Local Society Notes From Acton and Nearby Towns
Mrs Betty Gibson and relatives visit in Guelph while Allan Smith spends days in Toronto with friends. Toronto visitors to Acton include Miss Mary Sibbett and Mrs P Smith’s grandmother. Elizabeth Kirk attends the Nellis 40th anniversary. Engagements announced for Jean Aitken Jackson to George E Jackson and Margaret Merle Stewart to George Edward Humphries with weddings planned in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Sibbett
Toronto
P. Smith
Elizabeth Kirk
George Nellis
Andrew Aitken
Acton
Jean
George E. Jackson
Mires
Erwin Jackson
Everton
John Stewart
Brampton
Ontario
Margaret Merle
George Edward Humphries
W. W.humphries
Wolverhampton
England
Brampton-in
Bereavement thanks from Mrs. Shortill family
Mrs Harry Shortill and family thank all friends neighbors and relatives for flowers and acts of kindness during their sudden bereavement. Ballinafad Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Shortill
Shortill
Ballinafad, Ont
Britain Collects Record War Savings To Defend Freedom
Britain reports a massive wartime savings drive with one hundred million pounds pledged in one hundred days. Small savers including office and factory workers contributed 491 million in National Savings Certificates and 5042 million in Defence Bonds. Deposits in Post Office and Trustee Savings Banks rose by 8 million after withdrawals, while tax receipts rose about 110 million in early March with roughly 90 million from the war period. The Ministry of Supply has ordered 140 million pounds of raw materials for the first half of the war, and spending runs at 16 million pounds daily to sustain industry and overseas trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defence
Post ‘Office Savings Bank
Trustee ‘Savings Bank
Ministry of Supply
Potash Supply Outlook Brightens for Farmers
At war outbreak fears of potash shortages eased as US production rose to meet North American needs and France promised ample supply to Canada for the year. Large quantities of French potash are already in Canada, reducing immediate shortage concerns for farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
North American
France
Fint Golfer: Trams on Course Stymie Putts
A witty scene shows a golfer frustrated by passing trams on the course as he attempts a putt. The exchange includes a chorus of remarks about the trams and a plea to close them during play.
Personal Property Floater Insurance Overview
Personal Property Floater Insurance covers all risks of loss or damage to furniture clothing jewelry furs musical instruments silverware camera and similar possessions anywhere at any time. The policy protects items whether worn carried or transported, at home or away, including fire or theft.
Gregory Theatre Big cast features Bromfield and Loy
Gregory Theatre presents Louis Bromfield's India tale with Myrna Loy Tyrone Power and George Brent. Cartoon Bola Mola Land. Chapter 4 Lone Ranger Rides Again. Also Technicolor feature on Saturday April 6 night. Includes March of Time No 4 Newsfronts of War 1940 miniature Miracle at Lourdes and Hydro maniacs sports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Bromfield
India
Myrna Loy
Tyrone Power
George Brent
Technicolor
Lourdes
Treasurer's Sale of Land for Taxes at Acton
Public notice lists lands in arrears of taxes in Acton Ontario to be sold by the Treasurer on March 2, 1940 at the Council Chambers. The notice includes amounts for costs and totals from the Treasurer's Office and names the Village of Acton in Halton County.
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Acton
County of
Halton
Witi
Fcc
Ontario
Gasette
Prominent Acton Native Son Dies After Long Life of Service
The article recalls the life of Dr. Moore a devoted church leader and publisher in Acton and Toronto. He balanced ministry with executive church work and civic causes, preached at Churchill and Acton United Church, and remained active into late years despite heart trouble. He is survived by his widow Annie Laurie Forster three daughters and a son. Funeral held at Howard Park United Church with wide church attendance.
