Acton Council Eyes Watermain Extensions and Reservoir Plan
The April Acton Council meeting discussed extending water mains to new sections and building a 25 by 50 by 6 foot reservoir at the spring to conserve flowing water. The Public Utilities Commission supported the project, and a September discussion addressed wells, sewerage talks, and a May public meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Graham Company
Hand Fireworks Co
Royal Exchange Insurance Co
Council
Orrie Lamb
Mr. Lamb
Guelph
Toronto General Hospital
Ule
Park Avenue
W. D. Talbot
Erin Townakip
Erin Council
Cargamead
Buchanan
Dr. Buchanan
Association of Assessing Officers
Acton
E Harryp
Niagara Falls
WG. C. Renney
Fett
Unemployment Insurance Commission
Dunlop Tire & Rubber Co
J. H. Boulton
Public Utilities Commission
Berry
Mrs Olive Root Hosts Baptist Mission Circle Meeting
Mrs Olive Root welcomed members for the April Mission Circle gathering at Miss Emma Cole's home. President Mia Landsborough led devotions as Ethel Franklin read the scripture and prayers were offered. Letters from district directors and Miss Catharine Evans were read, plans made to assist Evans, and Mrs Grundy guided a study from Among the Telesuira.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mias Olive Root
Mission Circle of the Baptist Church
Fmma Cole
Mia Landsborough
Ethel Franklin
Beverley St
Catharine Evans
Amssiat Misa Evans
Mra Wm Grundy
Iilaaion
Sergeant George Day Returns to Civilian Post after Army Service
After four years in the Canadian Postal Corps Sgt. George F Day of Rorkwood is honorably discharged. He will assume duties as Assistant Postmaster at Rorkwood Post Office having previously served at the Base Test Office and led Military Post Offices at Cuolph Hagersville Jarvis and Trenton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 discussed 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 at Lot 21 Concession 6, would be closed and monuments moved to Rockwood Cemetery for memorial use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eramban Township
United Church Presbytery
Lisuetph
f_lloneer
Eramosa Township
Rockwood Town Hall
Rockwood
Pioneer St. John’s Church
Church of the Ascension
Rockoool
Anglican Church
Stet Theroundel
Erin
David Gray
Wirate
Letter to You Campaign Urges Victory Loan Support
Acton April 1985 Fellow citizens The Fighth Victory Loan Campaign urges rapid fundraising to end the war and bring home the boys and girls. Buy as many bonds as possible to speed victory and support the effort led by Chairman Boult on the campaign committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victory Roads
Hense
Banda
Fighth Victory Jean
Second Member of Family to Sustain Wounds in Overseas Service
Four Taylor brothers served overseas with the Canadians in Germany and at the front. Franklin Herbert Taylor, prepared seriously wounded, was serving in Germany. another brother Garros Taylor was wounded on August 14 last year but returned to the battle front. Henry has been invalided home. Geo Taylor and Pte Geo Taylor are also with the Canadians. Herbert, formerly with Storey Glove Co, has been in the army five years with four years overseas. his wife Miriam Griffith resides in Guelph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Taylor
Acton
Badr
Franklin Herbert Taylor
Germany
Garros
Taylor
Henry
Herbert Taylor
Miriam Griffith
Guelph
Adr
Herb Taylor
Pte
Geo. Taylor
Herbert
Storey Glove Co
Dawson–MacArthur Wedding at Churchill Church
A wedding was solemnized on Saturday April 7 at Churchill United Church as Audrey Mabel Doreen MacArthur and Corporal Ernest Allan Dawson RCAF of Dartmouth NS wed. The ceremony featured Rev A W Foreman, With Misa Blanche McKinnon singing O Promise Me during the register. The couple will reside in Dartmouth as the groom is stationed there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churchill United Church
Audrey” Mabel Doreen
Rcof MacArthur
Ernest Allan Dawson
RCAF
Dartmouth
Gordon Dawson
OF Springs
A . W. Foreman
Mra
FG. Oakes
Misa Blanche McKinnon
Mabel Baldwin
Toronto
Audrey Farrell
Wilve Bell
Elaine Dawson
Roy Dawson
Groomaman
Wm. Dawson
Leroy MacArthur
MacArthur
Dawnon
James Snyder
Hamilton
Woodstock
Points West
Nova Scotia
Wedding at Rallinafad Church in Milton brings Snow and Gates kin
Annie Rhodes daughter of Mr and Mrs John W Snow wed Horatio Archibald son of Mr Bruce Gates at Rallinafad United Church with Rev A W Foreman officiating The bride wore a white velva ray gown and veil and carried red roses The wedding party included Lynn Rhodes maid of honor and Betty MacCaskill bridesmaid After a reception at the bride’s home the couple left for a Niagara Peninsula motor trip and will 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
Lynn
Betty MacCaskill
