Halton Falls to Liberals as Hall Wins in Acton
Ontario voters backed no party for a clear majority in the provincial race. Stan Hall led the Progressive-Conservative tally in Halton but overall Liberal, Progressive Conservative, and CCF seats left a hung legislature. Acton results show Hall leading in several wards with Blakelock and Wilkinson trailing.
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Ontario
Liberals
Stan Hall
Halton
CCF
Liberal
Labor
Stanley Hall
Thomas A. Blakelock
John Wilkinson
J. G Foster
Acton Stanley Haut
John Wilkinson Wax
Thos
Whikelock
F.G. Foster
Acton
Town Hall
A-M. Hall
Blake Jock
Wikineon
Foster
Hall
Blakelock
Wilkinson
ASM
Dingle
Tate
Cross
Hlakelock
Quiet George Quiet One in Canada Fat of the Land
A Pictou Nova Scotia Advocate item recalls a single individual who prospered, described as the girdle manufacturer, amid Canadian riches. The brief reflects a provincial punchline on wealth and occupation.
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Canada
Pictou
N.S
Old Church Mouse Stirs Service at St John’s
During Sunday service at St John’s Anglican Church Hockwood Keith Famillen a choir member felt a mouse had been busy in the cassock pocket. The incident surprised worshippers and added an unusual moment to the service as readers noted the quiet disturbance and an unexpected discovery.
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St. John’s Anglican Church
Hockwood
Keith Famillen
Keltth
Hinwell
Af Twr
Winners of the Field Competition Are Announced
Secretary B Swackhaner reports the field crop competition results for Acton Fitz this year. J E Whitelock and J Penren took first with a high score while list of winners includes Pearen Kerr Miller Bros Swackhamer Leslie Sprowl Allan Reld and Urchin Porter among others.
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B. Swackhaner
Acton Fitz
J. E. Whitelock
J. Penren
J. FE. Pearen
Robert Kerr
Miller Bros
H. Swackhamer
Gordon Leslie
G. Sprowl
Chester Allan
He Reld
Pretty Summer Wedding at Knox College Chapel
A July wedding in Toronto united Dr. Ellsbett Emly Harrivan daughter of Mr and Mrs C H Warrison of Acton with Mr John Henry Sault son of Mr and Mrs Henry Sault of Toronto. Officiating was Dr CL AL Williams. The brides gown featured satin and a Mary Queen of Scots headdress with seed pearls. Attendants wore hyacinth moire and two tone suits. After the ceremony a reception was held at High Park Boulevard. The couple will reside in Forest Hill Village.
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College Chapel
Toronto
Ellsbett Emly
Harrivan
C. HW. Warrison
Farmnesly
Acton
John Henry Sault
Henry Sault
CL AL Williams
John Windeler
Gerald Berdler
Elizabeth Arnold
John Stewart
Maury Watwin
John Heid
John’ Windeler
RCA
Gerald Woolf
Gerald Bercier
Baltimore
Kang
Simeon Joyer
High Park Boulevard
Joanna
Quebec
Re. Sault
Forest Hill Village
Ontario Ladies’ College
Faculty of Medicine
University of Toronto
Esquesing Council Grants to County Fall Fairs
Esquesing Township Council held a regular meeting with Reeve May presiding and members Murray Cleave Currie and Wilson present. The council passed accounts totaling 920.59 and 16 for Health department items, approved relief payments, and granted 75 to the Acton Agricultural Society and Hatton Agricultural Society, with additional charity and by law actions including taxing 1943 year assessments.
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Esquesing
Moniay Awnening
G. W. Murray
G. E. Cleave
George Currie
Wm. A. Wilson
C. HW. May
Murray
Currie
Wilson
Board of Health
C. K. Stevenson
Department of Health
Mareh
Hell ‘Telephone Co
Georgetown Herald
Dore
C. Brampton
Coyne
Chanber
S. Melan
M. Bennett
H. Robertson
Cleave
Wh- Won
Acton Aoticultural and
Hatton Agricultural Society
Lloyd
Burt
Ison Stark
Firemen From 28 Municipalities Convened At Acton
Firemen from 28 municipalities gathered for the 42nd annual Ontario Volunter Firemen Association convention in Acton. Officers were elected, including HR. Kery Petrolia as President and George Thorpe of Hombersay as Secretary. A Saturday parade and a Sunday service featured. demonstrations on fire safety and tarpaulin use highlighted the event with community groups hosting a midway and band performances.
