Thanks for Kindness After Loss and War Loss
Mrs Daisy Grant and family thank friends relatives and colleagues for kindness and flowers after the bereavement of John Prentizs. They also acknowledgeCs to Phillipa for kindness. The note expresses heartfelt gratitude for sympathy messages after Howard was killed in action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy Grant
John Prentizs
Phillipa
Fost
Bt. Alban's
Acton
Canadian Ion
Dublin Women's Institute
Howard
Acton notes reopenings fairs crops and a soldier’s death
Schools reopen after summer break while the plum crop is reported as a good yield. Earthquake felt by several residents Tuesday morning. The Acton Fair prize list appears in this issue two weeks ahead. Brampton Fair attendance and crowd praised. Mr. McCutcheon suffers a hip fracture at work. Mrs. Nightingale learns of her brother Pte Harry Blakey’s death in France August 1, age 21, who left Canada less than a month earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Nightingale
Acton
Harry Albert Blakey
France
Thomas Blakey
Wareham
Capada
Storehouse Salvage Teams for Next Week
Salvage teams named for next week at the storehouse include Ray Arbie Lorne Arbie W Clayton and E Marzo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Arbie
Lorne Arbie
W. Clayton
E. Marzo
Obituary of John Couling Era most Township resident
The funeral for John Couling of Era most Township was held at his residence with Rev. C. A. Tharp officiating and burial at Everton Cemetery. He died at home after a year long illness. Born in Guelph Township eighty one years ago, he lived in the district except ten years in Norfolk County. His wife Ellen Marcroft died about eighteen months ago. Survived by daughter Pearl Fawcett of Dunrobin Ont, sons Walter of Everton and Alfred at home, brother Charles of Guelph Township, and sisters Mrs Harold Tolton Puulinch Township, Mrs Adeline Smith of Guelph Township, and Miss Tessa Couling of Guelph. Funeral was well attended with floral tributes. pallbearers were local neighbors Jamen Allen, Melvin McDougall, Jack McDougall, and Elmer Alexander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Couling
Eramost
Eramost Township
C. A. Tharp
Gabon
Everton Cemetery
Mr. Couling
Alfred Coauling
Elizabeth Hans
Guelph Township
Norfolk County
Ellen Marcroft
Pearl
John Fawcett
Duntroon
Ont
Walter
Everton
Alfred
Charles
Harold Tolton
Puulinch Township
Adeline Smith
John McArthur longtime Acton resident dies at Lake Ave home
John McArthur a Beardmore & Co. employee of forty years and former foreman of the outdoor maintenance department died Saturday at his Lake Ave home after illness. He attended Beardmore’s centennial a week earlier and was active in the LOF lodge and Acton Fire Brigade. Born at Speyside he married Elizabeth Bauer. survivors include his sister Mia Mac McDonald of Invermay Sask and brothers Alex Clyde N D and Oliver Invermay. Funeral Tuesday at Johnstone Rumley with Rev Forbes Thomson. burial Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers named. floral tributes from family friends and Beardmore & Co. colleagues.
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Acton
John McArthur
Lake Awe
Beardmore & Co
McArthur
Beardmore A Co
L O. 0. F. Lodge
Acton Fire Brigade
Knox Presbyterian Church
Speyside
Gilbert McArthur
Elizabeth Bauer
Lake Ave
Mia
Mac McDonald
Invermay
Sask
Alex
Clyde
North Dakota
Oliver
Johnstone & Rumley
Forbes Thomson
Watermont
Fairview
Messrs
Howard Alliton
Thos, Kennedy
Winton
Omar Parker
Wm. Beavers
John Prentiss 56 Acton Resident Dies in Guelph Hospital
John Prentiss died at St Josephs Hospital in Guelph after a long ill health. The Beardmore & Co. employee for over forty years was born in Huntsville and lived in Acton for twenty one years. He leaves a sister Daisy Grant and three predeceased brothers James William and Thomas. Funeral service by Johnstone Rumley at Acton Presbyterian with Legion honor guard and burial in Fairview Cemetery Legion plot.
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John Prentiss
Acton
Beardmore & Co
St. Joseph's Hospital
Guelph
Huntsville
James
Mary Anne Prontias
Bracebridge
Daisy Grant
Hamilton
William
Thomas
John Prentias
Presbyterian Church
Canadian Legion
Johnstone & Rumley
Forbes Thomson
Legion
Fairview Cemetery
Messrs
E. W. Masters
Gorton Smith
J. Morton
Jos. Massy
Arthur ‘Thompson
Jos
Adaruon
Grant
Albert Sullivan
Marguerite Dawking
Milas
Marie Grant
Eva Hayns
Lewis
Art Haynes
Glendon Grant
Joseph Kaley
Hilda Russell
Ada Mayo
Gwen Singer
Lilian Prentha
Earl Mayo
London
Eradication of Malaria After War Visualised
A U S National Research Council report describes postwar malaria elimination in civilized nations using atabrine. It notes large scale quinine production is not essential for armed forces and envisions eradicating malaria with the drug and prevention methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. National Research Council
Board
Allied drive across Europe accelerates with rapid victories
Wartime outlook highlights rapid Allied advances from Rouen to the Channel, with Dieppe cited as pivotal. Canadian forces push toward Boulogne and the Somme, American troops reach the Rhine valley, and Soviet forces close on the Bulgarian frontier as Russia declares war on Bulgaria. The campaign tightens around German positions on multiple fronts.
