WRIGHT CARDNO AND WALKER MEMORIALS AT KNox and Parone Churches
A series of obituary and memorial notices from Knox Church Elora Parone Church Rav A Glover and C I Nfantry family members document May dates, affiliations and bereavement. Deaths include Mrs Nelle Graham of Rockwood and Edwin Holloway with family remembrances.
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Wright - Cardno
Knox Church
Elora
Rabo Wright
Sotrhies Bs
Ina
Swift
Acton
Wright-Walker
Parone Church
T Rav
A. Glover
Infantrycton
Canada
Ealth
Bary
Eigest
Walker
Kendal Gland
Mr. Brown Walker
Victory era notices from Acton district reflect war effort and shortages
The Acton district reports ongoing war fund drives and Victory Loan activity, notes about rationing and sugar allotments, and local support for the armed forces. It highlights a windstorm that shattered a clock face, a commemorative tag day for the Chinese Relief Fund, and personal updates on servicemen including Trooper Kenneth Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haliday
Acton
Leitch
Hia
Giria
Rolle Fund
Hartiston resident Mrs Henry J Frankum dies at home
Hartiston mourns Mrs Henry J Frankum who died May 6 at her Mark Lane residence after two weeks of acute heart illness. Born in Brightor Ontario she lived in Picton Montreal Southampton Acton and Harriston where she and her husband settled 26 years ago. Survived by three children and five grandchildren, a private funeral was held Saturday at the Harriston United Church conducted by Rev Geo W H Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Frankum
Hartiston
Mark Lane
Harriston
Henry J. Frankum
Mrs. Frankum
Brightor
Ontario
Women's Missionary Society
Ladies’ Aid
W.M.S
Acton
Wight
Lille Frankum
Wallace
Harry T., Drigglat
Warelstan
Gertrude
Wealbridge
Mra.da McDonald
Maple
H.C. Frankum
RCMP
Sidney
Ines
Kathleen Frankame
Harckton
Geo. WH. Thomas
Harriton United Church
Commission Buys $1,000 In Fourth Victory Loan
In a council note session, officers approved a $1,000 purchase for the Fourth Victory Loan. Transfers were ordered from the Water Works to the general fund. Superintendent Wilson reported a bad fence at the water tank site and to obtain prices for new fencing. The meeting covered transformer removals, account payments to Hydro and insurance firms, and various departmental expenses including electric, fuel, and supplies.
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Commission
Min B. W. Speight
Speight
Corporation of
Acton
C. W. Wilson
Wilson
Wool Combing Corporation of Canada
United Church Youth Group Presents Varied Program
A Monday program arranged by the United Church Young People's Society featured the Boys' Band with Dorothy Simmons and Douglas Priestly in roles. Other participants included Mr. Bean Lois Dawking Mrs Bean Erma Wilderspin Gordon Beatty and George Elliott. The South African Senate adopted a motion by Senator E. H. Brooks urging greater cooperation between races in South Africa.
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United Church Young People's Society
Dorothy Simmons
Douglas Priestly
Mr. Bean
Lois Dawking
Mra Bean
Erma Wilderspin
Gordon Beatty
George Elliott
Cape Town
Nixon Named Ontario Premier After Resignations
Ontario swore in Harry Corwin Nixon 52 as premier after Conan Conant resigned. Nixon, from St George, leads a cabinet including Oliver, Hepburn, Cross, and others, aiming to steady government after seven months of turnover and with Conant likely to be court-appointed Master of the Supreme Court.
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Toronto
Ontario
Harry
Corwin Nixon
St. George Farmer
Conan ‘Conant
Mr. Conant
Mitch Hepburn
Farquhar Olive Princeville
Eric W. Simcos
Oliver
Conant
Hepburn
Cross
Wepburn
Nixon
Promisula
Ter
Tulnistern
Peter Tweenan
Flo. McQuestent
Arnold J. Klehy
PM Dewan
Norman V Wippel
Robert Laurier
A. St. Clary Gordons
Duncan McArthur
William C. Hauck
Comex
United Empire
United Farmers of Ontario
Drury
Awa Progressives
Ontario Liberal
Mr. Nixon
Piranta
Aince
Supreme Court
Milton Public School Principal to Move Into McKechnie Home
Mr Foster, principal of Milton Public School, will move into the McKechnie home on Court St when vacated. Pete McKechnie, formerly with Walton Creamery, has secured a job in Toronto and his family will relocate. A Canadian Club gathering featured Senator Yojtn Renew, brother of Czechoslovakia’s former president, and Mr Charters of Brampton discussed press matters with Ontario Weekly Newspaper Association officials.
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Foster
Milton Public School
McKechnie
Court St
Pete McKechnie
Walton Creamery
Toronto
Inter
Yojtn Renew
Czechoslovakia
Pr. Wagnes
Fleeter
Freedom
St. Clair Lidge
AAML
Nither Guest
Sponler
Cov. Chars
Ters
Brampton
Ontario
Assochiator
CMNY
Chrerters
Mes
Great
Japs Cut Rice Increase Opium
London dispatch reports Japanese occupation authorities in Hong Kong cut neutral rations to half, limiting neutrals to 6.4 ounces of rice or flour daily. They also reportedly issued orders to ease opium access, allowing addicts to obtain permits to buy the drug from depots controlled by the occupiers.
