Overseas Parcels Bring Comfort to Acton Servicemen
The Acton and Vicinity War Service League received two messages from overseas mail. Warrant Officer George Molozzi thanks the group for their remembrance two days before a fatal crash. Flight Sergeant Fred Turner praises Christmas parcels, noting luxuries, cigarettes, and camaraderie among Canadians overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton and Vicinity War Service League
George Molozi
Mre
Mainprize
G. A. Molozzi
Fred Turner
War Service
League
Acton
Prayer Service by Knox Y W A Highlights Youth Focus
The Knox Y W A held its March meeting at Mrs. Robert Johnson's home. Led by Mrs. R O Hara the program included a youth prayer service and Bible lesson read by Florence Elliott. Members Marguarity Roszell Janet Wilds Elsie Johnson Grace Lante Annie Anderson took part as Beasley Musselle presented a study on evangelism of the French in Canada. The gathering closed with the National Anthem and a prayer, followed by a dainty lunch served by Bessie Musselle Marjorie Patrick Grace Lantz and Annie Anderson with helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Y.W.A
Robert Johnson
R. O'Hara
Florence Elliott
Marguarity Roszell
Janet Wilds
Elsie Johnson
Grace Lante
Annie Anderson
Beasley Musselle
Canada
Branildto
Bessie Musselle
Marjorie Patrick
Grace Lantz
Houtens
May Be One More Presentation of 1913 Victory Minstrels
Residents request another Victory Minstrels show for 1943 as many missed the first run due to night work and illness. A new April date is hoped, with selling prices unchanged and proceeds supporting a community war effort.
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Victory Minstrels
Chinese Relief Fund Seeks March Total From Groups
The Aid to China Fund has reached 135.10 and calls for contributions before March to close the fund and forward the total to Toronto headquarters. A 124.00 donation from Acton and Vicinity War Service League is included, with anonymous and US donors sending 1.16 each for the Chinese Relief Fund and the Red Cross. Contributions should go to Tex Furs Paras by March 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Acton and Vicinity War Service League
Toronto
United States
Red Cross
Relef
Acton Women's Institute
Acton Scout Mothers
USLA
Ocriscene
Wedded In Toronto Church On Saturday Afternoon
A quiet wedding was solemnized at St. John's Anglican Church High Park Toronto at four o'clock on Saturday March 6 Ethel May Smith of Georgetown daughter of S G Smith and the late Mrs Smith married Harold Swift of Toronto Rev Hunt officiated
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Anglican Church
High Park
Toronto
Ethel May Smith
Georgetown
S. G. Smith
Smith
Acton
Harold Swift
Mr. Hunt
Boys Overseas Write to Service League Back Home Acton mentions
Group of reader letters and acknowledgements share thanks for parcels cigarettes and support sent by Acton and Vicinity War Service League. Names include Jack van Gooren Herb Woods Major Sutherland Let Bus Nicol Archie Martin Mrs Pauline Lazenby and many others. A note adds spring milder weather may be on the way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton and Vicinity
War Service League
Jack van Gooren
Herb Woods
Acton
Archie Martin
Pauline Lazenby
George
Canada
Jacque
Faatz Gordon Babcock
Cheerio
G. A. Belrnes
Jack Alger
W. H. Barber
G. H. Bayllas
J. R. Doble
W. L. Davison
C. W. Douglas
Bill Fields
F. C. French
Iman Gibson
Frank Holimen
E. Jones
S. A. James
J. Jacque
R. A. Johnson
Albert E. Mills
Nell McNabb
Cliff McDonald
JL McHugh
G. McKeown
M. J. McMillan
Doug McDonald
Chick Purdy
B. Rutledge
F. Turner
D. R. Brown
R. C. Vance
Red Cross canvass in Acton progresses with rural drive
Industrial canvass and Red Cross campaigns move toward completion in Acton this week with house to house work to follow. Brantford reports a $50 donation from a widow and a prisoner of war parcel program highlighted by local letters and personal accounts from service members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Acton
Brantford
Dieppe
International Red Cross
Soldier's Leave Made Pleasant by English Folk
A letter from LAC Lloyd Dyer describes how English locals and clubs host Canadian soldiers on leave. He visited London sights, Windsor Castle, Eton College, and Westminster Abbey, and attended the Beaver Club anniversary with a vaudeville show. He notes generous hospitality and the Maypole of a BC Douglas Fir at Windsor, while prices for entertainment are listed.
