War era leaves and visits mark Acton community notes
Sgt Carney Byrne returns to Sussex New Brunswick on brief leave while many residents across Acton visit relatives in Toronto Vernon and Edmonton. Citizens Mrs Wanebrough Mr Day Mrs Smith Mrs Lambert Mr Bowes Mr Gibbons Ms Beattie travel and celebrate a 50th wedding anniversary. Petty Officer Geo Switzer proceeds to Alberta for electrical engineering training. G A Dilla returns from Ulster Pa care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Switzer
Esquimalt Naval Centre
University of Alberta
Edmonton
Card of Thanks From Roy Arnott
To all who sent fruit to me while I was in St. Joseph's Hospital Guelph on September 2 from the Beardmore Employees and Committee I extend heartfelt thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owlah
St. Joseph's Hospital, Guelph
Beardmore
Roy Arnott
Churchill Church Honors Pte Ross Swackhammer Before Debert Posting
A Churchill Church social honors Pte Ross Swackhammer prior to his departure for Debert Nova Scotia. Rev Foreman chairs with musical solos and duets. A travelling stationery kit and sterling bracelet are presented by Smith Griffin Acton. Swackhammer pledges service to help defend liberty as friends wish him courage and safe return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browne
Arthur Swackhammer
Churchill Church
Ross Swackhammer
Debert
Nova
Scotia
A. O. W. Foreman
A. Kerr
H. Graff
Lila Spears
Margaret Thompson
Ross
Pat
T. E. Griffin
Fred Smith
Robert Kerr
Rosa
Real Estate for Sale in Town with Modern Conveniences
Several dwellings for sale in town offering all conveniences. Descriptions note good state of repair with prices from $1,300. Also several large buildings suitable for conversion into apartment houses, available at reasonable prices.
Letters From Acton Soldier Express Gratitude And Updates
A letter to the editor from Acton Ontario expresses sincere thanks for regular local notices and wartime support. The author describes four months in Harlaxton or similar camp, sharing details of life, housing, meals, and garden produce, while noting camaraderie, morale, and avoidance of army doctors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tue
Acton
Ontario
Firat
Acton and Vicinity War Service League
10. D.E
Red Crown
Har'a
Perhus
Lorne
France
London
God's Heart Inn Garden
Ordnance Branch
Tam
Aot
Notice to Creditors in Estate of John I Bennett Nasagaweva Halton
Notice to creditors of John I Bennett farmer of Nasagaweva Halton who died about August 13 1912. Creditors must send claims and proofs to the administrator Helter by a stated date before assets are distributed as required by law. Solicitor is C F Leatherland Acton Ontario for William Beavers ROR Toronto Street Guelph Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John HH. Bennett
Nassagaweva
Halton
Andersigne
C.F Leatherland
Acton
Nessagaweya lands for tax arrears sale notice
The Township of Nassagaweya announces lands in arrears of taxes for 1942 will be sold by public auction if arrears and costs are not paid by 2:00 p.m. November 5. The sale takes place at 2:00 p.m. on the 5th day of November in the Council Chamber of Nassagaweya Township Hall at Brookville. James W. Moffat, Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nassa- Raweya
Ontario
Treas
Nasaa- Raweya
Brookville
Nassagaweya
James W. Moffat
Acton’s Lighting Past and Present Sparks Memories
A reminiscence traces Acton’s street lighting from coal oil lamps to municipal electric lights. The author recalls changing signals, cross streets, and the shift to Hydro lighting about forty years ago, noting the wartime restrictions and the gradual rise in power and appliances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atreat
Charlie Wilson
Kia
Asalatanta
Acton
Hydro
Tydra
Mit
Howe
Ninugara
Te Farr
Platen Press
Unclear name mixup prompts firm denial of identity label
A speaker describes confusion over a verioda label in a column and defends their true name. They state the name was given without consent and cannot be changed now.
Unclear Irish Baptism Mix Up Sparks Church Confusion
An Irish groom to be struggles with his Christian name during a wedding inquiry. The clergyman asks for the Christian name, but the groom replies in a thick accent claiming he does not know which of the twins died in infancy, leaving the church momentarily puzzled.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sgt. Carney Byrne
Sussex, N.B
C. H. Harrison
Toronto
Mita Vanetta Smith
J. van Norman
Sussex
N.B
Mrs. R. H. Wanebrough
Rockwood
Mrs
Frank Day
Pte
Debert, N.S
Gertrude Wallace
Chicago
A Lator
Ted. Gewecke
Mr. Gewecke
Tommy Clairmont
R.C.N.V.R
Mre
Allan Smith
Len Lambert
Pacific Canal
T. H. Manon
Main St
John Lambert
Roy
Beatrice
John
Prenton
Mra
F. W. Bowes
Frank Gibbons
Delaine
Herb Woods
William Bradshaw
Percy J.’ French
Migs Beverly French
Vernon, B.C
French
Frank Beattie
Mr. Beattie
G. A. Dilla
Aliee MacPherson
A. B. Lyon
Ulster Pa
Churchill Friends
October
George Wallace
Yonge St
Jerry Warrison and
Hin Orchestra
Admirition
E. P
ST. Georges Square
Guelph
Tahiti
Charles Laughton
Jon “Lal
Ferry Pitot
Bear and the Beavers
Dick ‘Tracy Vs. Crime
the Stewarts
Williams Holden
Frances Dee
Newsboy
Blue-Blood
Jimmy Lydon
Freddie Bartholomew
Fred MacMurray
Rosalind Russell
California Jr. Symphony
Disney
Dwellie
Peel
Wellington
F. L. Wright Insurance and Real . Extate
John I. Bennett
Nasagaweva
Nessagaweya
George Arlof Dills
Ife
Fin
Murphy
Mick
Habby Groupe
Callathentes
Tumbling & Pyramida
Nancing & Rhythm
Tennia
Tabby Groupe Callathentes
Pyramida
Apparatua
Hickey Taaketball
Tabte-Tennia
Tadminton Stowers
Thurss
Rev
Rawkon
Quert Hpeaher
Chapple’s
Chapple
Guelph, Ontario
Ali
Poat
Victory
O ? Weit
Esquesing Township
Regards
Georgetown
Acton and
Tk Acton Fret Press
Georgetown Herald
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