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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 11, 1945

Page

21

Week of Thanksgiving Visits Across Ontario and New York

A flurry of visits and weekend stops shows Miss Mille Bowles in Rochester New York while many others travel between Toronto Ottawa Whitby Oshawa and nearby towns. Notable mentions include Mrs. John A. Mowat visiting relatives in Toronto and Mimico, and multiple families visiting friends and relatives in Acton Mars Brantford Elora and Arthur during the holiday period.

Mise Wanetta Smith Toronto John A. Mowat Mimico Walter Cooke Whitby Acton

Engagements and Upcoming Nuptials in Georgetown and Port Craft

Mr. Wm. Dawkins announces the engagement of Lola Verbena to Bruce Allister Williamson of Port Craft. The couple plans a wedding in October in Georgetown. Also announced is the engagement of Margaret Agnes Georgetown to Charles Tyler, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Tyler of Acton, with a church wedding set for October 27 at 3 o'clock.

Wm. Dawkins Lola Verbena Bruce Allister Williamson George FL Williamson Port Crafit Mix Ritchie Georgetown Margaret Agnes Charles ‘Tyler Mroo E. Tyler Acton Know Presbyterian Church

Soldier Returns From Burma Sees Elevator in Prairie

After four years away, a young Canadian solder travels from Vancouver toward Shaunavon. On the rail, he shows no interest until sighting a tall red structure in the prairie. He whispers excitedly that it is an elevator, his eyes brightening at the sight. The scene shifts from mountains to flat farmlands as he returns home.

Canada Shaunavon Burma Vancouver Bss Coast Range Fraser Rockies Rome

Presbyterian Church in Canada Knox Churom Acton Reverend Forbes Thombon

The notice records Knox Churom and Reverend Forbes Thombon linked to the Presbyterian Church in Canada at Minktar Manse on Willow Street, Acton. It notes names and church location as readers seek context or historical register details.

Presbyterian Church In

Acton Schools Field Day Highlights Varied Events

Acton Continuation and Public School held a field day in the park with championships decided. Readouts include running high jump events for junior to senior, long and standing broad jumps, sprints, relay races, and bicycle races, with performers named such as Patsy Chew Elaine Archie Shirley Elliott Joan Somerville Helen McLellan and others across junior to senior divisions.

Acton Continuation and Public School Patsy Chew Elenda Britton Lorraine Mullin Elaine Archic Joan Coles Dena Aralda Shirley Eliott Helen McLellan Joan Somerville Delia McIntyre Helen Johnson Elaine Archie Betty Masters Joyce Greer Frances Chew Shirley Fliott Kop Helen Johnston Betty Maeaters Shirley Elliott Joan Somerally Ral Mielen Johamton Elenda Britten Ett Masters Dena Hiratda Helen Holmes Helen MelLelan Shirley Kenther Helen Johmnaton Klenda Britton Intermestiate Joan Cotes Elaine Atbye Joan Sonerville Shirley Fllett Helen Amdel- Inn Joycee Greer Elaine Artie Helen MacLellin Jovan Colea Elaine Arbic Marion Keelan Joan Somenille Shiney Elliott Patay Chew Eleanor Hoss Manon Keelan Martha ‘Turkesz Lorraine Maletin Flaine Archic Patsy Chow Eelen Johnston Runner Tup Harshry Lawson Roy Kirkness Douglas Thomson Lorne Arthie Melbourne Blow Jimmy Spielvogel George Elliott John Agar Ken Papillon Harry Lawson Lorne Artie Julian Zajac Lorne Arbie Darlowe Johinston Ray Arbie Julian Yajag Ken Papilian Ken Adamson Jimmy Smel- Vogel Armand Hraida George Ellott Elwin Kentner Lorne Arbic Melbourne Blow Ray Arbic George Elott George Elliot

Death follows promotion in London office case

Miss Daisy Fox, 55, was found drowned in a swimming pool after promotion anxiety. A coroner ruled the inquest that she took her own life while of unsound mind.

London Reuters Daisy Fox

Milton Fair Halton Jersey Show Draws 93 Entries

Halton Jersey breeders showcased 93 entries at Milton Fair despite poor weather dated Sept. 29. Wards were awarded across senior, grand, and junior classes with Brampton and Lindale herds posting multiple prizes. Maurice Brampton and Gerald Graham earned top honors with champion and reserve titles in several categories.

