Reservoir report outlines May improvements and pump addition
Acton Public Utilities Commission held a bi monthly meeting with Commissioners Hansen and MacArthur present. They reviewed motor tests at the new meter house showing satisfactory condition and opened bids for painting the water tank pending paint supply details. A contract for a 150 gallons per minute Peerless Pump at the spring property was discussed and left for next meeting. Peak rural load exceeded 59.1 HP while the Ontario HP allowance of 40 HP is under review with the HEP C. An extra spring connection to the Flynn property pump house was approved to boost daily supply. current overflow is minimal. Several accounts were approved for payment including HEP C Ontario power Bell Telephone Co. and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Public Utilities Commission
C. M. Hansen
J. RR. MacArthur
Motor Inspection Department
Boardmore and Co. Motors
Peerlosa
Acton
Ontario
H. P
Charles Wilson
Flynn
B. H. Speight
Acton Drugist A. T. Brown Retires After 48 Years
Acton sees a change of ownership as druggist A. T. Brown sells the business to Earl Cooper, son of local residents. Brown, in Acton longer than any other, started with J. V. Kannawin’s drug and stationery shop forty eight years ago and will retire to Mill Street. Cooper moves in next month and the town recalls Brown’s long service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Ty Brown
Acton
Earl Cooper
Wm. Cooper
Larder Lake
Cooper
Mr. Brown
J.V. Kannawln
T. Milburn
Toronto
J. E. McGarvin
J. V. Kannawin
A. T. Brown
Bell Telephone
A. T
Free
Preas
Advertising and the Police Track a Bicycle Thief
Chief Harrop and Provincial Officer Ray Mason used a newspaper advertisement to trace a stolen bicycle. W G Fisher, 17, of Hanover, was identified and arrested in Milton after selling the bike to H Kanis of Crewnons Corners. Fisher was convicted in Milton Police Court and remanded for sentencing. Edward Roadknight of Niagara Falls owned the bicycle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Axa
Harrop
Ray Mason
Acton
Laway
Free Press
H. Kanis
Crewnon
hUme
W. G. Fisher
Hanover
Fisher
Milton
Milton Yeaturday
Henry Kants
Clarence
Edward Roadknight
Niagara Falls
Victory Aircraft
Malton
Pte Elwood Collier Wounded In Action In France
Acton friends learned Pte Elwood Collier second son of Major M B Collier Toronto serving with the Royal Regiment was wounded in France on August 8. An elder brother Lieut W M Collier recently returned from Italy and is on the staff at B T C Orillia.
Wool Combing Corp Employees Hold Park Gathering
Employees of the Wool Comb ing Corporation held a Saturday park gathering with each bringing lunch. Races and sports entertained attendees while Acton Boys' Band provided music. Volunteers oversaw refreshments and events.
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Wool Combing Corporation
Acton Boys
Alvin Moore
Madelene Mooney
Eileen Close
Kenneth McKinnon
Finlay Mellor
Aubrey Gervais
Charlotte Tuck
Joan Robertson
Acton Enlistments in The Week's Register
Dora M. Wood of the Free Press staff has enlisted with the W R C WNS and leaves for training in Galt early in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora, M. Wood
Free Press
Galt
Paris Is Liberated and Roumania Accepts Terms
General Charles de Gaulle announces Paris liberation by French resistance forces with heavy patriot mobilization inside the capital. Allied forces capture Sens and the Grenoble area as war plans shift. Nazi options narrowed as Allied progress continues in France and southern Europe. Reports note Hitler’s retreat threats and preparation of new weapons as the front tightens.
