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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 15, 1941
Page
14
Notation errors fill the column with inverted memoriam notices. Names include Stanley Tovell and Edgar R. Macpherson with spouses Bertha Stewart and Ysabele McPherson. Dates cited are May 1 1941 and May 8 1941, locations Ontario and Washington DC.
The page lists summer school timing and graduations near, a Young Street house excavation by Gordon Hansen, Victoria Day holiday plans, and a two day supply for shoppers. It calls for former Acton pupils for a May 24 gathering, auditors' reports for Acton available, and a bingo event by Beardmore Employees Association to aid the British War Victims Fund. It also notes a republication of Acton district servicemen lists, fresh recruit notices for the second battalion, and drill details with Lt Jas Hoss.
A government plan aims to recruit 20 000 to 26 000 men for active service in Canada during May and June. Defence Minister J J Ralston outlined that discharges abroad and battle casualties necessitate reinforcements, with overseas personnel returning and local units strengthening to sustain overseas deployments.
Plywood boats and canoes are highlighted as stronger lightweight craft using hot pressed resin bonded plywood. The Forest Products Laboratories report waterproof plywood and cramaband methods to increase strength, with boards and hull sections suitable for kayak, canoe, dinghy, and paddle boats. Access to waterways via motor cars and highways is noted to boost tourism and water sports enjoyment.
London reports price controls for vegetables through the Nathan Vegetable Marketing Company created by the Ministry of Food at Covent Garden. Imported tomatoes sell for 1s 6d per pound.
The funeral of Edgar Macpherson who died last Thursday in Washington D C was held Saturday afternoon from the Johnstone and Ruimley Funeral Home with interment at Strabane Cemetery. Rev G G Gifford conducted the service. Survived by widow and daughter Willa of Guelph and sister Annie Macpherson of Hamilton. Many distant relatives attended from Acton Guelph Hamilton Toronto and Galt among others. Tributes from Canadian Western Electric Co Hydro Electric Power Commission Ontario Bell Canada and other companies appeared alongside many relatives and friends.
Mrs Rh Wansbrough died at her Toronto home on May 8 after a long illness. Born 1846 in Nassagaweya Township, she moved to Toronto in 1916. She was active in Parkdale United Church and church work, leaving a husband Roy H Wansbrough and children Betty and Donald, with brothers John and Fred Williamson and sisters Mrs Wm Murray and Mrs Albert Young. Funeral held at Parkdale United Church with several ministers officiating. Interment in Farrew Cemetery Acton.
Longtime resident of Acton and area Mrs J H Brown died Tuesday after months of declining health. Born in Petersburg she was married to Herbert Brown and leaves four sons Roy Cedric Albert and two others, plus a sister Mrs Sarah Scott of Toronto. Funeral Thursday at Johnstone Rumley Funeral Home with United Church service. Interment in Fairview Cemetery.
Martin Saville awarded the M BR E medal for saving a woman and two children and says his colleagues at the ARP unit share the honor, insisting they earned it as much as he did.
Execution issued against Frank Langmuir at Norton Motors. One 1935 Ford Coupe seized and to be sold at public auction at Norton's Garage Mill Street Acton on Wednesday May 21 1941 at 1 oclock in the afternoon. Dated May 7 1941. Auctioneer BE. T. Thetford bailiff.
Notice to creditors of Thomas Bartlett Mullin who died April 13 1911 at Georgetown Ontario. Creditors must send claims and details to Lorne Mullin and Frankie Florence Cornell executors by June 14 1911. After that date the executors will distribute assets and not be liable to unknown claimants. Dale and Bennett solicitors Georgetown.
The council agreed to continue supervising charitable activities in the park this year and granted permission for a tag day in Acton on Fall Fall days. Letters from local groups and utilities covered requests, cooperation on a new loan campaign, and improvements such as renaving a guy wire on Mill Street. Chief Harrop was tasked with securing six grates for the drama, and tax arrears lists were to be checked at the next meeting.
A mid century guide promotes balancing diet with alkaline foods and milk. It contrasts old budget balance wisdom with new diet balance, praising lima beans apples oranges potatoes and greens as key alkalizing elements, and offers sample recipes and cooking tips.
The Second Act on MCA Boy Camp will be held on Yenusohell Island near Georgian Bay. Arrangements with Cincinnati YMCA provide screened pavilion, kitchen, tents with cots and mattresses, a beach and dock for steamers. Penny Carnival returns Saturday with parade at noon and booths, games, a lucky draw, and fund-raising for camp. A Tuesday softball game at 7 PM features the club against the Young Men's Club at the park with no admission listed.
JOUANNESBURG CP reports a new topical preparation prepared for military use by the South African Institute of Meratoi Research. Dr De Meulen tested it by applying it to his arm and rubbing it on then attempting to cut himself. When touched, the cream’s effects were observed as mosquitoes attacked his arm.
Military atmosphere marks Annapolis Valley festival with Queen’s Fund aid for bomb Victims in England. June dates include coronation, parade, and Memorial service. highlights feature Festival Ball, Blossom Parade, and King’s Birthday with full honors. Shrine of Evangeline site and regional attractions noted.
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