Four Perish in Acton Fire Early Friday Morning
A fatal blaze at No. 1 Aillereut in Acton claimed the lives of Mr and Mrs George Mills and two children Patay T Louis Gillan and Garry or Gerald Davey. Boarder Robert McLeod escaped with burns and injuries as flames gutted the wooden five room flat near Queen Street. Firefighters contained the blaze within a half hour after alarms were raised.
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Feame
Hillcrest Street
Ue CN
Geo
Patty
Garry Wer
Robert Metood
Acton
George Mills
Patay T Louis Gillan
Garry
Gerald Davey
Aillereut
Robert Melvod
C.N. RR
Queen Street
Kasimiers Koalkowski
Stanley McHugh
Henry Arbie
Robert NcLeod
W. G. Cul- Yen
Guelph
Box Social at Dublin for War Service League
The Dublin Literary Society hosted a Box Social on Friday February 18 with George Robertson chairing a varied program. Betty Britton Helen Somerville Verna Webster Doreen Steele Mrs Bracken Mrs Robertson and Mr Cutts performed readings solos and a duet. Lunch boxes raised a considerable sum for the War Service League and plans were made to show National Film Board films from the O A C on March 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin Literary Society
George Robertson
Betty Britton
Mr. McDonald
Helen Somerville
Verna Webster
Mr. Cutts
War Service League
National Film ‘Board
When Home Folks Didn’t Forget the Boys
Acton and Vicinity residents praise soldiers with letters and parcels from War Service League shows strong community spirit. Messages from Cpl FW Coles and Gov F Kelly thank supporters for chocolate, gear, and cheer aiding troops overseas.
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Araald Weaver
Fran Aveena
Cpl
FW. Coles
Levue
Acton
Guv
F. Kelly
Delonr Jordan
Csmo Alpertini
Lac J. Rowley
Gordon Alpine
N.S. Nora Kenney
M.S. MelLellan
Badr
N. Price
C. MacDonall
Sigmin
R. Biggin
So A. James
M. Bruer
Gar
D. M. McDonald
Slymn
G. W. Williamis
Webster
G. P. Cook
E. F. Waller
A. Scriven
R. S. O'Mara
W. A. Graft
G. A. Smethurst
C. G. Lamb
J. C. van Goozen
Pte John Drysdale Off Danger List Progress Report
Pte John Drysdale officially reported as making satisfactory progress and removed from the dangerously wounded list. Parents and friends celebrate the encouraging word from Ottawa as the Acton and Vicinity War Service League recalls a February 6 note from Drysdale thanking supporters for chocolate bars sent to the unit.
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John Drysdale
D. Drysdale
Ottawa
Waly
Acton and Vicinity War Service League
Pte
Dryndale
Golden Wedding of Mr and Mrs Thomas Watson Celebrated
Mr and Mrs Thos Watson marked their golden wedding with family and friends from Foresta Brampton Heapeler Handitan Cayuga Grand Valley Orangeville Creemore Shelburne Acton and others. The couple spent their lives farming at Gray Valley and Acton.
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Air
Man
Nas. Wataan
Ad Iga
Quebec
Kheul
MeDtel
Co Alcl
Cun Bardea
Watson
Bane
Acton Felenda
Mr. Wathon
John Scott Af
B Y U Met At Home Of Mr and Mrs Coles
Members of the B Y U meeting were hosted by Mr and Mrs W Coles on Tuesday evening. The president led. after scripture readings and prayers a brief business session planned a tobogganing party for next Tuesday. The program featured singing by Coles and Jessie, a poem by Edna Fryer, and a panel discussion on The Baptist Way of Doing Things Their Independence. The gathering opened and closed with prayers led by Len Atkinson and Wilma West chaired the discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Y. Plu
Wand
W. Coles
Tolan Roswell
Reta Lincoln
Wilma West
Edna Fryer
Jean McDonald
Ysabel Crewson
Helen West
Len Atkinson
Hybrid Corn Use Increases Yield In Colorado
Fort Collins sale report notes hybrid corn in irrigated Colorado fields boosted production to over 1,000,000 bushels annually. Extension agent Rodney Tucker says hybrids raise average yield by about eight and one half bushels per acre, with a roughly 1.25 million dollar yearly gain to farmers. About three fourths of irrigated cropland was planted with hybrids in 1945.
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Fort Collins
Sale
Colorado
Rodney Tucker
Colorado State College Extension Service
Soldier in Italy Wounds Update Signals Recovery Prospects
Reports from the parents indicate P J Dryndale was seriously wounded in Italy on February 16 but has moved past the danger point. Yesterday morning’s word brings cheering news of improving condition and fair prospects for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Dryndale
Italy
Red Cross Seeks 3500 From Acton District
Acton and District Red Cross fundraising campaign continues with a goal of 3500 to support war relief efforts. The article highlights troop welfare, trophies for scouts, and appeals to local industries to contribute as the campaign expands. It also notes prisoners of war and the Red Cross mission to provide aid to servicemen and families.
Junior Farmers Club program announced for 1944
Halton's Agricultural Representative J. E. Whitelock outlines the 1944 Halton Junior Farmer Club projects Calf Grain and Swine open to youths ages 12 to 20 The Calf Club accepts boys and girls born on or after January 1 1933 with calves of dairy breeds Grain Club supplies 2 bits of Ajax cat seed pigs for Swine Club are purebred Yorkshire weanlings Applicants are being accepted but limited. contact Milton Agricultural office promptly.
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Halton
Guernsey
Holstein
Jersey
Ajax
Milton
Community Events Calendar for March in Brookville Area
A series of events listed include a dance at Brookville Hall by Nassagaweya Women's Institute with Al Watson's Orchestra, a bake sale by The Ladies of St Joseph's Church at Town Hall on March 18 from 3 to 3, Victory Bingo on March 11 at Town Hall for War Services, and a Victory Dance on March 10 sponsored by Leather Workers Organizing Committee Local 26 with net proceeds to War Services.
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Brookville Hall
Nassagaweya Women's Institute
Magdeth
al Watson
St. ‘Joseph's Church
Victory
Town Hall
Shop and Leather Workers Organizing Committee
War Services
Leather Workers Organizing Committee
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Mills Garry
Fatsy
Bonee
Richard Blanche
Willow Street
Felix Langs
Toronto
Beardmore Co
Agnes and
Elgin Street
W. G. CC. Kenney
Ambubhance
BE. Pr
Theford
Weal Combling Corporation
K. W. G. Cullen
Guatoa General Hospital
David Dms
Tee Bure
David
Hr Pure Press
George Mann
Mill
Willow Streets
Tack Mitchell
Canada Electric Company
UTR
Parliament Street
BOX Social
Dublin
Mons
Mainprize
Graff Weites
England
Acton and
Vicinity
Yan Sproud
Thos. Watson
Red Cross
Teglon
Hey
Ted
Scout Mothers
Hastia
Flet Acton
Cougar
Doug. Davidson
Mr. Richardson
David Dine
George Mason
Edo Uitte
Thomson
O'Mara
Clayton
T. Jones
Scout Committee
Cros
Phonen of
Actan
Dietelet
Cimudinn Rad
Post Office Department
Rte
Turner
Germany
Ted Cross
CSM
Yrvin
Jimmie Doble
Jack Noyes
A. Malloch
New South Wales
Ann Itollan
Crimp
Tie
Libyarn
Malloch
Carriea
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