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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 03, 1942
Page
16
Ay 1042, at Hamilton on Sunday, Joh nf aohn Kinnare, beloved husband of Rebecca Sprowl, passed away suddenly. The family asks for privacy as they mourn this loss.
Community announcements list Acton Fair features with Lorne Scots Band and arena acts, local transport changes, and government information. Highlights include Prize Libs and Special Prizes, War Insurance details, school reopening dates, and a report on local parish services and judging events by Mr. R. W. Lowrie.
A Rhodes, 21, a Canadian soldier, pleaded guilty to stealing C V Poree’s car at Acton and gas from A McTsaac’s garage plus other thefts in Toronto Galt Goderich and Kingsbridge. He received one year on each car theft, six months indeterminate, six months on gasoline thefts, to run concurrently at the Ontario Reformatory.
A wartime poem honors Billy Turner of the Acton commando who sacrificed himself for country. It lauds his courage and devotion to empire, urging comrades to carry on and feel Canada’s wrath against enemies. The verse seeks remembrance and peace for the fallen.
Obituaries note the passing of John Kinnard a Ba quealng Township farmer aged eighty six who retired to Guelph and died on Sunday. James Gibbens, longtime Gibbens homestead resident, died Monday on the family farm. Both services were led by Knox Church and St. Joseph's Church clergy with interments at Fairview and Dublin Cemeteries respectively. survivors include spouses, children, and siblings.
Dorothy Jane Kerman of Oshawa married Leading Aircraftman Clarence Laird Rognvaldson of Acton at North Parkdale United Church Toronto. Rev A P Addison officiated with organist Mrs A J Raymond. Bridesmaid Helen Kerman wore romance blue net, bridal party included brothers of the groom as ushers. The couple planned a Lake Simcoe wedding trip.
The piece surveys Allied progress and Axis resistance across theaters in 1943 1944 including the Solomons Milne Bay Egypt and North Africa. It notes Japanese attempts in the Solomon Islands and New Guinea and Rommel’s Western Desert actions while highlighting Allied air power and strategic aims to prevent Axis invasion and preserve the land bridge to the Caucasus.
Reports say Premier Widoko Tojo seized the port in Sieria on Tuesday amid sabre rattling. Togo reportedly negotiated a Moscow Toklo neutrality pact and voiced pro Russian stances. Chinows reports 100000 Japanese troops moving north toward Sieria in the past month and a large Japanese fleet van moved off north Japan.
Information on the Government War Risk Insurance Scheme offered to the public. Provides overview of fire and property coverage, auto, and supplemental contracts including extra benefits like extended liability, theft, and wind or earthquake protections with updated lower rates.
In town dwellings offer conveniences and solid repair at about 1300 dollars and up. Also offered are improved farms in Halton Peel and Wellington Counties, many prize winners in Farm and Home Improvement contests in recent years.
The Rockwood Horticul tural Society reports increased entries from 128 in 1941 to 148 this year. Numerous exhibits include Dahlias Gladiolus and various plants with multiple regional participants noted in class listings. Admission receipts also rose compared to last year.
Arlot Dits of Acton Ontario congratulates Free Press staff on multiple honors. He notes Hugh Savage Shield for best all round paper in class three and awards for front page and editorial page. He recalls seven years with the paper and extends best wishes.
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