Fifth Victory Loan Opened and Acton Agricultural Fair History
The article recalls the Fifth Victory Loan launch and the Acton Agricultural Society's 97 years, noting directors and secretaries including Richard Tracy and P. W. Cleave. It traces the fair’s shift from biennial to annual, outlines early governance, and mentions long-serving officers and the fair’s evolving schedule. It references the Free Press and signals continuation on Page Seven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Baguraing Agritural Society
Orcorgeioan
Ual
The
Agricultural Society
Tracy
A. Tracy
Stewarttown
W. A. Wilton
Marjorie Macaig Weds P. O. E. G. Wanless
Marjorie Macaig daughter of the Wanless families wed P O E Wanless in a Toronto United Church ceremony. Rev W J Johnston officiated. Attendants wore French blue and pink. The reception followed at Haddon Hall with families from Toronto Georgetown Acton Kingston in attendance. They will reside in Port Dover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ugiinton Hueet
P. J. Bhartul
Georgetoun
Helen
Jeanne Campbiu
Hillam
Allin
RCOC
Kingston
Marshall
James McCaig
Haddon Hall
Hiamishire
Port Dover
Toronto
Georgetown
Acton
Georgetown Sells Victory Bonds Aiding World War Effort
Local salesmen push a $370000 objective for the Fifth Victory Loan under the banner Speed the Victory. They cite past bonds cashed at any time and urge converting maturing notes from 1910s and 1940s to support soldiers, while announcing a strong start and urging public participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Fifth Victory
W. Deans
P. Kersey
W. Wilson
Hedley Shaw
George C. H
L. B. Olegg
Christmas Boxes for Crew of Adopted Ship 1 C D E
The Countess of Strathmore Chapter meets at the Legion Hall Bars with A Greig in the chair. Funds from the Blind tag day total 176.75 with donations. The chapter prepares Christmas parcels for 31 men aboard the Minesweeper with sweets toys and socks donated to the Navy League. The J C D E Standard dedication will follow the November meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Countess of Strathmore
Lode
Legion Hall
Bars
A. Greig
Walter Carpenter
Georgetown High School
Brrs. J. &. Lambert
Red Cross
Ciegarettes
Smiles 'N Chuckles Chocolates
Navy League
J.C.D.E. Standard
Joseph Beaumont
P. P. Blackburn
Myers. A. Beaumont
W. Ford
War Finance Committee Leadership Names Listed
Mrs. Edna Dimean runs office duties at Headquarters while Georgetown and District National War Finance Committee lists leaders including Hon. Chairman L. E. Pleck and Chairman Ralph Ross. Vice Chairman W. F P. Bradley. Sales Committee E. M. Langdon and F. Wilson. Public Relations W. Carpenter and others. Employees' Committee R. B. Fouls leads with A. Beaumont and J. D. Kelly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Dimean
Georgetown and District National War Finance Committee
L. E. Pleck
Ralph Ross
W. F P. Bradley
E. M. Langdon
F. Wilson
H. Cleave
H. May
W. T. Evans
G. Parmell
H Dickie
W. Carpenter
Pees
G. L. McGillvray
W. P. Bradley
P. D. McNally
Dr. J. B. Employees' Committee
R. B. Fouls
A. Beaumont
J. D. Kelly
H. Dickie
D. P. Orichton
W. B. Ford
Georgetown siblings reunite after two years overseas
Cadet Bruce Zimmerman arrives home after two years and three months abroad and visits his sister Betty who has just joined RCAP Mobile Unit in Kitchener. Bruce heads to Brockville for officer training while Betty begins basic training in Rockcliffe, Ottawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oronetosa
Bruce Zummerman
Betty Bruce
Buck
Overras
Highland Light Infantry
Canuda
Arava
Betty
Airforce
Malang
Herald
Kitchener Way
Kitchener
Guelph and Galt
Georgetown
Bruce
Highland Light Infantry of Canada
Veterans’ Guard of Canada
Bruce Zimmerman
Detty
England
Brockville
Rockcliffe
Nese
Ottawa
Sister
Brother
Zimmermans
Service Notes From Alliance Paper Mills and Local Forces
