Acton Name Factored in English Place Theories
The Acton Gazette discusses how the name Acton may derive from Anglo Saxon roots meaning enclosure and hedge. It notes the mayor representation and postal authorities’ stance, and weighs evidence from local landmarks and historical sites like Clow and Cleeve. The piece questions oak trees and timber symbols as supporting elements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Dugland
England
Gagette
Chanada
Cheawick
America
Adsoure
Denne
Coulverital
Harsenden
Of Interest to Women Menu Hints FOR SNIFFLES AND SNEEZES
Betty Barclay discusses hot lemonade as an old fashioned remedy for colds. The piece highlights lemon juice with water and baking soda, promoters of vitamin C and alkalinity, and suggests drinking warm or hot lemon soda water first thing in the morning or before bed for health benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newbury
Madden
Eveg
Wu Lai
Uhink
Hearch
Fashions and a Grand Dinner Dress
Hints on fashions describe a graceful silk jersey dinner dress suitable for many occasions. The article praises a white ground fabric with rat and cola dots, a scooped lightly draped neckline, and peg top pockets. A black kidskin wide belt completes the look for season long wear.
Odd Footnotes From a Wartime Farm Journal
A diary style piece recounts farm life with rats in the henhouse and odd reflections on wartime fund drives. It mixes local anecdotes with musings on quizzes radio programs and a digression on Roman Diana and Acteon tied to Acton Hill and London’s historical landscape. The tone is nostalgic and lightly humorous with a focus on daily chores and community efforts.
Government Receives More War Contributions
In Ottawa and across Canada last week voluntary contributions totaled 1378 dollars. Eight gifts came from Japanese firms and five tons were donated in Vancouver and British Columbia. Contributions also came from Manitoba with all donors aiming to support the War Effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Vancouver
British Columbia
Prvince of
Manitoba
Sandbag production and jute shortage overwhelm war effort
A fragmentary wartime summary notes Britain’s vast sandbag output, with over a thousand million claimed, and jute supply constraints affecting bagging, weaving and shipyard work. It mentions India produced materials, Home front demand, and child labor in factories, illustrating strain on logistics and coastal defense needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Britain
Hela
Tholita
Calcutha Mills
Yirda
Uie Childeen
Wiel Dillela
Armed incident near the track ends in hilt by a track
An armed confrontation near a track led to the incident as authorities reported the event. Details on participants or motive remain unclear, with officials focusing on securing the area and continuing investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes
Zee Een
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Betty Barclay
Ghrliuss
Aja Joie
Ginger Farm
Ed. Wan
Une
Mar
Prise
ALY Organization
Polson
Pardiher
aNright
Oroelae
Son
Ani
McNellar
Aston Manor
Marklewy
Brentford
Tallwell
Diana
Wounda
Haalory
Bae
Rowlands
The
Vale
Acton Gren
Rivemide
Chiswick
Nist
Hils
Biander
Acton Hill
Ludgate
Thm
Paul
St Mary
Acteon
Dunn
Actes
Rej
London
Borough
POE Et van
Neen End
Department. OF Fisheries
Neme
Getling
Scott
He & PR
Corres
Suber
Fotans
Rascott
Ann Straw Boys
Gyproce
Lasohk Fos
Greece
Canada
Ns Fas
Ministry of Information
Aireraf
Sh Isles
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