Acton V E Day Celebrations Mark End of War
Acton marks V E Day with a town parade and church services led by cadets and local leaders. The Royal Canadian Legion bands, honors at the town hall, and a community service at United Church reflect relief and remembrance. Prizes win for adults and youths announced by Free Press organizers.
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Faw
Pbs Reese
Donald
Stewart
Hove
Santos
Rover
Reew Mi Don
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Tin Sokber
Amos Abasan
United Church
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Riow
Revo
Rex
Foybury
Sto Jowph's
We Town Hall
Free Press
Acton Bomber Survives War and Finds New Frame
The Acton bomber, badly battle scarred, returned from the war and will be preserved as a display piece. Crew member Sgt Westwood survived the mission aboard the Acton, which bore the name Acton Canada and later was evacuated to a British training depot for framing.
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Avian
Achat Ontario
Acton
England
Oatane
Canada
Fiew Press
German Surrenders Unconditionally to Allies in France
The German instrument of surrender was signed at a schoolhouse serving as General Eisenhower's headquarters in Rheims France on May 7 1945 at 241 am. The news is reported by the Free Press dated May 18 1945.
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Rheims
France
Germany
Wissla Sf
Aisy
Eisenhower
More Soldiers Return to Acton From Overseas
Families and friends welcome home Acton soldiers after long overseas service. Spt Ball Nicalak, Pte George Riddell, and Pre. dim Wilkins return with their spouses, while Lep. Jot Drvatale is greeted by parents and is listed as dangerously wounded. The report notes hope for quick recovery.
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Welccome
Acton
Ball Nicalak
George Riddell
Armivals
Frances Chisholm
Canada
Pre
Dim Wilkins
Canaan
Through Dark Days They Led Us
Front page of the Free Press May 10 1845 features mention of Stalin Churchill Roosevelt and Mackenzie King guiding wartime leadership amid crisis. Sunk text appears as garbled fragment but references notable leaders and a historical frame.
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Free Preas
Stalin
Churchill
Rosevelt
Mackenzie King
Mr Sunk
Halton County Auxiliary Police Add New Recruits
Twenty seven new officers join the Halton County Auxiliary Police after completing a training course in Milton. Graduates from Hatton Counts include three Acton men and others from Multan Georgetown Oakville and Burlington. The ceremony was staged by Halton E.A.Q. in Burlington with J R Black presiding.
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Cuner Roseell
Leonard Reimer
Hatton
Halton County
Halton
Techies
Mrs E Hoey Presents Painting to Oakville Town Hall
Mrs E Hoey unveiled a large painting titled Brant House and presented it to Burlington Mayor Allan Alassan in Oakville. The artwork by Elwzs beth Wilkes Huey of Abattal honors Harrington residents and خواهد be hung in Harrington's new civic administration building.
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Elwzsbeth Wilkes Huey
Abattal
Burlington Caan
Cyebell Gol
Oakville
Fey
Handlington
Allan Alassan
Barhington
Owen Mulho
Harhington
Eden Mills Summer Activities Plan and Local Social Notes
The Eden Mills and District Community Club met to plan summer activities. Opening ball game set for June 28 with Grewarks following. Several local residents and guests from Bracebridge Aurora London Toronto Burlington Hamilton Goetott Goetown enjoyed weekend visits and Mother's Day gatherings with families in Strathroy Rice Lake Aurora Guelph and Acton.
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Pa Jennings
Perd Jennings
Rice Lake
Ro Weight
Aurora
FO Gilbertson
Miro
Wall Gilbertson
RO Gilbertson
London
John Reid
Execative of Eden Milly
Wistiad
Grewarks
Kaye Stevenson
Scotland
Bert Stevenson
R. Wright
Melvine Vincent
Bracebridge
Hey Vincent
Rent Wright
Peter Lawson Acton
Rudy Costanfink
Rochester
W. Mubean Sro
Boy McLean
Guelph
Afr
Aim
David McDonald
Burlington
Wo Davis
Hamilton
Bob Frances
Jamih
Ontario Wild Oats Control Methods Announced
Ontario agriculture officials outline management of wild oats an annual grass threatening fields. Early infesting plants seed while mature, with long dormancy. notes on timing and chemicals for barley, spring wheat, corn and limitations in materials. Recommendations reference Ontario Department of Agriculture publication 75 1965 and local representatives.
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Ontario
Ontario Department of Agriculture
Hramh
Dijo
Flowers of Hope Seeds Mailed for Mother's Day
The North Halton Association for the Mentally Retarded sent out Flowers of Hope seed packets for Mother's Day led by Mrs Chester Anderson and assisted by several members. The group seeks funding to establish an Adult Training Centre, as grants now cover only children up to 18, and the Auxiliary reports a positive response from the community. Cosmos seeds were confirmed in pilot plantings, with Acton gardens expected to showcase pink and white blooms.
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Flowers of Hope
North Halton Association
Assocati
North Wallon Association
Acton Ausiliary
Project Austrary
Acton Gardens
St Alban Guild Meets Demonstration and Plans
The May meeting of St Alban's Parish Guard was chaired by George Pountan with Mrs Nelles assisting in sending get well and pastor cards. A May 1 rummage sale at the Parish Hall was discussed and volunteers offered help. items may be donated Thursday from nine to ten and Mrs Gordon Carne will publicize items by telephone. Rector Mr McMurray spoke to the guild and DM Robinson gave a Tupperware demonstration donating full commissions to the guild.
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St. Alban’s Guild
St. Alban’s Parsh Guard
Gaorge
Pountan
Tress Wrens
Mes Nelles
Gordon Carne
McMurray
Guild
Robinson
May meeting of Actan Baptist Mission Circle
The Actan Baptist Mission Circle held a May meeting featuring a potluck supper and a display of fund items. President Miss Challos Landkbuough hosted seven visitors as guests. Members and guests enjoyed reminiscences and Bible talks, with plans and reports from officers and guests.
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Actan Baptist Mission Circle
Jesse Coles
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