Local notices of births marriages and deaths
Notices of births marriages and deaths appear without charge in this column. Born Lambert at General Hospital June 11 1941 to Mr and Mrs Hector Lambert. Wat tocks at Guelph St Acton June 18 1941 to Mr and Mrs W H Mattocks. Graham Johnston married June 7 1941 at United Church Acton Basil Johnston and Laura Belle Johnston. Died Watkins at Regina Saskatchewan June 14 1941 William B Watkins son of Benjamin and Mary Ann Watkins and brother of J P Watkins Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lambert
At-Cudl H
Graham-Johnston
United Church, Acton
G- Co
Glifford B.A
Laura Bel
Johnston
Basil Johnston
Gerald Richard Graham
W. J. Graham
Georgetown
Watkins
Regina Sask
William B. Watking
Benjamin
Mary Ann Watkins
J. P. Watkins
Acton
Acton News Briefs Highlight Local Happenings
Acton notes census work in progress with enumerators McDonald and Coles visiting areas. New houses rise in the east while a Victory Bond is purchased by the M C A Board. Local sports see injuries and traffic controls. Victory Loan canvassing continues as residents are urged to pay labels. Six local students pass Normal School exams joining three others as new teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Frances E. Dills
Donnalda McPhail
Helen Watson
Acton Teachers Honored by Associates
In Acton a gathering honored Miss Emuly Young and Miss Raith Henderson for teaching service. Miss Young received a silver relish dish as thanks, while Miss Henderson received a white parasol and farewell gift from fellow teachers. London note: Hampstead’s Millsonniten Avenue gardens fall into neglect as tenants leave for the counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Takener
Emuly
Nest Moth
Raith Henderson
Dimes Symon
Eta
Linkspur
Yasley
Het * Yaseerbes Maat
Anderson Anitte
London
Hampstead
Fernie Mckeown dies after illness in 57th year
Robert McKeown, a longtime Fernie B C resident and former Milk seller, passes away in Fernie General Hospital on June 6 in his 57th year. Born in Erin Township, he moved to Fernie in 1910, ran a grocery and co owned stores, supported United Church, Farmers Institute and Rotary Club, survived by wife Elizabeth Evans, son David, daughters Hazel Jean Mildred, brother Charles Acton Ontario. Funeral in United Church conducted by Rev Joye Matthews. interment St Margaret's Cemetery. Pallbearers were board members A L McPhee B Hawkey George Winters Wm Thompson J Dufour Chief Woodurn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acron Fury Pris Acton
Robert McKeown
B.C
Fernie B.C
Fernie General Hospital
Erin Township
David
Mary Ann McKeown
Consumers Tailoring Co
Elizabeth Evans
Michell
Powell
Yambrick
Alberta
Fernie
United Church
Joye Matthews
A. Matthews
L. Clemmens
St. Margaret's Cemetery
Board of Managers
Mesara
A. L. McPhee
B. Hawkey
Geo. Winters
Wm. Thompson
J. Dufour
Woodurn
Hazel
Jean
Mildred
Charles McKeown
Acton
Ontario
Weekly War Commentary Highlights Allied Bombing and Global Tensions
The piece catalogues wartime spending across ordnance and equipment, lists shipments including aircraft and ships, and notes a shift in attention to Middle East activity. It reports RAF raids on Ruhr towns, coastal battleships near Brest, and ongoing naval exchanges as part of a broader war of nerves between Nazi and Soviet authorities.
