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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 25, 1943
Page
8
George T Woods husband and father died March 26, 1931. The verse expresses enduring love, sorrow, and longing from his wife and family as they cope with his absence and cherish memories.
March lingers as spring nears with maple syrup hopes. A local man fell on ice and fractured his shoulder, hospitalized. Good Friday nears with rationed holidays, and the Acton area war service league invites all district groups to join meetings funded locally.
At the March meeting held at Mrs Wm Bracken’s home in Dublin the president presided and members exchanged quilt blocks for charity. Mrs B Veldhuis spoke on Holland, donations were made to the Acton and Vicinity War Service League, and letters from overseas boys praised Christmas parcels. A citizenship paper was read and April plans were made. The gathering closed with the National Anthem and lunch.
In a Suffolk village, the Cotton Food Production committee formed fifteen months ago aims to be self sufficient. The community has undertaken a food growing campaign that has effectively eliminated food worries for residents.
Through the Swedish fund for Norwegian Relief 400 Oslo children are fed regularly with meals provided at food stations. In addition, food stations have been set up in 20 other places across Norway to support feeding efforts.
Mary C Masales longtime Acton teacher and community figure died after a week illness at age 80. She taught in Nassagaweya Eramosa and Acton schools, shaped many lives with Christian example, and helped in Acton history projects. Funeral held at Johnstone Rumley with Rev Charlton and Rev Ostrom officiating. burial in Fairview Cemetery.
Mrs. Annie Simpson, aged sixty nine, died suddenly at her Main Street home on March 17 after a period of failing health. Born in London England she moved to Canada thirty six years ago and lived in Acton for eighteen years. She leaves three sons and four daughters. Funeral service held Friday at Johnstone Rumiey Funeral Home with Rev. A W Fosbury. interment at Fairview Cemetery Acton. Pallbearers included Geo Greene A Clifford E Ryder R W Lowrie Lloyd Masales and Geo Smith.
William Alfred Bescoby died March 17 at his daughter’s home in Limehouse aged ninety one. He farmed in Canada after coming from England at twenty one and left two daughters and one son. Franklin William Mooney, a longtime Acton businessman, died at Toronto General Hospital aged fifty six. He married Anne McFadden and leaves wife, two children, his mother, sisters, and many friends. Funeral services for both were held at Johnstone & Rumley Funeral Home with interment in local cemeteries.
Acton Business Men Cecil Downe and family attend with New Toronto connections. Ostrander Hockey Club Toronto led by Jack Ostrander. Guelph figures Mr and Mrs A Hamill. Knox Church family and Mra Holmes among attendees. Businesses Mason Knit Pease Foundry Force Electric Masters crewson Symon families listed.
W H Porter extolled British agriculture and the state system, classifying farmers by output and praising wartime regimentation. He recounted visits to Army HQ and air power units, described Bomber Command missions, and depicted British resolve and the spirit that kept Britain fighting for victory. He also noted caring letters home for Canadian soldiers and the impact on morale.
A report from 1942 touring standings notes Addison T. Woodley delivering greeting for Halton Holstein Breeders Club at luncheon hosted by the Hemby Women’s Institute. McKendrick Trophy awarded to Tom Aldernon, 1942 grand champion in Halton Jersey Calf Club. 1943 officers elected include Past President Maurice Beatty Milton, President Lome Ells Rockwood, Vice Presidents Edwin Harrop and Arthur Padbury, Secretary-Treasurer J. E. Whitelock, with directors named from Esquesing, Nassagaweya, Snockwood, Nelson, Acton and Oakville regions.
The Coal Administrator of the Wartime Prices and Trade Board will consider releasing American anthracite coal for incubators and breeders to meet a 29 percent 1943 egg production target. Coal for poultry equipment will go to a single dealer per community. Applications should go through a municipal official or Wartime Prices and Trade Board local representative to 239 Sparks Street Ottawa with dealer name, product and size, and supplier details.
American soldiers in London will grow fresh fruit and vegetables this summer for ten divisions to last a year. Maj. W. Hutchinson directs gardens on idle land near camps. In Sydney funds for the Lord Mayor of London aid to civilian victims exceed the target by 233600 dollars, reaching over 1.13 million.
Plens nearly completed for an Anglo American survey in West Africa to locate new sources for filaments and molybdenum for steel manufacture. The mission will operate from Nigeria and explore the French Cameroons Liberia and Angola.
Miss Agnes Baden-Powell sister of Lord Baden-Powell founder of the Boy Scout Movement recently celebrated her sixth birthday in London. She was the first leader of a Girl Guide Company in the world heading an English Company in 1908 the year Scouting started.
List of Royal Canadian Navy Reserve officers recognized by the company for long service. Lieutenant (Engineer) L G F Despres of Montmagny Quebec joined engine room forces in 1930 after being second engineer on steamships. Lieutenant-Commander A B Arnison of Vancouver, with 18 years prior Pacific Coast fleet service. H R Northrup from Saint John joined the company in 1931 and became pareer’s clerk in 1935. Margiall of Merua joined Canadian National Mallece in 1930 then moved two years later to pursers staff of Canadian National Steamships.
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