Silver Wedding Wright Walker At Parsonage Church
Fragmented obituary notices from a Knox Church list in Elora May dates mention Wright Walker marriage at Parsonage Church. references include Glover Canadian infantry and Kendal Walker family, with other memorial lines for Graham Davies Holloway Hilts and Holloway family sentiments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright-Walker
Parone Church
Rav
A. Glover
Infantrycton
Canada
Ealth
Bary
Eidest Eigest
Walker
Kendal Gland
Mr. Brown Walker
Acton Wartime Notes Highlight Rationing and Honors
Local notes report meat rationing next week and established sugar allowances of 10 pounds per person. Victory Loan progress is noted, clocks and wind cause minor damage, and a bridge of community efforts backs servicemen with tag days and messages. Kenneth Wright killed in Gloucester England. Trooper Kenneth Wright, Tank Corps, 20, among casualties. Rural workers can apply for extra rationed goods to aid threshers and harvest crews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Posty
C. Frankly
Kenneth Wright
Tank Corps
Gloucester
Enghard
Mrs. H. L. Frankum of Harriston Dies After Illness
Harriston resident Mrs. Henry J. Frankum died at her Mark Lane home after a two week illness linked to heart ailment and long blindness. Born in Brightor Ontario, she lived in Picton Montreal Southampton Acton before moving to Harriston 26 years ago. Survived by three children Wallace Acton and Harry T. of Warelstan with five grandchildren. funeral held privately Saturday in Harriston United Church conducted by Rev. Geo. W. Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Frankum
Harriston
Mark Lane
Henry J. Frankum
Frankum
Brightor
Ontario
W. Butlee
Picton
Montreal
Southampton
Acton
Ladies’ Aid
WMS
Lille Frankum
Wallace
Harry T., Drigglar
Warelstan
Amo
Gertrude
Wealbridge
Mra
Ida McDonald
Maple
H.C. Frankum
RCMP
Sidney
Ines
Kathleen Frankame
Hareckton
Geo. WH. Thomas
Harriton Walted Church
Commission Buys $1000 In Fourth Victory Loan
The commission approves a $1000 purchase tied to the Fourth Victory Loan. Affected transfers move $500 from water works to the corporation’s general fund. Superintendent C W Wilson reports fence repairs and transformer movements, with various suppliers listed for services and materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission
Entthane
Min B
Speight
Corporation of
Acton
C. W. Wilson
Wilson
Wool Combing Corporation of Canada
Necontsary
Miu B. WY. Speight
United Young People’s Group Presents Local Variety Program
A Monday event by the United Church Young People’s Society featured the Boys' Band with Dorothy Simmons and Douglas Priestly in lead roles. Other participants included Mr. Bean Lois Dawking Mrs Bean Erma Wilderspin Gordon Beatty and George Elliott. In Cape Town the South African Senate passed a motion by Senator E H Brooks urging greater race cooperation with one vote against.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 becomes Ontario premier after rapid leadership change
Ontario swore in Harry Corwin Nixon as premier after Conan Conant and Gordon Roberts left the post within seven months. Nixon, a Brant M.L.A. for 24 years, heads a cabinet retained from Conant era and is expected to be appointed Master of the Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Ontario
Harry Corwin Nixon
St. George
Farquhar Olive Princeville
Eric W. Simcoe
Oliver
Conant
Hepburn
Cross
Wepburn
Wart
Nixon
Promisula
Myr Conant
Labor
Peter V Weenan
FL. McQuesten
Arnold J. Klehy
P.M. Dewan
Norman V Wippel
Robert Laurier
A. St. Clair Gordons
Duncan McArthur
William C. Hauck
Brant
United Farmers of Ontario
Drury
Coat
Awa Progressives
Ald
Mr. Conant
Ontario Liberal
Ainee Hin
Supreme Court
Milton Public School Principal Plans Move to McKenchnie Home
Mr Foster the Milton Public School principal will relocate to the home of Mr McKenchnie on Court St when vacant. Pete McKechnie, former Halton Creamery employee, has secured a position in Toronto and will move there with his family. A Canadian Club meeting drew many members to hear Senator Yojtn Renew, brother of Czechoslovakia’s former president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster
Milton
McKenchnie
Court St
Pete McKechnie
Halton Creamery
Toronto
Inter
Yojtn Renew
Czechoslovakia
Pr. Wagnes
St. Clair Lidge, AF
AML
Aehele
Cov. Char [Teris
Brampton
Ontario
Associator
CMNY
Great
Japs Cut Rice Increase Opium
London report says Japanese authorities cut neutrals daily rations in Hong Kong to 6.4 ounces of rice or flour and issued orders to expand opium access. Neutrals face harsher control while addicts can obtain permits to buy opium from depots under Japanese supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hong Kong
China News
Kor Yearn Mart Kenney and His Western Gentlemen
Mart Kenney and Judy WCH ards visit Canadian training centres with their band during wartime tours. The article notes their performances for armed forces personnel as part of morale boosting across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mart Kenney
