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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 10, 1943
Page
5
A lengthy, readably garbled paragraph lists names of relatives visiting, attending services, and sending greetings. The text mentions Lambert Ita Heer, various family members in Toronto and Guelph, and references to a funeral and graduation events.
The document records a public auction due to taxes and costs owed, noting the Town Bill in Acton and a date in July. It lists officials such as the treasurer and other local authorities and references parcels of property subject to sale to satisfy the tax and costs assessment.
The message expresses deep gratitude for kindness shown during the illness and death of Mr. Jordan, acknowledging the comfort and support received. The writer notes continued appreciation for all who offered help and sympathy.
Mr Allan Moelanac and family extend heartfelt thanks to those who offered condolences after the accidental drowning of Santa Vibe. The sympathy shown is deeply appreciated and will be fondly remembered.
London Pines Pres reports F. Set. A. R. B. McQuarrie stationed at the Gentralia Serwine Flying School witnessed his son graduate as class leader of airmanettes at No. 4 Obhaecreer Sehhoeil Crumlin Atheren after the Great War.
The Scout Mothers Auxiliary met at Mrs Masters home on Tuesday evening. They discussed the Scott annual theme for June and hoped to buy a trophy for the scouts to be held for one year to honor the best all round scout. A social hour followed with Mrs Richardson winning a prince competition and a light lunch served. The group thanked the hostess for her hospitality and planned to meet again in September.
An extensive list records attendees at a memorial service with numerous names including ministers, educators, and local dignitaries. The procession featured community leaders from Milas Mole, Amdereon, and surrounding towns, with many relatives and friends paying tribute.
The Prices Board adopts price limits for canned Pacific salmon amid expected redirection of supply to Canada. The measure covers payments to fishermen dealers and wholesale and retail markups as part of wartime controls.
A fragmentary notice reports a couple planning a wedding trip to Ballina with hopes of meeting the groom's mother at Ballina. The piece mentions Ed Archibald and a society figure, noting a postnuptial plan and possible family introductions during the journey.
Halton Conservatives elected officers at their annual meeting held last Friday. Officers named include President Stante Weal' Homby First Vice President Duncan McCallum Second Vice President Mrs Crane Walleat Treasurer C F Leathesland Acton Secretary Lond Dingle. Municipal reps were chosen except for Trafalgar Acton and Eaquesing which were not yet organized. The meeting planned to organize for a serving man. The speaker urged Conservative sons to be flor pro.
Confusing OCR text outlines a bridal feature tied to Beardosore Co gifts. Names and places are garbled, but mentions a wedding, aniline lanweed, Milas Medd, and Warildle with references to a bride and gifts. The readable content centers on a society wedding and a gift display.
A garbled note describes travel and meetings of former Acton residents in ERC. It mentions Miles Goerwert Betdes Mee Bir and John Poemmp, with stray references to Wiledorla WC and Prainet. The text reveals plans to visit Canada and mentions Virtonie and other unclear details.
A 1942 Canadian National Railways annual report shows the combined freight passenger and work equipment would form a train 853 miles long from Halifax to beyond Montreal. The ton grain would require 90 2357 freight cars 3333 passenger cars and 103 work cars, as cited in the House of Commons.
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