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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 06, 1941
Page
8
The notice records the death of Robert Vames, husband of Matilda Jane Nitching, with funeral service to be held from an address on November 5 at 3 o clock. Interment will take place at Fairview Cemetery in Acton.
Remembrance Day events are planned in Acton with services on Tuesday and store hours adjusted on Remembrance Night. Poppy Day is observed on Saturday with reminders to wear the red flower. Local activity includes garage work on Frederick Street, Veterans Night at Walker Lodge, school board meeting adjourned for lack of quorum, and an upcoming community auction at Batlinafad. The War Savings Campaign urges participation to fund naval guns and machine guns.
The article notes a dramatic July rise in tin exports from British Malaya to the Soviet Union and allies, with July shipments near £1,000,000. Tin is used for tanks and aircraft bearings, electronics, fire systems, and food canning, reflecting Allied control of tin supplies from Singapore Penang and Banka Billiton areas.
Mrs Rose Tyler widow of the late Edward Tyler died Wednesday October 28 at St Joseph’s Hospital Guelph. A longtime Avton resident she leaves six children and several siblings with a private funeral held by Rev Brooks and interment at Fairview Cemetery beside her late husband. Floral tributes came from many relatives and local organizations.
Prime Minister Churchill called two 18 inch dolls the most unique gift of his life. The dolls sent by Marguerite L. Davis of Syracuse New York were dressed as an American Red Cross Nurse and an American Army Nurse and forwarded to a Red Crown States depot.
London authorities outlaw rental of clothing beyond 14 days to stop customers getting items off the ration. Violators face up to two years in prison or a fine. Deposit forfeiture schemes are targeted by the new rule.
Public auction by the Administratrix of the Late Cameron Ramshaw offers horses cattle hay grain poultry and farm equipment at Nassagaweya Township near Rockwood on Wednesday November 19. The sale includes a 1452 acre farm with a stone house bank barn driving shed and 80 acres of pasture plus extensive harnesses wagons tools and implements. Cash terms apply. auctioneer W G Taylor and Mrs Cameron Ramshaw administer.
The Village of Acton Ontario posts the voters list for all elections on October 27 1941 for MPs provincial legislators and municipal races. The last day to appeal errors is November 17 1941. Clerk Co F Leatherland 182 acts as the filing official.
A wartime letter dated September 16 1941 describes a convoy danger zone encounter with a ship resembling a German raider. The crew prepared gun action and maneuvered to keep the opponent at range, while reflecting on Germanys naval tactics and noting Swedish colors during the pursuit.
A fragmented traveler’s note discusses a possible enemy raider and secrecy aspects of a voyage from the West Trollow to Africa. The writer hints at deception, potential sightings, and hopes of returning home for Christmas.
The article notes that since 1930 Britain’s Overgana Airways runs seaplanes and aeroplanes covering 750 000 miles with 4600 passengers. It mentions free war prisoner correspondence to Portugal via the U K and Portuguese Post Office, plus a three penny lightweight airmail card devised in July for prisoners of war destined for Germany.
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