Social notes of Kingston Acton and surrounding towns
A long list of weekend visits and social calls across Kingston Acton Milton and surrounding towns includes Erwin Mcleown Kingston Jeesie Walker Acton Gladys Plumb Toronto Mons Smith Warvey Wrath Orillia Harold Anderson Toronto J. R. Kennedy Jan Russell Betty Onionville Earl Ryder Hamilton Marie Clayton St Joseph Hospital and other locals. The report notes hospital homecomings and a funeral attendance for O J Martin. Mrs Amos Mason return from Galt Hospital signals good health. Loree family WW2 prisoner of war visit noted.
Engagements announced for Elsie Gorton and Marion Coxe
Mr and Mrs William S Gorton of Rockwood announce the engagement of their daughter Elsie Margaret to Arnold G Sinclair of Guelph son of Mrs Sinclair and the late Mr A Sinclair of Rural Acton Mr and Mrs Kenneth Coxe announce the engagement of their eldest daughter Marion Pearl to Charles James Barber son of Mr and Mrs W D Barber Acton The marriage is planned for the latter part of July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William S. Gorton
Rockwood
Elsie Margaret
Arnold G. Sinclair
Guelph
Sinclair
A. Sinclair
Acton
Kenneth Coxe
Marion Pearl
Charles James Barber
W. D Barber
Juby
War heroine who sent D-Day and Reims surrender messages
In Scotland’s Dundee area a young ATS operator named Sheena Shalvey recounts typing the messages that announced D-Day and the German surrender at Reims. She later admitted a single typing error but says she did not know the full significance until the moment of sending. She prefers to leave the army. In another item from Kentville, Edward Morton’s dog Laddie died while trying to rescue his family from a house fire as Mrs Morton and their four children escaped to safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentville
N.S
Laddie
Edward
Morton
Appointment with Victory at The Friendly Church
The Church of Canada announces services led by Rev A Walter Foskury at the Ahala halache Parsonage. Morning worship Sunday June 24 with sermon Appointment with Victory, 12 15 pm Church School, 7 pm Evening Worship sermon One Lord One Faith One Baptism. June 28 8 pm Preparatory Service. July 1 11 am Sacrament of the Lord's Supper Keep thy heart with all diligence for out of It are the Issues of Life. Everyone welcome.
Presbyterian Church Service Schedule and Sermon Theme
The Willow Street church lists Sunday, June 24, 1945, services at 10:00 a.m. Sunday School and 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship. The sermon theme is From Sunrise to Sunset and To the Uttermost with the Bible verse They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.
Baptist Church Service Schedule at Acton
The Acton Baptist Church posts a summer schedule led by Pastor Rev. W. H. Wallace. On Sunday June 24, 1945, morning service at 11:00 a.m., Sunday School at 12:15 p.m., and evening service at 7:00 p.m. are listed for attendees.
Church Service Schedule for St Alban the Martyr
The notice lists services on Sunday June 24 Feast of St John the Hapitat at 10:00 am Church School, 11:15 am Morning Prayer led by Rev F Lockwood, and 7:00 pm Evensong with Rev F Lockwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churches School
Morn -Rayer
F. Lockwood
No Food No Heat No Coffins to Bury Hundreds who Died
A Holland family letter from Rotterdam dated May 1945 describes five years of war ending with liberation. They recount extreme deprivation, shortages of coal gas electricity and food, brutal occupation, and the relief of Canadian troops entering Rotterdam. They detail hiding underground workers, scarce coffins, street starvation, and widespread deportations. The writer shares gratitude for survival, memory of missing relatives, and hope for news from relatives in Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. vanGoogen
Acton
Holland
Rotterdam
Ieland
Kees
Molly
Selda
Zoop
Thiet
Jack
Lise
Henk
Moffen
Hotterdam
Germany
Leida
Max
Milly
Gourock
Scotland
Wily
Zeeland
Gravenpolder
Walcheren
Middleburg
Tincke
Anneke
Winnipeg
United W M Society Holds Meeting at Parsonage
