Local Social News From Burlington Acton and area
Miss Marthe Ore of Burlington visited Acton friends over the week. Seaman Herb Dron is home on leave from Halifax for a couple of weeks. Mrs M W MacAulay of Port Dover visited with Mrs E F Collier and family last week. Mr and Mrs C R McElhiney of Halifax N S were visiting this week with Mr and Mrs D Gordon. Mr and Mrs Eugene McPherson and Glen visited at the home of his mother Mrs R J McPherson on Sunday. Mrs J R Kennedy and Miss M E Nolson visited at Unionville over the weekend with Mr and Mrs W J Runsall. Lt J M Small R C N V R of London spent the weekend with Mrs Small at the home of Mrs R M MacDonald. Mr and Mrs Martin Kelly and Henry spent the weekend with relatives in Blythe and Morris Township Huron County. Major M B Colter and Mrs Colter Corporal Wm Collier and Fl wcott Collier and Master Ronald of Simcoe spent the weekend at the home of Mrs FE Collier and family. Mine Anne Kelly youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Martin Kelly joined the C W A C and is to report at Trinity Barracks Toronto on Monday October 26. All wish her the best of luck in her new adventure.
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Anne Kelly
Martin Kelly
C.W.A.C
Trinity Barracks
Toronto
Card of Thanks for Loss of Wife and Mother
Mr A H Biadon and George and Alfred express deep thanks to friends neighbors and all who offered sympathy after the sudden death of their beloved wife and mother Her memory will be gratefully cherished by those who knew her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Biadon
George
Alfred
Auddenly
Letter from H V Dron A B A A L 677 Seeks Sea Service
Veteran writes from hospital bed after surgery and awaits naval medical board verdict on return to sea. He plans to take three courses in Gunnery O R 3 and O R 2 while awaiting discharge, mentions Red Cross woollens supply and thanks Acton Red Cross workers. He hopes to share further adventures from abroad at a later address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Dills
Tre Acton Farr Paras
Atitt Dickering
Naval Medical Board
Finiah
Naval Service
D.E.M.S
Ome
O.K
O. R
Acton
Acton Red Cross
D.e.ms
Red Cross
North Atlantic
H. V. Dron
A.B
A.A.L
Insurance lines cover fire farm auto liability and war damage
The notice lists broad insurance lines including fire, farm, auto, liability, government war damage, and general coverages. It describes policy scope and coverage areas without specific claims or dates.
Dwellings for sale in town and farms offered
Real estate listing from F I Wright of Acton promotes several choice dwellings for sale in town with modern conveniences and good repairs starting at 1300 dollars. Also large buildings suitable for apartment houses at reasonable prices. Immediate sale due to owner enlisting. Also improved farms in Halton Peel and Wellington counties highlighted as prize winners in Farm and Home Improvement competitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Peel
Wellington
Gregory Theatre Showcases Stars and Cartoon Tunes
Ann Sheridan and Ronald Reagan star in a musical titled Daughter of Rosie Grady while the Gregory Theatre presents Dick Tracy versus Crime and the Disney segment Old McDonald Puck. McDonald Carey and Jean Phillips headline Dr Broadway. Fox News airs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Sheridan
Ronald Rea-gan
Rosie Grady
Disney
Donald Puck
Dick Tracy Vs. Crime
DR. Broadway
McDonald Carey
Jean Philips
Fox News
Y Column Details Weekly Athletic Club and Club Activities
Starting next Monday the new athletic club for senior boys runs October through April with events in standing broad jump top 6 feet and 2 points per inch, long jump, high jump, shot put, and a potato race. Mr. John Cameron offers a silver trophy to the top scorer as boys compete weekly and develop athletic ability.
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John Cameron
Gravel resurfacing planned on local highways
Resulting project will reseal three miles of Highway 24 from Orangeville to Arin and Highway 51 from Caledon to Coulterville with gravel after installing a crushing plant capable of supplying 9 000 tons. A school record at Binkham School recalls Miss Mary McMillan’s teaching era begun in 1869. Delightful weekend weather boosted Erin Agricultural Society exhibits drawing over 10 000 attendees and record receipts, with strong live stock entries and high competition across departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orangeville
Arin
Caledon
Coulterville
Binkham
Mary McMillan
McMillan
Erin Agricultural Society
Advocate
Appointment for Love and Other Features
A Monday program lists the comedy romance Appointment for Love starring Margot Sullavan and Charles Boyer. Canada Carries On presents Women and Warriors. Novelties include Historic Maryland and In The Circus.
