In Memoriam Notices From Acton Ontario Died Holmes
DIED HOLMES At her residence Bower Avenue Acton Ont September 15 1941 Lenora Storey widow of the late Harry S Holmes IN MEMORIAM MOORE In loving memory of Agnes Lane beloved wife of Nelson F poorly who died September 23 There bank death cannot sever Love and remembrance last forever Ever remembered Oy USHAND
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Holmes
Bower Avenue
Acton
Ont
Man
Lenora Storey
Harry 5. Holmes
Moore
Agnes Lane
Elson F
Acton Fair features prize winners and bustling displays
The Acton Fair this year showcased top prize winning cattle horses and farm equipment with beef cattle from cA-Very-the-shorthorn bull prize among exhibit highlights. The fair drew larger crowds than the automobiles display while the War Savings Committee and Red Cross activities added community focus.
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Falra
Canada
United States
Acton
Halton Branch of Ontario Rage Operators Holds First Meeting
The Thrief hobiding period Halton branch of the Ontario rage Operators Association held its first meeting for the season in Milton on Thursday September 1 with President MroJ. 2. McKindles as chair. A large number of business items were discussed including reputations affecting garage business. Members expressed interest in Mr Boot W Sandseertetter as a guest and discussed industry structure and standards.
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Thrief
Halton
Ontario Rage Operators’ Association
Heli
Milton
Spleamber
Mroj. 2
McKindles, Inc
Boot W Sandseertetter
Alreays
Platten County
Wadhuan
Death Notice for Annie Elizabeth Brennan in Georgetown
Annie Elizabeth Brennan beloved wife of William James Tit Mr oo Tlarses Wilson of Voronty Mrs ROW Mecleas and children is remembered in Georgetown obituaries. The notice reports her death on Thursday evening and lists surviving relatives and connections.
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Annie Elizabeth Brennan
Witliam James
Oo Tlarses Wilson
Voronty
Row Mecleas
Chen Apapbell
Toeann
Fragmentary obituary notice from Str Anne's Church
The fragment notes the death of several individuals connected to Bantellouse and Crapier Aubres, mentioning Amie Hetty and Sethurst families. It references a ceremony on September 0th at St Anne's Church, Gladstone Avenue, indicating a burial or memorial in the local parish observance.
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Siates
Pbeth Amie
Hetty
Siethurst
Saughter
Sethurst
Bantellouse
Crapier
Obituary of Matthew James Leatham
Matthew James Leatham died last Wednesday at his sister Mrs J Mellon’s home in Maline Street after a period of ill health. He had farmed before moving to Acton and was the son of the late Matthew Leatham and Johanna O Boyle. He was in his sixty fifth year and lost his sight years ago yet remained cheerful. A member of St Joseph church Acton he is survived by one sister Mrs Mellon and three brothers Thomas Joseph and Leo. The funeral was held Friday at St Joseph Church conducted by Rev Father Dehler in Fr. Morgan’s absence with entombment at Dublin Cemetery. Pallbearers were Fred McCutcheon Louis Atkinson Alex Orr Eugene Braldo John and Basil Mellon.
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Matthew James Leatham
St. Joseph's Church
Acton
Mellon
Thomas
Joseph
Leo
Maxt-at-St-_Joseph's-Church
Father Morgan
Father Dehler
Death of Mrs Mary Florence Sutherland at Acton
Mrs Mary Florence Sutherland aged sixty four died in her sleep at the family home on Frederick Street Acton last Wednesday Her maiden name was Norton daughter of the late James Norton and Mary Jane Allan Born at Churchville Ontario she married in 1897 her husband predeceased her She leaves two daughters Mrs James Harold Plews and Mrs William John Crichton The funeral was held at the Frederick Street home with interment in Glen Williams Cemetery Pallbearers were her nephews Stanley Norton Harvey Norton Lewis Tracey John Norton Arthur Norton and William Norton
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Mary Sutherland
Frederick Street
Churchville
Ontario
Sutherland
Mary Florence Norton
James Norton
Mary Jane Allan
James Harold Plews
William John Crichton
Acton
Frederick Norton
Glenwilliams
Allan Norton
Dennis
Trae Glenwilliams
Richard Marcehment
Georgetown
Abe
McNaul
Messrs
Stanley Norton
Harvey Norton
Limehouse
Lewis Tracey
John Norton
MeaArthur Norton
William Norton
Town
Addition to the House of Refuge Under Discussion
Proceedings note a discussion on adding to the House of Refuge and payment to attendees at a Canadian convention. Board moves cover road work, hospital and building expenses, and department control. Edward Mahon is elected to the Mitten Hugh Scheot’s unfinished term. session ends with Nebrotal Afieterr tid.
