Acton and District Soldiers Home From Overseas
Acton district welcomes returning servicemen from overseas. Gar Pittman, with the 1vth Field Regiment since 1940, arrives after service in France and Germany and brings an English wife. Cpl James A. Milne returns from Holland to Mockwood, injured, receiving treatment at Charley Park Hospital. Cpl Karl Frank, from the Lorne Scots and 48th Highlanders, arrives in Toronto after Italy, France, and Germany campaigns. wounded, with lasting scars, he recalls rescues and service. Other arrivals include Pte Murray Bauer, Pte H R Nicholls, Cpl Jack Scriven, and Bde Norman De Forest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cine Orbert Pittman
Acton and
France
Germany
Gar. Pittman
England
Stephen Fihott
I. L. Mullin
Acton
Canada
Pittman
Pasteur
Friendia
James A. Milne
Mockwood
Holland
Cpl Milne
Vic
Charley Park Hospital
Toronto
Nia
Max Milne
Hockwood
Cpl
Karl Frank
Lorne Scots
Hamilton
48Th Highlanders
Italy
Belgium
Hos Patal
Tle
Karl
Noo T. Nas- Bagaweva
Buss Bees Club
No. 7
Murray Bauer
Jacob Bauer
H.R. Nicholls
FE. Nicholls
Church Street
Jack Scriven
Norman Deforest
Mimosa and community gather for prayer and thanksgiving
Orton and Mimosa and Marxville United Church members joined in a Sunday service of prayer and thanksgiving. Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Herb Howlett had a funeral on Sunday afternoon. Sympathies extended to the parents and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mimosa
Marxville
United Church
Orton
Herb. Howlett
John Locker
Beatrice Lockett
Lond Dufferin Hospital
Orangevide
Mimosa Womens Institute
Wm. Ballentine
Norval Camp
Harvey Dearing
Fred Mes Cutcheon
Acton
Milne
Toronto
Kuesta
al Nevill
Ajb Gowdy
Helen Gowdy
Ron
Ballentine
Jesse Reed
Elora
Wallice Gregson
Joabn
Hurd
Bacon
Wilma Thomson
Hornby
Metha Dearing
Jack McCutcheon
Milton Takes Two Games in Juvenile Series
Milton wins both halves of the CBA Juvenile series. In Acton Milton defeats Acton 10 to 6 with Jack Kentner Jr of Acton suffering a compound fracture to the right index finger after being hit by a ball. The second game in Milton ends in a D4 score as Milton comes from behind to seize the win and advance in the OHA play downs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Milton
Jack Kentner
Dast Mutt
OHA
Halton Farmers Urged to Order Fall Fertilizers Now
A Ontario fertilizer maker reports acute labor shortages and warns fall deliveries may be delayed. Farmers urged to order and take delivery immediately to avoid being unable to obtain supplies for autumn use as quantities are ready for shipment. Prompt delivery possible with guaranteed orders, but late orders risk long delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Water Heaters Not Yet Available In Quantity
The Acton Public Utilities Commission met Monday with Commissioners Hansen and MacArthur present. Arrears notices will be sent, and collection for partial work will be billed when items leave the office. No water heater installations yet due to limited supply. A letter from IEPLC reviewed local fundraising proceeds. painting of the war tank to proceed after $1000 transfer from Waterworks to General account. Several payments approved including hydro, express, cleaning, printing, office supplies, and repairs. A Legion request for Labor Day donation was declined pending permissible guidance from Ontario authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
IEPLC
Conmimitasion
McLeod
Wiban
Paketon Baeble Ui Ile Poers and Heagnag
The
Canadian Legion
H.E. P.c
Ontario
Acton Council Advances Water Mains and Reservoir Plan
Council hears Health Dept approval conditions for water mains and reservoir at the spring. The Ontario Health letter withheld reservoir approval until the bottom is lined and levied. by-laws authorize debentures up to 325000 for waterworks and reservoir. Contractors ready to start by Thursday pending departmental consents.
