Acton War Service League Forms To Coordinate Effort
Acton and district groups unite to form Acton and Vicinity War Service League with A Mason as president and W Middleton as secretary. The aim is to consolidate war work, avoid duplication, and raise funds while sending comforts to armed forces. Ottawa registration planned. next meeting Tuesday to form committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Acton and Vicinity War Service Teague
A. Mason
W. Middleton
Canada
War Service League
Reeve Ib Chalmers
Amon Mason
Mira Julie Lesierwich
W. G. Middleton
J. M. McDonald
E. &. Barr
Duke of Devonshire
D.E
W. Chisholm
Scout
J. F. Wilds
Women's Institute
W. Thacken
Dublin Women's Institute
Misa Russell
Bannockburn Women's
Service League
Mods
Ottawa
Apprentice ship officer jailed for desertion at sea
In London, a master ships officer received one day’s imprisonment for being absent from his ship without leave. The judge remarked that if forced to choose between two he would pick the ship over a woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Wcp
James Boyle Killed in Car Crash Near Brampton
A three car collision near the home of Edward Greensword in Brampton left James Boyle dead from a lung hemorrhage. Companions William Chirk and another passenger escaped with minor cuts while driver risks were under investigation by Coroner Dr J A McNiven and Constable WoOel Herman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Rosle
Georgetaway
Teter
Norval
CNR
Williapy Chirk
Georgetawan
Bosle
County Tey
Edward Greensword
Greensword
Tomatoes and Rocks With V Against Hitler
A fragmenting note reports a V shaped stone found on a farm near Acton with a hollow center forming a second V. A second tomato feature shows a V below the stem in a tomato but the display window is not available for viewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Freeman
Goh
Acton
Fur Fees
Wm. Elliott
John Street
Acton Soldier Writes Letter From Overseas 1941
A later wartime letter from an Acton soldier in England dated July 7 1941 describes rationing of cigarettes and sweets and limited comforts. He thanks the Acton and District Comforts Committee for sending smokes and notes local leisure like cycling swimming and dances. He mentions longing to return home next year and sends regards to Campbellvalle Rockwood and Acton district friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Soils
Paris
Tonisa
Acton and District Comforts Committee
Townant
Confort
Campbellvalle
Rockwood
Aeton
Ayatts
Freedom conferment at Edinburgh to world leaders
Freedom of Edinburgh will be conferred on Paul Menzies of Australia Prime Minister Fraser of New Zealand and John Winant United States ambassador to Great Britain.
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Edinburgh
Freedom of
Pons
Menzies
Australia
Fraser
New Zealand
John Winant
United States
Great Britain
55 Packages Sent to the Boys Overseas
Mr. WE Gould the Acton treasurer reports a batch of cigarettes sent to Acton district men overseas. Six names missed and others without complete addresses prevented delivery. Home helpers urged to submit accurate addresses and changes to the committee to avoid more missed packages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WE Gould
Acton” Satters Clamforta
Caninnlltas
Aglan
July power load hits record at Acton Hydro
The Hydro Dept reports a July power load of 1550 horsepower, the highest since prior records. The commission notes no start yet on the new substation equipment and delays in hydrant sleeve supply due to pig iron shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Hydro