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Dieppe
Munich
France
Rouon
Somme River
Abbeville
Alramo
Amiens
Neufchatel
Channel
English Channel
Seine River
le Havre
Vimy
Bront
Flanders
Heldh
Amercan
Sedan
Verdun
7Th Army
clos_Ing-Im
Lyon
Jas
Germany
Encielement
Italy
Arno
Florence
Piza
Mediterranean Air Force
Raiis
Balkans
Romania
Red Army
Black Sea
Giurgiu
Yugvaldv
Marshal Tito
Parthan Amy
Poliak Front
Warsaw
Red
Oastern
Praga
Low Countries
Holland
Belgium
Hridah
London
England
Burz
Rhine
Strasbourg
Nancy
Saarbrucken
Mons
Rimini
Adriatic
Glint Russan Delves
Marahol ‘Tito
Yaroslav
Finland
Wat
St. Omar
Boulogns
Americnan 3Rd Army
Moselle
Georgetown Soldiers Return and Loss Mark Local News
Cpl Edward Hicken arrives in Toronto on leave after three years overseas, including Sicily and Italy, while Pte Ervin Hilts is reported fatally wounded in France. Sgt Bi Young returns to Canada as an instructor, and 32 Bowling Club members compete in a Brampton mixed rinks event with Mrs Blake winning the ladies prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
Ted" Hicken
Toronto
Sicily
Italy
Georgetown
Ted
Harry Hilts
Pte
Ervin Hilts
France
Algonquin Regiment
Sgt
Bi Young
Bill
Canada
Brockville
Dublin Institute Plans Exhibit for Fall Fairs
The Dublin Women's Institute met in August with Mrs Barber presiding. They observed a moment for Cecil Wilson, donated to Acton Fall Fair, and laid plans for exhibits at Georgetown and Milton Fairs. A yarn winding demo, piano solo, tap dances, and a paper on youth education highlighted the program. Tea and social hour followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin Women’‘s Institute
Dublin
Hehcat
Patsy Chew
Joy Romphi
Helen Somerville
George Robertson
Near
McGlaughlin
Somerville
D. Wardle
Duke of Gloucester Reelected President of Moy Scouts
Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester, brother of the King, was reelected president of the Moy Scouts Association of Great Britain. He indicated plans to travel to Australia or serve as Governor-General and said he would act as Chief Scout of Australia during his tenure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vis
Duke of Gloucester
Hila
Moy Scouts Association of
Great Britain
Auatvalls
Fie
Australia
Commonwealth
St Johns Parish Preaching and Peach Tour
Incumbent Mr K G Kiddell will preach at 11 am and 8 pm with special music. 11 am sermon titled Come let us give Thanks and 8 pm The Uplifted Cross through the Ages. Monday afternoon a Peach Tour on the Rectory lawn 6 to 8. Later that evening no dance in Masonic Hall Bloomsbury Orchestra with novelty dances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. G. Kiddell
Thele
Kiddell
Ladies’ Guild
Masonic Hall
Bloomsbury
St. John's Parch
Elizabeth Denby designs cottages for farm workers
In England, architect Elizabeth Denby unveils modern cottages for farm workers at Allen Lane’s Penguin Books farm. The homes feature healthful design, modern sanitation, constant hot water, large windows and ample cupboards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heading
England
Elizabeth Denby
Allen Lane
Penguin Booke
Farm machinery and furniture auction notice
A sale listing lists Deering grain binder and mower, binders, separators, hay gear, plows, wagons, fence materials, tools, lumber, and heavy hardware. Furniture includes tables chairs beds dressers and organ, plus stoves and piping. Cash settlement with clerk on sale day. proprietor reserves full time for feed business. J A Elliott is the auctioneer and Robinson the clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H
M. Hi
Quebec
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Christ's Church Catitton
Stoker
Robert Mirad Allan
Mra
R. N. Allan
Prentiss
St. Joseph's
Fee Ae Ner Pater Onta
Mear
John’ eArthur
Phusbana
Eliz- Bauer
Halcovitch
Semany Hlacorken
Harriet Kulick
McColl
Archie McColl
Mix
J. D. McMillan
Robt. Kerr
Acton Fair
Wm. McCutcheon
G. W. Heaton
Europe
Hitler
Poland
Continu
Rouen
Arras
Helms
Argonne Wood
Vimy Ridge
St. Mihiel
Ploeati
Bucharest
Penaro
Normandy
Russia
Bulgaria
Moscow
Carlo
Britain
United States
Dublin Institute
St. John's Church
Wim
Royal Guelph
Edw. G. Robinson
MR. Winkle Goes TO War
Jon’ Hall
Evelyn Ankers
Anne Gwynne
David Bruce
Palace Nith Theatres
Bing Crosby
Barry Fitzgerald
EM Way
Varniti
Delbert Downs Towell
Lot 6
N. 8
Hornby
Trafalgar
Durham
Stewart Warner
J. A. Elliott
Or Robinson
Fergus
Wellington County
Reece Nek
Whee de
Eae Ee Jan Association
Saterday
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