Acton Caresses Local Visitors and Farewells
A roundup of local visits from Toronto and Chicago residents to Acton including Mrs. Gordon McKay’s visit to her mother Mrs. R. H. Wansbrough and Frances Rocklitz of Chicago with Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Brown. Farewell to Mrs. Turner relocating to Kincardine after sixteen years in Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon McKay
Toronto
R. H. Wansbrough
Frances Rocklitz
Chicago, IL
A. T. Brown
Turner
Kincardine
Address on Norway Feature at United Young People’s Meeting
The Young People’s Union of the United Church held its weekly meeting under the Christian Culture Department directed by Miss Isabel Cowile. Miss Denis Wilson gave the scripture lesson and led prayers, with Rev. G C Gifford guiding Bible study. Guest speaker Mrs. M M Leitch spoke on Norway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Union of the United Church
Christian Culture Department
Isabel Cowile
Denis Wilson
Miss Cowle
G. C. Gifford
M. M. Leitch
Norway
Holmes Marshall Wedding Saturday at St Albans
A wedding solemnized Saturday October 19 1940 at St Albans Anglican Church Acton between Charlotte Isabel Marshall and Charles Henry Mick Holmes with Rev E A Brooks officiating. Bride wore wine crepe dress with Johanna Hill roses. Edwina Marshall was bridesmaid in Queen's blue. After the ceremony the couple left for Windsor Ontario and plan to reside in Acton Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Isabel
Earl Marshall
Edwina Marshall
Cico Marzo
Windsor
Ontario
Acton
Britain’s Colonial Forces Rally To World War Effort
Britain mobilizes its colonial empire for war with mass enlistment across territories. By August 1940 colonial peoples contribute about 75 cents per head to the war effort. Regiments travel vast routes from Lusaka to Nairobi, Kenya’s European population enlists, and colonies from Hong Kong to Bermuda expand defense forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Seven Seas
Northern Rhodesia Regiment
Lusaka
Nairobi
East Africa
Kenya
Farmers Endure Weather
Letter from R W Johnson Thornloe Camp Sussex Ontario October 19 1949 describes a tough farming season in Canada with constant wet weather drought flood and frost hindering sowing seeding and harvesting. He notes roads being paved between Latchford and Kirkland Lake and war material demands boosting northward industry while scarce labor and physical fitness impact mining and road work. He closes with thanks to The Free Press for readership and mentions Acton boys serving abroad and Red Cross support.
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Eroundius
Free Press
Latchford
Kirkland Lake
Round Lake
Dills
Acton
Acton Boys In This “‘Urlit
Red Cross‘ Fund
Red Cross
New Brunswick
Friends Honor Bride of Week at Miss Wallace Home
About 25 friends gathered October 15 at Miss H. Wallace Knox Avenue to honor Mrs. Mickey Holmes. A piano solo by Joan Buck opened the tribute followed by a quiz by Miss Jessie Coles. Charlotte stood for a read address of appreciation and well wishes. A decorated bed of gifts was drawn in by Jimmy and Joan Buck. A luncheon was served by the hostess with help from Miss Martha Orr and Mrs. F. Yates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Wallace
Knox Avenue
Milton High School elects Gowland president at re organization
Milton citizens register over 1200 firearms with Provincial Constable Cookman as 550 locals join the Milton High School Students Association leadership. Among rural notes, J Howard berries in Campbellville and Paul Field visits from Edmonton Overseas Artillery. Mr and Mrs Maude celebrate golden wedding anniversary at Pearl Street home. A dog chases cattle in Esquesing on Thanksgiving Day near Milton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Gowland
Milton High School Students’ Association
Milton
George Cookman
David Fraser
Campbellville
J. Howard
Paul Field
Roy Field
Edmonton
Alto
Overseas Artillery Service
Petawawa
M. Field
Sen
J. Maude
Pearl St Pheton
Maude
Halton
Eramosa
Douglas Irving
Esquesing
Mr.Irving
Champion
Acton Man Leads Negus Gold Mine Expansion at Yellowknife
The Northern Miner profiles J. G. McNiven of Acton as manager of the Negus Gold Mines in Yellowknife N W T. Production runs about 80 tons daily with 65 tons milled and 15 tons wasted. Mill yields run near one ounce value about 35 per ton. monthly gold bullion pours total 60 000 to 65 000 dollars. Underground staff numbered 37 with development sinking drifting and crosscuts underway aided by new 240 horsepower Crossley diesel compressor setup.
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Northern Miner
Negus
Yellowknife
N. W.T
J. A. ‘McNiven
Acton
Ruston
Crossley
Ingersoll- Rand
General Electric
McNiven
Uwe Free Press
J. G. McNiven
Mra
J. A. McNiven
Negus Gold Mines, Limited
L. L. Budreau
Radium King
Northern
Fort Norman
Toronto
Ten Diamond Factories Open in England to Cut and Polish Diamonds
England launches ten diamond factories to cut and polish stones once dominated by Amsterdam and Antwerp. The first unit now handles about 260000 pounds yearly, mainly staffed by skilled refugees. J C Gindef, chairman of the Birmingham Jewellers Export Group, led imports of machinery from Amsterdam and Antwerp and supervised reconstruction from photographs after initial shipment delays. Britain’s control of rough diamonds strengthens its role as a global diamond hub and weakens German armament production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Amsterdam
Antwerp
Low Countries
J C. Gindef
Birmingham Jewellers’ Association Export Group
Britain
Germany
Eggs By The Acre Found In Queensland Farmland
A 3,000 acre bed of grasshopper eggs was discovered in a farming region near Brisbane Australia. Grasshopper damage in Queensland has been extensive in recent years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Australia
Queensland
Erin Ray Payie Returns Home After Pair Day Visit
Mrs Ray Payie of Erin, Vancouver, B C, returns from visit with W R Bingham family. On Wednesday Harry Young shot a 40 lb brush wolf south of the village during hard scramble, seeking government bounty. Mrs Gordon Marshall sustains facial wounds in a traffic incident at No 24 Highway and Ninth Line Erin. Large Pair Day turnout with strong gate receipts despite showers and an excellent exhibition of livestock and goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Payie
Vancouver
B.C
W. R. Bingham
Harry Young
No. 24 Highway
Erin
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