SPOR
Wilson
Aden
Drummond McColl Co
C. M. Hansen
Reeve
Chalmers
M. Symon
Beardmore Co Picnic Draws 600 Plus To Park Event
More than six hundred Beardmore Co employees and guests joined the annual picnic at Pantte Super Park in Cintt. A special train from Acton carried families to games races prizes were awarded in many age classes with winners named from local groups and teams. The evening meal followed, and attendees returned to Acton after nine with tired smiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aspec
Farvillon
Beardmore & Co
Theos Mwh
Varias
Glris
Carroll ‘Tyter
Katherine Brennan
Yoys Ander
Yevurk Russell Arcie
Arp Meleuddun
Dorothy McDonald
Lorna
Evelyn
Det Footitt
Pat Shultis
Mary Mae Taidies
Norman Morton
Stonet Lants
Oladies
Stuart Lantz
Robt
Anderson Menoover
Masades
Ann Adamson
Wes Wolfe
Fred Dawkins
Ed. Footitt
Ernie Waller
Dot Footitt
Thread
Nepdie Rae Waller
Alex. Mann
Dubie
Lantz
Morton
Rena Braida
Dot Foutitt
Fred Kentner
Paul Dessereault
SUNTER HURREN WEDDING HELD IN ERINO SATURDAY
A wedding took place in Erino with Mabel Evelyn Sunter marrying Charles Arnold Sunter on Saturday afternoon at 3. Rev K Norris officiated. The bride wore white satin with a coronet of gardenias and carried a bouquet of talisman roses and baby's breath. Attendant was sister Jean. The groom was attended by Ratt McAkeown of Brampton. The reception featured summer flower décor and a two tier wedding cake. The couple left for a trip to Northern Ontario after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erino
Mabel Evelyn
HH T
Charles Arnold Sunter
Mrs Sunter
Ospringe
Jean
Nother
Mike
Bert Pean
Miauden
Upper School Results Announced Foreion Pupils
Last week results of Upper School CARMINIEIONS were announced with few Cayetan pupils attempting exams. Names include M Louse Coles Lazard, Brunelle Bag, and Serapidtelias. Honors earned: first class in Algebra and Geometers, Latin, and French.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carminieions
Cayetan
Fal- Tivinge
M Louse Coles Lazard
Mane
Brunelle Bag
Serapidtelias
New Acton Telephone Directory Issued This Week
A new Acton telephone directory arrives this week with over 7400 changes in the alphabetical listings and a total print run around 32,500 volumes. More than 360 copies go to Acton subscribers while the rest are distributed to Kitchener Waterloo Galt Guelph and nearby communities.
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Des Acton
Acton
Kitchener
Waterloo
Galt
Guelph
Rockalong Institute Observes Fifth Anniversary
The August meeting of Rockalong Women's Institute celebrated its branch anniversary at Mrs. A. McNabb’s home with Mrs. C. Plank presiding. A planned Acton Fair exhibit had each member bring a description Megan. a materials fund and quitter selection were set. A salvage committee organized, and Mrs. Shultin and Mrs. McNabb supervised refreshments as guests toured the sewing closet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockalong Women's Institute
Beloat
A. McNabb
Ic. Plank
Acton
Megan
Mra Shultin
10 McNabb
Horticultural Show At Rockwood Draws Crowd
The twenty third annual Rockwood Horticultural Society exhibition drew good crowds with high quality displays though entries fell short of last year. Notable exhibits included Gladion blooms by Mr Walter Harris and impressive foliage plants, plus red white and blue ribbons on stage curtains. Prizes were awarded by Mrs A Beard with stamps as prizes and ribbons for many vegetable and fruit categories, including apples peaches beets cabbage cucumbers and onions. Keep reading for full prize list and page four.
