Weekly War Commentary from The Acton Free Press
AP notes growing apprehension as thousands of Japanese troops seize more bases in southern Indo China. Cam Ranh Bay occupied July 20. Siam offered parts of French Indo China to Thailand for allegiance to Japan’s new order in Asia. Reports of Soviet defeats and German advances continue to shape the war news.
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Indo- China
Camranh Bay
Yidenourion
Thin Bare
Singapore
Hong Kong
Japan
Thailand
Siam
Asia
Reuters
Bangkok
Vichy
Tokyo
Hy Wnten Aya
France
Britain
Wlndislaw Sikorski
Acton Boy Enlists in RCAMEO at Shures Barracks
Wilfrast Waktieset of Acton has enlisted in the RCAMEO and is now stationed at Shures Barracks, Toronto.
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Wilfrast Waktieset RE No
Acton
Rcameo
Shures Barracks
Toranta
Pte. O. Brown Receives Parchment For Bravery
Orville Brown formerly of Acton now with the Larne Scots overseas earned a parchment from the Royal Canadian Humane Association for bravery in saving others from drowning at Heath last summer. He rescued Joan Wilson from drowning in Fairy Tanke after several dives to reach the victim. Congratulations and recognition follow his splendid act.
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Orville Brown
Acton
Larne Scots Overseas
Royal Canadian Humane Association
Heath
Brown
Joan Wilson
Hum
Fair dates announced for the 1941 season
A list of upcoming fall fairs is published with locations and date ranges including Acton Brampton Fergus Georgetown Orangeville Bracebridge Caledon Galt Grand Valley Milton Paris Cooksville Erin and Aberfoyle with fairs stretching from August into October and the first week of October in some areas. The notice highlights readers in Fy Ontario communities to mark the dates for community events and exhibitions.
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Acton
C.N.E
Machinery that Fights Wars to Visit Acton
Fragmented OCR notes describe events in Acton including visits by a fighting machines exhibit and a feature on Doc Lindsas and Ikhety Seble. Mentions August events, radio recomfings, and local venues like the Arena and Swamp Borden. Incomplete names and places remain.
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Acton
Borden
Aggut Cee
Renal
Snd
Bungie
Lorie Scots
Doc Lindsas
Ikhety Seble Ounther
Cabesa Das
Actont
Catia
New Appointments by the Acton School Board
At a Tuesday meeting Trustees Rumsey Mason and Din with Chair Blow elected W G Middleton as secretary treasurer replacing Capt A J Buchanan who resigned. W H Clayton was named to the vacancy on the board and the board invited two outstanding pupils to Youth Day activities.
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W. G. Middleton
A J. Buchanan
Hi. Clayton
N.E
Acton School ‘Board
A. J. Buehanan
Tit
Carmbian National Exhibition
Appie
Clastén
Ao Buchanan
Doe
Phe
Claston
Ape Pointraedt
Pee
Vtk
Actoimts Ware
Acton Butte i Talitees
RSP Tv
Beli
Aeton Fair Po Hitver Several News Features for 7 EE
Announcement about a large event with seating capacity and program features. Mentions Negri as home venue and multiple news items tied to the fair. Describes tickets, dates, and layout plans in a compact notice.
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Aeton Fair
Po — Hitver
7 EE
Acton Bowlers Bring Home The Trophy
A chaotic OCR fragment reports Acton bowlers winning a trophy with mentions of individuals, a revenge cup, and a summer pause. The garbled text also references teammates, games, and a notable event at Peaks, but specifics remain unclear.
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Acton
Canadian discontent over conscription debate in entered era
A reader insists Canada has many, not a minority, vocal against conscription. The piece criticizes The Globe and Mail for allegedly fanning anti conscription sentiment while noting the King Government won a mandate months ago with anti conscription pledges. It argues the issue remains possible, cites Britain and imperial precedents, and questions Canada’s loyalty amid wartime pressures.
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Canada
Sti
Toronto Globe and Mail
King
Globe and Mail
Cannada
Miss Mary Doig Becomes Bride of John M Mann
Miss Mary Doig marries John M Mann in a ceremony at the Manse with attendants and a reception at the bride's home. The couple plans to reside in Ontario and Quebec after the wedding and will live at their new home.
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Mary Doig
John M. Mann
Toebert Dug
Seorgeetons A
John McMann
Gasca Po Mann
Mogan
Tyteriain Manse
Aeten
Bennie Moal
Cobidet
Careton
Brett
Urijeles St Reed
Lee Tomber
Bs Motor
Ontario
Quebec
Qaes Wall
Aton
Smith Clan Reunion Held at Nassagaweya Home
The third annual Smith Clan reunion from Nassagaweya gathered July 25 at Mr. and Mrs J Davidson’s home. A bountiful supper followed by games, a short program, and a lawn party featured visitors from multiple towns and a long list of attendees with various races and entertainments.
