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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 27, 1944
Page
10
A damaged report describes workers canceling an annual picnic to fund another cause. It lists food items and weights, notes the meal package value, and mentions plans for the next week’s event with modified arrangements.
Harry O Shea of Cartph a veteran of 44 years with the Acton Citizens Band and Guelph Musical Society Band retires after a career marked by near perfect attendance aside from three months. He traveled from England in 1309 to perform with major ensembles including the Brighton Prize Band and the RN V leader’s Wellington Rifles Band.
The Department of Agriculture lists district fair dates for 1946 events. Brampton dates are September 2 and 4, Elmira September 1 and 2, Fergus September 8 and 9, Georgetown September 15 and 16, and Orangeville September 12 and 13.
Clergy and parishioners gather as Rev Fr Birns offers a second solemn high mass at St Josephs Church. The sermon honors his Holy Priesthood with prayers for long life and blessing for his family and late mother in heaven.
Comb honey in standard wooden sections four by four and a quarter inches or four by five inches is removed from the ration list by a Prices Board order. No changes to cut comb or extracted honey rules remain, with 2 pounds per preserves coupon. Comb honey in standard sections is produced in small volume and has a short shelf life.
Sydney Fields, a rifleman wounded in the Normandy invasion, returns to Canada this week. His right hand was lost in fierce fighting. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Geo Fields, and his father is a veteran of the last war. Family and friends welcome him back.
A fragment reports a paid scandal involving hackers and a life insurance firm, alleging a breach and misuse of data. The brief hints at possible victims and an ongoing investigation, with limited verifiable details in the OCR text.
Harold Simpson, 21, of Acton, born locally but raised there, died from wounds suffered in Normandy after enlisting in the Scots Guards and transferring to the Royal Canadian Regiment. He leaves his parents, sister Helen, and brother Lome, with his father a WWI veteran now serving again. The United Church member was well known and mourned by the community.
Mrs. W F Peal of Main Street received a message Sunday stating her husband Gunner Willan Hamilton Peal was wounded in France on July 8. No further details arrived. Peal joined the army two and a half years ago, went overseas a year and a half ago, and is from Rockwood with parents Mr and Mrs George Peal and siblings. He worked at Malton before enlisting.
Alfred Blair aged 20, son of Mr and Mrs J W Blair formerly of Acton and Georgetown now Calgary, was killed in action June 16 during the Normandy invasion. He enlisted in the Highlanders in Calgary in 1941, later joined the artillery at Petawawa then transferred to the airborne forces in June last year and went overseas a year ago.
The Knox Sunday School picnic at Pawk last week featured a mid day meal in the grandstand. A summer storm interrupted games after lunch as attendees enjoyed the event despite the weather.
Arthur W. Wright editor of the Mount Forest Confederate and dean of Canadian weekly editors died at his Mount Forest home after a two week illness. He observed his 85th birthday on February 17 last and remained active in editing until recently. He was born Fergus and taught at multiple Ontario schools before buying the Mount Forest Confederate in 1902. Wright helped run the paper for 16 years in amalgamated form and was a respected member of the Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association. He is survived by three daughters Grace, Jean, and Anne. his wife Annie D. WicConkey had died previously.
A quiet wedding took place Monday afternoon July 17 at St. Alban's Anglican Church. Alice Gibbing of Acton married Gnr. Neil McNabb of Rockwood Ontario with Rev. Parker officiating. Attendants included Hugh Graham as matron of honor and James McNabb as witness. The couple left for Toronto after a reception at the bride’s parents’ home.
The BNOGX Church plans a Sunday reopening service led by Rev A C Stewart Moderator of the Presbyterian Church and former pastor of the Adam Church for eight years. Friends and former congregants are expected to attend the special occasion in Keox Choret.
V S Milburn spoke at the Naswareweym Branch Federation gathering in mid July urging youth organization and study for future tasks. McPhail vocal trio and other numbers entertained as ladies served refreshments and collected funds for winter branch activities. the Bloomsbury Orchestra provided the closing dance.
The Bannockburn Women’s Institute held its July meeting at Mrs. S Lindsay’s home chaired by President Mrs. WN McEachern. Miss Edna Russell read a paper on the rehabilitation of armed forces after the war and Mrs. C Coles performed a piano piece. Mrs. McDonald heard a paper on Holling Steady at Home, a flower name contest awarded to Mrs. Coles and Mrs. Verechoote, a community sing concluded with a dainty lunch, and thanks were extended to Mrs. Lindsay for hospitality.
Four berry pickers on the McAlister farm in Newmegawega sought refuge in a small hut when a lightning bolt struck. The roof floor and frame shattered, yet all escaped with turns and cuts. Mrs Near lost a shoe to the bolt. others suffered minor injuries but progress is satisfactory.
The report lists sixteen Intermediate certificates awarded to Acton Continuation School pupils including John Agar Georgina Anderson Raymond Arbolk Aldo Braidz Arm and Braida Wilfred Duval May Dyrin George Elliott and Donald Lam among regular and Farm Services certified candidates. Four secondary graduation diplomas are noted as well and the article continues.
His Majesty awards the 1939 43 Star to recognize service in the first four years of the war. The ribbon features dark blue red and light blue stripes representing naval, army, and air forces. Canadian Army personnel and discharged personnel may claim the decoration with proof of service from any Army Recruiting Station in Military District No 22.
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