Acton Council Votes on Water mains and Reservoir plan
April council meeting covers extending water mains to new sections and building a 25 by 50 by 6 feet reservoir at the spring to conserve supply. Public Utilities Commission favors the reservoir. Harrop to attend a June convention. various payments and correspondence noted including hospital indigent cases and school fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assianor FE
Harvey
Ty Comad Molin
J. J. Graham Company
Hand Fireworks Co
Royal Exchange Insurance Co
Council
Corporation
Guelph
Toronto General Hospital
Park Avenue
Cargamead
Buchanan
Association of Assensing Officers
Acton
Harrop
Niagara Falls
W G. C. Renney
Tie
Unemployment Insurance Commission
Dunlop Tire & Rubber Co
Thre Hose
J. H. Boulton
Public Utilities Commission
Berry
Mrs Olive Root Hosts Baptist Mission Circle Meeting
Miss Olive Root hosted the April Mission Circle gathering of the Baptist Church at Miss Emma Cole's home. President Landsborough led devotion as Ethel Franklin read a lesson and prayers. Letters from district directors and Miss Catharine Evans were read, plans made to assist Evans, study led by Mrs Grundy, lunch and social hour followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Root
Hoatesa
Mission Circle of the Baptist Church
Emma Cole
Mra Landsborough
Ethel Franklin
Wesajon
Istrict
Beverley St. Church
Catharine Evans
Amssiat
Misa Evans
Wm Grundy
Sgt George Day Honored Discharged to Civilian Post
After four years in the Canadian Postal Corps Sergeant George F Day of Rorkwood is honorably discharged and returns to civilian duties as Assistant Postmaster at Korkwood Post Office. He previously served at the Base Test Office and led Military Post Offices at Cuolph Hagersville Jarvis and Trenton.
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Canadian Postal Corps
George F. Day
Rorkhwood
Korkwood
Day
Cuolph
Hagersville
Jarvis
Trenton
Old Cemeteries in Eramosa Likely to be Closed
Eramosa Township Council in Rockwood debated closing three century old cemeteries with United Church Presbytery consent. Anglican cemeteries at Pioneer St Johns Church site and Church of the Ascension plus United Church cemetery at Lot 21 Con 6 would be closed and monuments moved to Rockwood Cemetery. Local village and township share costs. church owners handle official closure and monument transfer. Authorities signaled willingness to close Anglican cemeteries. Victory Loan canvassing and road sign matters also discussed. Reeve David Gray presided with all members present. accounts totaling 1796.88 approved.
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Eramooan Township
United Church Presbytery
Jecuetph
Pioneer Burial
Eramosa Township
Rockwood Town Hall
Rockwood
Alte
Pioneer St. John’s Church
Church of
Rockpool
Erin
David Gray
Wkate
A Letter to You Campaign Appeals for Victory Bonds
Action now calls on citizens to support the Fourth Victory Loan Campaign urging rapid purchases of bonds to fund the war effort. The letter emphasizes speed and unity, urging every reader to buy multiple bonds to back U.S. troops and hasten victory. Signed by J. Boulton, chairman of the Victory Loan Committee.
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Hense
Banda
Fighth Victeary Jeanampaign
Second Member of Family to Sustain Wounds
Ol Ment son of Mr James Taylor Acton and one of four brothers who have served overseas Bdr Franklin Herbert Taylor seriously wounded in Germany. Another brother Garros Taylor was wounded on August 14 but returned to front. Henry rested at home. Msg on Sunday about Rdv Werbert Taylor’s wounds with few details. His wife Miriam Griffith of Guelph. Herbert Taylor five years Army four years overseas. Pte Geo Taylor also with Canadians in front line duty. Herbert employed at Storey Glove Cap.
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Ol Ment
James Taylor
Acton
Franklin Herbert Taylor
Germany
Garros
Taylor
Henry
Werbert Taylor
Miriam Griffith
Guelph
Adr
Herb Taylor
Pte Geo. Taylor
Herbert
Dawson MacArthur wedding at Churchill Church
Audrey Mabel Doreen MacArthur became the bride of Corporal Ernest Allan Dawson of Dartmouth Nova Scotia in a Churchill United Church ceremony on Saturday April 7. Rev A W Foreman officiated with Misa Blanche McKinnon singing. The reception followed at Mrs James Snyder’s home for about seventy guests before the couple departed for a brief wedding trip and future residence in Dartmouth where the groom is stationed.
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Churchill United Church
Audrey
Mabel Doreen
Rcof MacArthur
Ernest Allan Dawson
RCAF
Dartmouth
Gordon Dawson
OF Springs
A . W. Foreman
Mra
Wir
FG. Oakes
Misa Blanche McKinnon
Mia
Mabel Baldwin
Toronto
Audrey Farrell
Wilve Bell
Elaine Dawson
Roy Dawson
Groomaman
Wm. Dawson
Leroy MacArthur
Mrs. MacArthur
Dawson
Hamilton
Woodstock
Points West
Nova Scotia
Wedding at Rallinafad Church Gathers Snow Family
Annie Rhodes and Horatio Archibald wed at Rallinafad United Church in a Spring ceremony officiated by Rev. A Q W Foreman. The bride wore a velva ray gown with veil and carried red foxes, attended by Lydia Snow and Betty MacCaskill. Groom's cousin Peter Smith served as groomsman. Reception followed at the bride's home. couple to reside in Milton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rallinafad United Church
Annie Rhodes
John W. Snow
Horatio Archibald
Mr. Bruce
Gates
Milton
A. Q. W. Foreman
Lydia
Betty MacCaskill
Peter Smith
Wamilton
A. Vannatter
Georgetown
F. J. Shortill
Dorothy Gatea
Niagara Peninsula
Keeping Prices Down Through Frugal Housekeeping
Wartime price and wage controls are urged as a model for today, arguing that sugar costs three times as much now as in 1920 while flour is cheaper. The message warns against excess buying and urges households to plan purchases, stretch goods, and reduce waste to prevent price surges.
