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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 02, 1941

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Obituaries and Notices from Ontario Maternity Deaths

Private Heene daughter Beverley Allen born September 2 1941 to Mr Mrs Hem in Acton Ontario. Nicklin died in Standalda Michigan April 18 1941 aged 83. Robertson Duncan Acton Ontario died September 1941 at home Indian Grove Toronto aged 89. McLeod Len McLeod died September 3 1841 in his ninety second year. Wansbrough memorial notes Robert H Wansbrough died October 1929 safe in arms of wife and family.

Nicklin Standalda Mich Arbor Charlotte A James Henrycklin Robertson Indian Grove Toronto Duncan Robertson Acton McLeod Montember Day Len McLeod Belov Lottie Kate Jackson Wansbrough Robert H. Wansbrowshe Siward

Russian Women Enter The Fight

Soviet women from factory workers to nurses rally to support the front. They volunteer for blood donors roles and demand dispatch to the front as nurses, doctors, or in any capacity. Housewives and office workers fill in at mines and factories while Z I Berezina keeps drilling overnight, outputting two and a half times normal.

Red Cross Kiev Z. 1 Berezina Hitler

Obituary of Mrs Charlotte A Nicklin of Grand Rapids

Born in Acton eighty three years ago, Mrs Charlotte A Nicklin died September 18 at O Keefe Sanitarium after a lengthy illness. She was the daughter of the late Oliver and his wife. Her husband James Henry Nicklin preceded her. Survived by daughter Laura H Nicklin and son Earl S Nicklin and grandson Elden James Nicklin, all of Grand Rapids. Nieces include Mrs Robert Shaw and Mrs Lizzie Swackhamer of Acton. nephews Wallace, Samuel, Robert and W N Laaby. A member of the First Methodist Episcopal Church for 37 years. Funeral Saturday September 20 at Sullivan's Chapel. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Grand Rapids.

Acton Charlotte A. Nicklin O'Keefe Sanitarium Nicklin Oliver Tiashy James Henry Nicklin Berjarin Nicklin Michigan Lowell Sparta Grand Rapids Laura H. Nicklin Earl Elden James Nicklin Grand Fapida Robert Shaw Lizzie) Swackhamer Wallace Samuel Robert WN Laaby Wes Nek First Methodist Episcopal Church Lester A. Kilpatrick Sullivan's Chapel Oak Hill Cemetery

Death of Mrs Hannah Reynolds Lady of Acton and Galt

Mrs Hannah Reynolds wife of the late Enos Reynolds and aunt of Acton’s Postmaster J C Matthews died Saturday at her Galt home after a three month illness. She was in her seventieth year, had lived in Galt about 15 years and traced ancestry to Abraham Matthews and Roswell Matthews the first Wellington County settler. She was born in Acton and was the last surviving of ten children. A former teacher in Ontario and Michigan, she belonged to the United Church. Surviving are a daughter Mrs Webb a son Morey of Pasadena California nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Memorial service was held Monday at 3 30 p m at Harold Gray funeral home with interment Mount View Cemetery.

Hannah Reynolds Salt Slater James Matthews Acton J. C. Matthews Galt Reynolds Hannah Matthews Abraham Matthews Diana Mary Nicklin Roswell Matthews Wellington County Alte Elora Calraville Enos Reynolds Ontario Detroit Lansing Mich The United Church Abram Matthews Matthews Mrs. Webb Morey Pasadena Calif Harold Gray St. Andrews Street Mount View Cemetery

Corned Beef Tins Cured by New British Process

Two batches of corned beef tins sent to Britain from South America emerged with different results. One batch used a new alkaline oxidizing dip at the Tin Research Institute in Middlesex causing a protective oxide film, preventing blackening. The other batch, untreated, showed black stains on arrival after fifteen months.

Atlantic Britain Tin Research Institute Middlesex England South America

Wool Grading and War in Canada

Wool grading has operated in Canada for 25 years aiding national effort. Grading selects fleece for each grade enabling mills on government contracts to buy specific qualities. Resulting in strong military clothing but high demand forces imports of graded wool.

Canada

War commentary on oil demand and Allied strategy in Caucasus

Amid war chatter the piece analyzes oil as decisive for Hitler and sketches Allied plans to defend the Caucasus with Wavell directing operations from Britain and India. It notes McNaughton praising Russian resistance, U.S. shipbuilding momentum, and RAF raids on Germany while detailing Mediterranean losses and Churchill's Commons address.

Russia Hitler Caucasus Churchill Archibald ‘Wavell Britain Egypt Iadia Black Caspian Yran India Iran Wavell John Dill Imperial General Staff Claude Auchinleck Successiror Middle East Canada G. L. McNaughton Germany McNaughton Berlin London Uncle Sam United States Roosevelt Armericans Royal Air Force Cologne Calais Dunkerque England Winston Churchill House of Commons Royal Navy Europe

Mortgage Sale Set On Oct 21 At Anton Eichhorn Farm

A mortgage sale and a distress sale are planned for October 21 1961 at one in the afternoon at Anton Eichhorn’s farm in Guelph Ontario to settle Lot 25 Con 5 Nassagawega and related parcels. Chattel sale includes a bay horse cattle implements and farm gear. Terms require 25 percent down with balance secured by mortgage at four percent annual interest.

Perlic Anton Eichhorn Guelph Ontario Nassagawega Halton Deering Marsey-Harris Agrichpl Tural Loans East Block Parliament Buildings Toronto

Nurses Honored at London Luncheon for War Service

Canadian press reports a London luncheon honoring nurse Ernest Brown and praising nursing service to soldiers, sailors, and civilians. Attendees included Vincent Massey and Mrs Massey. speeches highlighted pay rises, long hours, and imperial nurses who funded travel to Britain.

Denise Daltroff London Ernest Brown Britain

One Hundred Horses Granted Export Certificates This Year

Education on horse exports notes 100 animals approved for overseas shipment from Britain in the first six months. Destinations include Argentina Bahamas Darbatos Brestl Canadas Federated Malay States South Africa and the United States. Sire and dam types range from Thoroughbreds to ponies with 69 geldings among 16 mares and stallions.

Britain Argentina Bahamas Darbatos Brestl Canadas Federated Malay Mites South Africa United States Cleveland Bay Cleveland

Airman Seeks Pressing Help Before Buckingham Palace Visit

Early morning at Waterloo Station an airman arrives in a wrinkled uniform and fears his appearance before meeting the King. A YMCA staffer helps by ironing the uniform, enabling the airman to look proper for a medal ceremony at Buckingham Palace.

Y.M.C.A Waterloo Station Agrenady Mier Buckingham Palace

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