The Wo Tan's Missionary Society of the United Church met at the Parsonage on Tuesday with Mrs K J Caldwell presiding. Devotions were led by a group including Mrs G A DiNs and Mrs N L Johnson. Miss Dorothy Simmons sang a solo and spoke on "The Crusaders" followed by a refreshing lunch assisted by Mrs Fosbury and Miss Simmons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wo Tan's Migionary Society of the United Church
K. J. Caldwell
G. A. DiNs
N. L. Johnson
Baxter Employees Present Silver Tray and Cheque to Miss Campbell
Baxter Laboratories staff hosted a Tuesday evening party in the Recreation Room. They presented Miss Therese Campbell with a silver tray and a firm cheque as she prepares to wed and move to Detroit. Cards and dancing followed the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baxter Laboratories
Therese Campbell
Acton
Detroit
Breakup of 1st Canadian Army Signals Postwar Reforms
The 1st Canadian Army begins disbandment including Station Guy Simonds and the 1st Canadian Corps with repatriation drafts to Canadian districts. Allied Pacific actions promise pressure on Japan with the 12th Army in Burma and blockades on Singapore. Ribbentrop handed to Allied authorities, and British India governance hints at native responsibility amid Hindu protests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Guy Simonds
Atlantic
Scotland
Wedeo
France
Ross Munro
Dominion
Europe
Pacific
Malaya
Thailand
Indo-China
12Th Army
Rangolon
Burma
China
Southwest
Singapore
Japan
Germany
Louis Mountbatten
Tobruk
Borneo
Okinawa
Ribbentrop
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Hitler
Hamburg
Reich
Britain
Executive Council of
India
Mohandas Gandi
Lord Wavell
Pandit Nehru
Hindu Congress Party
Simin
Ontario farmers brace for crop losses recoupment in 1945
Ontario farmers, After a wet spring, anticipate partial crop recovery aided by clear weather. Reports show rapid growth of early crops, strong corn and beet plantings in southern regions, and improving meadows across the province. A glucose plant may be built in western Ontario to market low grade tubers. Soldier vote results favor the Progressive Conservative opposition in Wellington North.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Ontario
Ontario Agriculture Department
OE Goodin
Shelbourne, Ontario
Goodin
Simcoe-Dufferin
Ierger
Nl. Menary
Wellington North
Arnold Darrach
Mr Menary
Civillan and Service
Darrach
BISECTED STAMPS USED IN GUERNSEY
Shortage of postage stamps after the German occupation led Guernsey to cut two penny stamps in half and use each half separately. The halves, franked in the island, are now sold for about £2 each, with earlier issues like King George V 1922 1924 commanding higher prices in dealer catalogues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Peter Fort
Guernsey
Guarnsey
Channel
Telarris
Geremans
Also Mentioned on This Page
Erwin Mcleown
Kingston
Jeesie Walker
Milton
Gladys Plumb
Mons Smith
Mr. Warvey Wrath
Orillia
Harold Anderson
J. R. Kennedy
Jan Russell
Betty Onionville
Martin Faultner
Nelson Lambert
Geo. Campbell
Mr. D. Livingstone
Georgetown
Roy Brown
Kay and
Warren
Fern Brown
Marie Clayton
St. Joseph's Hospital
Dr.) Moore
Dorothy
Norma Moore
Z. Ty Robinson
Jes. A. Price
Mrs. Lackey
Hamilton
EF. Coller
A. G
Mr. MacDonald
Diane
D. G MacDonald
Thos. Watson
Austin Reid
Jack Burrows
Harbara
Stratford
J. Reid
N. H. Wilson
A. B. Cheyne
Frank Taylor
Bramona
R. L. Davidson
Slater
Beamsville
Amos Mason
Galt Hospital
F. O
Loree
Leonard Loree
Roy Loree
Brantford
J. C. Matthews
Church News
Wailed
Church of Canada
Actsa, Untastes “the Friendly Church
REV
A. Walter Foskury
Alahaalache Parsonage—. Er Avenues
Presbyterian Gharely
CansdeacToNn
Willow Stra
Hurch
St. Alban
A. Floyd Smith
Quebec Street
West Guelph Ont
E. P
St. George's Square
Diana Lynn
Gail Russell
Beachhead
Ber
Bport
Shapter
Neer Woman
Wally Brown
Gordon Oliver
Jane Withers
Paul Kelly
Fox News
Lana Turner
Suzan Peters
Bataan
Mouse
Ans, Tan
United W. M. Society
Baxter
Miss T. Campbell
Herefordshire
England
Halton-Peel
Q.A.C. Guelph
Halton
Peel Holtein
Jenery
OAC
Canadian Federation of Agriculture
War Assets Corporation
Fredericton
New Brunswick
United States
D. W. Griffiths
Bureau of Information and Tourists Travel
Halton Federation OF Agriculture
National Film Board
Heatherington
R. BR
Freeman
Oct
Erin
Erin, Ontario
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