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Baeg
J H Boulton Leads the Eighth Victory Loan Drive Here
Acton and district launches the Eighth Victory Loan with J H Boulton as organizer. A ceremony on April 27 at the Nasagiweya Township forest site includes tree planting demonstrations by local teachers and students, with officials Herve Ales Near and CH. Porter among speakers. The campaign aims for 235000 dollars, pledging prizes from theatre tickets to coal and store vouchers to encourage high investor participation.
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Halton
Geo Finney
Halton County Counc
Nasagaweya
Chas Howitt
Nawagaweys
Kaquesing
ACLA
Co Mari
Zane Kerveter
Galt
Herve Ales
Narsa- Raneyan
Chaiirman
CH Festop
Hatton
Wo OH. Porter
Farmers’ Advocate
Ontario Conservation and Hefor
New Pump Upgrade at Spring Ready for Installation
At the public utilities commission meeting, an application was filed for the purchase of a new pump to replace the current unit. The gasoline engine in the pump house will be sold as the upgrade proceeds. the new pump has been moved to the spring and awaits fittings. The commission plans to buy hydro poles in a carload split between Acton and Georgeltown. A three-wire service on Cameron Street requires rebuilding the line and some tree trimming, with work to start soon. The treasury approved payments to suppliers and services including hydro, dustbane products, Canadian General Electric, Juba-Mansville, Chromalex, Northern Electric, Bell Telephone, Whitham’s Garage, and a fidelity bond. Waterworks power and heating at the spring totaled 50.81. Commissioners Hansen, MacArthur, and McDonald attended.
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Acton Council
W. J. O. Oakes
Boulton
J. HM. Creighton
F. Davison
Reeve J. Mc McDonald
J - B. Mackenzie &Son
W. G. C Kenney
Norton Motor
Public Utilities Commission
Presco Company Ltd
Nell Telephone Co
Azsits C. F. Leatherland
YMCA
Hibbert
Ue Public Utilities Commision
Wilson
B.C. Hydro
Acton
Georgeltown
Hydro Department
Cameron Street
Hydro
Dustbane Products, Ltd
Canadian General Electric
Juba-Mansville Co. , Ltd
Canadian “Chromalex Co. Ltd
Northern Electric
Bell ‘Telephone _Co
Whitham
FU. Wright
Fidelity Bond
Express
Worm control in lawns with corrosive sublimate
Earthworms in lawns and golf courses can be controlled by applying corrosive sublimate at one ounce per 10 gallons. Sprinkle solution liberally on turf and wash into roots with a garden hose. Use glass, wooden, or earthenware vessels to avoid metal corrosion.
Top price paid at Holstein sale last week
The dispersal sale of Sims McLean Holstein herd at Rockwood saw 22 head average 187 with twelve above 200. N W Dunbar bought Flossie Alcartra Tenzen, a five year old cow for 330, while her calf sold to H Warren Bean for 140. Other notable prices included two year olds at 265 280 and 350 for a six year old.
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Sims McLean
Rockwood
N. W. Dunbar
Flossie Alcartra Tenzen
H. Warren Bean
New Dundee
B. Mail Flora
Watt
Dixon Family Champion Plowmen of Billingham on Tees
The Dixon family of Billingham on Tees in Durham has for 75 years won plow championships and still uses the same old plow. Beginning with John Dixon in 1869, the family has accumulated 496 championships across generations.
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Billingham-On-Tees
Durham
England
Dixon
John Dixon
Dixona
Community events and church notices list busy spring schedule
Various gatherings announced include a tea and bazaar at United Church on May 8, a Busy Bees Dance at Brookville on April 23, and a Galbraith Orchestra booth with 40 cent admission. Presbyterian centennial June 3, a Young People's Rally at Howville United Church with Rev George Sarvice, an Afternoon Tea and Sale at Baptist Church April 21, and a Deke of Devonshire Chapter sale May 10 with desserts and bake sale.
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Busy Bees
Brookville
Galbraith Orchestra
Booth
Halton
Deke of
Devonshire
Hold
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Baptist Mission Circle
Eramosa
Victory
Canvaanern
Herbert Taylor
N Ormany
Fighth Victory Loan Conmittes
Hdr
Dawson-Macarthur
Churchill Church
Gatessnow
Rallinafad
Halton County Forest
Acton and District
Marta
W. N Bickle
Sajuadron
K. BH. Andras T
IE Boulton
C Kirkness
A. Maxon
Ww. Murray
Reeve Esquemang
A. Near
Seeve Nassagiaweya
J. M. McDonald
Jetus
Avion
JOH. Creighton
CL Kirkness
C. FF. Leatherland
N. Raird
B. J. Rath- Nin
W. J O Oakes
T. T. Nelle
FB. Tyler
Mason
W. Graham
Ft Arnald
W. Clayton
C. J. van Gooreen
FL. Blow
BE. EO Harr
Hi Parker
W. Norton
J. Whitham
Tl. Wright
Geo
Mussell
M Clarke
Acton and
Aistrich
Gregory Theatre
Poe Cil
Commianion
C. M. Hansen
J. R. MacArthur
Reeve J. M. McDonald
Gung Ho C.g.lt. Group
United Church
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