Recruiting Station Opens in Acton for All Branches
A permanent recruiting station has opened at F. L. Wright's office in Acton for all branches of the Active Army, including the Canadian Women's Army Corps and Veterans' Guard. The notice outlines enlistment terms, uniform issues, allowances, and the equal pay structure, with emphasis on women serving abroad to free men for combat duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Wright
Min Street
Acton
Pte
Tom Langfordho
Fsar
Tom
Army
Canadian Women's Army Corps
Veterans’ Guard
Reserve Army
Lorne
Brampton
Georgetown
Canadian Women's Army Corpa
Women's Army Corps
Acton Branch Carnival Hindered by Weekend Rain
The Acton Canadian Legion branch faced another rainy weekend dampening fund raising plans for a permanent building. Concessions at the carnival were rained out and the big Saturday event drew far fewer attendees than usual, though organizers remained hopeful for better weather at the next fundraiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Canadian Legion
Thir
Geo
Frank Macintosh Honored by Mason Knit Employees
Last Thursday night at the home of his aunts Miss Graham and Mrs Armstrong Frank Macintosh received a smoker and Benson lighter as gifts from Mason Knit employees The presentation was made by Miss Anne Holmes and Miss Dorothy Footitt Mr Macintosh thanked the girls and his former co workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Armstrong
Frank Macintosh
Benson
Mason Kait
Anne Holmes
Dorothy Footitt
Macintosh
Acton Boys Enlisted This Week in the Register
Alex, Frank and Alex Waldie joined the Armored Corp while Difford Webster and Elmer Burt enlisted in the C.A.S.C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex, Frank
Alex
Waldie
Armored Corp
Difford Webster
Elmer Burt
C.as.c
James McIntyre Killed in Airplane Crash Near Dunnville
Royal Canadian Air Force instructors James McIntyre and Norman E. Kirk died when their plane plunged into the Grand River near Dunnville during a routine flight. McIntyre, 24, taught at Greenock School and hailed from Aberfoyle. court of Inquiry named to investigate the fatal incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Canaisian Air Force
Grand River
Dunnville
Wartrant
Jaamen McIntyre
Aberfoyle
Norman E. Kirk
Hamilton
McIntyre
Greenock
Air Force
Guelph
Joseph McIntyre
Guelph Collagate-Vocational Institute
Hamilton Normal School
S. S. No. 9 ‘School
Erin
Royal Canadian Air Force
Toronto
London
Brantford
Trenton Air Station
Swift Current
Saa_katchewan
Bowden
Alberta
Enat
Archie McIintyre
Lt.s
Lac
Donald McIntyre
Goderich
Joseph MelIntyre
Locker-Lockett Wedding Quiet Saturday Nuptials
Beatrice Mae Locker- Lockett and John Leslie Lockett wed at United Church Manse Balinfad on Saturday September 26 at 3 30 pm. A quiet ceremony in a blue sheer dress with lace yoke ended in a reception at the bride’s parents home. They will reside in Orton Carm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
Manse
Ballinnfad
A. O. W. Foreman
Beatrice Mae
J. W. ‘Sackett
Rockwood
John Leslie
Oxcar Lacket
Orton
Fera Tieda
Mikes Lockett
George Locker
Neha
Proony
Local bowlers struggle in city league loss to Reinhart
McCutcheon Bowling bean fell 7 to 0 to Reinhart team in Thursday night action of the City Mayor Bowling League. McCutcheon posted scattered scores led by players including Saas At 674 Leishman Awea Masales 143 and Morton 198 with Holmes 158 and McCutchegs 959.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCutcheon Bowling Bean
