Former Acton Boy Recalls Salerno Landing Experience
Cpl. W. Hector MacDonald, son of Mrs. Alex MacDonald of Ceared Street, sends a first hand Italy invasion account from the Salerno landing. He describes D Day, H hour, convoy movements, bombardment, and the rough progress of American and Allied forces with admiration for the Eighth Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
W. Hector MacDonald
Mra
Alex MacDonald Ceared Street
Italy
Acton Bay
Artof Dilla
Acton Force
Acton
Ontario
Canaia
Artof
Salerno
North Africa
D L
Sicily
Navy
Algiera
Tiral
Renr
New York
Eighth Army
Diplomats Win Battle Over Turkey as War Waxes
Weekly War Commentary notes Britain's Foreign Office triumph in steering Turkey toward the Allied camp. Anthony Eden's team is credited with capitalizing on diplomacy to boost Allied morale, while air raids on Berlin and Ludwigshaven show the air war intensifying. Russian setbacks at Zhitomir are offset by offensives along the Dnieper and gains near Cherkasy, amid German and Romanian army movements in the Crimea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexanders
Montgomery
Mountbattens
Foreign Office
Turkey
United Nations
Anthony Eden
Britain
Dunkerque
Germany
Franz von Papen
United States
Aegean
Hitler
Europe
Berlin
Ludwigshaven
William E. Kepner
Sth
Atulan
Zhitomir
Leningrad-Odessa
Red Army
Dnieper
Cherkasl
Ovruch
Korosten
Cherkass Jz
Kiev
Dnepropetrovak
Cheraski
Ukraine
White Russia
Red
Crimea
Acton Council Delivers Solid Financial Report
Acton council met in regular session with Reeve J. M. McDonald presiding as Councillor Jett and others attended. Public Health Nurse Misa Walker presented September’s department report covering school work and home visits. several routine accounts were paid and a welfare request referred for investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. O. Oakes
F. Davison
C. Kirkness
A. Mason
Acton Coun
W. Fryer
W. Coles
MacDonald's Bakery
Acton
Chas. Thatcher
Fence
Nuelph Sand and Gravel, Ltd
E. Harrop
F. Leatherland
OM. McDonald
Curwell Co
Poallee Po
Wright
J. E. Gamble
Nasagaweya Barn Burned. Cattle Escape From Fire
Fire destroyed Harvey Blacklock’s barn in Nawagaweya Township on the Guelph Road two miles north of Campbellville. Over 100 bushels of wheat, feed and hay ruined. cattle escaped when barn door was open. The blaze forced him to consider auctioning stock due to lack of feed and shelter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Blacklock
Nawagaweya
Guelph
Campbellville
Young People’s Society of Knox Elects Officers
The Knox Young People’s Society opened with officer elections for the year. Honorary President Rev. Thomason. Presidente Mainprize. Vice-President Bella Roszell. Secretary Betty Burkholder. Treasurer Gladys Price. Fellowship Convenor Beatrice Bailey. Service Convenor Marguerite Rostell. Worship Convenor Clarence Coles. Pianist Mrs. Clarence Coles. Assistant Pianist Dora Hansen. Meetings set for every second Monday at 8 p.m. starting next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox 'Young People's Society
Thomason
Ebih Mainprize
Bella Roszell
Betty Burkholder
Gladys Price
Beatrice Bailey
Marguerite _Rostell
Clarence’ Coles
Mres
Clarence Coles
Dora Hansen
Acton Wool Plant Showcased As Postwar Expansion
The Globe and Mail features the Wool Combing Corporation plant at Acton as a model of postwar industrial growth. Established in 1900, the facility is expanding to meet Canada’s demand and hopes to increase production beyond a third of national requirements. Names like Lon Barley, Leslie Biggin, and K. Markon are noted as key figures in the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe and Mall
Wool Combing Corporation
Acton
Ube Alory
Aince
Lon? Barley
Lestie Biggin
K. Markon
Canada
Halton Pupils Seek to Buy Plane Named for County
Halton county schools aim to raise funds to purchase an aero plane named for the county. Following last year's success by Kitchener pupils who bought War Savings Stamps to name a plane, Acton Public School plans monthly purchases totaling 3150.50 if each pupil contributes about 3 dollars this year. Sales in September reached 44.98 and October 121.08.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitchener
Halton
Anson
Harvard
Norseman
Crane
Oxford
Acton
Bible Quiz And Musical Program At Rly P U Meeting
The BYPU met in the church on Tuesday evening with a sing song led by E W Anderson and piano by Mrs Anderson. Mrs Wagner read Scripture while Andersons performed a piano and cornet duet. Jean Matheson conducted a Bible quiz and Len Atkinson spoke on The Twenty third Psalm with several points for consideration. A hymn and prayer concluded the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.Y.P.U
E.W. Anderson
8. Lincoln
Nassagaweya Board Hosts Teachers and Officials Evening
Nassagaweya School Board members and spouses entertained area teachers and local officials including Reeve Alex Near. The event featured games, stunts, contests, euchre, and a piano duet by Mrs. Robert Stewart and Miss M. Ireland. Winners included Mrs Ross Carbet, Mrs Geo Wallace, Mr Ross Carbett, Mr Alex Near, and Miss Milroy. Lunch followed as attendees sang the national anthem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nassa- Raweya
Nassagaweya
Alex
Near
Mra
Ross Carbet
Geo. Wallace
Snyder
Alex. Near
Jos. Frank
Ross Carbett
B. D. Young
M. Milroy
Gee
Wallace
Robert Stewart
M. Ireland
Ministerial meeting outlines wartime church unity
The North Halton Ministerial Association met at Acton United Church with Rev. FE Brooks chairing and Rev. Dr. W. J. Gager addressing. He urged a Christian social consciousness to shape postwar planning and highlighted a United Effort of Evangelism across churches, calling for participation before Christmas in combined services and practical faith issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Halton
