Hamilton Mourns Frederick J Hesmes Reckesed Father of Keith
Obituary notice for Frederick Joe Hesmes Reckesed who died on Monday June 2 1944 in Rhode Island. He is survived by his son Keith and is the husband of J Broons. Funeral details follow.
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Hamilton
Frederick Joe Hesmes
Hhushend
Rhode J
Robert Fisher
Erin
Free Press
Esquesing
George E. Cleave
George Currie
C. WW. May
La.w. Murray
Wm. A. Wilkans
Geoorge Currie
C. HW
May
Thia Court of Neviston
James’ Mann
AL Newns
Upper Canada College
Wm. T. Sinclair
Murray
Cleave
In loving memory of Chas S Gamble and Mrs Near
Dear husband Chas S Gamble remembered by Lily Gamble and family on the anniversary of June 5. Message notes deep memory, love, and faith that they will meet again. Also mentions Mrs Near who died June 5, 1943, with family sharing grief and enduring remembrance.
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Chas. S. Gamble
Lily Gamble
Near
Maother
Acton News Bites and Community Updates
Local notes report the upcoming taxes due, new boiler room addition at Forcee Electric, calcium chloride request on Crave Road, and students awaiting summer vacation. Volunteers urged for Acton Sixth Blood Donor Clinic with details forthcoming. Mason Knitting expands with a drying room and machines. George W. Benton plans extensive brick veneer work and updated storefront on MU Street.
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George W. Benton
MU Street
Navy cadets barred from local parade in England
In Bury St. Edmunds England the Royal Navy head of the cadet unit refused participation after sea cadets were placed fifth in a parade of youth groups, asserting the Navy as the senior service. Captain A S Hardy cited Admiralty rules in withdrawing the cadets. In Moscow over 400 youth brigades, mostly girls, work on reconstructing Stalingrad as masons and glaziers.
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Bury ST. Edmunds
England
Royal Navy
A. S. Hardy
Admiralty
Moscow
Stalingrad
Glazrm. F
Invasion of the Continent Opens With Coastal Breakthrough
Canadian and American forces press deep into France after Tuesday beachhead gains. Air operations from Italy and North Africa widen Allied bombing, while Italian and Eastern Front fronts shift as Allied strategy expands across Europe.
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Dieppe
France
Lewo Daya
Rome
Sth
Hoss Munro
Canada
Italy
United Nations
Europe
Alfiex
Teheran
Moscow
Britain
United States
Russia
Friedrichshafem
Germany
Mediterranean
North Africa
Spezia
Genos
Axia
Lkely
Balkans
Hungary
Romania
Norway
Poland
Tactical Air Force
Allied lines hold Rome area as German push stalls
Allied statements say Rome remains a historical and religious center and will be safeguarded while military needs dictate actions. German forces make limited wedges near Iasi and in Burma as Chinese troops push to reopen the Burma Road amid monsoon and mud.
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Vellstri
Vaelmostens
Rome
Geroaam Veststand
Sah
Alban Inllia
Home
Mogne
Iasi
Husmans
Burma Road
Salween River
Chinee
Chiachou
Hunan
Polhia
Changthi
Changthe
Changeteh
Cucumber Beetles Warn Ontario Growers to Act Fast
Entomology experts warn cucurbit growers in Ontario Quebec and the Maritime Provinces to watch for the striped cucumber beetle which damages young cucumber squash pumpkins and melons. Dustan recommends calcium arsenate mixed with gypsum or hydrated lime and multiple applications as needed to curb the pest.
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Ontario
Quebec
Maritime Provinces
Alan G. Dustan
Entomological Division
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
Statistics on Canadian Scouting During War Years
Census figures show Canada total Boy Scouts and Wolf Cubs at 87 095 with 1 366 more than last year. The report lists 6 699 leaders, 1 427 troops, 1 591 Wolf Cub packs, 68 Rover Crews, 41 Sea Scout Troops, and notes Rover numbers decline due to military service. Provinces give regional totals and wartime effects include 999 Lone Scouts in rural areas and 852 Rover Scouts in 1943.
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Canada
Dominion
Rover
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotian
New Brunswick
Quebec
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
British Columbia
Salvation Army
Scouts Catholiques
Scout
Esquesing Council Holds Special and Regular Meetings
Esquesing Township Council met in a special session on May 4 with Reeve C H May and councillors present. Decisions included awarding a gravel contract to Wallace Makey Construction and selling a $5000 1954 Victory Bond and $2000 Ontario 1 1/2 percent bond to fund a loan, plus a May 6 special session to approve gravel pit purchase and fence realignment. Regular meeting notes cover Farm Service Force, grant requests for Acton Fair Board, and routine payments. new bylaws prohibit dumping rubbish on highways and curb animal trespass, with Jos. Sanford named pound keeper. next session set for July 6 or on call.
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Reyueaing Township
Counilior
George
L. Cleave
George Currie
Wan
A W Wilson
Home C. HL
Ty Curete
Wilon
Wallace Makey Construction Co
Curete
Cleave
Heeve
Ontario
Cound
Heeve G. W. Murray
Currie and
Wilton
Aml Steeve
C. H. May
Cure
Iy Murray
Township Council
Mire
Violet Mummery
Esquialag
Annie
Exsquesing
C. Hi. May
A. MclLaren
Ontario Farm Service Force
Co. B. Swackhamer
R. L. Davidson
Acton Fair Board
Bell Telephone Co
John Standish
Cecil Chisholm
Wcenses
A. W Benton
Nuxzagaweya
A. W. Benton
N. A. Robinson
Spencer Wilson
Murray
Currie
Farse
Jos. Sanford
Acton Free Press letter from wartime reader in Australia
Leadlay Seaman WV. Dron writes from Sydney praising the Acton Free Press and the Lug Victory Loan effort. He notes warm weather, mentions Iceland and Halifax contrasts, and expresses longing for service at sea. He asks Mr G A Dilly to convey regards to readers and fellow sailors abroad.
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G. A. Dilly
Acton Free Preas
Acton
Iceland
Sydney
Vinces
Mecaport
Halifax
Yail
Shire
Weal
Weary Iver
England
Hoare
Jim Waterhouse
Henry 7 xhill Uni Auctioned Item Sells for 280
A Henry 7 xhill Uni from the late Lord Grantley collection sold at auction in London for 280 dollars. The sale highlighted the provenance of the Grantley collection and drew attention from local bidders.
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London (Cp
Lord Grantley
German Prisoners Say War Lost and We Did Our Best
German POWs broadcast to Germans claiming the war is lost and captivity under the British is better than fighting. Readings marked the 1st anniversary of North Africa defeat. Prisoners described saving their lives as their duty and criticized German propaganda and heroes.
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London
Unitain
Germany
Hut
North Africa
Talen
Hitalingrad
Karl
Quile
Fred
Hiller
Herule
Intermowing and Interfilling: Clover Enhances Corn Yields
A farmer from Bayonne describes a two summer trial mixing white clover with corn. He drilled corn in holes between clover rows, mowed between the crop, and found weed suppression plus soil moisture benefits. He reports corn yields above regional averages, even in a dry second season.
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Ire. Elliott
Paul
Forcee Electric Producta
J. E. Surbey
Acton and Vicinity War Service League
Mason Knitting Company Limited
Halton Progressive Conservative Association
Milton
NAVY
GIRL
Bon
Ferentino
Via Casilina
Velletri
Valmontone
Esquesing Council
Wayonne
More J. Spivack
Bayonne
Milton Dept. Store
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