Acton Public Utilities Commission Considers Spring Pump Plan
The Acton Public Utilities Commission met Monday with Commissioners Hansen and MacArthur present. A Peerleaf Pump installation at the spring property was proposed to deliver 130 gallons per minute and operate automatically, with study to continue. Power usage at peak by rural consumers was 59.1 HP, above the 40 HP allowance from the Ontario HEP C, and an adjustment request was begun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Public Utiilities Commission
C. M. Hansen
J. RR. MacArthur
Motor Inspection Department
Boardmore and Co. Motors
Acton
Qgntsro
Ontario
Charles Wilson
Flynn
B. H. Speight
Acton Drug Store Changes Hands in Town History
The Free Press notes Acton sees its oldest business change owners as A T Brown sells to Earl Cooper. Brown, in business here for decades, will retire after next month and stay in Acton, while Cooper returns to the hometown to run the drug and stationery business founded by T Milburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Ty Brown
Acton
Earl Cooper
Brown
Mill Street
Free Press
Mrs. Brown
Lin
T. Milburn
Toronto
J. E. McGarvin
J. V. Kannawin
A. T. Brown
Bell Telephone
Free Preas
Advertising and Police Nab Bicycle Thief in Acton
W G Fisher 17 of Hanover was jailed after a described stolen bicycle owned by Edward Roadknight of Niagara Falls was traced via an ad in the Free Press. Fisher admitted the theft but claimed only to gain a release from Victory Aircraft at Malton. Police connected Fisher to the sale in Hanover and Acton. he was convicted in Milton Police Court and remanded for further proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Axa
Harrop
Ray Mason
Free Prey
W. G. Fisher
Hanover
Atoen
Fisher
Malton
James Mann
Acton
H. Kanis
Crewson
Dormers
Antones
Henry Kanis
Clarence
Edward Roadknight
Niagara Falls
Hiisdmleadon
Victory Aircraft
Pte Elwood Collier Wounded in Action in France
Acton friends learned Pte Elwood Collier second son of Major M. B. Collier of Toronto was wounded in France while serving with the Royal Regiment. His elder brother Lieut W M Collier recently returned from Italy and is on the staff at B T C Orillia.
Wool Combing Corporation Employees Enjoy Park Gathering
Workers from Wool Combing Corporation held a Saturday afternoon in the park with personal lunches and a program of races sports and a music segment by Acton Boys Band. Organizers included Alvin Moore Madelene Mooney Eileen Close Kenneth McKinnon Finlay Mellor Aubrey Gervais and Charlotte Tuck Joan Robertson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wool Combing Corporation
Acton Boys’ Band
Alvin Moore
Madelene Mooney
Eileen Close
Kenneth McKinnon
Finlay Mellor
Aubrey Gervais
Charlotte Tuck
Joan Robertson
Acton Enlistments This Week's Register
Dora M. Wood of the Free Press staff has enlisted with the W. R. Co. 2B and leaves for training in Galt early in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora M. Wood
Free Press
W. R. Co. 2B
Galt
Paris Liberated as Resistance Seizes City
General Charles de Gaulle confirmed Paris fell to French resistance forces after a four day assault. Police headquarters seized, Vichy officials fled, and German forces were pushed from key installations as Allied plans, including the invasion of southern France, advance.
