Acton Council Advances Municipal Consolidation Efforts
Acton Council met in regular session with wardens Jones McDonald and Davison present. The meeting reviewed minutes, adjusted a resignation note for Treasurer Thetford, and approved finance committee accounts including utilities, street services, and insurance. A War Services letter urged collecting animal fats and bones for salvage, with the matter referred to the salvage committee for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Wi. Jones
M. McDonald
F. Davison
Reese
Chalmers
Leatherland
We Varrop
McDonald
F. Thetford
Finanee
Acton Public’ Utitities Commission
Bint Whittier and Co
Roofers Supply Co
Arena
Walter Fryer
D. Elliott
S. Wedge
Inbor
W. Fryer
Acton Furs Vuras
Acton Fall Fair
Department of War Services
FL. Wright
The
Imperial Insurance Co
Fidelity
FL. Te ‘Thetford
Bo Ho Speight
Public Utilities Office
Jean Smith
Toronto General Hospital Council
Department of Municipal
Ontario “Manamed
Beardmore Crescent
Madjenbwenter of Health
Lealthi
Aton
Bob Speaght
Econ
Acton Man Joins RCAF Training as Aero Engine Mechanic
Elmer Lakby of Acton has enrolled in the RCAF Training School at Galt Ontario to train as an aero engine mechanic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Lakby
Acton
Rcaf Training School
Galt
Ont
Acton War Charity Fund Seeks Registration
Application filed with the Minister of National War Service to register a local ACTON fund under the War Charities Act. Officials include Amos Mason as chairman and Mr Graham as treasurer with funds to be held at the Bank of Nova Scotia Acton branch. Subscriptions totaling 31.00 are promised before books open to support the London England hospital harmed by bombardment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National War Service
Acton Rus
London
Eni
Thas
Uwwill
Chilioers
Hautman
Amos Mason
Wow Graham
Gr. A. Dills
Acton
Bank of Nova Scotia
England
Bacon Hog Special At Acton Fair Promises Extra Prizes
Acton Fair adds four dollars in prize money for the best pair of five Bacon Hogs. The top prize is twelve dollars, awarded to the first prize hog exhibit. Hogs will be sold by sealed tender to the highest bidder with possession taken at the fairgrounds. Other rules in the prize list promise this exhibit as a major attraction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Fair
Britain
Fair Grounds
Eramosa Council Adopts Higher Town Hall Rent Payment
Eramosa Township council met at Rockwood Town Hall with all members present. They approved increased rent to cover elevated operating costs and directed payment of accounts, adjourning to meet September 5 at 1:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eramosa
Rockwood
Lestie
Rutherford
Dominion
Messrs
Phoe Pier
Perantal
Department of Higtanas
Benmbaan
Hithertornd
Carced
Beckscodd
Benham
Pretty August Wedding at Churchill Church
A charming August wedding took place Saturday at Churchill United Church as Gwendolyn Lae Ving wed Lloyd Sydney Anderson. The bride wore white satin and preneth lace with orange blossoms, while the groom’s family attended. After a ceremony at the church a reception followed at the bride’s home and the couple planned a motor trip to Ottawa before settling in Oshawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churchill Church
Churchill United Church
Gwendolyn Laeving
Andrew Dobbie
Mrs. Dobbie
Lloyd Sydney Anderson
Mrao J. Anderson
Mr. Anderson
Pow Wassan
Foreman
Rita Swackbatiear
Bavenys
Aft
Anilersan
Wallace Swackhamer
Dierts Mitchell
Limehouse
Ntps
Maplesden
Wm. Dobbie
Acton Women’s Institute Picnic Event Recaps Winners
The August meeting of the Acton Women’s Institute held in Acton Park featured a picnic and a brief business session. Winners in events included Mrs G H Taniz for adults time race and Trace Lyle Marshman for children's time race plus multiple craft and toy races with participants Mrs Marshman Kay Robertson and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Women's Institute
Acton Parke
Frances ‘Welds
G. H. Taniz
Lyle Marshman
Marshman
J.B. Gamble
Crace
Grace Luntz
Nenneth Marshman
Donna Anderson
Bothears
Fo Anderson
Kay Robertson
V for Victory appears on rubber plant stem
Mrs. Tlarvey Hodgins notices a white detter on a rubber plant stem. The editor examines the unusual marking during coverage of the present V for Victory campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tlarvey Hodgins
Chase
Vietors
World Oldest Cow SOMITEN Mears Sets Milk Records
A sexed aged Ayre State breed cow named Somiten Mears exported to Australia produced top dairy yields. Her daughter Glengowen Joyce bel achieved 83,43 Ips milk and 279 fat across four lactations in 277 days, underscoring enduring dairy excellence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ustrabay
Victora
Nietorma
Austecahiet
Glengowen
Joyce Bel
Bishop Awards Donated At Camp Brebeuf Ceremony
At Camp Brebeuf a large awards program honored numerous campers. Bishop Reginald Vo-Renan presented trophies and crests to top seniors and juniors, with Miss Ann Driscoll and Miss Loretta Nundiato directing acts. Readouts listed best all round, athletes, initiative, and craft prizes along with twelve cabin crests under Joan Pautler’s captaincy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avery