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House of Refuge
Hiptiaiays
Ohhbert
Finniey Thas
Elighwass
Funnes
Wall
Edward Mahon
Betville
The
Mitten
Hugh Scheot
Ahernias Hen
Tk Nisin
Ana Gisdhowd
Acton Fair Exhibits Grow With Attendance
A lengthy report lists prize winners and entries from Acton Fair shows across crafts and horticulture. Exhibits include crochet, embroidery, knitting, lace, sewing, and numerous needlework pieces. Names such as Mrs. W. R. Watson Mrs. J. B. Adamson Mr. Elma Braida and Miss McIntosh recur among prize entrants. The feature extends to plant and flower displays with many gardeners named, and notes that further prize results appear in the next issue.
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M. Veldhlus
C.F. Leatherland
W. TR. Watson
M. Verleh
W. J. Watson
Ecru
D. Norris
M. Daltch
O. Parker
W.R. Watson
Foottit
W. R. Watson
J. B. Adamson
All Fryer
Mixa-D-Norria
J.B. Adamson
C.F. Leatherlannd
M. Veldhius
Mr. Veldhius
C. F. Leatherland
Elma Braida
Miss McIntosh
Veldhius
W. Bages
McIntosh
Bo O H. Hunter
H.W. Kanis
Acton Efair
Twins of Milton Heights Reach Milestone Ages
In Milton Heights last Thursday, William and James Hamilton famous twins, aged years, remain in excellent health. William lives with Mrs. Pransem and James with Mrs. McMullen. A local strike at Model Knitting Mills in drawing, spinning, and twisting departments ended Monday after owner Sam Smith agreed to pay the requested bonus.
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William
James Hamilton
Milton Heights
Arthur ‘Pransem
Jkames
Weekly War Commentary on Fronts and U S Policy
The article surveys the Soviet German conflict with German retreats near Leningrad and advancing Red forces around Kiev, noting winter forecasts favoring defenders. It reports U S President Roosevelt’s “sink on sight” order and widespread Allied approval, plus tensions over submarine warfare and Canadian-Spitzbergen news affecting Norwegian resistance.
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Leningrad
Chernigov
Kiev
Ukraine
Moscow
Trussia
Britain Prepares Homegrown Veg as War Seeds Sown
British planners urge citizens to grow vegetables to ease food shortages. Amid wartime strain, households plant lettuces, cabbages, sprouts, and other greens, supported by seed shipments and civic campaigns. Experts note varied winter crops and the need for self sufficiency as rationing tightens.
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Europe
Britain
Crowina
Qatar
Thas Buttes
Eprom
Plastics Contaminate Wheat, Sparking Investigation
A scrambled report notes concerns about plastics in the wheat supply and an ongoing inquiry. Officials from multiple regions are examining potential contamination risks and seeking causes. Domestic and international agencies are involved to protect food safety and public health.
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Britain
Acton
Mill
Diregory
Plant and Flower Market Prices in Local Ledger
Fragmentary notes list vendors such as Regenia Parker and Mrs Parker with various flower types and crops. Entries mention current prices, stock items like ferns and hops, and references to Mass Ho Rayne and Fern Boston.
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ON Parker
Coleous
Parker
GF Cook
Fern Boston Mis
WB Watson
Unclear fragmented text about actors and events
Fragmented OCR mentions Bottians actor Wietht and Prokard, Cedthe Loads Phartwi, and Mrs Brown on a trip to Chnar. References to Beish war drama, Lads Hardwicke, and a Friday national network appearance with a September 26 date at Hoo.
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Wietht
Ihelena Prokard
Wien
Canetti
Brown Phod
Postwar Migration Debate in Britain Highlights Youth Brain Drain
In a wartime era discussion Lord Mayne argues against exporting Britain's energetic youth after the war. The exchange touches on the burden of birth rates and migration. A speaker named Doodles remarks on women's pain in the context of migration.
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London
Britain
Lord Mayne
Deena Tinigration
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