Reinhart
McCutcheon
St Haven
Marton Saas
Leishman
Awea Masales
Morton
Arryt
Wwe Holmes
War Commentary Weekly reflects Madagascar and broader Far East conflict
The piece discusses the capture of Tananarive Madagascar by British forces, the flight of the Vichy governor, and Allied hopes for negotiating with remaining Vichy officials. It covers Japanese raids on shipping, strategic aims in the Indian Ocean and Pacific, and broader colonial attitudes toward Vichy control. It notes U S and U K naval actions, ongoing operations in the Solomon Islands, and submarine activity around the Mediterranean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tananarive
Indian Ocean
Middle, East
India
Vichy
Pierre Laval
Madapascar
United States
St. Lawrence Gulf
St. Pierre and
Miquelon
Martinique
Jedae
Caribbean Sea
Canada
Britain
Iie
Madagascar
Australia
New Zealand
Far East
United Nations
Solomon Islands
Ina New Guinea
United States Navy
Guadacanal
Solomons
Owen Stanley
Port Moresby
New Guinea
Fone i
Santoan
United Nation
Vivly
Germain Wise
West Afhies
Fot
AMS
Mediterranean
EL Alamein
Escorting Survivor V Wheeler Returns Home to Acton
Engineer V Wheeler of H.M.C.S. Ottawa arrives in Acton on Monday evening after surviving the torpedoing of the ship in which two thirds of the crew were lost. He is counted among 67 survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. Wheeler
H.M.C.S. Ottawa
Acton
Engineer Wheeler Arrives Home After Ship Torpedoed
Engineer Vernon Wheeler, son of Mrs. Elia Wheeler and relatives in Acton, arrived home on leave after HMS Ottawa was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic. He survived after clinging to a raft for four hours until rescue by two corvettes. He suffered minor injuries and returns to duty on another vessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Wheeler
H.M.S.C
Ottawa
Canada
Great Britain
Wheeler
Tme
Varn
Erik
Nvany
Acton
Mr. Dills
Acton Fare
Glnad
Tam
Lorne
Muarssey
Sas
Herb Dron
Greenock Literary Honor Presents Bride and Groom
At Greenock School a literary society program honored Mr and Mrs Wallace Swackhammer a bride and groom from September. Gordon Leslie chaired with readings by Agnes Pasmore a Jeff Wardlaw solo a humorous reading by Mrs Geo Waltce and a satin covered wool comforter and color bath towels presented. Read washes and gifts were appreciated followed by community singing National Anthem a contest and lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenock School
Lterary Society
Wallace Swackhammer
Gordon Leslie
Trents
Agnes Pasmore
Jeff Wardlaw
Geo. Waltce
Swackhammer
Jeag Mann
Elawood Johnston
Trene and
Wallace
Walker Clan Gathering At Peter Walker Farm
About sixty Walker descendants gathered at the Peter Walker poultry farm near Milton despite rain. The oldest attendee was Mrs Elizabeth Bridgeman of Zimmerman and the youngest was Miss Marilyn Walker of Guelphi aged 3. Attendees came from Mull Street Acton and nearby areas for a bountiful dinner and festive reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin
Walker
Iss
Mull Street
Acton
Peter Walker
Milton
Elizabeth Bridgeman
Zimmerman
Marilyn Walker
Guelphi
War era letter from Acton scribbles home from England
A World War II era homefront letter from England dated September 1942 describes censorship, war news, and daily life for soldiers. The writer mentions receiving Free Press papers, letters from home, meeting fellow Acton troops, and adjusting to hut life with limited comforts and weather updates.
