Acton Town Treasurer Resigns in Consolidation Plan
The acton town treasurer and tax collector E T Thetford resigned at a special meeting. Council and the Public Utilities Commission discussed centralizing municipal clerical work and appointing Miss B H Speight as treasurer. The Acton Public Utilities Office to pay the treasurer’s salary through year-end with an audit to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. Thetford
Acton
Acton Coun~ Eil
Public Utilities Commission
Utilities Commission
C. Hangen
M. “Symon
Reeve Chalmers
A. Mason
J. M. McDonald
Ils
Thetford
Thatrman Hansen
Mason
J. Gray
Council
B. H. Speight
Acton Public Utilities Office
Acton Buble Utilities, Commission En Oan Aetual Vost
Sear
Tea Party at Mrs H O Antions Home Attended by Visitors
Report describes a small tea gathering at the home of Mrs H O Antions with Mrs Lindsay and Mrs Thomas present. Miss Cree served tea while attendees included local residents Aton Towargetown and Lametouse ANG Tesultot.
J E Gamble Chosen New Fire Chief Of Acton Brigade
J E Gamble has been chosen chief of the Acton Fire Brigade succeeding the late R M McDonald. He brings more years of service than any other member and has been with the brigade since its early days before Acton had a steam fire engine. His appointment comes with a new fire pump and modern equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. FE. Gamble
Acton
R. M. McDonald
Ed. Gamble
Military parade to feature Niagara brigade and Camp Borden units
Indications point to Acton hosting a Saturday evening parade with the Niagara infantry brigade including rifle platoon Bren gun and universal carrier detachments, plus several Niagara trucks and Camp Borden armored vehicles. The Comforts Committee Carnival will showcase motorized army equipment in the park after the procession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Comforts
Wweh
Niagara
Camp Borden
Unat
Hufnages Pearson Wedding Saturday at Dundalk
A pretty wedding took place Saturday at the home of Mr and Mrs Gordon Pearson Dundalk. Their daughter Mercella May wed Edward Hufnages J with Rev Mo Butler officiating. The couple was attended by family and friends in a ceremony featuring floral decor and formal attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Pearson
Dundalk
Mercella May
Edward Huatnage J sometMre
A. Minnagel
Spalding
Sask
Mo Butler
Dugdalk United Church
Phe Wasddemas
Tueman Storrisen
Torento
Nellie Gardiner
Dunedidhk
Aetothe Trier
Tnenon
Tnenon - Oo
Brieds
Windsor
Poronte
the Hones Wood
Creemore
Neteuar
Dundalk Pera
How to Compute Your Share in Gas Saving
A reader explains a simple method to measure gasoline use and gauge monthly savings. By noting current mileage and the car’s months owned, a owner can compute a monthly average and determine how much to cut consumption to meet a national 50 percent savings goal. Aids owners of new and secondhand cars to estimate required reductions.
Miscellaneous Shower for Bride to Be Gwen Dobbie
Mrs. Wilfred McEachern hosted a miscellanous shower at Mill Street for Miss Gwen Dobbie, a bride this month. Guests played games, listened to an address, and shared a large gift basket and a dainty lunch. Earlier, Storey Glove Company employees presented Miss Dobbie with a gift and addressed her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilfred McEachern
Mill Street
Gwen Dobbie
ER. Hawthorne
Lew
Marjorie Hall
Cues Tech Et UT
Storey Glove Company
Dobbie
Towes Hampson
Eramosa Council Debates Road and Bridge Repairs
The Eramosa council met to discuss New Road and Bridge repairs and municipal plans. The session covered project timelines funding, sanitation, and methods for prosecuting offenders, with committee reports and upcoming steps outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eramosa Council
Acton Pond Dam Altered by Bulldozer Removing Water Feature
In Acton the pond once supplying Corporation Pond and trout fishing was drained and the dam destroyed by a road machine over Friday and Saturday. The site near Alice Street, previously owned by Amos Mason, now hosts two new houses and a leveled property. Old Acton Day references note a historic woollen mill and bridge remnants, with the pond serving flood control for fifty years and feeding local water systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baxter Laboratories
Acton
Corporation Pond
Tila Unie
Amos Mason
Alice Street
Mason
William Stephen Saar
Morrow
John Holt
James Ho Reed
Arthur Plewes
John Ross
Dan Shook
Jimmie Scitvep
Witlow Street
Mill Street
oasaMenis
Actet
Peta Coops
Avtar
Winniperg Board Renames Park After Canadian Ties
A local boards decision honors Canadian ties by naming one of its parks after goodwill links with American tourist Blossda Park in Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cere
Armorican Goodwill
Mipes Paths Board
Jam
Blossda Park
Los Angeles
Lakeside Chapter S I E Business Meeting Record
A Lakeside Chapter S I E meeting was held on a Tuesday evening at Miss Lucy Ward's home. Reports on war work and salvage were presented, carnival details discussed, committees assigned, and plans made for an open air meeting August 9 with invitation read from the Countess of Strathmore LO D E Georgetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeside