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Jhaen
Ontario Volunter Firemen’s Association
Feel West
HR. Kery
Petrolia
Bt View
F. S. Gray
Trastaliserae
F. Mitchell
Yeington
George Thorpe
Homberay
TL Wau
F. Shaw
Oakville
Tren
Higa
Acton
A. Mion
Nev
Forbes Thomson
E. McNeil
York ‘Township
Acton i Boys’ Band
Acton Fire
Firemen
Acton Legion
Willameon
Larne Scote
Cannadian Legion
Bower Avenue
Frederick and
Min
Main Streets
Knox Avenue
Park
J. ML McDonald
McDonald
FE. A. Brooks
St. Alban's Church
St. F. Thomson
Knox Church
Lorne
Brooks
Brook
Pealm &O
Community of Nations
Najeed
Church of God
Two Campaign Meetings Held in Acton
Acton hosted two political campaign events amid changed conditions. Blakelock, Liberal candidate, held a meeting with a film showing at Gregory Theatre, drawing poor attendance with speakers McQueaston, Hughes Cleaver, and Blakelock. A CCF gathering in Town Hall saw small crowds with Wesley Melvor and candidate John Wilkinson speaking.
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Acton
Thornlay
TA. Blakelock
Gregory Theatre
al Fale
T. BB. McQueaston
Hughes Cleaver
Haleton
T. A. Biakelock
Jim McGeachie Among Canadian Forces At Sicily Battle
Reports describe Sergeant Jim McGeachie of Acton Ont and Canadian regiments in the Sicily campaign. The Royal Canadian Regiment and the 48th Highlanders attacked July 24–26, driving German forces from their ridge as part of the push toward the breaking point.
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Ube
Sicily
Ross Munro
Tugaday
Wat Seret
Jin Millenchie
Jim MecCeachie
France
Man
Jim MecGeachie
Tee Fase
Parse
Doyren
Oto
Princess Patrichi
Canadian Light Infantry
Aydra
Nissorin-Agira
Royal Canadian Regiment
48Th Highlanders
Cpl
EB. Arnold
Ail 'Gomm
Taranto
Wal Ulphit
Nisseria
Spt
Gunn
Jim
Winnipeg
Jim McGeachie
Acton
Ont
Hell's
Salvage Teams Put In Line To Work In Acton District
Salvage crews from Acton and surrounding areas line up for duty at the salvage room. Teams led by captains from Beardmore & Co. Ltd and Ajax Engineers will burn sort and prepare salvage for shipment. Dates listed include August and September with multiple teams per week, reflecting ongoing town and district fundraising for the Acton and Vicinity Water Service League.
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Acton and
Wat Service League
Raferente
Beardman & Co. Ltd
J. Lambert, & Kentner
N. Morton
Dpd. Kentner
F Riedall
Mike Me Stumph
Beardmore & Co. Ltd
Bayliss
We Bauer
Ion
de Morton
Loverett
Bo Chew
Beardmote & Co
Henry Cripps
Reg. Wilson
Bil Coon
Pallant C. Leishman
Gordon Smith
W. Roszell
J. Lambert
C. Wilson
Beardmore& Co
Lid G. Avison
E. Cripps
Additional Land for the House of Refuge Approved
A motion to purchase more farmland adjacent to the House of Refuge in Brampton was considered by Hulton County Council. The discussion noted 200 acres nearby to be auctioned and the need to secure land to expand livestock and housing, with potential use of upper and lower farm portions.
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Hulton
Hhm
House of Refuge
Halton
Peel
Blaly
Heslop
Blair
Anothes
Vacation School At St Alban's Church Draws Large Attendance
A five day Vacation School at St. Alban's Church attracted nearly fifty children from the parish. Under Rector Hen. A. Brooks and helpers, daily activities included hymns prayers scripture study crafts and outdoor games. The week concluded with a church service by the children’s choir and awards for work done.
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St. Alban's
Hen. A. Brooks
S. Snow
Exther ‘Taylor
C. H. Price
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George Drew
Progressive Conservatives
Acton Fair
Mr Cap
Merry Mad Caps
George
Urchin
Knox College
D.C. Russell
Jessie Russell
Wm. Arnold
CG. Matthews
G. A. Dis
Esquesing Council
K. Kerr
Asociation
Vparaden, Midway
Drumhead Service
Seret
Island
Beardmore & Co
C. ‘Tawnsley
LE. Williams
J. Wilson
ED Anderson
S. Marchment
Mixy de Lorenz
Storey Glove Co
Nalton County
Stanley Wall
Plattonn
Thomas Bigkelock
London
Bridgeport
Conn
Chattanooga
Tenn
Halifax
Oak’ Park
Walis
Olympia
Wash
Passadons
California
Shreveport
Louisiana
Wilmington
Delaware
Bit Henson
Bulletin
Mosxsre
Gordon Rognvatitson
Guy
Numayaweya
Hulton County
St. Atban’s Church
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