Acton News In Brief of Local Visitors and Births
Miss Mary Chalmers from Toronto and Master Gary Macpherson of Toronto visited Acton friends. Seaman Ken Hassard born over the weekend in Toronto. Miss Marjorie Nelson of Guelph visited Acton on Monday. Mr Harry Campbell of Toronto visited his sister Mrs. Collier. Mr and Mrs Ted Russell of Timmins visiting Mrs. J Bruce. Mr and Mrs Harold Wansbrough Carol and Bonnie of Toronto visited with Mrs. R H Wansbrough. AC2 Ronald C Davies home for weekend and transferred to Montreal for training at McGill. Gunner George Buck and Mrs Buck of Owen Sound visited his sister Mex Alex Mann. Buck returned after three years in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Nelson
Guelph
Acton
Harry Campbell
Toronto
Collier
Ted Russell
Timyains
J. Bruce
Harold Wansbrough
Carol and
Bonnie
R. H. Wansbrough
Ronald C. Davies
Montreal
Que
McGill University
Gunner George Buck
Mrs. Buck
Gwen Sound
Mex
Alex, Mann
Gunner Buck
England
Nassagaweya Busy Bees Club Raises Over $1500 in 1943
The Nassagaweya Busy Bees Club reports 1943 receipts totaling 1514.40 from dues dances sales and bonds, with major donations to Red Cross and Acton War Services League. Officers for 1944 were re elected including President C E Davenport and Sec Treas Mrs J J Kennedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victory
Brookville
Baoth
Acton War Service League
Salvation Army
Navy League
Red Cross
Barthoon
Irwin
C. E. Davenport
Nassagawoya Red Cross
Acton War Services League
Britain
Weng
Joseph Frank
Sec-Treas
J. J. Kennedy
Sec.-Treas
Stan4
Robinson
J. Frank
Margaret Roobinson
Wilfred Kennedy
William Service
Jennie Howard
Boys Comforts
Stan. Robinson
W. Service
Boys Cigarettes
W. E. Britton
Booth
J. Wardlaw
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Ontario legislature battles over labor code and postwar policy
In Toronto the Ontario legislature clashed over labor policy as the throne speech debate opened. Arthur Williams attacked government labor plans, while Premier Drew urged focus on nonconfidence moves. Labor Minister Daley defended Ontario’s stance on the federal war industry labor code. Farquhar Oliver urged cooperatives to challenge packing plant monopolies and spur rural industry. Liberal leaders signaled support for pro Ontario measures, including postwar loans for farmer veterans. Capt. A. W. Downey returned to strengthen Tory strength in the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Ontario
Arthur Williams
Co. C. FE
Stewart
Williams
Drew
Willams
Daley
Farquhar Oliver
Liberal Welfare
Gray South
Nixon
LW. A. Dickson
Perth
Farmer's Bank
Capt
A.W. Downey
Dufferin Simcoe
Auring
Weekly War Commentary on Pacific and European Fronts
The piece discusses Allied operations in the Pacific around Momote airfield and New Ireland, New Britain, and the Solomons, noting light Allied casualties but heavy Japanese losses as ships seek to avoid decisive battles. It contrasts German and Italian naval histories with Japanese strategies and cites Suvorov’s tactics and a Soviet Ukrainian offensive under Zhukov near Tarnopol advancing toward Odessa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Momote
Admiralty Islands
New Ireland
New Britain
Solomons
Pacific
Japan
Tokyo
Tokyo Radio
United States
Goa
Tokyo Ly
Germany
Slr
Arthur Cunningham
Waly
Alliea
Mirando
Cantony
Parrdian
Guvnorov
Pskov
Baltic
Moscow
Alexander Suvorov
Suvorov
Berlin
Russia
Red Army
Order of Suvorov
Rumania
Balkans
Erin Township Clearing Auction Sale Details
A clearing auction sale conducted by Young to sell at their Erin Township farm on March 12. Items include horses cows cattle pigs sheep poultry farm equipment hay grain household goods implements and harness plus hay and pantry items. Auctioneers Jack McAlister and Roy Hindley with N A Dearing as clerk. Proceeds benefit the Hinburgh Junior Women’s Institute war work. Sale under cover with refreshments available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Young
Erin
Hillsburg
Ronan Golding
Ned
Larness
Red Helfer
Greg Helfor
Rod Lelfora
Durham
York
Suffolk
Beatty
HH. C
Enallane
W.C
M. W
Fleury Blawelh
H.C
Vietrola
McCormick
McCormick Doering
McCormleck
Doering
Front
Giant
Massey Harris
Massevy
Massey
Woeder
Cockshutt
Fleury Bissell
McCarmick Deering
Warcon
Sloan Sleichs
San Paul
Hinburgh Tunior Women’s Institute
Roy Hindley
Jack McAlister
N. A. Dearing
Berlin Air Battles Drive War Tide Across Allied Lines
A captured fragment reports one of history’s great air battles with 276 German fighters shot down and 68 Allied heavy bombers and fighters lost. Allies press offensives over France and Germany as Italian and Yugoslav fronts show tense moves and strategic talks unfold involving Marshal Tito and Allied leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Itherald
United ‘States
France
Germany
Sth
Anzio
iRame
A. ‘V. Alexander
Admiralty
Janus
Angleflald
Pentelope
Alexander
Russia
Erltain
Povardment
Joulp Vite
Brith Radio da
Chasalf
Khug
Dhl
Speamiar
Wochidar Wurle
Dar
Marchal Vite
Dt Ds
Colinat
Calvo
Local Merchants Hear Wartime Price Board Talk
J. J. O’Brien of the Wartime Relief and Trade Board described price ceilings including all rationing costs in Canada reaching about 31-25 per year per person. He noted that Canadian consumers paid 2 cents for sugar and $1.60 for four pounds of jam in 1919 as context for price controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Imade Iy J. J. ‘O'Brien
iRelief and Trade Board
Owden
Wwf Moarehants
Baa
Aot
Dnaia
Atmatt
Actan
Investment Opportunity: Two-Storey Brick Business Block on Main Street
Readable auction-style notice promotes a two storey triple brick block suitable for stores offices apartments clubrooms or factory. Features include two staircases front and back, a large parking area with garage and a well tenanted premises ideal for investment and comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wwe
Kustable
Paden
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Mary Chalmers
Gary, Macpherson
Acton Friends
Seaman Ken Hassard
Busy Bees Club
Nassagaweya
Bbed
A. Floyd Smith
Watches — Clooks Jewelery
Quobve Street
Weat Guelph Ont
Whistling
Brooklyn
Red Skelton
Ann Rutherford
Canine Commandos
Secret Service
Africa
Andrew Sisters
Patric Knowles
Gene Autry
Fox News
Marcum
Claudette Colbert
Fred Mac Murray
MleettnBaing
Anza
Rome
Wock
Eberhart von Mackensen
Ddth
Reich
Worelik
AEN
Eighth Army
Sangro
Italy
da Sapper E. S. Mould
Hornham Road
Littlehampton
Suanex
Rosedale
Lake Avenue
Consult
Asean
Bouhls Rough
West End
Church Street
Main Street
Jake Avenue
Choice Farms
F. L. Wright Insurance and Real Estate
Guelph and District Real Estate Board
Canadian Association Real Estate Boards
Merasbes' Ontario' Association
Real Estate Meaths
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