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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 30, 1943
Page
14
In fond memory of a husband and father who died September 2. Ritchie thanks friends and neighbors for kindness shown during hospital stay. Gratitude extended to Mrs H McCutcheon, Mr and Mrs J J Stewart, Jack and Barry, Dr Ian Nelson, nurses Velma Blair and Jean Cockburn, and others who assisted with car loans and support during the bereavement.
The item lists upcoming events and notices including Fire Prevention Week, Thanksgiving Day timing, a fair among district fairs, Victory Loan start date October 18, and references to weather trends. It also mentions overseas birthdays and arrivals, medical staff abroad, school field day prep, and a former pastor visiting to lead a Sunday service.
Regina based Miss Isabel Daw of the Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration reports experiments showing foods retain value and flavor after dehydration. Using a dehydrator built by the Saskatchewan Industrial Development Board, she tested potatoes, tomatoes, carrots, peas, beans, beets, raspberries, blueberries and apples, noting dehydrated foods require only one tenth of the space of the originals.
Friends in the district mourn the sudden death of Hugh McCutcheon, lifelong Acton resident. After returning from the Acton Fair, he suffered a heart attack and died at his Main Street home. He was the son of the late Stewart and Sarah McCutcheon, survived by his wife Eva Gibbons, daughter and son in law J. J. Stewart, two grandsons Jack and Barry, three brothers, and many relatives. The funeral was held at his home with Rev. Forbes Thompson and Rev. A. W. Fosbury presiding. interment followed at Fairview Cemetery. Numerous floral tributes and local organizations offered condolences.
Friday evening at Erin School Section No 10 a presentation and social honored Sliney and Charlie Burgess who joined the army for overseas service. A written address from Acton dated Sept 24 1943 praised their service, with gifts of writing kits and a fountain pen for home memory.
Neighbors in Dublin Dublin S S No 8 Acton honored Mr and Mrs Lawrence Gibbons with a surprise party and gift shower at their home on Thursday night The couple reside at the home farm and were welcomed into the community with an address signed by D McDougall Stewart Elliott Willard Britton and John Black The couple replied suitably and the evening continued sociably
The ministry of supply and staff faced a dispute over a hothouse fruit crop including grapes and peaches. Public funds allegedly subsidized fruit for high department officials, while prices were below street rates. The Civil Service Clerical Association criticized the practice as improper use of public money.
A wartime ration notice urges homewives to destroy used ration coupons promptly. The directive is issued by the Wartime Prices and Trade Board through the ration administration to prevent misuse and ensure equitable distribution.
administrators of THE ESTATE OF THE LATE ALEXANDER JOE announce a public auction at the late residence Lot 18 Con 2 Esquesing near Acton Milton No 23 Highway four miles south of Acton. Sale begins 11 AM Monday October Ath 1043. Items include cattle, hogs poultry implements hay grain roots farm equipment and a modern two storey brick house on a 200 acre farm with bank barns garage and outbuildings. Terms cash day of sale with farm real estate offered with reserve. Dublin Women's Institute lunch on grounds. Roy Hindley auctioneer. John Carton clerk. Phone 1546.
The report notes Allied air actions against Junkers-52 transports and German resistance as Soviet forces push along the Dnieper. It describes recaptured towns, heavy German losses, and potential shifts toward an Empire war cabinet. In Italy, Foggia airfield falls and Naples defenses weaken as Sth Army advances toward the city. In the Pacific, New Guinea forces destroy ships and planes while Sinschafen nears completion of its engagement.
Public auction at Lot 1 Concession 2 Erin Township two miles north of Acton on October 2 at 1 30 pm. Cattle include Jerseys Holsteins Durhams and a polled Angus grade with various ages bred or due. twenty cattle, twelve heifers and one Durham bull. Implements grain hay and farming gear listed. all cattle sold without reserve. Farm may be sold or rented with cash terms.
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