Acton Notes on Visits and Personal News
Mrs Johnston visits relatives in Toronto. Mrs Waller stayed with her daughter in North Bay. The Johnston and Roy Johnston family join a Toronto weekend visit. Miss Clara Zieglar RN of Guelph visits Miss Bernice Reid. The Yanta family from Haliburton visit Mrs Dunn in Cameron Street. Mrs Chas Hynds and Hubert McPherson of Toronto visit Acton. Nurse Hazel Wilson of Western Hospital Toronto spends weekend at home. Mrs James McPherson of Govan Saskatchewan visits Acton. Deer hunting trip planned by W H Clayton E J Hassard John R Leishman and Finas. Rev A C Stewart and daughters Katharine Grace of Midland visit Acton. Eleanor Beatty recovering well from appendicitis. Pte Clifford Dale Niagara-on-the-Lake and Mrs Dale visit the Lantz home. J B Watkins family attend 50th anniversary of A Dolson in Brampton. Mrs Harry Mainprize returns from six weeks in Western Canada. Colin and Bill McColl and James Bradshaw with Peggy and Earl H Vincent visit Hamilton. H R Wansbrough and family from Toronto visit mother Mrs R H Wansbrough. Frank Day of Rockwood also visits. Mr Charles Bailey now in Guelph ill in hospital there. Miss Margaret Harrison of Toronto seriously ill but now recovering. Mrs Wm Miller and others visit Guelph and Stratford relatives. Pte Ray Miller in Highland Light Infantry. Lucy Elizabeth Bessie Rawlings engaged to Douglas Cecil Maplesden of Georgetown. wedding set for November 23.
Baptists Bid Farewell to Mr and Mrs Jos N Reid Acton Ontario
Members and friends of the Baptist Church in Acton gathered at the Landsborough home to bid farewell to Mr and Mrs Jos N Reid and family prior to their move to Hamilton. The pastor read an address of Christian love and good will, noting the loss to the congregation. A Hymnary Bible and a large Venetian mirror were presented, and the Reids gave brief replies before a dainty lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Reid
Acton
Ontario
Joe
Lorna
Dorothy
Nancy
Mrs. Kennedy
Hamilton
Zior
Pease
Friends OF the Baptist Church
Mrs. Reid
Anne
Letters from Acton soldiers abroad in Halifax notes
Two letters from Canadian service members describe life in Halifax and England during active duty. V A Wheeler of Acton writes about naval life, YMCA canteens, and the local naval band, while Pte Chuck Tyler of Toronto Scottish MG sends regards to Acton residents, mentions fall weather in England, and plans to return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Dills
Paris
Free Press
Bfen Lambert
Vancouver
Herb Drow
Halifax
England
Chuck
Tyler
Parliament set to open with light agenda amid war
Ottawa notes the new session to start November 7 with a full dress address debate and early estimates, ministers on hand, and government plans trimmed. Canada expands exports to the US and South America while power projects near St. Lawrence rapid development progress slowly. Daylight saving may continue and Ottawa football fever grows as Roigh Riders ride strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Agriculture
Gardiner
United Kingdom
Defence
Ralston
Atlantic
Parliament Hill
Govermment
Canada
Sporting War Industries
United States
International Rapids
St. Lawrence River
Ontario
Quebec
Canada Ramps Up Shipyards For Navy Vessels War Effort
Thousands of Canadian workers across more than forty shipyards along the St Lawrence and Great Lakes are rebuilding wartime production. About 65 corvettes and 30 minesweepers cost 52 million dollars with deliveries expected by year end. Three fast merchant cruisers and related support vessels are being repurposed or built to aid naval operations.
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Canada
Score
St. Lawrence River
Great Lakes
Royal Canadian Navy
Royal Navy
Naval Services
Mexico
Pacific Ocean
Royal Canadian Air Force
Local Notes From Milton Region Roundup
Milton social items report visits by Mr and Mrs Frank McNiven to Kirkland Lake and James Bentley preparing a West Mary Street house. Calls were made by Rev W Hank and others from Guelph and Grand Valley. Engagement announced for Marie Maud Fleck of Georgetown to Dr Charles Ansley Martin of Milton with wedding planned November 16 in Georgetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bentley
West Mary Street
E. F. Earl
SW. Hank
Vicksburg Store Ad Spans 55 Years in The Pilot
Rolling Fork Mississippi publisher notes that the Vicksburg department store has appeared in every issue of the Roll ing Fork Pilot for 55 years, highlighting long running local advertising.
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Rolling Fork
Miss
Rolling Fork Pilot
Vicksburg
British approves life light jacket for shipwreck rescue
A new life light jacket accessory approved by the British Ministry of Shipping emits a red beam for up to fifteen hours. It floats above water, weighs ounces, and stays ready when stored in the life jacket with a sealed metal cap for misuse prevention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ministry of Shipping
British Dyes for Half the World in War Time
Britain aims to supply half the world’s finished dyestuffs while meeting wartime needs. Exports to France, Italy, and other allies rise as Germany, Austria, and older suppliers recede. Production shifts under licenses, expanding into Holland, Belgium, France, and Switzerland with the United States Russia and Japan as major consumers of varied grades.