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Margaret Sullavan
Charles Boyer
Canada
Women & Warriors
Maryland
Woman Warrior Pat First W A N S Pilot in Navy Service
A 21 year old woman identified as Pat becomes the first WA NS member to fly as part of her duties in the women’s naval service in England. She serves as an airplane radio mechanic with the Fleet Air Arm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
C. Pi
Pat
W.A.N.S
Women's Naval Service
Fleet Air Arm
Wrens Hold Down Important Post In England Coast
In a hut on the English coast a small group of Women's Royal Naval Service members operate instruments recording the effectiveness of anti mine devices. They monitor ship performance as mines are deployed and tested off the headland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
C. P.s
English
Royal Naval Service
Royal Navy
Everybody's School The Museum as a Living Classroom
Schools reopen as children visit the Royal Ontario Museum to see historic scientific and artistic objects. The piece highlights how galleries offer a vivid learning experience for all ages and ages find information there beyond words or pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Ontario Museum
97th Knox Church Anniversary Service Report
An account of Knox Church Weld Sunday events features a sermon on Christ’s cross and faith during wartime, reflecting on sacrifice, prayer, and national unity. The afternoon service united United and Baptist congregations with Rev Fosbury assisting, honoring long standing local observances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Church Weld
Local residents head to Saskatchewan harvest effort
Winston Howell and Walter Jenkins and hundreds of McMaster students leave Hamilton for Saskatchewan harvest duties. Angus Murdock returns from three week leave from NAB Sussex on crutches after a prior motorcycle accident. Century Tool and Die Works moves into Virtue Motors building Brant Street. first shipments expected next week. Burglars steal from Brewers Warehouse Water Street then abandon safe on Walker's Line. Archie Campbell's car stolen in Milton and recovered on Walker's Line. police involved.
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Winston Howell
Walter Jendings
McMaster University
Hamilton
Onriday
McMaster
Saskatchewan
Angus Murdock
Sussex
Nab
Set
Murdoch
Century Tool and Die Works Company
Virtue Motors
Brant Street
Foronte—anii
Brewers
Water Street
Walker
Colin Smith
Milton
Archie Campbell
Lizzie
Burlington
Smith
Frith
James Town 1607: Sarah Constant Brings First English Colonists
The voyage of the Sarah Constant in spring 1607 delivered seven armed colonists to Jamestown establishing England's first permanent settlement in the new world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Constant
America
Jamestown
Germans in London urged to conserve waste for war effort
A London notice addressed to herren and damen of St Pancras appeals to German-born residents to save waste for Britain’s war effort. The municipal authorities urge participation in the national conservation drive.
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London
of &T. Pancras
Swedish Paper cites 1091 Polish executed by Nazis
Eskilstuna Kuriren quotes authority on wartime atrocity listing 1091 Polish victims executed between July 12 and August 31. The report notes these figures as part of Nazi crimes and highlights the period and scope of the killings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Eskilstuna Kuriren
Overseas Mail From Local Boys Serving in the Cause
England letter dated Sept 25 1942 from a Canadian serviceman writes home to Arto informing of progress overseas, praise for fellow troops, and condolences for Bil Turner and C M Irvine. He mentions talking with Acton connections, hometown pride, and anticipation of returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cause” of Freedom
Boy Home Guard Captures Four Nazis During Air Raid
In England a 17 year old Mervyn Lockwood and his Home Guard unit confronted four armed German airmen after a Junkers 88 aircraft was shot at by night raiders. The youths captured the crew until authorities arrived and the men were taken into custody surrendering willingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Mervyn Lockwood
Mervyn
Engagement Announcement for Margaret Elizabeth Grindell
Mrs Henrietta Grindell announces the engagement of her daughter Margaret Elizabeth to Ralph Webb son of Mr and Mrs Wim Webb of Toronto. The marriage is planned for November 7 in Toronto.
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Henrietta Grindell
Margaret Elizabeth
Ralph Webb
Wim
QR. Webb
Toronto
Fhe
Vember
Tor
Anta
The Highest Form of Art: Carving the Atmosphere
An aged quotation extols painting and sculpture as not merely crafting objects but shaping the very atmosphere and medium through which we perceive truth. It argues the finest art alters the Way we view reality and moral perception.
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Mra
C. R. McElhiney
Halifax, N.S
Mra. D. Gordon
Eugene McPherson
Glen
R. J. McPherson
J. R. Kennedy
M. E Nolson
Unionville
W. J. Runsall
J. M. Small
R.C.N.V.R
Martin
Kelly
Henry
Blythe and
Morris Township
Huron County
M. B. Colter
George Wallace
Yonge St
Sun
Allware
Kitchener
Stratford
Harold Wiles
Gray Coach ‘Lines
F. I Wright
the Juke Girl
Grant Taylor
Betty Bryant
Hallowe'en
Fred
Terthe
Johnny Gray
NAVY
Christ
Thors
Sant Ditions
Douglas
Canadda
Cardxtian
Hitler
United and Baptist Churches
Fosbury
United Church
Wm. Burton
Geo. Maxsette
Fr. A. Salt
Wo Burten
Alex” Mann
Nt the Organ
Sarah Constants
Trip
Overseas Mail
Artof
Bil Turner
Irvine
Tyee
Lorne
Arios
Tony
PPR
Nazs Four Nazis
Mereyn
Ontario
Gall
Ortaher
Agnie
Meo
Leatherland
Alberta
Tess Chan Katharon
J. B.,mackenzie & Son
Pitone
Ceneral Contractorn
Force Electric
Acton, Ontario
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