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Middle East
Britain
Ruhr
Germany
Royal Air Force
Duesseldorf
Duisberg
Brest
Calais
Boulonge
Scharnhorst
Gneisenau
Marek
Bayne
A. Hoa
Awataber
Dag
Athens
Neal
Auelow
Hussain
Vetary
We Genesee
Ukraine
Russia
Yoseph Stalin
Lakeside Chapter Honors Hazel Bell and Mary Jackson
The Lakeside Chapter 10.D.E. held an annual picnic in the park on Wednesday. Hazel Bell received a presentation and Mary Jackson a kitchen shower as bride-elect. Mrs. Buchanan presented to Miss Bell while Miss Caroline Oakes and Mrs. Helwie helped open gifts from Bobby Rumiey and Misses Caroline and Frances Oakes in a wagon decorated for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeside
D.E. Ayatad Thely
Miles Hazel Bell
Mary Jackson
Emma
Robinson
Buchanan
Bell
Bobby Rumiey
Caroline
Frances Oakes
Miss Jackson
Acton
Caroline Oakes
Helwie
Copan Man Fined for Riding Horse While Intoxicated
A Copan man was fined ten dollars and costs after riding a horse while intoxicated, as published reports indicate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copan, Okla
Copan
Syrian Campaign and Frontline Movements Report
The narrative describes French resistance delaying the Damascus drive as British forces push toward Beirut with Mediterranean support. Turkish reports claim a British column advanced over 300 miles in five days from Mosul toward Aleppo, while Italian consular officials near Aleppo prepare to flee toward Turkey as the region remains volatile.
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Damascus
Mediterranean
Behanon
Beirut
Tyre
Sidon
Ankara
Mosu
Iraq
Aleppo
Syria
Teady
Turkey
Autumn Barnyard Tales and Rain Touch Rural Life
A rural narrator recalls a fright from a cat leaping at a closed window, reports two real rains aiding wheat and pastures, and details farmyard changes. Mugs the bull is moved to Toronto, Johnany the new work horse joins Perch, and fifty one chicks bring activity as Partner and narrator manage livestock, crops, and church plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchie
Partner
Mags
Toronto
Barnyard
Big Black Horse
Johnany
Perch
Prince
Tran
Correction After Work Completion by Offawn Officials
A terse note claims Offawn officials will not enjoy much leisure while tabulating all information received. The remark emphasizes a heavy workload and lack of time for personal activities.
Gregory Buys Capstell Theatre to Expand Canadian Chain
R L Gregory and his son acquire the Capstell Theatre Brampton from T A Moorehead bringing the Gregory chain to seven houses. The Brampton venue joins the Odenn chain with Paul Nathanson as president. the venture emphasizes Canadian ownership. Locals praise Gregory’s long path from Acton to cinema prominence.
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Ruskell- Gregory
Oakville
Gregory
Acton
Capstell
Brampton
T. A1. Moorehead
Dent
Georgetown
Leglie Gregory
Windsor, Royal
York
Wanillton
Odenn
Paul L. Nathanson
Nickle
Australian girls in National Fitness wartime farming
Melbourne reports that Australian girls in the National Fitness wartime movement specialize in farmwork. Large units of the organization are employed in agriculture and horticulture to support the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
National Fitness
Mountain Outings Planned by Riders and Hikers
Riders and Hikers Plan Mountain Outings featuring the Canadian Rockies group events and social gatherings. Details mention leaders, locations in Montreal and nearby areas, and involvement by various clubs, with meetings at The Sorin Hotel as headquarters ahead of the excursions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Rockies
Thar Secretars
Murray Gah
Getet
Montreal
Auidheor
Rdisty
Dhan Mievaits
Atern Secretarie
Sorin
Loth
Rantvedans
PsNas
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Dominion Day
Actona
G.oakes
Mins H. Wallace
Knox Avenue
M.C.A
Messrs
M. McDonald
F. Coles
Gordon Currie
Storey Glove Co
Church Street
Mange
Acton Victory Loan Committee
F. L. Wright
C. F. Leatherland
Fred “ Turner
Re. Turner
Fred
Queen Elizabeth
Fornie
United States
D.E
Hazel Bell
M. Jackson
Moscow
Ted
W. T. Patterson R
Maher Shoe Store
S. Waxman
Royal Galph's Comfortable Theatre
Shea's
Buck
Abbott
Costello
Andrews Sisters
Don. T
Charlie
Chaplin
Jack Oakie
Chronicles of
Gwendoline
Clarke
Cdi
Ottawa
R. L. Gregory
Rachlin
Goodrich
B. D. Rachlin
Mill Street
Y.M.C.A
Dominion Textile Company Limited
Pat Eur
Cov Chess Ark
the Sky
Tate Crill Mikers
Sanity
Eda Kootenay Bank Sind Wills Petut
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