Burlington Seaford News Briefs on Banquet and Returnees
Civitan Committee of the Sea Cadets to hold a Father and Son banquet on August 22 at 7 15 pm in Burlington. A Burlington boy arrived home from overseas aboard the same boat as Gen Crerar following his France and Germany campaign. Don Greer, son of Mrs S J Grover, returned to Hurd Avenue, Toronto reported. A Burlington man is rumored to be considered for Ontario Liberal Party leader, with the Ontario Liberal Association convention in Toronto potentially postponed due to troop movements and the convention ban.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civitan Committee of the Sea Cadets
Brant Inn
Burlington
Seax
Signman
Don
Gareite
Hassard Baker Wedding in Dalhousie August Fourth
The marriage of Miss Patricus Baker daughter of Dr and Mrs Joy of Dalhousie Mills Ont and Wheery J Tassard son of Milan Mix ko J Hassard Acton took place on Saturday August 4 at Dalhousie Mills with Rev George Palmer officiating At the organ the church was decorated with ferns and larkspur The bride wore a white slipper satin gown with a train and carried pink roses and baby's breath The maid of honor Miss Mary Baker wore pale blue sheer and Miss Dorothy Uaderwood wore pink net The best man was Ted Tlansen and ushers included LAC Andrew Baker and Seaman Ken Hassard A reception followed at Chateau Stanley Summerstown Then the couple left for a honeymoon to Bahfaxn via Georgian Bay with guests from New Jersey Newfoundland New York Toronto Acton Trenton Ottawa Montreal Alexandria and Summerstown The bride is a Queen's University graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricus Baker
Mra Joy
Dogilhousie Milla
Wheery J Tassard
Milan Mix Ko J Hassard
Acton
Dalhousie Milles
Geo Palmer
Lathan Scott
New Found Land
Miss Scott
Sogiven
Fiat
Mary Baker
Dorothy Uaderwood
Dundeamaid
Ted Tlansen
Toronto
LAC
Andrew Haker
Ken Hassard
RCN Ver
Chateau Stanley
Summerstown
John Morris
Alexandria
Forta Ausit
Georgian Bay
Bahfaxn
New Jersey
Newfoundland
New York
Trenton
Ottawa
Montreal
Summerstein
Queen's University
Kingston
Raine-Elect Entertained Gifts Presented
On Wednesday evening August 15 Mrs. Chas. Davidson entertained friends and neighbors at her home for her sister Miss Eileen Bride whose marriage occurs that week. The rooms were decorated in pink and white with a tea table centerpiece of sweet peas. The bride-elect received a large mock wedding cake concealing the gifts. After gifting the presents the bride expressed thanks. Several ladies assisted in serving a lunch and pouring tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Davidson
Eileen Bride
C. Hudsop
Mra. J. Stewart
H. Switzer
Mra ‘Dolson
J. Davidson
Acton Union Pushes Public Coal Ownership and Sale
The Ontario Federation of Labour calls for public ownership of Ontario coal and its sale. A resolution urges the Moyab Commission to recommend state control of the fuel industry to ensure coal access for workers, especially in winter, with distribution on need and not price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Union
Acton
Ontario
Ontario Federation of Junbor
Moyab Commission
Con Coal
Toronto
Ontario Federation of Tater
Tly
da Pon Salle
Waterworks Approved Work To Start Monday
Acton Council approved starting the waterworks project on Monday after a board visit in Toronto. Reeve J McMee Donald clerk CF Leatherland auditor Mr Roskins and engineer Mr Anderson presented plans for a new spring reservoir and extended mains to unserved areas. The Municipal Board gave sanction and authorized the contract, with work due to start and expected completion in two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Council
J. McMee Donald
CF. Leatherland
Roskins
Anderson
Municipal Board
Parliament Buildings
Toronto
Coun
Tt Ty
Nassagaweya Chess Boy Hurt In Accident
Master Billy Price of Nassagaweya suffered a painful accident last week losing part of a finger. He was taken to a Guelph hospital for treatment. The report notes hoped recovery would allow him to resume chess rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Price
Natchbull
Hamilton
thuncan—Moffat
C. A. Darby
Knatchbull
Ch Adams Ang
Pride
Pte
Eog. Wilson
R.c.amc
Dvereens
W.J. Morley
Peterborough
Liberal Victory Picnic Draws Big Crowd
A Liberal victory picnic in Hatton drew about 20 000 attendees. Highlights included a free tea, numerous events won by Hurtig fee and Kent Ate, a Milton athlete tallying seven firsts, and a baseball tournament won by Acton over Millen. Entertainment featured local bands, speeches by AP Cadeau and Pribes Cleased, prize drawings for a Victory Bond, silverware cabinet, and library tables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paemie
Hatton Lateral Association
Agricule Rural Prorat
Toad Assurance
Acton
Millen
Acton Boys
Pete Koffe
Georgetown
HS Stackhouse
Burbogtan
AP Cadeau
Pribes
Haar
Canada
Hallon
J. C. Cunningham
Robert Blythe
Glenwilliams
Henwilliams
EL Mahon
Campbellville
Aickers
C. MacRae
Acton District Hospital Fund Receives Major Donations
The Acton and district hospital building fund total rises to 2126.20 with new gifts from Te Presious, Friendly Circle, United Church, Kathleen Finlay and Ann Maplesden. Donors contribute 2118.20 in recent gifts plus smaller amounts of 3.00 2.00 and 1.00 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton and District
Sick Children’s Hospital
Presious
Friendly Circle United Church
Kathleen Finlay
Ann Maplesden
Coming Events in Acton and Brockville
A Busy event list notes bingo Tuesday nights at St. Joseph's Hall with 22.50 in vouchers and various dances and concerts. Galbraiths Orchestra and Sie Be Hoys Band perform with a rain venue at Town Flat. A Gala Day Victory Parade forms at Town Hall at 1.15 on Sept 3 with prizes for decorated children's bike carriages and boats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St.Joseph's Hall
Chile
Brockville
Galbraiths Orchestra
Hoys
Acton ‘Park
Amanday
Town Flat
Acton Acton
Town Hall
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Halton
Commission Makex
Hydro Department Express
Acton Free Press
Packer ‘Electric
Bell “Telephone
Crand Aryles
Aca
eForee Electric
Yirement Company
Mney Copperatan
Sangame Company
Woosoo
Onhea
Moutton
Creighton
Robias Rowele Prescott
Mcdonald
Pres Wit
Qlerk
Offtemuts
Department of Municipal
Dor Berry
Ontario Department of Health
Catenasians
Department of Highways
Queen Street
Wilson
Public Utilities Communion
Department of Health
Coombs
Department of Municipal Affairs
Reese
Wedmt
Council
Inc
SINR
Norton Motors
Bett Telephone Co
Acton Public Utilities
Commis
Sion
ZOD Whither & Co
JF. Hartz Co
Phos
Cpl James Ap Milne
Rockwood
Tone Mothe
Letitia Ile
Obey Wajennes
Hassard-Baker
Dalhousie Miles
Raine-Elect
Ontario Federation of Faiy Banal
Ontario Federation of Labor
Canadian Congress of Labor Unions
Tao
Stetes
Harry Atti
Tack Truce
Maurras Smith
Stanfes Collett
Plana
Liberal
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