S.I.E
Lucy Id
M. Ryder
Amrx. Cullen
Acton Bridal Shower Honors Bride and Groom
A bridal shower for Migs Gwen dolyn Dabble of Acton and Lloyd Anderson of Oshawa was hosted by Mrs. Gertude Worenham at the Acton Trout Club. About thirty five friends attended, presenting linen and glass gifts to the bride and shaving items to the groom. The event featured a duett, a skit, and a short program by visiting missionaries, followed by a dainty buffet luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Migs Gwendolyn Dabble
Acton
Lloyd Anderson
Oshawa
Gertude Worenham
Acton Trout Club
Lloyd UI
Oan Lara
Caeald Smith
Rathener
Thas
Pora Wornham
Owen Henwood
Giertende Wornham
Elder Day Wraith
Kaysville
Utah
Tooele
Roldoe Whasan
Wrentham
Alberta
Donald Eemiiigan
Ely
Nevada
Church of Sis Christ of Latter Day Saints
Only Three Losers in First Saturday Night Draw
Acton Council discussed maintenance shares for No 7 and No 2a with the resident engineer as the Department of Highways prepares new agreements for signing. The Saturday night prize draw at the Post Office drew a crowd. only three names failed to collect prizes, with Marion Fryer among those winning a 5.00 War Savings Certificate and sugar prizes distributed across several draws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Uypunre
Business Men‘s Association
Marion Fryer
Ed. Cripps
Maureen O'Rourke
O. Ryan
Henry Netlis
Teabel Henderson
FB. Tarrap
Ada Simpson
Ro Wallace
John Bauer
Kathleen , Findlay
Andrew Nivol
Barre
Trent
Alpather
Regular Meeting Esquesing Council Report
Esquesing township held its regular meeting on Monday May 11 with Councilors WW Maurras isin Harrop and GEO Cles ent arte phrene Mro Murr present though absence of Heave Wi son due to illness. Communications were read from A B Wilson Company Insurance Commission and Fisheries Department.Moved by Cleve and Harvog that the Treasurer pay the presented accounts. Carried Other accounts passed for payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esquesing
Connect
Maurras Isin
Harrop
Geo Clesent
Arte Phrene
Wison
Wilson & Company
Onernipdosment
Iesurance Commission
Fisheries Department
Cleve
Harvog
Record of High Water Use and Council Proceedings
The document notes a high record of water consumption in the past month and lists various items from council proceedings. It cites payments for lamb-related losses, cleaning costs, and postage, plus moves to fund relief accounts totaling 119 dollars. It records a by law on Railways Bonus Fund distribution to school sections and mentions a utilities commission meeting, unemployment insurance discussions, and municipal treasurership matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AO. Evans
Paul S. Evar Toene
Kilgour
Secreg
Ewe
Kk. C. Lindsay
Lette Hop Supply Co
Bell Tehone Co
McCallum
Viola Mifsham
Murray and
Harrap
Railways
Acton
Weehk End Car Accidents In This District
Two traffic incidents were investigated by Provincial Traffic Officer EO A Webb in the district. Witnesses described chaotic scenes as two drivers collided, injuring several and causing property damage. Miss Marty McLatb and Munroe of The farmer were involved, with one party reportedly unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Aden
Trasen
Hedeth
Ostramder
Ten San Pba
Anand
Wheaty
Pheoocar Mentet
Amd
Astead
Wun
Marty McLatb
Ant
Munroe
Fairmer
McCutcheon Clan Re union Held At Acton Farm
Acton hosts fourth annual McCutcheon Re union with over a hundred attendees. Family games include races for various age groups and a baseball match followed by a sports program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCutcheon Clan
Acton Farm
Mre
Hugh McCutcheon
Mero
Ed. Stewart
Acton
McCutcheon
Att-Ant-Young Aftero
Eart McCutcheon
Barbara Gray
Shirley McCutcheon
Kenneth Graham
Mervin Ait
Sts
Pieler
Aitken
Mary Yorn
Poe Pipers Ayr
Montreal
Wresetiobor
Monster Carnival Posters at Lakeside Legion Event
Community group announces a carnival style event at Lakeside Legion hall with posters and prizes. August date listed with attraction names and activities, aiming to raise funds for local chapter efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monster Carnival
Amd
Hinge Acton Tena
August Ath
Tpaptieuhees
Lakeside
Lode
Binge
Legion
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Speight
Counerd
Rit
Pheferd Foo
Vath Acton
Sorissson
Phat
Brannockburn Institute
J. E. Gamble
Hufnages
Pearson
Selecek Vlour Squ Ast
Poelert
Bride
Cone
Toronto
Brampton
Fergus
Ceargetown
Orangeville
Bracebridge
Caledon
Galt
Grand Valley
Milton
Paris
Markham
Balston
Cooksville
Aberfoyle
Erin
Rockwood
Enamosa
Thas Teaye Theona
Eve Doy
Mlessrs
Balotis
Stranger's
Pepe
Betty
Agness
Wyolten Mill
RE@CHIVE
Ian
Leadel Henderson
Pollan
Hisdro J Norton Moters
Sis Macdonald
Sutherkinds Sehuity
Supydies
Isla Life
Accessorties Ltd
Cstoplaes
Sue Hydro
Hess
Eon
Transys Press
Sorett Patel
Supyedies
Hay
Choy
Sis
Waterworks Dept
Keerts
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