Peter Smith
Hamilton
A. Vannatter
Georgetown
F. J. Shortill
Dorothy Gatea
Niagara Peninsula
Sugar and Flour Prices Compare Across Wars
The notice warns that wartime price controls keep costs down and urges households to buy only what is needed. It contrasts 1920 sugar and flour prices with current levels and emphasizes budgeting and conservation to prevent spiraling prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baeg
Victory Loan Drive Heads Acton District Campaign
J H Boulton leads the Eighth Victory Loan effort in Acton and Nassagiweya area with a ceremony on April 27 at the Halton County forest site. Organizers announce an objective of 225 000 for Acton district, with prize incentives, committees named, and public school participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Geo Finney
Othe Halton
Nasayaweya
Chas Howitt
Nawayaweys
Kaquesing
ACLA
CC Marn
Jane Perveter
Galt
Herve Ales
Natsarawegan
Chaiirman
CH Hestop
Hatton
Wo OH. Porter
Farmers Advocate
Ontario Conservation and Hefor‘Atratioh Committee
Geo Robertson
Helen Terment
Corstal
Acton and District
Marta
Acton
Pastrict
W. N Bickle
Salvadron
K. BH. Andras T
Boulton
C Kirkness
A. Maxon
Ww. Murray
Reeve Esquemang
A. Near
Seeve Nassagiaweya
J. M. McDonald
Retye
Avion
BE. EO Barr
W. J. O. Oakes
Hi Parker
W. Norton
J. Whitham
FF. T. Wright
Geo
Mussell
M Clarke
Gregory Theatre
New Pump Purchase and Utility Upgrades Planned
Public Utilities Commission meeting discussed installing a new pump at the spring after removing the old gasoline engine. A carload of BC Hydro poles will be split between Acton and Georgestown. Three-wire service on Cameron Street will require line rebuilding and tree trimming. Treasures instructed to pay multiple hydro and supply accounts and two officials attended the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
W. J. O. Oakes
Boulton
J. HM. Creighton
F. Davison
Reeve J. M. McDonald
J - B. Mackenzie &Son
W.G. C Kenney
Norton Motor
Public Utiities Commission
Presco Company Ltd
Nell Telephone Co
Ue Public Utilities Commision P
Wilson
B.C. Hydro
Georgestown
Hydro Department
Cameron Street
Worm control by corrosivesublimate in turf
The article advises treating turf and golf courses for earthworms using corrosive sublimate at one ounce per ten gallons. Apply the solution liberally to the turf then rinse with a garden hose to reach grass roots. Use glass, wooden, or earthenware containers to avoid metal corrosion.
Top price paid at Holstein sale last week
The dispersal of Sims McLean Holstein herd at Rockwood saw 22 head average 187. $330 top price paid by N W Dunbar for Flossie Alcartra Tenzen, a five year old cow. The calf sold to H Warren Bean for 140. other age groups averaged 290 for two mature cows, 237.50 for three-year-olds, 165 for five yearlings, and 108 for eight calves. Twelve head sold for more than 300. Flora of B Mail secured two-year-olds at 265 and 280 and 350 for a six-year-old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sims McLean
Rockwood
N. W. Dunbar
Flossie Alcartra Tenzen
H. Warren Bean
New Dundee
B. Mail Flora
Dixon family dominates plow championships since 1869
The Dixon family of Billingham on Tees, Durham, England, long known for farming skill and the motto Godspeed the plow, has won 496 championships over 75 years. Beginning with John Dixon in 1869, the family continues to use the same old plow and claim ongoing titles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billingham-On-Tees
Durham
England
Dixon
John Dixon
Dixons
Coming Events and Activities in Local Churches
Notices announce church events including tea and bazaar at United Church on April 8th at 3 pm. Busy Bees Dance at Brookville on April 23rd. Galbraith Orchestra booth with 40 cent admission. Presbyterian Church Centennial on June 3rd. Young People's Rally at Halton Treabytery Howville United Church with Rev George Sarvice. Ladies Aid Baptist Church afternoon tea and sale on April 21st at 7 o clock. Devonshire Chapter OD holds afternoon tea and bake sale at Town Hall on May 10th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gung Ho C.g.lt. Group
United Church
eRays
Busy Bees
Brookville
Galbraith Orchestra
Booth
Halton
Ladies Aid
Deke of
Devonshire
Hold
Town Hall
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Harrop
Ty Comac Molin
Mrs
Olive Root
Baptist Mission Circle
Eramosa
Victory
Canvaanern
N Ormany
Fighth Victory Loan Conmittes
Hdr
Dawson-Macarthur
Churchill Church
Gatessnow
Rallinafad
Halton County Forest
Commianion
Hydro
Dustbane Products, Ltd
Canadian General Electric
Jotna-Mansville Co. Ltd
Canadian “Chromalex Co. Ltd
Northern Electric
Bell ‘Telephone _Co
Whitham
FU. Wright
Fidelity Bond
C. M. Hansen
J. R. MacArthur
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