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Nassagaweya
Ht. J. Davidson
Michico
Flint
Mieh
Calvin Campbell
Moffat
Calgary
Owen
Sound
Milton
Camp Pbelleville
King Listowel
Guelph
Rockwood
Morrison
Donna McMillan
Matthe Hott
Hazel Kennedy
Don McMillian
Tommy Kennedy
Don McMilinn
Marie Kennedy
Aileen McMilan
Lillian McPhail
Baym Hoseden
Pon
McArthur
the Hotty
Len McArthie
Dvallian Melthail
Gine
McMillian
Galan Melthaal
Wilner Prividsern
Pearl Wennedy
Dastewel
Netty
Bruce
Dasadsenv
Wilner
Public School Reopens With Repainted Classrooms
Readable text notes Action Public School schedules a fall reopening after extensive classroom redecorations. Mention of teachers pupils and caretakers preparing rooms with new shades plaster and metal fixtures amid a refreshed school environment.
Garments Shipped Across Ke MN Day Boosts Demand
Over 100000 garments shipped in Minnesota in recent days as Mason Koautting Company reports large shipments. The supply chain to meet Canadian needs drives active production and distribution.
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Leo Ghazen
Acton
Industes
YMCA Building Decorated for Fall Reopening
The YMCA structure undergoes repainting and repairs with doors refinished and social rooms updated. Kitchen area and walls in Napa are being repainted while the building is prepared for an early fall reopening.
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YMCA
No Changes in Hydro-Rates Here For this Year
The secretary was instructed to pay various utility accounts at the Aéton Public Utilities Commission meeting. It lists Telephone Co. services, power, materials, repairs, and various suppliers. The Ontario commission ruling requires payments under set ratings and insurance, with instructions to discontinue service on unpaid arrests per the August Sth deadline.
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Aéton
Hell ‘Telephone Co
Superior
Hydro Inspection Dept
Canadian Fitzgerald Ltd
Macdonald Electric, Ltd
Ontarin Commission
Gttawi
Eine
Halton Garagemen Picnic Marks First Event at Miles Park
Halton Branch of the Ontiatia Gar ite Operators' Assachitiean held its first picnic at Miles Park on Tuesday afternoon. Members and guests arrived, with officials and visitors from nearby areas attending a day of socializing, games, and a parade.
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Halton
Miles Park
Ontiatia Garite
Assachitiean
Diby
Duanedias Pigtisian
Boreaediate
Maenmhess
Premoothi
Rodin
Pty
Phadea
Itpes Censal Cound
Vhoae
Am Dees
Dhonhess
Primeau Sentenced to Two Years in Kingston Penitentiary
Lloyd Primeau of Chatham was jailed for two years after pleading guilty to theft involving tools taken from Laughlin Campi in Toronto. The blacksmith James Gilmore of Acton identified the tools found in Primeau’s car. The pursuit began with Provincial Constable Ray Hodgson and Constable Joseph Allen, ending in a chase across No. 10 highways and an icy Port Credit Lake Ontario scene. an alleged accomplice remained at large.
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Watt
Lloyd Primeau
Chatham
Kingston
Penitentiars
Woodlife
Brampton
Primeau
Laughlin Campi
Parker
Toronto
James Gilmore
Acton
Ray Hodgson
Joseph Allen
No. 10
Hushway
Lake Ontario
Port Credit
Delighted by support for Sick Children’s Hospital fund
The Free Press reports a London charity drive for Sick Children’s Hospital funds. Officials work on formal approval and fund handling safeguards as contributors await acknowledgment and instructions for deposits.
Nassagaweya Institute Branch Makes Three Quilts
The Nassagaweya Institute branch held a meeting opening with business, welcomed by Mrs Norton who donated an item. Mrs Watson presided. talks covered canning fruit without sugar and jelly making. Phyllis Robertson performed Blues Dakota Waltz. a luncheon followed as tickets were sold.
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Norton
Watson
Railway Siding Expansion At Wool Combines Plant
A new brick addition and concrete wall work are under way at the Wool Combines plant. Workers extend the siding to improve car wagon access and streamline wool deliveries.
Blanket raffle raises funds for British War Victims Fund
Doreen Jolly of Montreal and Betts Wilds of Acton sold tickets for a blanket raffle that netted 25 pounds for the British War Victims Fund. Mis Ho Johnston won the blanket draw, conducted at the Gregory Theatre Acton last Saturday.
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Doreen Jolly
Montreal
Lean
And
Betts
Wilds of
Acton
Mis Ho Johnston
Gregory Theatre
Coming Events Abnouncementa of Meeting
Announcement lists events at Acton Arena including Monster Carnival and Bingo on August 9th. Posters provide details with venue and times.
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Hingo
Acton
Auguat Oth
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Penns
Waterworks Department
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