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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 09, 1943
Page
8
Mr W J Cornell Roy and Mr and Mrs T F Guthrie express gratitude to friends and neighbors for flowers and kind gestures after the death of a wife, mother, and daughter in a private acton setting.
Mrs. Clifford Sterritt and Mrs. Ell Mattocks report their husbands arrived safely overseas. Mrs. A McDonald notes son Pte Norman McDonald has arrived overseas. A wool truck derailed on Highway 25 amid icy roads. Sgt Tom Watson and LAC George Hargrave are also mentioned as recently arriving. Seaman Herb Drone’s December letter from British Guiana arrives. a ditty bag note thanks a sailor group.
Oakville defeated Simcoe 14 to 4 on local ice to take the second round of the OHMA playdowns. Doreen Redshaw received the Chapman Proficiency Trophy and gave the valedictory address at the High School commencement. The Halton Inn hosted a Monday gathering of local pharmacists and Lakeshore area medical professionals.
A Georgetown crowd filled Gregory Theatre for a Scottish iCon der party sponsored by the Girls' Pipe Band. Local businessmen convened last Wednesday to organize a Georgetown Board of Trade, amid strong community energy. Flying Officer Omar Diggins returns home after three years abroad with 70 missions in a Typhoon. he plans a 30 day leave. Charles Burnside, longtime resident, dies suddenly at his residence February 23. Georgetown hockey advances in the Lad Ov H. A playdown, holding a 2 goal lead as they prepare for a Thursday rematch in Peninsula City.
Samuel Herbert Moore died at 71 years in Toronto at his home 275 Runneymede Road. He was a church worker with North Parkdale and Howard Park United Churches and a former Lever Brothers and Nelson employee. Survived by widow Nellie Welch Moore three daughters Gertrude and Lillie E Bath and Mrs Boyd and a son ErMMed. Memorial service held at Davenport United Church.
Mr and Mrs Archie Kerr of Erin Township hosted a March 4 gathering for their 40th wedding anniversary. The couple, married at the bride's mother's home in Inglewood, have one son and three grandchildren. About eighty neighbors and friends attended at their home, with readings, solos, and a basket of roses presented to the couple by church members.
Mre G Brownlow of Acton received word Sunday that her grandson Jimmy Goodfellow of Toronto was killed in a crash in England. A Ottawa message said he was buried. Flight-Sergeant Jan Goodfellow was 19. He trained in Toronto Hagersville and Summertide and went overseas in September. His father Flight Lieutenant E Goodfellow served too. He is survived by his parents sisters Joyce Audrey Norma and brother Brian. Jimmy visited Acton many times.
Public auction of livestock including dairy cows and calves, pigs, a Guernsey, and multiple horses and harness items. Farm implements and hay furniture, tractors and assorted farmyard gear are offered for cash. Auctioneer T F Chisholm and clerk J F Robinson announce sale on Friday March 9 1846 at one o'clock with numerous other farm goods listed.
Executors announce public auction of farm Lot 26 West half Concession 7 Nas sagaweva two miles SW of Acton on Saturday March 10 at 1 PM. Items include horses cattle pigs farm implements furniture and a 1929 Ford car. Real estate sale of 160 acres with farm buildings to follow under reserve. Terms cash for chattels and real estate terms made known day of sale. Roy Windley auctioneer and Evin F Wright clerk.
Extracts from notes sent to the Acton Vicinity War Service League show soldiers expressing gratitude for parcels and chocolate. Cpls McDonald Frank Buck and Jimmie Jones describe decent rations, Christmas packages, and longing for home amid rain, illness, and hospital care.
Public sale at Louis Brownlow farm Lot 21 Con 3 Eden Mills line 4 miles below Eden Mills on March 15 at 12:30 pm. Cattle include Grey Percheron mare seven years, two White and Roan cows with calves, Red Shorthorn and Roan Shorthorn bulls. fat cattle, veal calves, hogs, sows and pigs. Yorkshires with boars and sows. implements include tractors Farmall H Fordson Oliver plows discs drills binders and more. Terms cash. Red Cross booth on grounds. sale conducted by Hindley and Amos auctioneers.
An auction listing for a farm near Guelph outlines a March 14 sale by WM Johnston. It includes cattle, pigs, harness, power equipment, household effects, implements, and miscellaneous farm items with cash terms and local contact details. The document also notes a British Red Cross fundraising total from 1943.
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