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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 05, 1941
Page
8
Notices of births marriages and deaths appear with fees in this column. Memorial notices may be submitted for publication. Readers are advised to follow the publication’s guidelines for accuracy and timing.
Notice recalls John Mellon beloved husband of Agnes B Leatham Acton who died Monday June 2 1941 at St Josephs Hospital Guelph in his 75th year. Also a memorial for Bobby Alexander son remembered by mother father and grandparents with lines about joining angels and peaceful sleep under the sod.
Acton hosts Victory Loan events with a parade planned for Saturday night and a district service at Guelph. The Red Cross shipment includes 11 blouses 13 shirts and 12 pyjamas while lightning kills two cattle on a local farm. Dr E J Nelson reelected president of the Guelph Medical Association and Mr Fred Coles named secretary of Aston Business Men's Association.
The Nassagaweya Women’s Institute held its annual meeting at Brookville hall on April 2. Mrs. Elliott was re elected president and Mrs. Bullard vice president. Miss Helen Broth became secretary treasurer, with Mrs. Padbury named district director. The group appointed several committees and delegates including Mrs. Staipson and Mrs. Simpson as directors and Mrs. Padbury as a writer. An address by Mr. Whitelock on Democracy and the Canadian Unit followed the business session.
Former resident James William Davies died May 20 at St. Joseph's Hospital Guelph age twenty seven born Blackheath England he moved to Canada with parents Elijah Davies and Elsie Swackhamer wife Helen Scott married September 28 1940 survived by widow one brother Ronald and many friends. Services held May 23 Eden Mills Presbyterian Church followed by burial pallbearers listed among close friends and coworkers with many floral tributes reflecting high regard.
Police in Bombay investigate after a young man is found dead in a street dust-bin his body bound in a sack with a skull fracture from a heavy weapon. Local authorities probe possible motives and suspects as the case unfolds.
In week 92 of the war Nazi and Italian forces move into Libya while Crete is contested. British submarines sink transports including the Dante Rosso, and Gen Rommel’s advances are checked by Gen Wavell. Iraq’s pro Nazi revolt collapses as Baghdad falls, with Rashid Ali fleeing to Persia.
Wartime restrictions affect annual spring fairs at Blackheath Hampstead Heath and Wormwood Scrubs subject to blackout rules.
A renowned Glasgow bookmaker advertised a wager of £5,000 or any portion of it that the war would be over within twelve months. The offer drew attention in wartime betting circles.
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