Esquesing Council Backs North Halton High School District Plan
Esquesing Township Council endorses the High School Area plan after a Tuesday meeting presided by Reeve G E Cleave. Hawes and Nelson to remodel the township building with a 40 by 60 rear garage and central heating. voting to proceed subject to department approvals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apul - Ist
G. E. Cleave
Fellows
Department of Highways
W. H. Kentnor
J. A. Carroll
Currie
Bird
Hawes and
Nelson
Agncire Ana
Esnitas
Georgetown
Board of Hytro
Ontario
Brampton
W. A. Leder
Workmen’s Compensation Board
Province of Saskatchewan
Acton Public Utilities, Commission
D. A. Wendover and Sons
Reid
Curzi
Leslie
Violet B. Pringle
Campaign Appeal to Halton for British Flood Relief
To the Citizens of Halton County a campaign appeals for help to Britain hit by storms and floods. Farmers lose stock and clothing needs rise. Ontario has helped before and Halton is urged to fully cooperate to assist the British people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Britain
Tiger
Ontario
Dangers of Gas Fumes Prompt Health Warnings
The national health authority notes hazards from gases and fumes produced by burning fuel. Headaches and dizziness may signal danger and prompt action. Ventilation is the best safeguard against carbon monoxide. periodic checks of furnace pipes and drafts are advised. avoid indoors use of gasoline motors without ventilation. If CO poisoning is suspected, call a doctor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Health Authority
Combined Choirs Present Good Friday Program
In Knox Church Acton the United and Knox Churches presented a twenty piece Sacred Passion of the Holy Redeemer titled The Crucifixion. The program featured choir, solo, duet and quartet numbers conducted by FE Hansen with pianist Miss Ethel Franklin. Notable soloists and choir members included Miss I Anderson, Mrs D Richardson, Mr W Burton, Mr C Coles and many others. Ministers Rev A W Fosbury and Capt J M Anderson participated. The event suffered from bad weather reducing attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
John
FE. A. Hansen
Ethel Franklin
Mesars. C. Idecetic
R. N .Baird
W. Burton
Ca Batter
I. Anderson
R. N. Baird
W. J. Beatty
HT. Bittorf
D. Richardson
M. Ralston
S. Ralston
Rose
Csimmons
J. Somerville
M. Somerville
B. Veldhuls
R. Ny
H. W. Baxter
Mr. W. Burton
C. Coles
C. Couglas
C. Kirkness
A. K. Mann
L. E. Mason
G.musselle
A. ‘Dickinson
Symon
A. W. Fosbury
Capt
J. _M. ‘Anderson
Weed killer spares grasses but harms non grasses
A new chemical weed killer 2 4 D targets broadleaf weeds while leaving grasses like oats barley wheat and rye unharmed. It shows promise for pastures grain areas and soil appears nonpoisonous noncorrosive and noninjurious though some grass family plants may resist.
Acton Wool Combing Plant Expands Capacity
The Acton Ontario wool combing plant plans expansion to 7.5 million pounds annual tops after new machinery arrives. Management says the project adds three Noble combs for merino sections and twelve French combing sets from Mulhouse, boosting output from 6 million to 7.5 million pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Ontario
K. L. Marken
Managig
Earl
Oplint
Eer
Mr. Marko
Acton | Plint
Societe Alsacienne de Constructions Mechanique
Mulhouse
France
Wartime Housing Decision Looms on Land Purchase
Acton Council met to discuss the North Hylton School District land purchase proposal. The council planned to render a decision before the April Milton meeting. Meetings also covered park use for a Legion race event, refreshments booths, and wartime memorial plans while auditors reviewed the yearly report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Council
I. HW
Creighton
Wm. Coon
C. L. Cook
R. M. Aylsworth
F. J. McCutcheon
North Hylton
E. W. Coles
O. R. Brown
Lever
Geo. Musselle
Acton
Canadian Legion
Legion Committee
Min Street
Charles Currie
Milton
Ini
Oakville Pie
Matchine
Counc
S. Eisen
Transsient
Bickle-Seagrave
Fire Dept
Fyt-Fyter Co
Ontario Municipal Board
AL Garrett
Beare’s Ltd
I Municipal World
Frank Press
Acton Public Utilities
Acton Free Press
Amt
Sam Snow
Thompson Motors
March
E. E. Harcop
Oakville Residents Victimized By Fake Salesman
Oakville police report a Frederick Photographic Studio representative used unauthorized coupons to swindle local residents last month. Chief John B. Derry warns citizens to verify salesman credentials and notify authorities if any doubt arises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Esovate
Oakville
John B. Derry
Frederick
United Association Guests At Home Of Mrs Richardson
The regular monthly meeting of the Woman's Association of the United Church was hosted by Mrs D Richardson with Mrs Agar presiding. Mrs F Cleave led the Easter devotional reading the Easter story. Cards were sent to the sick and shut ins during the season and a dainty lunch followed. Appreciation was given to Mrs Richardson for her hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Woman's Association_of the United Church
