Acton Wins 13 to 1 Yes in Local Referendum Vote
Acton and Halton County voters backed the government pledge relief by large majorities in a Monday vote. In Acton 906 yes 70 no with 13 spoilt ballots. Halton reported 10 158 yes and 1 012 no. Overall turnout exceeded previous Dominion election levels.
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Acton
Quebec
Acton_and_Halton
Halton
Sparta
Ontario
Dominion
SHI
Manilay
Hatton County
Wild's
Bowling and Tennis Club Plan Good Season Ahead
The Acton Lawn Bowling and Tennis Club held a meeting to map a busy season. Officers were elected and senior fees set, with plans for local mixed rinks on Tuesdays and Thursdays, men’s doubles for the Beardmore trophy, and a broader summer program for outside rinks and inter-district events.
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Acton
Wnnll
A. O
Beardmore
W. J. Gould
SG. Bennett
J. M. McDonald
Ist
W. HW. Clayton
W. G. Chl Jen
A. Battye
Rowling
W. ‘Richardson
Eden Mills Wedding Unites Wittn Lawrie and RAF Sergeant
Eden Mills Presbyterian Church held a spring wedding for Miss Wittn Jean Lawrie of Campbellville and Flight Sergeant James TDuin lel of Gunnislake Cornwall England. Rev Dr Melvar officiated at three pm with notable guests and a reception at the Lawrie home. The couple left for Tore after the ceremony.
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Eden Mills Presbyterian Church
Witnn Jean Lawrie
W. J. Lawrie
Campbellville
James Tduinlel
Royal Air Force
Cornwall
Faeland
EB. Daniel
Sof Daniel
Gunnislake
England
Wed. Melvar
Isabel Lowrie
W. C. Sellerk
Russell Lowrie
Frank Lemmer
Guelph
Florence Lowrie
F. Lemmer
Noo 4 Wireless
Troaamung School
Glhuelph
Pry
Suffolk Street Fast
Canelpti Ciuests
JD Abbott
Isabel Rennie
Toronto
J. Guthrie
Margers McWaters
Lac
RoSmith
Rath Batlagh
Co Rennie
Atrs
FL Lemmer
Florence Lawrie
SRWC
Sears Rewa J. Melver
Ro Meee
Welland
JD Lawrie
WW. Lawrie
Eden Mills
Weekly War Commentary on Allied Bombing Gains and European Targets
The piece notes intensified Allied air activity against German war factories and naval shipyards from the Ruhr to Kiel and Rostock. It highlights raids on Renault and Matford plants near Paris, subtracted output for tanks trucks and armored vehicles, and mentions long-range attacks reaching Genoa Turin Rostock and the Baltic.
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Ruhr
Atexten
Tne
Kiel
Wahelishaven
Germany
Ausburg
Genoa
Turin
Warne- Earter
Renault
Matford
Paris
Hitler
Bs Subottigge
Yao-Eslow' Tae
Reserve Army Uses Youths for Home Defence Training Plan
Acton residents were urged to join the Reserve Army as registration booths open this week. Eligible men 17 to 40 will train in home defence with uniform and equipment, while ineligible men support civilian duties. Acton Citizens Committee leads recruitment, with a civic parade planned and the Lorne Scots Band set to perform at the post office square.
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Citizens” Committee
Acton
Lorne Scots
Wahis
Ayas Coal
Brie
Etyastration
Otto
Wat
Otter Pt
Hoesen Army
AON
Sears
Uige
AL Boort
Tocar
Auite Gery
Cate
Robles A. Boor Tt
Othe Cegregaries of
Troise
Canada
Chiniada
Actor Citizens Committee
Companen Choatmian
Ballentire
Fol
Wright
Mason Cbairman
Gould
Eo Massette
McDonald A
Mason
Cates
Dadelantine
Fred Ballantine
MeNel Mohd Cayton
Dumiey Woot
Rees GP
Lestenhe
Rirkimess
Ten Bandiss
Citiens’ Committee
Council
Lorne Scots’ Band
Willresentin
Post Office
New Building Added to Plant Wool Combing
A new storage building is being added at the Wool Combing Corporation plant in Acton. The one story brick structure sits between two existing buildings and the wall is up with roofing being installed. completion expected in about a week. The Georgetown Lumber Co. is noted in connection with the project.
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Wool Combing Corporation
Acton
Georgetown, Lumber Co
New Rental Regulation Implements Tenant Landlord Copies
New regulation requires tenants to keep a copy of rental agreements and landlords to hold a copy. A copy must be filed with the Regional Rentals Office in Toronto within ten days. The rule excludes certain lodgings and temporary arrangements.
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Ilegal
Tennant
Ontario
Toronto
C. Ie Leatherland
Acton Delegates Attend the LODE Convention in Hamilton
The 2nd Annual Provincial Convention of the Imperial Order of the Daughters of the Empire was held at the Royal Connaught Hotel in Hamilton on April 2. Acton delegates from the Ockshire and Lakeside chapters attended, including Mrs Aventty Miss Symeon Mrs Peter Smythwind and Mrs Pearl Smith plus MLM Leitl regent Miss Hernteebeil and Miss Koima Robinson.
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Imperial Order of the Daughters of the Empire
Royal Connaught Hotel
tMliampton
Ted Cand
Acton
Theockshire
LO del
Aventty
Symeon
Peter Snythwind
Pearl Smith
Lakeside Aheapter Lod
Leitel
Hernteebei
Koima Robinson
Toronto Wedding of Interest Becomes Local Pageant
A pretty wedding in Toronto Saturday afternoon April 28 at 3 pm joined Miss Marie Holding daughter of James Hale and the late Mrs Holding of Toronto with Mr Clarence Douglas Muar Arthur son of Duncan MacArthur of Acton. Rev W J Johnston of Eglington United Church officiated. The bride wore a navy blue ensemble. A reception followed at 39 Sherwood Avenue. The couple left for a wedding trip amid showers of good wishes.
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Piace
Toronto
Marie Holding
James Haleing
Holding
Clarence Douglas Muar Arthur
Duncan MacArthur
Acton
W. J. Johnston
Eglington United
Mos
Bo Green
Sherwood
Astro Honestien
Amy Showers
Piusr
Astor
Sydney and Navy Services Canteens Abroad Highlight Australian Aides
A fragmented report describes Sydney naval canteens run by the Auxiliary Forces serving meals to all personnel, with mention of underground trams and diverse services. It notes the naval hub at central Sydney and the broad support for naval rations amid broader Commonwealth influence.
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Tony
Sydney
Ameren
England
Badenpung
Trynya
South Africa
Cape ‘Town
Sycles
Emaliua
Dofater CP
Toabauys
Els Margesta
Navy
Wwe
Fire at Gregory Theatre Planned for May Benefit Show
Proceeds from a May 21 performance at the Gregory Theatre will aid a war relief fund. The program features OMinstreT Shaw presented by Kidleburg electee in Halling, with support from local groups and Red Cross workers.
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Gregory Theatre
Ominstret Shaw
Kidleburg
Halling
Balluyafad
Red Crows
Red Cross
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