listowel Ontario Mary Anderson Smith William Cantoq Johnstone and Rumley Acton Fairview Eton

Civic Holiday Week Begins In The District

The district observes a civic holiday starting Monday. Friday’s rainstorm fattened many oat fields and the week end showers aided gardens and root crops. The Lorne Scots medal for C S M Irvine is displayed in Tie Farr Paras window.

C.S.M. Irvine The Lorne Scots

Twenty Years Ago in the Town Notes and Appointments

Twenty years ago's brief items show Harold W Turner transferred to a Bar branch replacing Pilkey of Hamilton as the Bank of Montreal accountant here. Warden works on town hall auditorium painting while tennis enthusiasts visit Alton for court games. Moving show New Wonderlyd is sold to Jett Chasten Silver. Local townsfolk visit relatives and a Methodist church service welcomes the new pastor Rev by Arete Hickett and family.

Harold W. Turner Bank of Montreal Pilkey Hamilton Co Alton Rol Jett Chasten Silver Brampton Ralstow BOA Brown John Antlit Arete Hickett Mrs. Blackett Hew Uwe Wile Hany Arthur

Royal Navy saves raiders after June raids at sea

The Aw Ministery News Service reported that more than bale the RLASP men Corea down into the sea oreturning frding raids to arainst Germany in June were saved. The All-Sea fue service joint R. a. F.Royal Navy scheme did the Ufosaiving.

London Vecp Aw Ministery News Service Corea Germany R. A. F.royal Navy

Maderich Haul Leader Sentenced for $90,000 Hotel Heists

Albert Art Davis, 29, admitted stealing $90,000 from hotels and boarding houses. He led a gang that posed as meter readers to commit the thefts. He received a three year sentence.

London Albert Art Davis Vasiter

Stephen Cordiner Obituary From Acton Community

Stephen Philip Cordiner aged sixty one died at home on Mill Street Acton after an illness. Born in Badnam Scotland he was son of the late Alexander Cordiner and Mary Hutchinson. He married Amy Anderson in February 1909 and lived here since thirty five years ago. He was a painter and general contractor who built and remodelled many local homes. He served on Acton Council and was well known in the town. Survived by his wife daughter Dorothy and two brothers John in Scotland and Pratt in South Africa. Funeral was held Thursday at Johnstone and Rumley Funeral Home Rev Forbes Thomson Knox Church. Interment Fairview Cemetery Acton. Pallbearers Henry Denny Thomas Kennedy W Evans W Burton Wilmer Watkins John Watkins. Flower bearers W Worden E Cripps C Kirkness R Lowrie. Floral tributes from family and many local friends and firms.

Stephen Philip Cordiner Min Badnam Scotland Alexander Cordiner Mary Hutchinson Stephen Cordiner Acton Mian Amesia Anderson Mill Street Cordiner Dorothy Johnn Pratt South Africa Johnstone & Rumley Forbes Thomson Knox Church Fairview Henry Denny Thomas Kennedy W. Evans W. Burton Wilmer “Watkins John Keith R. J. McCartney Watkins Winfield G. A. McDonald

Death of Robert C. Eakins Toronto Hometown Loss

Robert C. Eakins of Toronto died suddenly amid poor health. Born in Port Hope in 1888, he served in World War I and was a deputy superintendent with the Federal Unemployment Insurance office. He is survived by a widow Bertha Gambie, a son, a daughter who died young, two stepdaughters, two sisters, two brothers, and other relatives. Funeral held at Glebeholme Blvd in Toronto with interment in Port Hope.

Robert C. Eakins Toronto Mr. Eakins Port Hope Bertha Gambie Thomas Theshome Glebeholme Blvd Mr. Johnson Kimhbourne Park United Church Dan, Smith Secord Mogan Stewart Hammond Peterborough Pillow G. Stewart Leach Pearse Chary Bridge Co. Lambert Pharmical Co Fred Jean Cable Hire

New Zealand Submarine Men Access Comforts From Navy League

Royal Navy submariners received items from the Navy League Seafarers' Comforts Supply including sweets honey and cakes from New Zealand and Canada, sheepskin coats from South Africa, and parcels of shaving gear and pajamas for prisoners of war. The effort helps relieve long wartime separations as crews work through ammunition demands.

Royal Navy Navy League Seads Britain New Zealand Canada Fom South Africa England League

Mixing Bowl column offers fruit drinks and dairy recipes

Homemakers learn to make refreshing beverages with fruit juices and milk drinks using pantry staples. Tips include lemonade, orange buttermilk, pineapple dream, honey crunch and tips on sugar substitutes, plus a Q and A on oatmeal drink and pie fillings.

Riots in London Target Pro-Nazi Dutch Volunteers

Dutch volunteers on leave from the Russian front were warned by the German commandant in London that continued spitting at them would provoke the strongest measures. The incident reflects rising tensions amid occupation policies and local hostility.

London Netherlands Bal Dleylo

Boy Walks on Metal Feet After Amputations

Two year old Roger, a patient at London's Hospital for Sick Children, had his feet amputated as an infant. He now walks using tiny artificial feet fashioned from airplane metal, performing like other children.

London Cpi Roger

Covenant With Noah Interpreted In Sunday School Lesson

The lesson for Sunday July 1 centers on Genesis 9 1 16 The covenant God made with Noah after the flood and the rainbow as its sign It stresses faith obedience regardless of ridicule and links Noah’s ark experience to Christian baptism and redemption through Christ The lesson cites several verses and compares Noah to believers in the risen Christ

Ararat Noah Thore God Jehovah Christ Jonah Add

God's Promise of Salvation Forever

A terse religious note quotes John 3 16 proclaiming that those saved by God are preserved forever and shall not perish in the afterlife, reflecting enduring faith language from a sermon or devotional. The phrase emphasizes eternal security through divine grace.

Real estate ad touts brick bungalow and improved farms

A real estate notice promotes a solid brick bungalow with fireproof construction, hardwood floors, furnace, modern bath, and hot water heater. It invites buyers to consider numerous improved farms in Youlton, Peel, and Wellington Counties, many prize winners in Farm and Home Improvement competitions.

Youlton Peel Wellington

Well Drilled Successful Water Well Brings Relief

Farmers celebrate a successful water well after a driller found water at forty seven feet and rising to near the surface. The witching forecast proved accurate, the water sampled free of salt, and crops face weather damage but show hope with the new supply.

Parthner John Abus

Airmen Favor Classical Music at English RAF Station

At an RAF fighter station in England the airmen chose classical music over popular tunes. The recital featured Brahms Mendelssohn and Beethoven as part of a special program during a quiet afternoon.

England Cc Pa Brahm Mendelssohn Beethoven

Time Tables Go East Satts Eyept Stanedivs Heain Piagts

Fragmentary timetable notes list travel times and day limitations. Entries mention Saturday and Sunday service with specific hours and exceptions.

Tatts Eye Pt Stanedivs Heain Piagts Earept Sunediss Oo Pride Sumitey

Gray Coach Lines Coaches Leave Acton

Daily service details indicate schedules for Gray Coach Lines with notes on operating days and routes to Kitchener and Stratford. Times appear fragmented but imply weekday and holiday variations and special Sunday exceptions.

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