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London
Hong Kong
China News
Kor yearn Mart Kenney and His Western Gentlemen Visit Training Centres
Maré and the dads tour across Canada visiting training centres and playing for the armed forces. The group brings bouquets and cheerful performances as they conduct morale boosting visits to servicemen and cadets nationwide.
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Mart Kenney
Judy lWchardy
Canada
Maré
Dodge truck prices and tonnage details prompt reader concern
A reader requests the paper to quote exact tonnage and dual axle specs on Dodge trucks to allow fair price comparisons. Another letter from Acton objects to cruel animal acts and municipal waste issues, urging enforcement and neighbor responsibility.
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Acta
Dodge
Counel
The Changing Stream Exhibit at the Royal Ontario Museum
A readerable summary notes an exhibit at the Royal Ontario Museum titled The Changing Stream. It compares a wife of man and animals to a flowing river, tracing evolution from five-toed horses to modern horses and describing shifting details yet persistent broad character.
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Royal Ontario Museum
Hospitals Seek Extra Food Through Surgery, Paris Soir Says
French hospitals and nursing homes are crowded as many people undergo operations to gain access to extra food. Paris Soir, via a Zurich despatch, quotes that people consider bed comfort worth the risk of losing part of their anatomy.
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London
France
Paris
Soir
Zurch
Cubs and Scouts Gift Ambulance to Royal Canadian Air Force
The Wolf Cats and Moy Scouts of Toronto’s 10th Carut Church Deer Park group presented an ambulance worth 1200 dollars to the RCAF in a ceremony with Governor-General presence. Funds came from 155000 pounds of newspapers 21000 magazines 11000 bollies 500 mat treasures 3800 rags and other items plus 24000 hot cry buns. Air Commodore Fi So Moghe accepted the vehicle for the RCAF.
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Royal Canadian Air Force
Wolf Cats
Moy
Toronto
Carut Church
Deer Park
Fi So Moghe
RCAF
Job For Women Is Gamekeeper
London reports women are taking jobs once reserved for men including gamekeeping and related duties. The piece notes women entering roles such as foremen and laborers in rural and hunting estates, challenging traditional gender divisions and prompting discussion on training and dress codes.
Norway Anniversary Marked Amid War Discussion in London
A London ceremony marked the anniversary of Norway entering the war era as peace ends and the Norwegian government plans to restore main power. The event referenced national turmoil and the long conflict stretching into the Second Great War era.
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London
Norway
Ieee
Treasurer's Sale of Land for Taxes in Acton Ontario
Public auction to satisfy arrears and costs on parcel owned by George Wilds Estate. Lands at Main Street Lot 145 Plow 227 described. totals show 1939 to 1947 arrears of 242.53 and costs 277.69 with fees. Sale set for July 8 at 2 PM at Cornell Chambers Town Hall Acton.
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Pittasra
Acton
Sal
Cornell
Minit
Ontario
Speight
George Wilds
Auction Sale in Acton Estate of LATE EXTER AWREY
Auction notice for sale of real and personal property from the estate of Exter Awrey at Acton on Church Street. Items include furniture, kitchenware, a Sonora radio, a vacuum, linens, clothing, carpets, and a two story seven room house Lot 15 Block 13 Village of Acton. Terms to be announced at sale. possession to be after bid.
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C. F. Sontherland
Exter Awrey
Church Street
Acton
Taylor
Sonora Radio
Clare
Leatherland
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Dr. Graham
Frank Hall
Almat
Guel Oar
Clhem Nellez
John Graham
Rockwood
Davies
James W. Davies
Slater Elsie
Ran
Chris
Hilts
Peter Hilty
Mbalaramedi
Ella
Peter Hils
Armace Co
Agaln
Acton Diatrict
Joan
Erwhy McKeown
Posty
C. Franklin
Kenneth Wright
Tank Corps
Gloucester
Engbard
Victory
Joan Greer
Pricea Board
Igeat Ration Board
MacDonald Electric Ltd
Aiken
Bohol
Hydra
Hydro
Springs
Cbc
Hydro Dept
Opera- Wins
United Young People's Group
J. GC
Scott Law Frees
Milton
Alex. McIsaac
Prk
Mankind
Society For the Prevention of
UOC Pded
Gaimekoapens
Cork
J. T. Patterson
Northepitat Fos Wyndiham BT
Quelih Pheas
Waher Shoe Store
County of
Italy
Vet ¢ Gatario
Homemold Furniture and Real Estate
Royal Palace
Guelpis
Alan Ladd William Bendix
China
The
Marx Bros
Joan Crawford
Roddy McDowall Preston
MY Friend
Fluicka
Torhakeley
John ‘Steinbech
Sir Cedric Hardwicke
Edgewood Park
Eden Mills
Gibson-Boyd
R. R. Perry Watson
Robert A. Winton
Perry Watson
R. Perry Watson
Britain
Airborne Volunteer Shock
Fla.f
Army
P. T
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