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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 27, 1941

Page

8

Russell-At James Russell Dies At General Hospital

Died Private Patients' Pavilion General Hospital March 21st 1941 James Russell son of Robert Hassell in his 60th year. In Memoriam George T Woods died March 26th 1951. Lovingly remembered by wife and family. mourned by those who knew him in life.

Russell Pavilion General Hospital Toronto James Russell Robert Hassell Woons George T. Woods Lini Tam

Odds and Ends April Pool'n Day and War Service Fund

A collection of local notices mentions Odds and Ends April Pool n Day next Tuesday, army trucks passing through, radio licenses due April 1, and War Services Fund appeals. Also referenced are repairs at Wool Combing plant, egg grading station setup in Acton, and Acton hockey and local sports notes with Holmes and the Tanners.

Nova Scotia Acton Hockey Boys Holmes H.li

Local Notes Preview April Events And Camp Reunion Plans

The column notes an April end date for displays and upcoming events. Groups will fund and stage programming through the year, with a Pat party and a St Patrick celebration mentioned. Work on a model airport progresses, and a camp reunion date will be set next week for attendees from last year.

William Kenney lifelong Acton pillar dies at 81

William Kenney a prominent Acton resident dies in his eighty second year after a long illness. Born in Georgetown in 1844 to John Kenney and Mary Murphy he moved to Acton 80 years ago. He served as school trustee councilor and justice of the peace and was active in Knox Church and the Sons of Scotland Society. He ran a shoe and repair business for 62 years with his brother John. Survived by widow, two sons and three daughters, the family burial in Fairview Cemetery followed a private funeral service led by Rev Hl. Benne Ellerment.

Acton William Robert Kenney Kenney William Kenney Georgetown Usb John Kenney Mary Murphy Antrium Ireland Gus Walker Lodge Alf. & AM Knox ‘Church Sons of Scotland Society Fingland Brampton John Bat Blair William R. Kenney Wiliam Kenney Fairview Cemetery MD Wt Bos J. Moore Col C. Gr

Funeral for Earl Price at Farmview Cemetery

Robittle home mourns the loss of Earl Price age nine and his wife Hattie Landsay at Nas sages Township. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon at the home with Rev ALG Wo Foreman officiating. Interment followed at Farmview Cemetery Acton with pallbearers Fred Cole Bernard Minar Elwood Wilsen Robert Anderson Frank Brown Ernest Reed.

Robittle Bark Fielding Urtee Vale Ais Guelph Nassages Ble Math Bes Ant Tantly Farna Sues Hattie Landsay Billie Beother Elmer Dxine Ethel Kendall Toronto Review Atkins Alg Wo Price The United Church Farmview Cemetery Acton Mesere Fred Cole Bernard Minar Jelwood Wilsen Robert Anderson Frank Brown Ernest Reed Flord

Mary Meredith Grant obituary notes Loyalist heritage and family ties

Mrs James Grant dies March 15 at the home of her daughter Mrs. Wo Mitchell. Born Mary Meredith in Limehouse to Loyalist ancestors, she lived on land settled in 1817 and married James Grant about sixty-three years ago. Survived by children Wim Proctor, Merritt of Georgetown, Burvish Merritt, and many grandchildren. service led by Rev. Davidsant at Limehouse Presbyterian Church with multiple pallbearers and long floral tributes from family and community groups.

Limehouse James Grant Wo. Mitchell Canada Niagara Peninsula Grant Mary Meredith Mary. Meredith John Merritt Wim, Proctor Toronto Ms. Merritt Georgetown Burvish Merritt Britannia Wim Mitchell Joseph Meredith Thomas “Meredith Ottawa Turner von Mitchell A Wo Norton Grants Fred Brown Harry Brown Angus Lanenon Jon Newton Robert Scott Thomas Kennedy Carreny Mewirs Saul Bell Harding Price Ale ‘An Norton Jack Noble Telfore Proctor Wilfred Proctor Goneen Deri Lorene Wilfrid David Robertson Hall J. Sanford Lyla

Local Names List From An OCR Snippet

Fragmentary OCR shows a string of personal names including Grace Daley and Grace Gihaan along with several surnames such as Dobble and Storey and Gertrude Mita. The passage reads like a catalog of individuals with uncertain roles or relations.

Daley Grace Gihaan Gwet Dobble Aliee Storey Gertrude Mita Jewsle, Hobo Mother Galbraith Ainthday Sneath Eumily

Farmers to provide mold key men for war effort

In Chelmsford England R S Hudson minister of agriculture outlines plans to recruit farmers and workers to sustain food production. He says the best method is to draft more men for service than needed while keeping experienced farm staff on the land and using women and conscientious objectors to fill labor gaps.

Chelmsford England R. S. Hudson

Notice to Creditors of Annie Lang Estate

Creditors and others with claims against the estate of Annie Lang of Acton Halton died about March 7 1941 must send proofs to solicitor Der Leatherland Acton before April 12 1941. Assets to be distributed per law after claims filed pursuant to statute. Dated March 27 1941.

Clair Annie Lang Acton Halton Apra der Leatherland Ontario

Britain's New Planes in the War Effort and Innovation

A review outlines how Britain plans to maintain aircraft supply and diversify types during war. Major Robertson notes Hurricanes Spitfires dominate, with the Blenheim Sunderland and Whirlwind among notable models. future types and torpedo bombers are discussed as RAF and BEA production evolves.

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Scout troop meeting schedules change and activities noted

A Wednesday Scout meeting at Te pon Mier led by Woof Middleton featured semaphore Morse training and a Kim's game patrol competition. The Court of Honor voted to move the next meeting to Thursday at 7 30 pm, with Proficiency Badge instruction continuing to 9 30 pm and Tom Watson, assistant scout master, attending as a welcome visitor.

Pho Neytalk Te Pon Middleton Op Kim ALS. M Aircraftaman Tom Watson

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