Social notes from Acton and area on visits and engagements
Residents from Acton Ontario and surrounding towns share weekend visits including Yellowknife and Whitby connections. Olive Benetta E Waller becomes engaged to Frederick Thomas Cook of London, with June wedding planned at St Alban Anglican Acton. Guelph General Hospital alumnae banquet featured Acton graduates Mina Jaobel Switzer and Velma Blair.
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William ©. Waller
Olive Benetta E
Frederick Thomas Cook
London
F.C. Cook
Mises Bombe Reid
Dora Lambert
Guelph General Hospital
Guelph
Acton
Mina Jaobel Switzer
Velma Blair
Mowat Family Thankful for Kindness After Loss
Mrs John Mowat and family express deep gratitude for the kindness shown after the sudden loss of their husband and father. Floral tributes sympathy and deeds are cherished in their memories.
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John Mowat
Convention Urges Prohibition During the War
A wartime temperance convention calls for total prohibition for the duration of the war. Officials elected include President Mrs Galbraith and Vice President Mrs Gregory. The event featured elocution contests, a piano duet, and a children’s Alcohol awareness lesson.
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Miss _E Crossity
Oakville
J. E. Bell
Milton
F.C. Overend
Georgetown United Church
Georgetown Union
W. A. S Marshall
Jean Ruddell
Betty Speight
Halton
Mise Dutt
R. L. McDuffe
R. B. Galbraith
King
National satirical quip sparks racial humor debate
A controversial exchange mocks race and ancestry by linking a colored man to a chicken and contrasting Ham lineage with eggs, prompting criticism of bias while highlighting satirical intent in the dialogue.
The Cotton Cripps Wedding at Georgetown
Saturday afternoon at 3 pm Thelma Catherine Cripps became the bride of Kenneth Alan Cotton at Georgetown Baptist Church. Officiant Rev E G Baxter. The bride wore white brocade with tulle and orange blossoms. Attendants included Lois Cripps Wheeler and Garland Cotter of Brampton served as groomsman. A reception followed at the bride’s home with corsages, a veil, and a carved walrus-ivory knife for the cake cutting. The couple plans a brief honeymoon in Buffalo and southern Ontario before settling in Orangeville and later a farm near Uhal town.
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E.G. Baxter
Rusell Morrow
Orangeville
Alven Cripps Rigler
Mai “Becchic
Sauin
Lois Cripps
Qarfield Cotter
Brampton
Arthur Dyson
Torontas
Jack Stephenson
Milton
Cripps
New Tory Leader Elected After Cabinet Shakeup
The Conservative Member for Yorbury NW has been chosen as party leader following a government reshuffle during the Ben Hell administration, replacing the former Trade and Commerce minister amid leadership realignments.
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Yor
Bury
Chisen
Hs Fae’ Flovtae Lewcke
Ute Reality Doe
Mu Hinsiery Wan Minvnted
Ben Hell
Milking Stool Sparks Farmer Pat Fracas
A farm worker Pat faced trouble after the farmer bought a new milking stool. Pat returned muddy and seized with anger, claiming the stool failed because cows refuse to sit on it. The dispute highlights stubborn livestock and a comic quarrel at the dairy.
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Pat
Tax arrears list published in Ontario Gazette 1940
Awarrant list of unpaid taxes and costs is published by the Treasurers Office of Acton Village. Items include Lot 33 Block 11 Plan 227 at corner Church and Fred, with totals varying from $266.59 to $94718.16, plus costs and small balances.
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Ontario
Corner Church & Fred
Norway's Persistent Fight for Independence Across Centuries
Norwegian correspondent notes Norway's long history of resisting domination. The article argues independence shaped national identity, cites neutrality in WWI, and describes government resolve under labor leadership to oppose foreign power while pursuing international cooperation. It emphasizes resilience in fjorded geography and public opinion against external dictates.
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Norway
Dla
Britain
Uwe
Arctie Circle
Ve Serra
Tates
Denmuirk
Finland
Sweden
Norwegian Crisis Reflections On War Outbreak
An unnamed author laments the shock and fear in Norway as war spreads while noting the uncertainty of who will bear responsibility. The piece argues for cautious, reflective response rather than hasty judgments amid a nation under pressure.
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Norwegia
Norway
Rota Paland
Traate Comminsiders and their Assistants Escape Bombardment
A report notes Canadian Traate Comminsiders and staff narrowly escaped bombardment by Nal invaders. James A Mackinnon, Minister of Yude and Commmoerre, confirms all are reported safe. A cashier questions why he refuses immediate settlement as letters and manners are described as exceptionally precise.
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Traate
Bomvardmenta
James A Mackinnon
Yude
Notice to Creditors in the Estate of Frederick John Spear
Notice to creditors and others to send claims by June 22, 1940 to the executors of Frederick John Spear who died about December 1 1940. Executors will distribute assets to those entitled and are not liable for claims not received by distribution time. Charlottetown May 2 1940 Hungerpointe Gamble solicitors for the executors.
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Frederick John Spear
Charlol
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