Halton Jersey Milton Fair Halton Jersey Milton Ept A.D. Ramona Guelph Hrampton Light W Davies & Son Valermo Davies Manoravan Observer's Cavalier Halton Brook Farms Oakville Hrampton Wonderful Sun Halton Brook Lindas Baron Drampton Wonderful Stan Laveridge Rosallan Grafton & Co T. Eaton Co Maurice Millon Lindale Estella Glatys Lindale Draconia Sunray Iik Prge Helfer Cato John Ruddell Georgetown Cluny Castle Rose FL. D. Charles W. J. Alexander Robert Ford Tom Alderson Hornby W. H H. Devlin Jerney Sam Harrop Milfton

Not Very Important Climate Note on Monthly Bills

A reader notes monthly Ontario climatology for heating costs. July reliably stays above 65 degrees outdoors, reducing artificial heat needs. The five year averages show August at 2 percent of annual bill, and the pattern for each month follows a listed percentage.

Ontario

Revealed in Britain School for Forgers

Plymouth England CP W E J Major prosecuting for the postmaster general says "schools" for forgery exist in the United Kingdom where sailors learn to obtain money by forging post office bank books. A sailor charged with $50 fraud was fined.

Plymouth England Post Office Savings Bank United Kingdom W. E. J. Major Major

The Chalk of Dover Built From Ocean Oozes

Long ago the White Cliffs of Dover formed from ocean ooze rich in microscopic shells. Over millions of years ocean floors rose and these shells cemented into chalk, a key foundation of Britain and its history, with fossil examples kept by museums like the Royal Ontario Museum.

White Dover Royal Ontario Museum English Channel Towanlsa

Australia short of farm workers in wartime shortages

Canberra reports a 120008 man gap in rural labor due to war shifting workers from 500000 to army or secondary industries. Of those, 70000 enlisted, 40200 moved to secondary work, with 340000 returning to farms. Mechanization could reduce future needs. NSW considers settling 100000 at 1000 per year. State inspection covers 236 estates totaling 2255000 acres.

Canberra Australia RC. Wilson New South Wales Cmrouco Owever

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. R. L. Johnston Wren Frances FE. Dills Ottawa Mr. Lorne Massles Wren Dora Wood Mars Chas. Mason Buffalo Mrs. W. Kamaten Lawrie Chalmers A. W. Fosbury Mr. Gladstone Husband Ogdensburg, NY Mrs. Spencer Russel Hlaughton Voronta Wm Stutt Mies Wotan Hell and Mim Sturtey Varris Robert Ord Kenore T L Pat Harrop Hayball Grace Hospital Detroit Harrop Alfred Butcher Ina White Oshawa Robert Price Angus McEachern Young Street Mian Marie Clayton Hamilton Bi Clayton, Jr Mm E A Wansbrough Mra Gordon Kay Mr. Wansbrough Mra Jo Hrennan GE Kitchen John George May McLean RO MecKerne McLellan WW. Baldwin Sault Ste, Marie Elmer Terry Joan Penna Brantford Mo Z. Bennett Mor Young Lorne School Mra W. Cooke Edwin Currie Bobbie Russell McDonald Milton Heights Angus McDonald Dolly Varden Isabel Haines Elora Ezra Small Arthur Frairif Wulied Canads Adea Gataris the Friendly Church A. Walter Forruery Pattonage Bower Avenue A. Lloyd Thompson Elmira United Church Baptist Church Sunmtay School Leland A. Gregory Gherrh of St. Alban the Martyr Luke the Evangelist Koo A.m Alex. Stewart, Ltd Angus Kennady George's Aquare Allan Arthur NL Milton Welding Mary ST Healop Eddie Bracken Mann Lynn —Disney Piger“troubles Haunted Harbor Raturday Molly & ME Gradge Fields Monty—Woolley Phyllis Tharter Gwenn Fox News Fred MacMurray Claudette Colbert NOYN Harry Laween Roy K Kirkness Lorne Artic Hlaw Senor Ray Artic Ken Papil- Ton W. Davies Gerald Graham Maurice Beaty Britain Vilage Court of Revision Aaid C.F. Leatherland W. T. Patterson A. Floyd Smith Watchifa Clockar Jewelery Quebec Street West Guelpie MacSwains Queen Street Vhone Tyler Mart Kenney B.D. Rachlin’s Gualph Ye Man's Cab Acton Public Utilities Office F. G. Turner
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