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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 03, 1942
Page
8
Sudden death of John Kinnared in Hamilton
A brief death notice reports John Kinnared, beloved husband of Rebecca Sprowl, passing away suddenly in Hamilton on Sunday August 1042.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
John
Rebecca Sprowl
Acton Fair Plans Highlight Local Notices and Events
Acton area notes announce fair dates September 18 and 22 with school reopenings, a Day of National Prayer services, and judging by R. W. Lowrie at Milton and Fergus fairs. Special prize lists, band programs, a trick act called Will Ex Ride, and a War Insurance update accompany local items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Fair
Acton
Privy Council For Canada
Heavy sentences for car thefts hit Canadian soldier
Wm A Rhodes, a twenty one year old Canadian soldier, faced trial at Joderich for stealing the car of C V Force Acton and gasoline from A McTsaac's garage, plus thefts from Toronto Galt and Goderleh. He received one year on each car theft charge and six months on gasoline theft with all terms to run concurrently at the Ontario Reformatory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Rhodes
Joderich
C. VY. Force
Acton
A. McTsaac
Toronto
Galt
Goderleh
Kingsbridge
Ontario Reformatory
Billy Turner Commando Remembered For Courage
An Acton tribute honors Billy Turner a local commando who died in service to the country. The piece lauds his sacrifice answering the Empire's call and pledges glory to him as comrades are urged to endure and press on against the enemy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Death and Funeral Rites for Local Farmers in Acton Area
John Kinnard a long-time Baquealan Township farmer died suddenly on a Sunday after a life split between Ireland Canada and Ontario. He married Rodkeen Sprow in 1880 and leaves a son-in-law and brother in Philadelphia. The funeral was held at Johnstone Rumley with Rev Grier of Knox Church officiating and interment at Fairview Cemetery Acton. James Gibbens former Gibbens homestead farmer died on the same farm aged eighty six. He leaves a widow Margaret Sharpe three sons and three daughters including James H. and Lawrence. Funeral at St Josephs Church officiated by Rev Stimler with pallbearers listed. Sympathy sent to survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kinnard
Baquealng
William
Nancy Kinnard
Ireland
Canada
Eaquiaing
Guelph
Ronaldo
Rodkeen Sprow
Allen Dixon
Errol Sprawl
Everett Denny
John Sprawl
Lorne Mullin
Gibbens
Acton
James Gibbens
James
Ellen Gibbens
Ulling
Margaret Sharpe
Joseph
R. J. Brady
W. B. O'Donnell
S. D. Patterson
Toronto
James H
Oshawa and
Lawrence
Slater
James Clancy
Rochester N. Y
St. Joseph's Church
Mars
Father Stimler
Dublin Cemetery
Mesara
Jas. Flynn
Thos, Gibbons
Jax. Mulholland
J. J. Meehan
Jas. Egerton
Fred Hogan
Wedding in Toronto Church of Interest to Many
Dorothy Jane Kerman of Oshawa married Leading Aircraftman Clarence Laird Rognvaldson RC A F son of Acton in North Parkdale United Church Toronto Rev Dr A P Addison officiated The bride wore a white lace bodice full net skirt and net veil The bridal party included sister Miss Helen Kerman and best man Leading Aircraftsman Douglas Rognvaldson The couple’s honeymoon was planned for Lake Simcoe with a turquoise costume and navy accessories
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Parkdale United Church
Toronto
Dorothy
Jane Kerman
Oshawa
Isaac Kerman
Clarence Laird Rognvaldson
R.C.A.F
John Rognvaldson
Acton
Helen Kerman
Douglas Rognvaldson
Eliis Rognvaldson
Gordon Rognvaldson
E. Coupland
Garden Ave
E. Guay
Lake Simcoe
War Commentaries Review Fourth Year Of Axis Struggles In Egypt
The piece notes Chinese control of key railway and air bases, failed Japanese efforts in the Solomon Islands, and a Milne Bay landing in New Guinea. Rommel’s 1942 advance near El Alamein prompts Allied reinforcement, while British and Allied leaders weigh the Axis threat to Egypt and the Caucasus as a turning point year unfolds with growing Allied air power and uncertain Axis decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choklang-Kinangal
Tenia Seca
New Guinea
Milne Bay
Australia
Aly Attieny
Rommel
Egypt
Nite Valley
Ft Alamein
London
Alameinine
Harold Alexander
Quattara
Axia
Middle East
United Nations
Europe
Africa
India
China
Southwest
Pacific
Germany
Japan
Axis
Shigenori Togo
Japanese -Foreign-Ministry
Togo Resigns as Siberia Tension Rises in Tokyo
The article reports Togo resigning Tuesday amid sabre rattling by premier Hideko Tojo who takes portforto. It notes the Moscow Tokio neutrality pact, pro Russian leanings, and claims 100000 Japanese troops moved north toward Siberia in the past month with a large fleet massed off north Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siberia
Togo
Tuesaday
Hideko Tojo
Chinone
Japan
Dominion War Risk Insurance Scheme Information Ad
Government War Risk Insurance details available. Readers are urged to review all policies and consider additional covers beyond fire insurance. Includes professional, building, auto, and supplemental contracts plus wind, riot, earthquake, and other riders for a small extra premium. Rates have recently been lowered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurmus
Real Estate Dwellings for Sale and Farms in Halton Peel Wellington
Choice town houses with all conveniences and good repair from 1300 dollars. 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
Horticultural Show Entries Rise in Rockwood Display
Continued from Page One the Rockwood horticultural show lists numerous Dahlias Gladiolus Marigolds Petunias and other blooms with awards noting best in show. Mrs J Henderson Mrs J Nickell and Mrs Geo Bolton lead entries while overall attendance and entries climb from 128 in 1941 to 148 this year despite lower society membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Henderson
Gen. Rolton
Ic. Nickell
Geo. Bolton
J. Nickell
McNeill
Ay Tlenderson
Helen Bayne
Phiox Drummond
J. Wendersson
A. Benya Scabion
Geo. Wolten
A. Cantelon
J. Venderson
Geo. Oakes
Geo. Balton
Clemens
G. Balton
Zinning
Ave Little
G. Bolton
Fb. Nickell
EF. Nickell
A. Beard
E. Nickell
Myrtle Moore
C. H. Harris
F. Lambert
Coleus
Wm. S. Gordon
J. Hamilton
Fern
An Actonian’s tribute to Free Press staff
Former Actonian Mr Arlof Dis sends congratulations to Free Press staff in Ontario for multiple awards. He lauds Hugh Savage Shield, Printer Publisher special award, and editorial page honor earned in the M42 competitions, recalling past seven years with the paper and noting delays due to travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlof
Acton
Ontario
Actos Free Press
Tam
Eal
Hugh Savage
Tee Towel
Boners
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J. Johnson
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National Day of Prayer
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Dahlia
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BE. Nickell
FE. Nickell
Gen
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J. A
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CO Alg
Matthews
W. T. Patterson R
Wyndstam
Maher Shoe Store
Brampton Fair
Shrge
Mra. H. M. Aitken
CHAS
Fred McBride
Acton, Ontario
Zellers Ltd
Budds Department Store
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Wim Gowdy
Geo Benton
Hassard
Hest
F Hassard
Gordon Mackay Ltd
Ellett Bros
John Armstrong
AT. Brown
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