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Tockwood Horticultural Society
Shaw
W.W. Simpson
Guelph
Qerne Dinfoot
Ohn Lynch
Win. Harris
A. Beard
Wren
Stanley Harris
Cordon Harris
Ceorge Walker
Leslie Kellington
Mae Hiltz
Fund For Bombed Victims Authorized and Registered
Acton community launches a fund to aid the Sick Children's Hospital in London England. Officials report initial contributions from Mrs Fathan M Plinton Streetsville and others, with a drive to reach $1000 soon. Donations may be sent to the fund’s treasurer Mr Chabad or at the Fors Pas Officer, with weekly acknowledgments in Farr Prras Columns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Sick Children's Hospital
London
England
Acton Mark Presa
Hospital London
Ion
Fathan M. Plinton
Nova Scot
Teeve J HL Chalmers
A. Maxon
Ww. K. Grab
G. A. Pilla
Chabad
Lord Southwood
Sick Childrens Hospital
Eitler
da Acton
Tooe
Acton Lad in Navy Tells of Duke Visit and Barracks Life
A precent letter from Hoy Senn Tom Atkinson to his parents in Acton describes life in the navy barracks. He notes mail from home, lack of rain, tough sleep on cracked floors, modern showers, a theatre in the barracks, and daily routines including 6.30 am wakeups and 4.45 am muster. He mentions news from Kent and asks to send more items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoy Senn
Tom Atkinson
Lennard Allanson
Acton
Toyrot
Tyotte
Tosa
Horner
Kent
Ridley-Jocque Wedding in St. Alban's Acton
A quiet wedding Saturday August 2 united Ina Lorraine Ridley-Jocque and John Lee of Acton. The ceremony and reception followed at the bride’s parents home with attendants and plans for a motor trip to Quebec and Montreal before settling in Acton. Airmen are trained in steam and diesel engines to speed cargo delivery for the Royal Air Force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Royal Air Force
London Stock Exchange War Drive Surpasses Aim
The London Stock Exchange set a seven day target of £15 000 for its war savings drive. By day one the collection reached £17 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
London Stock Exchange
Carnival nets proceeds for Soldiers Comforts fundraiser
Mr Jo M furnisher filed a receipts and expenditures statement from a recent Actan and District Soldiers' Comforts Carnival. Receipts total 551.25 from arena entries and raffle, plus 675 15 in donations, with disbursements for prizes, groceries, refreshments, stamps, and supplies. Net proceeds for the fund amount to 369.97.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo M
Actan and District Soldiers’ Comforts Committee
McDonald
Arena
Aviegon
Weiners i Sho
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James Boyle
Willis Clark
Hitler
Torently
He Vo Dron
Hydro Dept
Hydro Electric Power
Telephone Co
JRB
Mackenzie & Son
Zea Mardonald Electric Ltd
Canadian Line
J .Canadian General Electric _ Co
Zhlko Moffats Ltd
L&i Foren
Sungame Co. L.te
Han
BAT Ag
Neptune Metres
DOS ‘Canadian Brass Co
TRO Canadian dobas-Manville Co
Hide Dept. Power and Super Adres
Hisdro
Osa
Beardmore Co
Do Galt Park
Sunter
Hurren
Erin
Foreion
Rockalong Institute
Horticultural Society
Gueorge Walker
Bart, Brown
Jus. Locker
Arthur Balton
B. Brown
EK. Brown
McNeill
RR. Miller
George Bolton
W.oj. Edwards
George ‘Bolton
Mas. Locker
Geo. Bolton
John’ Lynch
Chas
HL Harris
A. J. Ellicett
A. J. Elliott
Jas Locker
Mé¢Neill
W. J. Edwards
Ro Miler
James Locker
Verna Harrison
Ro Harrison
Onions
Fo Brown
Jas Locker Onions
of Novkell
Arthur Holton
EB. Brown
Nickell
Trish
Mortle Moore
FL Brosen
Arrthur Bolton
Dudley
Woodwards
Elliott
Woo. Edwards
Mo. Moore
Merwe McNeill
Carl. Westeet
Wood Edwards
Geo Balton
Jas
Howers
C. Woaitzel Cosmian
Vo Hlarrison
J A Little
E. Nickell
A. B. Root
Geo Bolton
M. Moore
Geo. Holton
Bei ‘Ing
Acton Business Men's Association Candiuet
Elhele
Mmope
Chee
Alma
Phe
F. J. Wil
Bunness
Bo J Stewart
I. L. Wright
W. Coles
Hobby Humiley
Mari beKarbut
Plac
Ina Lorraine
Mr and Stellos
Jocque
Becan
John Lee
Urgetown
Mtr. Hartley
Frin
Jean Fleanor
Gordon
Bude Johnstone
Toronto
Thompson
Georgetown
Gen
Vaklefield
Quebec
Montread
Pashed Objective
Carnival
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