Ward 1 Esquesing Honors Servicemen of 1939-45 War
Ward 1 Esquesing Township paid tribute to 44 service members from Milton and area at Milton Fair Grounds. The afternoon featured races, a baseball game, and a presentation of watches chains and rings to servicemen, plus a clock to Pte. David Harrop’s father. Evening festivities included a ball game, banquet, and a dance in Milton Town Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miltom
Grenada
E. Harrop
Lou
Esquesing
Blaise
Milton Fair Grounds
Girla
Muriel Britow
J. Rolley
Girt
Muriel Dristow
McAndrew
O'Leary
J. E. Whitelock
Wart 1
Murray Sproat
Pte
David Harrop
Harrop
Dawd Marrop
Fred Robbing
Gordon Hilton
Fred Gallagher
Reg
Cora
Jackie Hilaan
Mervin Heams
Peter McGibbon
Stanley Marsh
Howell Hopkin
Willam Hill
Robt
Clark
John Trown
Calvin McDonald
Jas
Murray
Kenneth Marshall
Wellington Wilson
Garnet Howden
Greg
Stan WiHgon
Gerald Carton
Curris
Ken. Peddie
Keith Durnan
Martin McLaughlin
Carol
Mil. Mary District No. 2
M. C
Stanley Hall
M.P
Hughes Cleaver
Ward 1
Milton
Milton Town Hall
M. J. Carton
Shower of Gifts for Mrs Alfred Jocques
Miss Rae Mullen and Mrs L Richarda hosted a miscellaneous shower at Mrs Richarda’s home on Wednesday July 2 in honor of Mrs Alfred Jocques nee Sheila Gibay the bridal party celebrated with pink and white decor. Guests included Elaine Rachlin D Taylor Norma McSwain Helen Waterhouse and others. Lunch was served by the hostesses and gifts arranged on a pink and white wagon were presented to the bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rae Mullen
Mre
L. Richanda
1. Smethurat
Fo Natt
Priestley
I. Hitchie
Elaine Rachlin
D. Taylor
B.D. Rachlin
Mary Papillon
Misa Neetrice Bailey
Jacqui
Acton Fair 1946 Adds Home Ground Prizes and Arena Returns
Acton Fair directors announce new features for 1946 including two prize classes for best home and garden and most improved grounds. Judges will tour Acton town, with speakers from Merabeantmore Co plans to help with plants and fertilizers. Return of trot racing at Acton Park on October 5, and arena hall show on October 6 or 7 with prize increases to attract strong exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Mera. Beantmore Co
Hia Project
Detalla
AL DN
C. Woodhall
R. KR
Parker
A Robinson
Cit
Acton Park
Softball Play Off Schedule for Acton League
The top four teams in the Acton Softball League face off in a best two of three series for the title. August 18 Force vs Beardmares, August 19 Baxters vs Canadian Wool, August 22 Beardmore vs Force, August 26 Canadian Wool vs Bax ters, with August 29 and September 2 listed as Open dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Force
Beardmares
Baxters
Canadian Wool
Beardmore
Routine Business At Acton Public Utilities Commission Meeting
The Acton Public Utilities Commission held its regular meeting with Chairman CM Hannen and J KO MacArthur present. Contractors did not attend to clear accounts. Ewing and Vines appeared but no further contractors. Arrears were reviewed and payment lists approved for various suppliers and services. A proposed hand call device for winter access was left for future discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Public Utilities Communmen
CM. Hannen
J KO MacArthur
Ewing
Vines
Forestry
HEPC
Maal Nolthea
Tourism in Canada Economic Outlook Across Decades
The article tracks Canadian tourist receipts from 1920 to 1940s, noting $196 million in 1920, $149 million in 1999, and $112 million in 194. It argues tourism should exceed $200 million annually as business recovers and compares to imports of coal, raw cotton, and fruits, totaling $52 million in 1939.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Limehouse Institute Marks Twenty Five Year History Book
Limehouse Institute releases a 30 page history covering 25 years from 1901 to 1926. The publication lists charter members such as Mrs A J Smethuret and Mrs W Mitchell, notes a growth from 14 to 32 members, and highlights annual activities. Compiled by Mr. Ellerby with a copperplate style cover, the booklet aims to serve as an historical guide for institute members and readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanget
la Twenty
Mae
Hlavilt @ Ife tong
Acton
Women's Institute
Limehouse
Atia Pinay LE Wae
Halton Womens Instiutes
Robert Doughty