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Pat Usnher
Charles de Gaulle
Paris
Joseph Pierre
Koonly
Parla
Ne de la Cite
Vichy
Sens
Riles
Gren
Able
7Th Army
France
Vitter
Italy
Europe
Germany
Corrain
Witler
Low Countries
Posible
Eith England
Gershans
England
Hitler
United Nations
Seine River
Belgium
Luxembourg
Dieppe
Fined $25 and Costs For Drink and Causing Disturbance
In Georgetown police court yesterday morning Andrew Wilson and John Wilson were each fined 25 dollars and costs for disorderly conduct and causing a disturbance by being drunk and attacking Ezio Marzo. Jos Henry Hilts was fined 6.00 and costs for careless driving. the charge reduced from reckless driving after he learned overseas news. Chief Harrop and Police Magistrate Langdon presided at the hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Andrew Wilson
John Wilson
Ezio Marzo
Jos
Henry Hilts
Hilts
Harrop
Langdon
First 100 Blood Transfusions Recorded in Britain
The Red Cross announces the first authenticated 100 blood transfusions in Britain. A. F. Lealie, Scoutmaster of the 10th Hackney Troop in London, contributed 6 and a half pints and is credited with saving lives. Recipients ranged from 13 months to 63 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross Society
Britain
A. F. Lealie
Hackney
London
Mrs Angus McArthur Celebrates 96th Birthday at Port Credit
Mrs Angus McArthur marked her 96th birthday on Monday with family and neighbors. A large gathering shared a birthday cake, flowers, and calls as she remains active at the Port Credit home. She keeps busy making log cabin quilts for family and enjoys reading and the radio. She has four daughters, two sons, and three grandchildren who joined in the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angus McArthur
William
McArthur
Port Credit
Familly
J. O. Martin
Vineland
Davidson
Acton
Keeler
Arthur Griffin
Howard
Erin
Earl Fuller
Wilmer Davidson
Eleanorriftin
More Salvage Workers Sought at Storehouse
Broadcast from Mr Lewrie urges salvage teams to increase help as storage nears capacity. The notice lists weekly teams due to work including August dates and members, urging members to remember and arrive on scheduled days to prevent delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mir
Lewrie
J. F. Lambert
N. McEachern
G. Hollinger
A. McIaane
W. Rouzell
G. Benton
C. Hanson
W. Footitt
F. Crewxon
T. Ware
B. Blanche
He. Archie
G. Hannen
W. Waterhouse
H. Gordon
D. Morton
C. Fish
Surbey
Safety Conditions in Township Halls Urged by Council
The Eramosa Township Council at its August meeting urged Eden Mills and Speed side hall owners to comply with safety standards as provincial authorities investigate public hall conditions. The session also passed By-law No. 7 setting 1944 assessment rates for county township police villages and schools. An auditor’s half-year report was received. the clerk was directed to contact the Everton post office building owner about unsafe burnt-out walls. Grants were approved for fall fairs Fergus 615 Acton Erin 10 each. Road work on York ment hill near Old York Trail was planned. Letters approving gravel contracts and various departmental notices were filed. Accounts totaling 2321.68 were paid for roads and Live Stock Protection Act expenses.
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Eramosa
Eden Mills
Benham and Pinkney
Arch. McNabb
Pinkney
Benhan
Counciilora Leste
Everton
Fergus
Acton
Erin
Yorkment
Old York Trail
Department of Highways
Hospital For
Toronto
Department of Municipal Affairs
Sou
Conservation Department of Western University
London
Erin Township August meeting sets tax rate and bylaw plans
Erin Township Council met in August with all members present. They struck 1944 tax rates including county roads and school levies and approved bylaws for the year and for Hillsburg police village. A tax sale attendance and protests to national food boards were authorized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erin Township
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Wid Allen
Myare Mpept
Ont
Bell Telephone Co
Canadian ‘General Electric Co
Auppiles
Mra Smith
N. R.& Transports
Dept. of National Revenue
MacDonald Electric Limited
Waterworks Dept
Hydro
Hydro Dept
Eee Sunnena
Eeenaey
Ialattesied
Neptune Meters Ltd
Repaira 1
Advertising
Pte
Elwood Collier
Pat
Palagonia
Roumania
Berlin
Acton and Vicinity
War Service League
J. Moore
Archie Martin
Lorne
Acton Home Bakery
Bob
Tom Currie
Graffy
Mixa Mary Devitt
St. George's Home
Chelsea
Eire
E. G. Wilson
Symn
E. G. Elliott
Chuck Burgens
Spr
S. Land
W. L. Turner
J. N. Cunningham
Bus Nicol
Rin
R. W. Robertson
Heller
Shaw
Orton
Hamilton
Hall and Son
Jes
Norman Cook
Aheep
Ansley Gregson
Ewan
Earl Jeaop
Thomas Lang
Lamb
Albert Wheeler
Fred Coe
A. J. Lindsay
Erin Advocate
Municipal World
H. M. McCutcheon
Cox and
Guelph
Cox and Swackhamer
Ottawa
Food Products Board
Burt
Hillaburg
Hillsburg
Ortone
S. S
Erin Village
East Garafraxa
Caledon
Eramoen
Province of Ontario
Kirkwood and Cox
Council Adourn
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