Judy Wchards
Canuada
Alnve Mart
Dodge truck pricing and Acton municipal issues raised
A letter to the editor questions Dodge truck pricing and tonnage on dual axle tenders, urging exact figures for public comparison. A second message from an indignant Acton citizen criticizes cruelty to animals, garbage can issues, and neighbor responsibility, calling for enforcement and warning about pet mistreatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acta
My. G. A. di
Fave Puan
Dodge
Attoy
The Changing Nature of the NSTHEAM Exhibit
The Royal Ontario Museum presents a study of evolving weaponry and chariotry from early simple to highly advanced arms. It traces progress from bow and arrows to modern horse-mounted arms, noting continual change within a constant broad character. The exhibit invites reflection on how detail shifts while essence persists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Ontario Museum
Bled
Hospitals Crowded In France For Extra Food
Paris Soir reports French hospitals and nursing homes crowded as many seek extra meals by undergoing operations. The dispatch notes people willingly sacrifice body parts for bed comfort, per a Zurich despatch quoted in the London CP report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
France
Paris
Soir
Zurch
Cubs and Scouts Present Ambulance to RCAF
In a ceremony with the Governor-General present, the Wolf Cats and Moy Scouts of the 10th Toronto Carut Church Deer Park group donated an ambulance valued at 1200 dollars to the Royal Canadian Air Force. The fund raising totaled vast items including newspapers magazines bottles and scrap metal. Air Commodore Moghe accepted the vehicle on behalf of the RCAF.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Canadian Air Force
Wolf Cats
Moy
Toronto
Carut Church
Deer Park
So Moghe
RCAF
Job for Women Is Gamekeeper
London reports women resist a return to wartime roles as gamekeepers and other jobs once reserved for men reappear. The piece notes women facing criticism and asks if they will endure renewed pressure to wear traditional work attire and perform demanding tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Norway Anniversary Marked In London On War End
In London on April 6 officials mark the anniversary of Germany’s invasion of Norway and the end of the nation’s prolonged peace. The Norwegian government acknowledges preparations to restore royal power in Norway as the Second Great War concludes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Gerhardes
Norway
Torer Kuinge
Agai
Ieee
Acton Tax Sales Notice for George Wilds Estate Parcels
Public auction set for July 8 in Acton Ontario to recover arrears of taxes and costs on parcel Lot 145 Pl 227 Main Street. Treasurer BW Speight cites warrants dated January 1945 and lists totals from 1939 to 1947.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Costa
Counwell
Minit
Ontario
Speight
George Wilds
Acton Estate Sale At Church Street Home
An auction sale of real and personal property from Esther Awrey’s estate, conducted by C F Sontherland executor, at the Acton Church Street residence on Saturday at two o’clock. Items include furniture, dishes, linens, a Sonora radio, vacuum cleaner, stove, seating, clothing, and more, with bidding to follow terms announced at sale time. The lot is Lot 15 in Block 13, Acton, a two story seven room house with modern plumbing and furnace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Sontherland
Esther Awrey
Church Street
Acton
Taylor
Life
Ruy
Sonora Radio
Chris
McClury
Clatheu Nakkets
Fleetrie ‘Vorstert
Rane
Prine
Roy Sane
Leatherland
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wright - Cardno
Knox Church
Elora
Reboe Wright
Otehien
Swift
Dr. Graham
Frank Hall
Guel Oar
Clhem Nellez
John Graham
Rockwood
Davies
James W. Davies
Slater Elsie
Ran
Hilts
Peter Hilty
Mbalaramedi
Ella
Peter Wits
Armace Co
Haliday
Leitch
Erwhy McKuown
Victory
J. Taylor
Joan Greer
Pricea Board
Igeat
Hydro Depé
Ball Tvisghane Companys
Ellla & Hord, ‘Limited
Northern Electric
Peaenttbie Egres
Workmen's Compensation Board
Brock Snyder Mfg. Co
Sup- Miles Ao
Smith
NOR. & Transports
Sutherland Schultz Electric Co
Superior Electric
Dept. of National Revenue, Wales
Hxco Ee Bank of Montreal
Doe TL CO
MacDonald Electric Ltda
Hydra
Dt Hydro
Springs
Hydro Dept
Vins
Canadian Brass
Supptias
United Young People's Group
J. GC
Scott Dian Frees
Alex. McIsaac
Acton Free
Prk
Tve
Mankind
Society For the Prevention of
Nstheam
J. T. Patterson R
Northepitat Fos Wyndiham BT
Quelih Pheas
Maher Shoe Store
County of
Italy
Vet ¢ Gatario
Homemold Furniture and Real Estate
Royal Palace
Guelpis
Alan Ladd William Bendix
China
Marx Bros
HIG
Joan Crawford
Roddy McDowall
Preston Foster, In
MY Friend Flicka
Im Terhakeley
John ‘Steinbech
the Moon Sk
Sir Cedric Hardwicke
Edgewood Park
Eden Mills
Gibson-Loyd
R. R. Perry Watson
Robert A. Winton
Perry Watson
R. I. Perry Watson
Britain
Airborne Volunteer Shock
Fla.f
Army Co-operation Command
P. T
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!