Acton Social Notes Mention Visits and Health Updates
Wm. Clayton Jr. spends weekend in Osage and Acton. Pte Gerard Harley and Miss Marie Clayton return home from Hamilton and Brantford. Miss Etta Dills visits Clinton. Capt Johnny Gray back from St Johns Newfoundland. Mrs G Huffman and Brenda Rose visit Hamilton. Edna Brown recovering in Stayner. Sateen Le visited Port Credit. Thelma Ashton and Mr Ragavalisan visit Willow Street home. Mrs Alex Joe in Guelph hospital with good recovery signs. Mrs James Symon and Mrs Mac Symon host at Willow Street Wednesday evening. George Woods recovering at Joe Woods’ in Guelph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Joe
Guelph
James Symon
Mac Symon
To & Pam
Willow Street
Acton
Engagement Announcement of Lorena Mae Locker
Mr and Mrs Oscar Locker of Acton announce the engagement of their only daughter Lorena Mae to George Allen son of Mr Francis A Redman and the late Mrs Redman R KR No 2 Orton. The marriage will take place quietly November 4 at Orton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Locker
Acton
Lorena Mae
George Allen
Francis A. Redman
Redman
Orton
Outstanding prize list for Halton plowing match
The Halton Plowing Match at Thomas Snow's farm on Welson’s Trafalgar Town Line on November includes many donations from Acton Burling ton Georgetown Milton Campbellville and Oakville. Prizes total over 600 in cash and goods with specials such as a $10 War Savings Certificate from Halton Cream & Butter Co. and several silver trays and trophies for top plowmen. A farm equipment display is planned with items like corn loaders and tractor row crop cultivators. Prize lists are at the Ontario Department of Agriculture in Milton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Thos. Snow
Welson
Trafalgar
Acton
Burlington
Georgetown
Milton
Campbellville
Oakville
Halton Cream & Butter Co
Halton Plowman
Nelson Robinson
Norval
Agric
J. E. Whitelock
Stanley ‘Hall
M.P.P
Ontario Department of Agriculture
Partners Bound by Fifty Years Sink into Quiet Rift
Two longtime business partners with over fifty years together face a severed bond as one lies dying. He calls for his friend to come to the bedside, shaping a final farewell amid a collapsing partnership.
Sunday church notices and schedule for October 29 1904
The notice lists a Sunday schedule including a sermon Overturned in a fault and a Bible school topic What and Who is God at 12 15 p m. It mentions a Wednesday 8 p m service hosted at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Manon on Williaw Street inviting all to come and worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlea Manon
Williaw Street
Sunday religious services announced for October 29 1944
Sunday School at 2 00 pm and Evening Worship titled The Value of The Soul led by Rev William Weir BA. An adult Bible class met October 26 with theme The Lord Renew Their Strength. Events listed reflect church activities and sermon topics for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Weir
Sunday School and Union with Christ Service
The notice invites all to a Sunday School at 2:45 p.m. and a 7:06 p.m. union with Christ strong in welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Letters From War Trooper Describes France Visit And Hopes For Peace
Cpl. E. W. Coles writes from an overseas posting recounting travel through France after Caen, noting warm receptions in Seigium and longing for home. He mentions scarce staples, farm districts, and memories of games, bands, maple leaf copies, and support from War Services and the United Nations as a goal for global peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Il Arios
Ibut
France
Caen
Séigium
Luke
War Services
Cigs
Milton Man Falls to Death From Railway Bridge
Thos Court a 52 year old veteran of the Last War died instantly after slipping from the CNH high level bridge at Tanaley. His body was found in the Twelve Mile creek ravine. He had lived in Milton for 15 years and worked with Bell Telephone Co for 35 years. He was a member of the Milton Branch Canadian Legion and a Mason. Funeral services were held yesterday with graveside interment in Evergreen Cemetery.
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C.N.H
Tanaley
Thos Court
Twelve -Mile Creek
Wales
Court
Canada
Milton Branch
Canadian Legion
Milton
Bell Telephone Co
W. Waters
London
England
Canned grapefruit ration lifted by Prices Board
The Prices Board announces temporary removal of canned grapefruit from rationed fruits. Suspension applies from October 35 on the basis of 30 fluid ounces per approved preserves unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Prices Board Ration Administrate
Battle for Myitkyina Drags Burma Campaign Deep Into Jungle
In Burma’s north central jungle near Myitkyina the Allied drive led by Lt Gen Joseph Stilwell advances through monsoon and dense forest. British Indian forces and Chinese troops support the assault to open the Ledo Road supply route and establish an air base, while Japanese forces defend the area and mount counter moves to sever China’s lifeline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northoentral
Burma
China
Myltkying
Mutchenaw
Chins
Myitkyina
Ching
India
Joseph Stilwell
Aoise
Indias
Stillwell
Uitle
Mogaung
Burow
Irrawaddy
Gritish
Imphal
Une
Stiffwell
Nouth
British May Resume North Sea Fishing
London reports that wartime fishing bans in the North Sea may be lifted as submarine threats decline. Sole, plaice, turbot and other prime fish are abundant and scientists say stocks have multiplied despite wartime conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Loes
Fai
Vandalism at Trinity Anglican Church by Two Young Girls
Two five year old girls caused damage at Trinity Anglican Church on Thanksgiving Day. They tore harvest decorations struck a communion set of glass and bronze lectern and ripped hymn and prayer book pages. Estimated damage about 300 dollars. family reportedly unable to reimburse church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Trinity Anglican Church
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wm. Clayton, Jr
Pte
Gerard Harley
Andl Mire, i
Sienendher ‘Viettar
Marie Clayton
Hamilton
Victor Patrick
Brantford
Etta Dills
Mrs. B. Corless
Clinton
Capt
Johnny Gray
St. Johns
Newfoundland
Mrs. G. Huffman
Brenda Rose
Edna Brown
Stayner
Port Credit
W. C. Ashton
Thelma Ashton
G. Ragavalisan
George Woods
Joe Woods
Abe
W. Wallace Yeasly
Mariloneil Si
A. Floyd Smith
Quebec Street
West Guelph
Howard Grafforth
Aire Ontario LP
Broadway Rhythm
George Murphy
Ginny Simms
Seville
Henry Aldrich
Little Secret
Jimmy Lydon
Charlie Smith
Fox News
Arlaf
Bindeio
War Service League
United Nations
Cpl. E. W. Coles
Tansley
Morgans
Joseph Morgan
St. Hamilton
Navy
Army
Merchant Marine
Hev
Vincent Morgan
Kevin F
Michael J. Signalman
RCNVE
Joseph B
Preston Grover
Associated Frees
Chiss-Barnstadie War Theatre
Elliott Bros
Ontari
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