D. Richardson
Agar
F. Cleave
Richardson
Richardson, As Slated By Mrs. B. Veldhuls and Mrs. E. Jennings
Acton Institute Elects Officers at April Meeting
The April meeting of the Acton Women's Institute at Mrs. WrmcEvans home elected officers led by President Mrs. R. L. Davidson. Members approved support for crippled children, arranged future entertainments, and planned invitations for a birthday meeting. Current events and Easter program items were shared, with Mrs. Nelson from Northern Ontario visiting and delivering work insights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Women's Institute
WrmcEvans
R. L. Davidson
Oakville Rotary Club
Jas, Doble
Bt Cutford
Kitty
Rabt. van Norman
Earl Lambert
Miles Ione
Evans
Fred Anderson
John Nelson
Ontario
Women’s Institute
J. Fl Wilds
Go Lantz
Agriculture
W. Evans
G. Lanta
Ettizensmyp Ins
Drysdale
W. Maddox
R. van Norman
FE. Lambert
Booth
J.F. Wilds
Euchre Club
Holloway
Lazenby
Collier
W. Denny
Lambert
F. Adoegod
Maddox
Britain
Lakeside Chapter Installs Officers for the Year
Lakeside Chapter 1LO.D.E. met at the Legion Hall on April 8 1917 and installed officers for the year. Honorary Regent Bessie Musselle Regent Marguerite Ryder First Vice Regent Ethel Fryer Second Vice Regent Grace Noenes Secretary Moriel Heard Corresponding Secretary Alice McCallum Treasurer Elma Bralda Echoes Secretary Sylvia Jones Educational Secretary Helen Cublen Assistant Secretary Bessie Maplesden Standard Bearer Phyllis Mackie Assistant Standard Bearer Jessie Colpreys Dora Ryder Pianists Margaret Brown Helen Middleton Councillors Ethel Harris Margerite Taylor Aileen Currie Vera Inkus Helen Middleton Flower and Visiting Committee Ruth Leatherland Bertha Buchanan Post War Work Committee Harriet Helwig Besole Masgselle Lucy Walters Betty Dolphin Ways and Means Grace Nelles Laura Lovell Empire Study Bertha Buchanan On Somerville. The meeting closed with Mizpah benediction and lunch was served. Canadian teachers seek a standard certificate acceptable in every province.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeshire Chapter
D.E
Legion Hall
Bessie Musselle
Marguerite Ryder
Ethel, Fryer
Grace Noenes
Moriel Heard
Ponte Nogeeters
Helen Ottérbelny
Alice McCallum
Elma Bralda
Sylvia Jones
Helen—Cublen
Dss't
Bessie Maplesden
Phyllis Mackie
Ads't
Jessie Col
Preys
Dora Ryder
Margaret Brown
Helen Middleton
Ethel Harris
Margarerite Taylor
Aileen Currie
Vera Inkus
Ruth Leatherland
Bertha Buchanan
Harriet Helwig
Besole Masgselle
Lucy Walters
Betty Dolphin
Ways and Means
Banquet honors Intermediate B hockey team champions
A post season banquet at the Canadian Legion Hall honored Ane Nota Tntermediate B team Group Five champions and O VAL semi finals. Fred Dawkins Acton Athletic Association president commended team spirit and community support. Rumsey spoke on the year’s hockey, emphasizing fellowship and strong cooperation among players and officials. Dr Sirrs, a new Acton resident, praised hockey’s town impact and wished continued success. Sonnav Townsley Fanatic Holmes and Lorne Evins spoke on the season’s financial and personal rewards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ane Nota
Canadian Legion Hall
Canadian Legion
Fred Dawkins
Acton Athletic Association
Appetees
Dawkins
Kenson
Rumsey
Jenn Trant
Sirrs
Acton
Sonnav
Frank Holmes
Migration of Birds Reveals Remarkable Navigational Powers
The article notes spring and fall migrations as remarkable, asks how tiny birds navigate vast distances and return to the same localities. It describes well marked routes along coasts, rivers, valleys, or mountains, and suggests strong memory and keen perception guide birds to safe feeding sites and familiar haunts at dawn.
Policewomen to patrol Montreal streets in morality squad
Montreal authorities announce that policewomen will join the Me Av enile morality squad to patrol city streets, aiming to enforce public conduct laws and assist on routine patrols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Me Avenile Morality Squad
Montreal
Acton Town Hall Events and Community Meetings
Acton hosts a minstrel show at Town Hall on Friday April 25 at 8 30 with W I Goodsarchestra and Gib Jordans orchestra offering 35 or 50 cent admissions. Acton Women’s Institute presents The Arrival of Kitty on April 16 and a dance on April 18 at Town Hall. Public beautification talk by Mr Weall of the O A C Guelph is set for April 16 at 8 pm in the Acton Council Chamber with no admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lever
McMullen
Ht .Palmer
Harrop
Hutt
Acton Public Utilities Commission
Acton
F. ‘Turner
Aeronautics
Department of Miltia
1Council
Guelph Street
Iletter
Cleaver
Coon
Acton ‘Town Hall
Acton Women’s Institute
Kitty
Town Hall
Weall
O.A.C
Guelph
Council
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Esquesing
North Halton High
Hall-to
Carron
Bars
Frank Toth
Mr. Lever
United Association
D Richardson
Acton Institute
Lakeside Chapter
Team
Spirit
Brookville Hall
W.I. Goodsarchestra
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