Acton ‘United Church
C. ©. Cochrane
FE. A. Brooks
W. J Gager
Christian Social Council of Canada
Gallager
Christendom
C. C.F
Wurmosela
November meeting of Dublin Institute at Mrs Moffat home
The Dublin Women's Institute held its November picnic at Mrs D Moffat's home. Roll call noted potato varieties, and remarks covered National Health War Services. A scrap book was presented, a meatless supper exhibit impressed the group, and delegates reported on the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin Women's Institute
Mra
Whitters
Mixa Somerville
Knatchbull
Mra. van Goozen
Lonvention
Akina
Parcels Reach the Acton Boys in Italy Front Line
A note from Cpl. Jim McGeachle to Acton friends in Canada describes life in Italy with the Canadian unit. He recalls engagements with the enemy, gratitude for care from Acton supporters, and scarce comforts like eggs and bread. He mentions receiving a parcel and cigars, and hopes for a reunion with Acton friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Boys
Italy
Cpl
Jim McGeachle
Tex Fare Preas
Allgraph
Ariot
Acton and
Vicinity
Tine
Jerry
Acton
Ines
Arlof
Ito
Acton Boys Enlisted This Week's Register
Roy Lambert son of Mr and Mrs John Lambert has joined the R C A F and reports for duty next week Ben Arnold has joined the Royal Canadian Navy Ken Hassard has joined the Royal Canadian Navy, details indicate local enlistments in mid war service roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Lambert
John Lambert
R.C.A. F
Ben Arnold
Royal
Canadian Navy
Ken. Hassard
Ontario population to double in 10 to 15 years says minister
Ontario Agriculture Minister Kennedy predicts the province could reach about one million people in the next decade and a half, spurring farming growth to meet home market demand. He calls for planning to align production with future needs and notes support from the agricultural commission for a comprehensive inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Agriculture Mini Inter Kennedy
Ontario
Huron County Federation of Agriculture
Col. Kennedy
Christmas Fair Aids Lakeside Chapter Raises Over $400
The Lakeside Chapter 1.C. C. E. sponsored a Christmas Fair on Saturday. The hall was decorated in festive colors and evergreens. About $450 was realized from apron, novelties, toys, baby items, tea tables, and bingo. Winners included Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Kingsmill, Mrs. McCutcheon, and Major Burkholder. The event will be annual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeside Chapter 1
Anderson
Kingsmill
McCutcheon
Burns
Walker
Mann
Struthers
Major Burkholder
McCall
Mrs. Perry
Scotty
Carole Hansen
Mrs. Beatty
Hingsmill
Riddal
Free British grant funds insect pest study in Caribbean
The British government will provide a free grant to support an investigation scheme on insect pests affecting food crops in the Windward and Leeward Islands. The program aims to advance pests control and crop protection across Antigua and surrounding territories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antigua
B.W.T
Windward
Leeward
Final Water Meter Shipment and Utilities Meeting Actions
The Acton Public Utilities Commission met on Thursday evening with Commissioner J K R MacArthur presiding. A bill from F E Bowman for 19.00 for fence survey at the pump house was approved for proportional sharing with adjacent owners. The final lot of Neptune water meters arrived and a renewal with Ontario Insurance was ordered at a lower rate. Delinquent accounts were flagged for service discontinuation until paid, and hose use for water for laying sidewalks was noted. The secretary was instructed to resolve adjustments with the Council. Various invoices from Hydro, C N E, electrical suppliers, and meters were approved totaling 3798.91 including the meter purchase 517.10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Public Utilities Commission
J. KR. MacArthur
C. M. Hansen
FE. P. Bowman
FR. B. Hobson
Chay
Wilson
ELE
Ontario
Ontario Commission
Acton Events and Dances Announced for Season
Community listings present Navy League Dance on November 27 at Acton Town Hall, Firemen’s Annual Dance on December 1, New Year’s Eve Dance December 31, plus Merrymaker’s Orchestra and Fisher’s Orchestra with a lucky door prize. Eden Mills Ladies Aid Concert and Auction Monday November 29 at 8 15 p m 25 cents. United Church events include baking sale and tea on Saturday November 27 and a variety social Tuesday November 30 with proceeds for China Mission Field. Guelph Tyme Fiddlers Amateur Night and Dance listed at City Hall auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Town Hall
Merrymaker's Orchestra
Eden Mills Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid
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Hector MacDonald
Asasulti
Toronto General Hospital
Credit Men's Association
W. Stacr
Emma Goodman
Nastagaweya
Commision
Live Y
Young Peoples’ Society OF Knox
Rly.p.u. Meeting
Nassagaweya Board
Dublin Institute
D. Moffats
Scott Canadian
Der
Willian Henry Hiddell
Orange Willy
Doc
Beaver Dale
Peter Dale
Lauderdale
Hotait
Beta HH
Widdell
BE. B. Jal- Ute
University Women's Club of
Hamilton
Jollitte Ward Oll
Canna
Labor
Daley
Labor Court
Teaches and
Labor Council
Lakeside
Lability
Miad B. H. Speight
Wcretary
Hydro Dept. Well ‘Telephone Co
C.N.E. and Transports
Smith
H.E.P.C
Canadian Chromatox Co. Ltd
Sutherland-Schultz Electric Co. Ltd
Canadian General Electric Ltd
MacDonald “Electric Ltd
Dept. of National
Canadian Brass— Company
E. P. Bowman
Hydro Dept
Se Neptune Meters Ltd
Navy League
Firemen
Fisher's
Woman's Association of the United Church
United Church Room
China
City Hall
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