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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 20, 1941

Page

9

Notices of Births Marriages and Deaths in Acton

Notices list marriages and deaths with names and addresses in Acton and nearby areas. Mrs Marshall to Pte Wardell Marton. Keeney William Robert. Mary Meredith Grant. Earl Fielding Price. memorials for Roy George Foster and son and brother, with funeral details and interments in local cemeteries.

Mortdon Marshal Church Manske Acton Day Hll. Rennie Lla Karla Marshall Uadell Marton John Morston Arton Jae Kinney Vo Satine Ded Seans Horital Mageheth Larry Jens Pordes Wultomy Marshal Hallam Street Toranta Mary Erveson Leste Forbes Kenney Church Street William Wm. Witchell Clack Limehouse Cemetery Price Guelph’ Road Nasangaweys Earl Fielding Price Hattie Lindsay Fairview Cemetery Foster Roy George Florence Tom

Local blizzard damages Wool Combing plant and community notices

Parts of the Wool Combing Corporation plant reef were lifted by a two day blizzard. Mrs Norman Marton fractured her wrist after a sidewalk fall. Ye Wet St Knox Church group met at Mrs W Johnstone's home with devotions led by Mrs K Hare and Miss Nelle Anderson. Counselor Ales Near Nassua suffered a serious injury after a scissors accident while carrying them in his pocket. Community drive collects new and used books clothing and blankets for fighting forces at McRachren’s garage and a drop box placed by local charity groups for wartime aid.

Wool Combing Corporation St. of Knox Wm. Johnstone K Hare Nelle Anderson E. Gamble Counelior Ales Nassua McRachren Conway

King Calls Day of Prayer for Empire Victory and Freedom

The King urges a nation wide day of prayer and supplication on Sunday March 23rd. Churches in Acton will observe the call as the Empire seeks divine aid for its cause and the pursuit of righteousness and liberty. The monarch affirms Christians rely on God's power to win victory.

Magesty

Obituary notes from Balmonton and Acton deaths

The obituary records the passing of two residents. The first, the youngest son of the late And Thaehael Lawers, died after a fever at Balmonton hospital following residence in Campbellville and Blackwood areas. The second, Harry Jeans of Acton, died at Diuelph General Hospital after paralysis. born in England, he worked at the Storey Glove Co and was active in sport and music. funeral services were held in Guelph and Woodlawn Cemetery with listed pallbearers.

Balmonton Hobert Ewin Thaehael Lawers Shas Slater Mass Mahon Campbellville Dames Tlackwood Mia Moore Lowrie We McLennan TH Bleéek W. Lowrie Tn Nasnaweyd Cemetery Diuelph General Hospital Harry Jeans Acton Wishino Hha England Canada Storey Glove Co Hfe Mn Aton Rand Usan Te Wan Alan Tno Quartette Hilton Guelph

Letters From Boys Overseds the Choir of Evited Chiareh

A war time letter page from England features messages to and from soldiers abroad. Readers recall Christmas boxes, missives from Tom Necot and peers, and gratitude for home comforts while describing quiet days, weather, and prayers for victory.

Christmas Wishes From a Church Choir in Wartime

A wartime parish letter from Norman Gesot in Rigghurt December 16 thanks members for support and notes a church Padre led program with biweekly concerts. He recalls living in tents May to November, bombings and air battles over England, praising people’s resilience and sending best wishes for the New Year.

Noshack Rigghurt United Church Aly Osay Owen Padre Canadian Legion England Diay

Halton Garagemen Hold Combined Business and Educational Meeting

Halton County Garage Operator's Association held a combined meeting on March 6 at Farmers' Pavilion Mor ton, with Mr J McKindley as president. The session covered provincial council business, correspondence, and a general discussion stressing unity among tradespeople for industry advancement. The educational segment featured BOF Goodrich Tire Co representatives Donaldson Horton and Ruebottom, who spoke on rubber industry growth and supply chains, emphasizing East Indies rubber and the need for efficient distribution to North America. The evening concluded with remarks on the value of collective effort and a thoughtful mood for future progress.

Halton BOF Goodrich Tre Co Donaldwon Assitant Ruebottom Ra Horton Sates Donaldson Christopher Columbus South Americs East Indies North America Jionahdsot

Rockalong Women's Meeting Notes Proceedings and Prayers

A meeting of Rockalong women featured roll call by member, with remarks on conduct and prayers. The program included songs, a talk by Miss Cheha Synth, and a focus on childhood education, followed by refreshments and a closing hymn.

Jphie Makome Walle St . Nhe Ghoti Abeasdiye Conde Tromdebs Puantanals Darren Garver Ney Child Hood Alnglnys England

Fragmentary wartime notice on exports and losses

A garbled wartime note claims only a small fraction of electro plating gear ships were lost at sea and that Ragliah manufacturers see exports rise. It mentions focus on war work and broader markets outside Europe with new customers and a Dutch market opening.

Harter Ane Nourve Ce Tis Portuyal Eatrope Ube

Notice to Creditors in the Estate of Henry Sutton Holmes

Creditors with claims against the estate of Henry Sutton Holmes of Acton Ontario must present them in writing to the executor by March 22. After that date assets will be distributed to approved claimants. Dated Sunday March. Solicitor for the Executor: Alym Cor Leatherlann Acton Ontario.

Henry Sutton Holmes Acton County of Halton Tairties Cor Leatherlann Acton, Ontiarte the ‘Executor

Force Bowlers Fall 5-2 This Week

The Boree Bowling team lost 5-2 to Mathew Welle and Geamed Spears this Tuesday. Pickings struggled as the scores ran lower than usual, with several tents showing trouble throughout the match.

Mathew Welle Dormery

Farm Home Destroyed by Tuesday Afternoon Fire

A farm home was destroyed by a blaze Tuesday afternoon. Neighbors aided, but the main structure and several outbuildings suffered extensive damage. One occupant escaped with minor injuries. investigation into the cause is pending.

Memorial rites mark blaze death by Lough Foyle

In Derry Ireland mourners at a funeral by Lough Foyle performed traditional rites after a fire killed a Hindu craggy individual named Keber Singh. Wreaths were cast into the waters as part of the ceremony.

Derry Ireland Keber Singh India Lough Foyle

Bride and Groom Honored with Banquet at Bannockburn

A community celebration marked the marriage of A Tinnell and Mis Morrinan with praise for the couple. The Banockburn Institute and neighbors hosted gifts and a luncheon, where guests offered congratulations and best wishes for the couple's future together.

Scout Mothers to Sew for Overseas Victims

The Seoul Mothers Auxiliary held its regular meeting at Mrs Hollinger's home. The session focused on sewing for overseas relief, with plans to assemble garments for the Hime overseas Lunrh and related tasks outlined by the group.

Seoul Hollinger Chishalm

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