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Lac
Lloyd Dyer
Rockwood
Roy Johnston
England
London
Beaver Club
Empire Rendezvous
Windsor Castle
Eton College
Tower of London
Buckingham Palace
St. James Palace
Downing
Fleet Streets
Westminster Abbey
Lloyd
Braver Club
Windsor
Canada
British Columbia
Lloyd Saya
Red Cross Shipments From Acton District Branch
The Acton District Branch of the Red Cross reports a shipment of supplies made by the ladies group at the headquarters and homes. The latest batch includes 70 men long stockings 19 quilts 2 gray blankets 30 seaman stockings 20 gloves 3 scarves 3 sweaters 12 blue airforce socks 4 mitts and 16 socks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
The
Red Cross
Eoumen
Airforce
Interesting program at meeting of Knox W M Society
Knox Presbyterian W W M S members met at Mrs E J Hassard home with good attendance. President Mrs Fred Blow led. Devotionals by Mrs Bracken Mrs H Malinprize and Mrs W Cooper. Mrs Gould presented an educational paper on New Canadians. Provincial annual meeting set for April 12 13 14 at St Andrews Church Guelph. Tea served to close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Presbyterian
M. S
E. J. Hassard
Fred Blow
Bracken
H. Malinprize
W. Cooper
Gould
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Guelph
Bannockburn Women’s Institute 25th Anniversary Party
Bannockburn Women’s Institute marked 25 years since its founding with a social evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W Harding. Attendees enjoyed euchre crokinole and a short program featuring a Chicago trip report by Miss Charlotte McCullough and violin selections by Mr. John Nickel. The celebration included lunch, a birthday cake and dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bannockburn Women's’ Institute
W. Harding
Smith
Wf. Cook
Sinclair
O. Moffat
Dills Celebrate Silver Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs G A Dills quietly observed their silver wedding anniversary at their Frederick Street home on March 14 with family from Acton Ulster Pa Toronto and Acton joining to mark the 25 years since their Acton wedding officiated by the late Rev J C Wilson. A social visit followed as friends from Acton and beyond offered congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Arlof Dills
Frederick Street
Dills
A. B. Lyon
Ulster Pa
Frank Browning
Toronto
Etta Dills
Acton
Dr. C. D. Shortt Joins Canadian National Railways
Dr. C. D. Shortt of Acton will leave local practice to assume a new post with the Canadian National Railways. He and Mrs. Shortt, well known in church and community circles, will spend time in Montreal before settling in Toronto, with Acton remaining his current residence for the moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.B. Shortt
Acton
Hompayne
Canadian National Railways
War Service League Proves Clearing House for Funds
Acton and vicinity War Service League gathered donations from several groups including St. Alban's Women's Guild $25 Chinese Relief Fund and Chinese Reller Fund $124 Victory Club $53 from quilt sales and Minstrel Show proceeds Lakeside Chapter $214.45 Happy Four $8.50 plus small gifts. Salvage January $87.35 February $57.15 and stockings bale costs $6.75. Victory Minstrels net about $270. Plans for future fund raising events were discussed.
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Acton and Vicinity War Service League
St. Alban's Women's Guild
Ald
Russia
Women's Institute of Acton
League
Lakeside
1.C.C.E
Happy Four
Jv. R. Norton
Acton Institute
Submarine menace and Allied relief efforts noted by British official
Weekly War Commentary reports A V Alexander warning the submarine threat remains great as Allied offensives advance. He cites the need for more escort ships and cargo tonnage, plus new detection weapons and aircraft to counter U boats. French resistance growth and intensified Allied air raids on Germany are highlighted as part of a broader push toward Western invasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. V. Alexander
Admiralty
House of Commons
Britain
Canada
United States
Alexander
Adolf Wilder
Guerriilla
Germany
Archibald Sinclair
RAF
RCAF
Utee
Western
Europe
Tunisia
Axia
Mediterranean
Mareth Line
Lnes
Sth
Erwin Rommel
Water Meters for All Services Ordered by Utilities Board
The Actan Public Utilities Commission met Monday with Reeve J M McDonald and Commissioner J R Mac Arthur presiding. They discussed increased insurance, stocked repair sleeves for water mains, and authorized purchasing water meters for universal service. Secretary B H Speight was instructed to pay multiple accounts to Hydro Axsoc, Packard Electric, Superior Electric, and others, totaling several dollars for meters supplies repairs and operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Actan Pub- Ue
J. Im. McDonald
J. R. MacArthur
C. Mi. Hansen
Wilson
Limaina
B. H. Speight
Hydro
Axsoc
Moffats Limited
Packeand Electric Company
Packard Electric Meters cc
Superior Electric Supply Co
Rupdmed Co
Seesetsseesssseetsneesee K. N. FR
Acrow
Dept. Nat'l Revenue
Baxter Company Wins Army Navy EB Award For War Effort
Baxter Company plants at Glenview and College Point received the Army Navy EB Award for outstanding war material production. Commander Lloyd R. Newhouser presented the honor, accepted by Harry N. Falk. The award allows wear of the E lapel pin. Acton, the Canadian branch, also contributes to war materiel production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenview
College Point
N.Y
Oxter Laboratories
United States
Lloyd R. Newhouser
United States Navy
Harry N. Falk
Acton
Dublin Literary Society Social Evening Recital
On March 12 the Dublin Literary Society met at the school with president Mr. Burkholder in charge. W Britton chaired the program featuring Margaret Somerville piano solo Verna Webster reading Burkholder recitation Margaret Somerville musical contest Mrs Burkholder and Mary Ritchie piano solo. The meeting closed with the National Anthem. Lunch followed and euchre and bingo completed the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin Literary Society
Burkholder
W. Britton
Margaret Somerville
Verna Webster
Mary Ritchie
Busy Beech Club Dance at Brookville Hall
Dance at Brookville Hall Friday March 19 under Busy Beech Club auspices. Admission twenty five cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookville Hall
Busy Beech Club
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Pariament
Paris
Ottawa
Ife
Gunner N. Hi. Goold
Gunner Gould
Gunner Goold
Ing France
County Yeomanry
France
Journallam
Knox W. M. Society
Bannockburn Women’s Institute
G. A. Dills
C. D. Shortt
C.N.R
Chinese Relief Fund
League Work
Sudan
Baxter Company
Dublin Literary
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