A batch of notes details service updates including George E. Brandford at Manning Depot Toronto with Alliance Paper Mills. Nellie Maynard recovers at home in Georgetown on sick leave after hospital treatment. Corrections note about Pte. Leonard Rayner marriage rumor. Thomas Rayner wed Patricia Mary Spittle. Pusilier Clarence Kennedy travels Canada from Niagara-on-the-Lake to Sussex and St. John’s then Prince Edward Island Highlanders and finally to Prince George BC. Sgt. James promoted, Gordon James turns 20 overseas with Irish Regiment of Canada. P O Leonard E Cowtan promoted to Flying Officer. attached to Ferry Command with R A F.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Brandford
Alliance Paper Mills Ltd
R.c.ap
Manning Depot
Toronto
Nellie Maynard
C. W. A. C. London
Georgetown
Pte
Leonard Rayner
Len
Thomas Rayner
Patricia Mary Spittle
Pusilier
Clarence Kennedy
Canada
Niagara-on-the-Lake
Goots Pusiliers
Sussex
N. B
St. John's
Prince Edward Island
Gordon James
Gord
Irish Regiment of
Lome
Canada faces large potential savings from stabilized living costs
The article estimates that each one point rise in the cost of living index adds about 34 million dollars yearly to Canadian consumers. If prices had risen like 1917 in 1942 it would have cost 350 million more to live last year, and stabilization through 1943 could save about 850 million dollars for Canadians.
Weekend wind and rain sweep leaves from yards
The weekend weather felled nearly all the leaves, creating heavy cleanup for the local gardener or resident who uses a rake and broom to clear yards and sidewalks.
War Bond Rally Highlights Liberty and Duty in Canada
A Georgetown Victory Loan rally at the Gregory Theatre featured the Overtone Pips Band in uniforms, with Ralph Ross as chair. Dr C E Silcox of Toronto urged Canadians to buy Victory Bonds to fund the war effort and stabilize postwar economy, praising national unity and sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C&1st
Pipes
Gregory Theatre
Ovrorgeteen Onis
Ralph Ross
Victory Loan
Georgetown
Walter Capester
Toronto League For Race Betterment
Canadian Bureau of Public Information
Canada
United States
Silcox
Europe
Asia
Africa
Streeta
Snd
Ukraine
Russia
Poland
Greece
Holland
Norway
France
Dr. Silcox
United Nations
de. Roas
Bilcox
Alva Cripps
Miss Cripps
Mosquito Net Under Olive Tree: War Letter From Sicily
Private Spence of the Baskatoon Light Infantry writes home from Sicily after Dieppe and June 1940 activities. He describes heat, dust, poverty, fruit, Mediterranean swimming, malaria, and living under a tree with a mosquito net. Spence details his unit history and prewar employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spence
Baskatoon Light Infantry
Lome
Dieppe
Mediterranean
Wilfred Spence
Sicily
Italy
Gordie Lane
Y. Lane
Gordie
Scotland
O. K
Bert
Bill Tuck
Gordle
Pte
Saskatoon Light Infantry
Smith & Stone
Georgetown Teachers Honoured at Annual Meeting
At the annual meeting of the Peel Halton Local of the Teachers Federation officers were elected including Past President R. E. Paterson Brampton and President G. Be Bennett Oakville Vice President Miss Be Luke MacKay Oakfoundland Buckle Streetaville was named to the annual meeting roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peal- Halton
Teachers Federation
R. E. Paterson
Brampton
G. BE. Bennett
Oakville
BE. P. Luke
MacKay
Oakovinda
A. B. Buckle
Streetaville
Death notice for Mir following father’s passing
A brief obituary notes the death of Mir following the passing of her father. The notice emphasizes remembrance and condolences from family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mir
Also Mentioned on This Page
Richard Tracy
P. W. Cleave
Society
Sive
Marjorie Macaig
E. G. Wanless
Van
C.D.E
Bister
R.C.A.F
W.D
RCAP
Dr. Sikux
HL Hutt Aller
Berk
Manitoba
Pte. K. D. Spence
Nicely
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