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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 24, 1941

Page

8

Courtneys welcome a daughter at Acton maternity home

At the Private Patients' Maternity Home in Guelph Street Acton on July 1 a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs FM Courtney nee Ruth Hubtwich the baby named Joan Gerakling. Also obituary notes Martha Head died at Saska toon Civic Hospital in her 88th year wife of the late John McQueen and mother of several children. Funeral held Monday in Rovanvilly cemetery.

Courtney Guelph St Acton Mra FM Ruth Hubtwich Joan Gerakling I McCqueen Saskatoon Civic Hospital Martha Head John McQueen Mint Noes Mackensie Georgetown War Fasnidhes Tone Christina McQueen Mire A. McNae Rocanville Alex

Readying for Canadian National Exhibition delays noted

Four weeks remain until the CN Exhibition opens while reports mention lawns, companions, and a strong comeback after last week’s rains. Construction at Acton Creamery nears completion and vacation periods are in effect. Early week delivery of public notices is urged for Turbeau newsroom. signatures from contributors remain the proof of authenticity.

Obituary Nelson M. McLaughlin of Acton

Nelson M. McLaughlin longtime resident of Acton district died Sunday at his home age about seventy. He married Mary Hoykins forty six years ago and leaves four sons two daughters and many grandchildren. He was a member of Acton United Church and is buried in Fairview Cemetery Acton with pallbearers his sons and sons-in-law. He is mourned by sisters and brothers and many friends.

Nelson M. McLaughlin Pagan Nausayawlya Township McLaughlin Loek Mary Hoykins Elis Charles Ware ‘Thomas Listowel Mac Ales Nass Lana Elmer Pickett Crewsan Acton Mra R. Gulley Toronto Mra R. Allan Windsor Joseph Soper Winnipes Acton United Church Central A. W. Fosbury Fairview Ellis Charles Thomas Mac McLaughlin Filmer Pickett Alex Near Russel Mourin Elmer Meughtin Reggie Wisen A Anderson Kenneth Watson Stansell Nels Melvin Storey Robert Fred Yorkem Wise Nelson Melausghin Toyittow Forn Sen Sumida Cuty Tao Heme Richard Winter Pickering Voor Clark Oton Mr Winter Fing Clarkson Tus Sen Mr. Winter Clarkson Met

National War Services divisional notices in Toronto districts

A fragmented OCR notice describes divisional registrar positions and district boundaries for National War Services in Toronto areas including Halton Wentworth and Hamilton. It mentions names such as Mr Radley and Mr Trin and references electoral districts and registrar offices.

Tu Son O Susta Mano Gt Hall Toronto Fo Radley Mara Hamilton Thos SM Bay St. Toronte A Trin Vie Teoria

Pair Dates for the 18th Season Announced

Announcement lists 18th season pair dates with event slots and venues. Details include scheduling notes and participating partners, reflecting a formal rollout by the organizing body.

First Tea With Royalty At Buckingham Palace

Albert Strauel, once a student pilot at Alamosa State College, recalls his first tea with King George and Queen Elizabeth at Buckingham Palace. He and fellow cadets were invited while serving in the armed forces.

Alamosa Cola Albert Strauel George Queen Elizabeth Great Britain Pegeher College ELA Plete Buckingham Palace

Tractor Ride Theft Lands Dundalk Laborer in Jail

A Dundalk farm laborer, 18, convicted July 2 of stealing a tractor and implements from employer Charles Myles. He received 12 months definite and 11 months indefinite in Ontario Reformatory. Myles also faces separate charges in Arthur and Mitten. alleged escape prompted a provincial search before arrest near Milton by Officer Earl Bond.

Charles Myles Eold

Repair Request For Crescent Street Bridge

Abgta village owner seeks repair and installation of bridge components funded by Shou Ware. Park committee accepts McTavien offer. police badge procurement discussed. Victoria Avenue sales at $1000 profit noted. Annexation letter from Municipal Board approved. survey costs split. several municipal invoices and road repairs discussed.

AbGtan Luchiadinyg Ehurgea Milly HL McTavien Park McTavinn Jonny R. J. McPheren Victoria Avenue Farewell EG ‘Farewell Corlots Vietoria Avenue Owas Orville Brown Patterson Municipal Board

Fragmented wartime letter recounts travel and duties aboard ship

Distorted missive describes receiving mail from home, duty shifts for guards, and weather worries aboard an island posting. It recalls visits to Stratford and Shakespeare’s birthplace, Warwick Castle, and a return journey with references to meals, tea, and local sights amid harsh conditions.

Fragmented OCR Text Review From Unclear Source

The excerpt presents garbled phrases and scattered terms including names and institutions like Meri Taeotme and Mineral Resources Department. It lacks coherent events or context, making extraction of a single clear news item difficult. No identifiable date location or outcome is discernible.

Blast Atria Mente Tate Sr Rs Mary Te Tere Hs Mineral Resources Department

Locomotives From Britain Shipment Notes During War

British locomotive works continue exports of locomotives and boiler parts despite war constraints. Shipments reach markets including Turkey and the Mediterranean, with rail equipment, tanks, and shipboard components moving to various allies.

Britain Kelpbie Orprecie Raihways Cluch Forde Ahelis Banka Geun Parkes Kevpt Thee Corther Turkey Tiritain Teeee Drs Nisig Marel Indias South Africa Peru Am Uruguas Gevedaderygs

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