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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 22, 1942
Page
8
In Memoriam notices list births and deaths with brief details including dates and family names. The item notes a daughter born to Corporal and Mrs Withers on June 11, with Heather Powell Elliott referenced in some entries and remarks on anniversaries or years.
The issue notes sugar rationing effective July first and petroleum limits, urges farmers and fairs to boost agriculture, and reports a corrected grant for the War Services Fund. Also mentions Father’s Day, early strawberry markets, and a Boston Presbyterian anniversary with detailed church events.
The annual procession was held at TKnoew Presbyterian Church on Sunday. Joel Mackindler, Oakville's oldest native born resident at 91, remains at Pine Ave. Harry Thornton, a longtime Oakville Lions Club member since 1922, was elected president for the coming term. Rev. Eo BRO Eddy, of Hagersville United Church, received a unanimous call to succeed Rev oD H Gallagher after a congregational meeting.
Milton WB Cements purchased the residence of the late Richard White on Martin Street. The report notes local improvements at the town hall and updated front doors. In courts, H C McClure of George Town received $268 and costs in a civil action against Victor Nixon, with a counter claim dismissed.
Friends mourn the death of Roland Elliott who died Monday at his John Street home after four years illness. Born in London England on March 13 1873 he came to Canada in 1907 and lived in Acton 25 years. He is survived by his widow three sons three daughters and three sisters. Funeral held at his home with burial in Fairview Cemetery Rev E A Brooks officiated. Pallbearers listed and floral tributes received from multiple local groups and relatives.
Kay Vallon stands six feet four inches and embraces her height in Hollywood. The former Viegfeld showgirl, now in film, says tallness comes with few problems and notes her Danish heritage while discussing roles and her best screen performance to date.
A wartime June fishing excursion in Ontario year after year brings a four‑man group from Toronto and Ontario residents to Haliburton on Lake Boskuing. They report bountiful farmland, healthy cattle, and a 24‑ trout haul with several four to five pounders. The hosts Mrs Hartley Harrison and ex‑Reeve live in a welcoming home, while stories of big fish, mishaps, and community campaigns fill the travel journal.
Food Ministry officers probe women accused of using kitchen ingredients to make beauty preparations at home. They face prosecution if egg, milk powder, flour, oils, butter or cucumbers are found in shampoos or face packs. The article notes enforcement actions by London officials under the Food Ministry.
May 1942 letters from Acton soldiers in England express gratitude for the Free Press from Canada and cigarettes sent by the War Service League. They note rain and mud, pride in home town folks, and hope for victory in the war, signing as Pte. Pla Elliott and F. L. Tournour.
London report quotes Food Minister Woolton saying bread waste is higher than for any other food in Britain. He adds bread is so cheap it is not properly appreciated by consumers.
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