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Ormany
France
Italy
Britain
Germany
United Kingdom
Holland
Belgium
Switzerland
United States
Russia
Japan
Great Britain
Method hinges on punctuality in business
A concise maxim notes that method is the core of business and without punctuality no effective method exists. The quote by Ceeil underscores discipline and timing as essential to organizational success.
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Ceeil
Halton Readers Told of Boys Work Meetings and Parliament
A Milton United Church gathering on Friday evening November S will feature Rev. David Forsyth discussing boys work for the Dominion United Church. Dr. Robert MacClure will speak at a Halton supper on November 7 at St John’s Oakville about China with Red Cross experience. A. K. Leonard of Milton is named Halton Returning Officer for the Boys Parliament during Christmas, inviting groups to sponsor candidates.
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United Church
Milton
David Forsyth
Dominion
Ontario Religious Education Council
Ontario
Pepe
Halton County
Robert “MacClure
China
Halton
St. John’s Church
Oakville
Red Cross
A. K. Leonard
Leonard
Controlling Convoys by Electricity System Aids Allied Ships
British ships in convoy adopt an electric control to standardize speeds. A two-indicator unit on the bridge and engine room shows propeller adjustments instantly, with a final button signal indicating completion. The device replaces verbal orders with automatic speed alignment.
Knox Church Anniversary Features Elocution and Music
Knox Church marked its anniversary with a supper and a varied program of music and spoken pieces. Participants included Wilva Bell and Flora Sayers as elocutionists, vocal solos by Mrs. Beatty Leishman and Mr. Burton, Wilma Hansen on piano, a cornet duet by Spielvogal and Landsborough with F Salt accompaniment, Knox Sunday School Orchestra numbers, and brief addresses by Rev. Riddell of Milton and Rev. Andrews of Boston Church. The event closed with a quotation about hypocrisy and repentance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonk
Story
Wilva Bell
Toronto
Flora Sayers
W. J. Beatty
Cameron Leishman
Wm. Burton
Wilma Hansen
Messrs
R. Spielvogel
Chas. Landsborough
F. Salt
Knox Sunday School
Mr. Riddell
Milton
Mr. Andrews
Boston
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Mrs . ©. Johnston
Wm. Waller
H. E. Legallais
North Bay
R. L. Johnston
Roy Johnston
Clara Zieglar, R.N
Guelph
Bernice Reid
Dan Yanta
Halleybury
Dunn
Cameron Street
Hubert McPherson
Chas. Hynds
Hazel Wilson
Western Hospital
James McPherson
Govan, Sask
W. H. Clayton
E. J. Hassard
John R. Leishman
F.inas
A. C. Stewart
Katharine and
Grace
Midland
Eleanor Beatty
Clifford Dale
Niagara-on-the-Lake
Mrs. Dale
Galt
Stuart Lantz
J. B. Watkins
Mrs
A. Dolson
Brampton
Harry Mainprize
Colin McColl
Bill
Colin
James Bradshaw
Peggy
Earl H. Vincent
H. R. Wansbrough
Frank Day
Rockwood
R. H. Wansbrough
Saunday
Charles Bailey
Margaret Harrison
Wm. Miller
W. J. VanNorman
Willam VanNorman
Ray Miller
Highland Light Infantry
Stratford
R. A. Gordon
G. H. Lantz
Frank E. Rawlings
Lucy Elizabeth
Bessie
Douglas Cecil Maplesden
Georgetown
Co. W. Maplesden
Mr. and
Mrs. Jos. Reid
George Wallace
Clothes
Yonge St
Ryrie-Birks
W. T. Patterson
Wyndham ST
Maher Shoe
Ryan
Bob Seecheansrahs Geeneha
Ted Parker
Hix Orchestra
F. L. Wright
Cooper Bldg
Gregory ‘Theatre
Barbara Stanwyck
Fred MacMurray
Pappy
Gracie Fields
Irene Rich
Preston Foster
Fox News
Andy Hardy
Hardy Family
Mickey
Rooney
Judy Garland
Colombia
Waterloo Bridge
Vivien Leigh
Robert Taylor
G. A. Dills
Herb Dron
Era
Ieem
Y. M.C.A. Salvation Army
V. A. Wheeler
E.R.A
Br.a
R.C.N. Barracks
Chuck” Tyler
Toronto Scottish M.G
No. 1 MG
c/o Base
P.O
King
MacKinnon
Dominson
Wiltshire
R. L. Wheeler
Department of Agriculture
Nova Scotia
Col. Wheeler
British
Ss Roigh Riders
Interprovincial Football Union
Mulock
University of Manitoba
Frank McNiven
Kirkland Lake
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