United Church Choir Elects Officers for the Year
The United Church choir reorganization meeting elected officers at the parsonage last Thursday night. President Mrs Veldhuis. Vice President Mrs Gardner Lees. Treasurer Mabel Harels. Organist Miss Fern Brown. Assistant Organist Ethel Franklin. Social Convenor Mrs Taylor. Gown Committee Helen Simpson and Mrs Evans. Librarian Mrs Mason. Music Committee Miss Fern Brown and others. Membership Committee Mrs Beatty and Mr Mason. Lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
Veldhuis
Gardner Lees Treas
Mabel Harels
Fern Brown
Ethel Franklin
Arnold
Taylor
Helen Simpson
Evans
Marjorie Gibson
Mason
Beatty
Rev Captain Rawson to Speak at Acton Y Open Night
Acton community readers hear Reverend Captain Rawson of Hamilton address the Acton Y Open House. The talk follows the summer outdoor program led by Mrs. Gray and highlights Y.M.C.A. services to Acton, with enhanced activities planned for the year. Families are urged to attend opening night for a social evening and to support local youth recreation initiatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Y.M.C.A
Gray
Acton's Men's Club
Oto
Dublin Institute Meets For September Session
The Dublin Woman's Institute held its September meeting at Mrs We McGlaughtin's home with Mrs van Groozen presiding. Members discussed bulbs and slips, current events by Mixx M Somerville, and papers on Agriculture and Canadian Industries. Talks covered subsidies to agriculture, wool combing, and linen flax growth. Arrangements were made for a booth at a sale and plans to send rape jam and plum jam overseas via the Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin Woman's Institute
We McGlaughtin
van Groozen
Mixx M. Somerville
N.anderson
Storey
McIntyre
N. Anderson
N. Anderson Depeented the Caster Laboratories
Booth
Sale
Red Cross
Watson
Breithaupt-Simpson Wedding At Guild Of Arts
Mary Isabelle Simpson daughter of James Simpson of Tottenham and the late Mrs Simpson married Toronto native David John Breithaupt son of A L Breithaupt of Kitchener at the Guild of All Arts ceremony officiated by her brother, Ren Simpson. The reception followed with Dr Clinton Bell as best man and the couple will reside in Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Arts
Mary Isabelle
James Simpson
Mrs Simpson
Tottenham
de David John Breithaupt
Toronto
AL Breithaupto
Breithaupt
Kitchener
Ren
P Simpson
Helen Sims
Kings
Clinton Bell
Ivan Harris
Acton
Christmas Boxes Planned for the Boys Overseas
War Service League of Acton and Vietn iy meets to plan overseas Christmas boxes for the boys abroad. Donations include 149.07 from Neardmare Employees’ Association and 1590.00 from the Duke of Devonshire Chapter LODe. A community auction sale is scheduled for November 4 with local organization support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Service League
Acton
Vietniy
Bannockbure
Duke
Devoenshire
O. R. Brown
J. E. Martin
T. K. Nicol
F. van Wyck
R. Finney
N.gibbon
J. van Groazen
J. Nica
League
Alex
Near
Farm Emergency Labor Helps Acton Harvest Efforts
The Farm Emergency Committee under secretary FOL Wright organized harvest aid for Acton district. Sixty four farmers received help and 153 helpers were sent out for harvest, contributing 250 work days. Some workers gained permanent placements, while businessmen used wordnest afternoons to aid farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fol. Wright
Acton
United Church Ladies Host Birthday Tea at Mrs J Symons
The Woman's Association of The United Church held a birthday tea at Mrs Jo Symons' home on Wednesday. Mrs W Evans and others assisted with tasks and decorations featured a cake center arch. Community singing, a musical contest, a duet, and a reading highlighted the afternoon. Admission was one shilling per guest. Shela Fosbury was the youngest guest and thanks were given to hosts for hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo Syston
W. Evans
I Harris
Fo Cleave
Caldwell
Ho Arnold
AT. Brown
HO Velghtus
WA Fosbury
oMias
Hawthorne
Luciern
Shela Fosbury
Symon
Taylor
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tom Langford
BIG
Mason Knit Employees
James McIntyre
Locker-Lockett
McCutchegns
Reinharts
WAT
Acton Bree
Gordon
Cansilan Press
H.M.C.S
Ocean
Overseas Mail
Tettera
Cause of Freedom
England
Arlof
Tom Acton
Prensa
Herb
Set
Ted Clifford
Bert McMullen
Wibb
Arlo
United Church Choir
Capt. Rawsson
Dublin Institute
Service League
Phan
United
J. Symons
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