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Pat Unhhier
Charles de Gaulle
Paria
Joseph Pierre
Koenly
Inaldo
Ne de la Cite
Sens
Gren
Oble
Tth
France
Witter
Italy
Europe
Germany
Cortais
Hitlerhoga
Low Countries
Posible
England
Gorshans
Geromany
Hitler
United Nations
Seine River
Frontiera
Belgium
Luxembourg
Dieppe
Fined 25 for Drink and Disorderly Conduct in Georgetown
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 while drunk and attacking Ezio Marzo. Jos Henry Hilts was fined 6.50 for careless driving after his charge was reduced from reckless driving due to overseas news. Chief Harrop and Police Magistrate Langdon presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Andrew Wilson
John Wilson
Ezio Marzo
Jos
Henry Hilts
Hilts
Harrop
Langdon
First 100 Blood Transfusions Recorded by Red Cross
The Red Cross Society in Britain notes A. F. Lealie Scoutmaster of the 10th Hackney Troop in London as the first to reach 100 authenticated transfusions. He has given 87 pints and is credited with saving 41 lives. oldest recipient aged 83 and youngest 13 months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross Society
Britain
A. F. Lealie
London
Mrs Angus McArthur Celebrates 96th Birthday
Mrs Angus McArthur celebrated her 96th birthday on Monday in Port Credit where she was born 90 years ago. The family gathered for a hearty repast and a cake with candles. She enjoys reading aloud and radio, and has kept house for her son William while remaining active in quilting with woolly cabin designs for each child and grandchild. Her daughters include Mrs J O Martin Vineland and Mrs I L Davidson Acton, among others. sons Howard of Erin and William at home. Three grandchildren also attended the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foicffatona
Agaus McArthur
William
Mir. McArthur
WW. Keeler
Arthur Griffin
Acton
Howard
Erin
Earl Fuller
Wilmer Davidson
Milas Elsaner Triffin
More Salvage Workers Needed at the Storehouse
Mir FO Veowrle asks salvage teams to report for next week. The storage site is near full and some areas must be cleared. A weekly roster lists teams due to work the following week and readers are urged to watch for their team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mir
F. Lambert
N. McEachern
G. Hollinger
A. McIsane
W. Roszell
G. Benton
C. Hanson
W. Footitt
F. Crewson
T. Ware
B. Blanche
HY Archie
G. Hansen
W. Waterhouse
H. Gordon
D. Morton
C. Fish
Surbey
Safety Conditions in Township Halls Urged by Council
Eramosa Township Council at its August meeting urged Eden Mills and Speed areas to inform owners that provincial authorities are probing safety in public halls and recommended exits be satisfactory and efficient. By-law 7 set 1944 assessments for county township police villages and schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eramosa Township
Eden Mills
Speedaldy
Benham and Pinkney
Arch. McNabb
Erin
Old York Trail
Department of Highways
Hospital For
Toronto
Department of Municipal Affairs
Soil Conservation Department of Western University
London
Erin Township Meeting Strikes Tax Rates and Approves Budgets
Erin Township Council met August 7 with all members present to adjourn. They reviewed relief accounts, grocery, wool, and meat payments, approved weed control and road repairs, and discussed tax rates for roads schools and by laws for 1944. A tax sale protection and lifting restriction request were authorized, and an Austin-Western Maintainer and snow plow order was placed. Council adjourned to Hillsburg September 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erin ‘Township
Purealdinaz
Shaw
Orton
C. Hamilton
Cc. Hall
Yon
Norman Cook
Aheep
Ainsley Gregson
Ewan
Earl Jeaop
Thomas Lang
Lamb
Alburt Wheeler
Fred Coe
A. J. Lindsay
Evin Advocate
Municipal World
H. SM. McCutcheon
Cox and Swackhamer
Lloyd’s of London Insurance Co
John McFee
Kirkwood
Cox
Burt and Swackhamer
Sawyer-Maswy Co
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Win Allen
myOre
Ont
Bell Telephone Co
H.E.P.C
Line & Cable Acceseries Ltd
Force Electric Products
Sutherland-Schultz Co., Ltd
Norton Motora
Canadian ‘General Electric Co
Smith
C.N. R.& Transports
Expresa Dept. of National Revenue
MacDonald Electric Alonteed
Waterworks
Hydro Dept
Aprings Oo
Jane
Neptune Motors Ltd
Labor Day
Advertising
Elwood Collier
Pat
Palagonia
Paris
Roumania
Berlin
White Service League
Acton and Vicinity
War Service League
Pte
J. Moore
Archie Martin
Lorne
Acton Home Bakery
Tom
Graffy
Oll
Mary Devitt
St. George's Home
Cheleen
Erie
Angus McArthur
Eramoas
Erin Township
Hillsburg
S. S
Erin Village
East Garafraxa
Caledon
Eramosa
Eramoen
Province of Ontario
Kirkwood and Cox
Council Adourn
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