A.J. Smethuret
W. Mitchell
Limehouse Branch
Ellerby
Shower at Woodside Por Mr and Mrs Thomas Bonus Shower
On Friday August 9 friends gathered at the school to honor Mr and Mrs Bonus nee Taobel Johnson. Frank Thom son chaired a short program with solos by Delia McIntyre music by Lilian and Harry Sherrill guitar by Sid Spear piano by Burgras Wilma Butler and Netty Anne Kerr readings by Sadie McIntyre and Darlas Thompson. The couple received an address and a miscellaneous shower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mere To Bonus
Taobel Johnson
Frank ‘Thomson
Mins Delia McIntyre
Lilian
Harry Sherrill
Sid Spear
Burgras
Wilma Butler
Netty Anne Kerr
Sadie McIntyre
Darlas Thompson
Bonus
Acton Wins Play-off Place In Close Baseball Clash
Acton edged Milton 8 to 7 in nine innings to claim a playoff berth and knock Milton out of contention. Key moments came from Anderson and Morton for Acton and Houston and B Clements for Milton, with Sam Snyder on the mound for Acton and two Milton pitchers handling the hurling duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Milton
Acton Park
Oakville
County Town
Georgetown
Anderson
N. Morton
J. Waterhouse
Sam Snyder
Quervain
Blinco
Snyder
Miltonians
Triple A
Gervala
Houston
K. Clements
B. Clements
Babe Clements
Waterhouse
Gay
Robinson
Morton
Guy
Personal Recognition for Veterans of 1939-45 War
A 1946 Acton council minutes summary notes plans to honor veterans of the 1939 45 war with rings and tokens for survivors and for kin of deceased service members. The council approved a $200 annual fair grant, park ground rental, and a Labor Day picnic request. A police staffing notice and a revised waste contract are discussed for future action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corociilon
Oekem
Job Creynun
Worf Benson
Acton tCouml O
Ptewse Chas Kirkneas
C. S. Swackhamer
Acton Fair Board
Knowles Construction Co
Lovell Hroa
T. Numbcy
S. OH. McCron
Globe Protector
Norton Motors
Acton
W. D. Talbot
Mackenzie & Son
Symon Hardware
Fyr-Fyter Co. Ltd
Phillip Lantaluk
Esquesing Council Passes Road And Relief Accounts
Esquesing Township Council met August 6 with Reeve Murray presiding. Road accounts totaling 5141.74 were approved including payments to Ontario Hospital Woodstock and gravel contractor Geo Brankley. By laws were read and passed on township taxation and school fund interest distribution. Council set August 10 for township assessor applications and adjourned to September 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esquesing
George Currie
HH. N. Brown
C. W. May
W. ‘Murray
Municipal World
Beth "Telephone Co
of Ontario
Ighta
A. W. Ben‘ton
Stampa
Ontario Hospital
Woodstock
Staney Kirkpatrick
Ontario Hrridge Co
Imperial Bank
Toronto
Geo. Brankley
Permuasion
Trailway Downs
Salvation Army Musicians Camp at Eden Mills This Week
Col Acton of Hamilton visits Eden Mills to discuss the town and Salvation Army plans. Over a hundred SA musicians will be quartered at Edgewood Park from August 19 to 24, with a concert on August 24 at 8:15 PM featuring Rockwood juvenile band and SA musicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Acton
Hamilton
Salvation Army
Uha
Dominion
Vis
Acton
Edgewood Park
Eden Mills
S. A
Rockwood
Australia’s Taipan Most Deadly Sharply Noted
A terse note states taipans are the deadliest snakes in Australia and are not kept in captivity, with a brief remark that dogs and men are also mentioned.
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Australia
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Moys
Jo Mc Laughlin
Mo Sirtetow
Flite Giria
H. Telford
Roys
K. Shuck
Milton All State
Campbellville
Alfred Jocques
Commission
GH. Wow & Co Ltd
Fapreeas & Transport
Aup
Limehouse Institute
Woodside
Mrs
Thomas
Knox Woman's Missionary Society
Knos Presbytetian Church
Folow
Maingprizse
Mra
Wim Whompaon
WMS
E JM Sar Srad
Mre Thompson
Alan Sung
Misa Ruby Clarke
Mary Gleeson
Africa
Mary Murray
Mary ‘Gleeson
Blow
F. L.wright
Workmen's Compensation Hoard
Fire and Light Committee
Eramoas Council
Acton Fire Brigade
Eramosa Council
Halton Union Farmers’ Mutual Co
Hockwod
Mears
R. Nean
F. Terry
J. Royston
Fred Dawkins
G. McKenzie
W. H. Clayton
Ontario
Esquesing Council
Arsensor
Salvation- Army
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