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HLP
Acton
Mortimer’s Point
Muskoka
T.A
Endicott
Churchill
Hill
Monre
Annnie Laurie Forster
Fred Forster
Percy Robinson
Norma
Dorothy
Toronto
Harry
Inland
Dublin Freeman
Philadelphia
Douglas
Fairview
Edward Moore
Dr. Moore
Brule Gardens
Smith
Howard Park United Church
United Church
de. LC. A. Williams
Moore
Pave
Ing
Canada Making Progress in Indian Education
The Department of Mines and Resources Ottawa reports 18 752 Indian pupils in 1938 39 across residential and day schools. Attendance 17.36 percent shows progress toward independence. New day schools opened at Caughnawaga New Credit Rabbit Island Caradoc Berens River Island Lake Little Saskatchewan Ahtahxakoops Pemberton Bella Bella and Bella Coola. New Rabbit Island and Pemberton saw first time schools. Vocational paths expanded to agriculture auto mechanics and domestic science with experimental courses in hand loom weaving fur bearing care, beekeeping and wrought metal work at several schools.
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Canada
Department of Mines and Resources
Ottawa
Caughnawaga
Quebec
New Credit
Rabbit Island
Caradoc
Ontario
Berens River
Island Lake
Little Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Ahtahxakoops
Saskatchewan
Pemberton
Bella Bella
Bella Coola
British Columbia
Britain plans shipyard specialization for cargo fleet rise
Britain will shift from mass producing standard cargo ships to using yard specialization. Shipyards will build vessels of types they already develop in commercial work, boosting output through efficient duplication of drawings and parts while avoiding mass production drawbacks. This applies to tankers trawlers and coasters as well.
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Britain
Immunization drive urged as antidote to diphtheria and measles
Local Health Bulletin highlights reporting rules for communicable diseases and celebrates immunization efforts in Acton. It warns against neglecting diphtheria and smallpox vaccination and outlines health department standards for housing drainage and plumbing to prevent gas leaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MOH
Board of Health
M.O.H
Acton
Air Chief Marshal Edgar Ludlow-Hewitt Named RAF Inspector General
A photo shows Air Chief Marshal Sir Edgar Ludlow-Hewitt set to become Inspector-General of Britain’s Royal Air Force after Sir Edward Hilington resigns. Ludlow-Hewitt, one of four Chief Air Marshals, is a World War I aviator noted for planning the RAF raid on Sylt.
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Edgar Ludlow-Hewitt
Britain
Royal Air Force
Edward Hilington
Edgar
Sylt
Wood Ashes Offer Fertilizer Value in Agriculture
A Dominion Agriculture report notes wood ashes are rich in potash and lime and can improve acidic soils. Unleached ashes may reach 8 percent potash, but most contain charcoal and earth. Recommended application is 1200 to 1500 pounds per acre, delivering 60-70 pounds potash and 24-30 pounds phosphoric acid if ashes are clean and unleached.
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Canada
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Contempt Fine Sparks Outburst in Courtroom
A heated exchange erupts as a judge fines a lawyer for contempt, the attorney scoffing that twenty dollars does not express his contempt for the court. The scene captures the courtroom tension and the clash between bench and bar.
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Allan Smith
Messrs. R. H
Harold Wandsbrough
G. McKenzie
Gollingwood
Wm. Maxwell
Alfred Bishop
Marilyn
A. H. Bishop
W. J. Akins
G. C
Gifford
A. T. Brown
Dan Taylor
and Nivel
George Wallace
Clothes
Yonge St
Ryrie-Birks
Rawleigh Products
Mineral Bea Feed
Parke el LP
J. L. Kingshott
School Lane
E. P. Head
St. George’s Square
F. L. Wright General Insurance
Cooper
Cisco Kid
Warner Baxter
Lynn Bari
Cesar Romero
Fox News
St. John
N.B
Maritimes
Robinson
Paul Reynaud
Chamberlain
Ten Downing Street
London
Germany
Local Health Bulletin
BJ. Nelson, Moh
R.A.F. Inspector General
Bes
Dominion
Pallant’s Clothing Store
Mill Street
ROYAL
Spencer Tracy
Robert Young
Ruth
Hussey -In
North West Passage
Alice Faye
Fred Macmurray
Richard Greene
Little Old New York
Walt Disney
Sumner Welles
Leze'ary
Corcell Hu
White House
My. Weles
Welles
New York
Conte de Savoia
Italy
Washington
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