Recognition to Employees For Help In War Effort
Beardmore Co employees celebrated a Saturday picnic that honored seventy long serving workers. The program included a tribute line “In recognition of their contribution to Canada's War Effort” and featured entertainment, races, prizes, and a fireworks display by John Statter and 48th Highlanders. The event ran from 2 PM to 11 PM with families enjoying games and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avton
Canada
No. 1
Adam Wilson
Pervicw
Aro
Col. Beantmon
Minx Lynd Smith
Noo D
Beardmore Co
Longs
Hitler
Lido
John Statter
48Th Highlanders
Ernie Lawson
Desmond O'Rourke
Ross Morton
Gidy Race
Barbara Joan Stuckey
Mary Lynott
Ronnie Mason
Russell Aric
Page Fixe
Mrs A McArthur Celebrates 95th Birthday at Home
Mrs A McArthur quietly marked her 95th birthday at daughter Arthur Griffin’s home on August Zill. Neighbors and friends from near and far offered felicitations as the family gathered for a substantial repast and a pink candle cake. She remains alert and active, keeping house for her son William, with four daughters two sons and three grandchildren noted among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angus McArthur
Ot Arthur Griffin
Willian
McArthur
J. O. Murtin
Vineland
R. Davidson
Acton
Herbert Keelah
Ko OR
Arthur Griffin
R. R
Howard
Erin
Willam
Doris Keeler
Eleanor Griffin
Wilmer Davidson
Ozro Martin
Theodore
L. E. Huntsman
Beamsville
Bert "Davidson
Howard McArthur
Mabel
Dublin Women’s Institute
Nassagawega
van Goozen
Verna Webster
Robert
M. Somerville
Anderson
Wallace
PTE Wilmer Davidson Invalided Home From Overseas
Pte Wilmer Davidson who has been overseas for 14 months is invalided home and spending two weeks furlough with his wife and parents Mr and Mrs Bert Davidson before entering hospital in Toronto for treatment.
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Wilmer Davidson
Bert Davidson
Toronto
Fire equipment proves efficiency at brigade tests
The Acton Fire Brigade tested new nozzles last week. The pumper hurled four streams each fifty feet high and the single operator managed the hose with 150 pounds of pressure. The old nozzle required two men and was harder for both operators.
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Acton
Sergt J McGenchie Wounded in Sicily Action
Local notices report Sergt Jim McGenchie of the 48th Highlanders wounded in action in Sicily on July 2. Details are unavailable. Born in Toronto, he joined after the war started and served in Europe before France fell. He was a former printer and sports writer with Oshawa ties and Tre Fece Purse letters from overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. McGeachie
Sergt
Jim McGenchie
Sicily
Sergt. McGeachie
48Th Highlanders
Toronto
Tae Fars Pesss
Tre Fece Purse
Sergt. McGeachig
Service League Plans Fall Functions and Christmas Boxes
The War Service League organized fall entertainment and a Community Auction Sale for October to raise funds for overseas aid. Committees will be appointed. acts include the Victory Minstrels and local volunteers. The league reports receipts of 71153 and disbursements of 685.83 with small gifts from a youth group.
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War Service League
R. R. Parker
Victory Minstrels
Messrs
J. E. Gamble
Geo. Musselle
Acton
League
R. W. Lowrie
Donald A Ross Impresses at Upper School Exams
Donald A Ross achieved high standings at Acton Upper School exams. He placed second in Composition and Literature Algebra Geometry Trigonometry Physics Chemistry and French Authored and French Composition. The certificate was received by Secretary W G Middleton.
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Donald Ross
Donald A. Ross
Acton
W. G. Middleton
Missing Sgt James Dobie Reported After Air Raid
Sgt James Dobie reported missing after air operations. James Robert Dobie of Clifford was navigator on a Halifax bomber with the Ferry Command of the R A F. He enlisted in the R C A F in 1932 and trained across Quebec Manitoba and Moncton. Born in Acton he attended local schools and high schools in Wingham and Listowel. His parents reside at Clifford and Acton relatives await news.
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James Robert Dobie
Clifford
James Dobie
Sgt
Doble
R.af
Dusseldorf
R.C.A.F
Hampton
Valcartier
Victorville
Ancienne-Larette
Quebec
Moncton
N. B
Mont Joli
Que
Rivers
Man
Dobie
Acton
Wingham
Listowel
Listowel High School
Canadian National Railways
St. Marys
James Dobbdle
Brock Avenue
Post War Improvements Discussed by the Council
Dublin women meet at No 8 Nassagawega with prizes and songs. Projects planned for November 17 with home hosting. Acton council reviews public health nurse holiday, truck purchase, plowing gear, and arena light service, with drainage discussion continuing.
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Acton
W. J. O. Oakes
C. Kirkness
F. Davison
A. Mason
J. M. McDonald
Mazon
Miss Walker
Robson
Dominion Ware—housing Corporation
J. B. MacKenzie & Son
Shipment from Red Cross Rooms Reported in Acton
Last week's shipment from Red Cross headquarters in Acton included 35 shirts 52 blouses 6 boys underpants 6 boys blouses and 20 quilts as listed in the records.
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Red Cross
Acton
Guelph Legion Concert Party in Brookville Hall
Announcement for a concert by the Guelph Legion Concert Party in Brookville Hall on Friday September 3 under Ebenezer W. A. auspices. Proceeds go to war work with a refreshment booth. admission 15 to 35 cents, children free in some listings. A corn roast and social at Chitehill United is noted with J.M. Card of Guelph showing.
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Guelph Legion
Brookville Hall
Ebenezer W. A
Chitehill
United
Guelph
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W. L. Williame
John Slatter
VP. Beer
Alo. TR. Bearimore
S. G. Bennett
A. McArthur
Pte
J. McGenchie
Horn
Dublin
W. 1
Council
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