Inc
Camp Brebeuf
Reg Ob Vo-Renan P
Thanatten
Ann Driscoll
Carp
Cand Wats
Umider
Loretta
Nundiato
Norma Nohte
Dolores Burr
Elon Carney
Hamilton
Adele Gibbons
Hishop Ryan
FP. Kehoe
Rockawood
Vo Pawelter
Rockwood
Antoinette Emery
Milton
Mona Nolan
Hamlton
Phyllis Benton
Tamblton
Velma Rivers
Toronto
Mita Molinara
Lois Marie White
Catherine Nudesky
Gloria Noonan
Guelph
Mary ‘Thede
London
Handicraft
Cecil Hunter
Pegey Cartledge
Geraldine Chadder
Joan Pautler
Preston
Letter From Iceland At Anchor July Sees 24 Hour Daylight
The writer from a naval vessel describes anchoring near an Icelandic fjord, noting continuous daylight, rugged mountains, and barren terrain. He sketches daily life ashore at an army camp, meeting friendly dogs and tall tales of fishing, while warning of high prices and scarce mail from Teeland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL Pulls
Acton
Wei
Candao Statiogead
Toolete
Halitay
Teeland
Croot Murray Wedding in Guelph Church
The wedding of Siamuel James Croat of Toronto and Mary Jane Murray of Erin occurred Saturday at Norfolk Street United Church Guelph with Dr. Koch officiating. Attendants wore pink and white gowns, and a buffet reception followed at a friend’s home on Dotham Street. The couple will reside at 45 Merrill Avenue in Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk Street
Tyler Pretty
Ernie Drassenis
Willis
Brather
Wot
Jim Smith
Toronto
Croshby Parahans
Nellie Young
Wening
Mr. Scott
Harald C. Parnham
Dotham Street
Bannockburn Friends Honor Bride and Groom This Week
Banockburn Literary Society and Junior Farmers met at the school to honor Gwen Dobbie and Lloyd Anderson before their marriage. Clarence Coles read a heartfelt address as Ada Finley and Eema Watson delivered gifts, with song and a luncheon closing the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fireriets
Cagub Bannockburn Literary Society
Wilmer Dypyvidson
Miss Dobbie
Lloyd Andere
Oshinwa
Clarence Cales
Gwen and Lloyds
Bannneckburn Literary Society
Gwen
Lloyd
Droid
Salvage Drive Reclaims Waste Funds For War Work
During the duty month S605 accumulates from salvage sales by laborers in Acton led by the DODE. Total funds reach 2008 with salvage returns and wartime needs. Volunteers gather weekly, reclaiming usable items while proceeds support war work. Batyles and glass contribute 1892 to the fund. The effort shows hard work and dual purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Carnival and Bingo Draw Big Acton Crowd at Parade
A large turnout attended Acton Carnival and Bingo organized by the Soldiers Comforts Committee in cooperation with local groups. Prizes included a 500 War Savings Certificate, sugar, and a woollen blanket. notable features were a military parade from Camp Borden, the Did I Say That radio segment, and tag day for funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soldiers’ Comforts Committee
Tost
Balantastron
Chimp Borden
Anto Universal Carters
Tyler
Min Street
Park Avenue
Dec Lindsay
Ken Soble
CFERB
Acton
Chas. Packer
Sergt. Brunnelle
Camp Borden
Duke of Devonshire
Lakeside
TQ. I. E
Canadian Legions
Blair Injured in Fall From Roof on New Building
Mr William Blair suffered multiple injuries after a hoisting bucket slipped while loose as material was raised on a new Acton building. He fell from the roof to the pavement, fracturing both ankles and injuring his back. He was taken to a Guelph hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WM. Blair
Acton Mery
Wm. Bini
Gukles
Mr. Blair
Guelph
Binir
Erin Township Council Adopts Multiple Tax Rates in 1941 Session
The Erin Township council approves by law 7 a general rate and a series of county and local levies for roads schools police and libraries. Debenture and trustee rates vary by by law numbers and mills. The minutes note transfers to Bank of Nova Scotian for road cheques and upcoming meeting in Hillsburg on September 2 1941 at 10 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of
Erin Township
Erin
Hillsburg
Bank of Nova Scotian
Acton
Hillsbury
Awillsbury
S.S
S. S
Vaton
Harafriasa
Rite
Caleton
Calesor
Follosernae Aut
Vells
Johnstone & Runstey
Weed International Harvester
TAS Council
Wivisburg
Community Dance and Auction for War Work
The Pinegrove Busy Bees of S. 9 stage events in August with a Legion Hall bingo on Wednesday August 7 and a Town ship Hall Brookville dance on August 20. Proceeds from these events benefit war work. prizes and auctions include two quilts and Andy Frank's Orchestra provides music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookville
Pinegrove Busy Bees
Andy Frank
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Utilities Office
War Services
Hartop
Atcon
Bishop
Iceland
HW. V. Dron
R.C.N
Bannockburn Friends
Bueittess Mac's Association
Solthier
Tenair
Theo
Wright
CP Bederke
Harry Matno
Mes J. A Mebnoeblan
Targraves
Dejoras
Lem Francescato
Mra
Bo Veldhius
Shirley Sutcliffe
Wynne
Pat, Airdrie
Shirley Kirk
Pat Smith
Melton
Earl Davidson
Wis
CONDE
Torontos
Brampton Fergus
Georgetown
Orangeville
Bracebridge
Caledon
Legion Hall
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