Acton Reeve and Council Nominations At Friday Meeting
Nominations for town offices were announced at a Friday gathering in Acton with about 25 attendees. Reeve J M McDonald and council and board members presented, noting solid finances, no mill-rate cut, and improvements in streets, drainage, and water works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Reeve McDonald
Council
Public Utilities Commission
Leatharlan
M. Leitch
Wan
J. M. McDonald
Victory
Marin Street
Cornell
Counell
Brides
NR Council
Pratsport Commissions
Beardmore & Co
Paibway
McDonald
Ga Payne Ehees
School Board Favors Securing School Nurse
Acton School Board met Tuesday with members including Venstees F Blow and Dr F G Oakes to discuss non resident pupil fees, boiler inspection, and staff vacancies. The board approved advertising for Grade 7 posts, granted Miss D Forster teaching in Grade 1, and considered nurse and public health options amid budget and staffing updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Wright
C. Heard
D. Forster
Darby Reidt W edding at United Church Acton
The wedding of Muriel Evelyn Darby to Private Tylford George Reidt took place at the United Church Acton with a chrysanthemum decor and a gown of blue net taffeta. Attendants wore twilight blue and blue daisy accents, a ceremony officiated by Walter Fastory, followed by a reception at the bride’s home on Jota Street.
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United Church
Acton
Muriel Evelyn
Robert Darby
Tylford
George Reidt
Thomas Roty
Wl Ii Darby
Orval Darby
Pater
Camp Borden
Acton Boys Enlisted This Week's Register
Gnn Alen Sinclair joined the Artillery and is stationed at Fredericton New Brunswick this week as listed in the register of servicemen.
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Alen
Sinclair
Artillery
Fredericton, N. B
Musical Evening at United Church Features Dr Hugh S Austin
A large congregation attended a special service of song at the United Church last Sunday evening with Dr Hugh S Austin as the principal soloist and Mrs A W Fosbury joining in a fine duet. The program included How lovely is the Hand of God The Penitent Just for Today and Guard while I Sleep and God's Way in the duet. Rev Fosbury provided scripture readings and background for the Yaussen Thambers while the choir and Mrs R R Arnold accompanied at the piano with favorite hymns completing the program.
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The
United Church
Hugh S.austin
A. W. Forbury
Dr. Austin
God
Mrs. Fosbury
Fosbury
R. R. Arnold
Nassagaweya Council Requests Guelph Train Service
Nassagaweya Township Council met on November 30 with all members present led by Reeve A Near. The council adopted minutes, read correspondence, paid various accounts, and instructed the clerk to request train service between Guelph and Guelph Junction from the Railway Board. The meeting adjourned to December 15 at 1 30 p m.
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Nassagaweya Township
Councell
Guelph Junction
Guelph
Women’s Association Elects Officers for 1943
December meeting at the Parsonage led by President Mrs W Evans. Devotions by Mrs F Cleave centered on the Nativity. Lunch served by Mrs Fosbury with assistants. Officers chosen include President Mrs I Harris and Ass’t President Mrs W Evans, with vice presidents, secretary, treasurer, kitchen and parsonage committees, visiting and piano staff named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.evans
Mra. F. Cleave
Christ
L. Agar
R. J. Johnson
E. Hawthorne
F. Cleave
S. Reid
M. Walker
M. Lambert
J. Lagar
D. Richardson
Q. Parker
A. Fryer
R. L. Johnson
Christmas Shopping Number Next Week
Next week the Faeex Paris will issue a special shopping number printed on tinted news. Acton merchants are invited to feature gift suggestions to ease and boost Christmas shopping for Acton and district. Merchants should supply copy by week’s end or no later than Monday.
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Faeex
Paris
Acton
Feaure
District
Utilities Offices To Be Redecorated Contract Awarded
Regular meeting of the Acton Public Utilities Commission discussed painting bids for the Utilities Office with W. Evans winning the contract. The panel planned floor coverings samples and ordered office cleaning and repairs. They approved payment of assorted hydro and express charges and reviewed arrears for disposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utilities
Acton Public Utilities Commission
Co. M. Hansen
J. M. McDonald
M. Symon
W. Evans
W. J. McLeod
C. M. Hansen
J. M.mcdonald
Hydro Department Board of Light and Heat
Guelph
FE. P. C
Ont
J. B. Mackenzie & Son
C. ON
FE. J. Hassard
Baltimore Wedding Honors Miss D. E. Reilly and G. G. Bercier
Miss Dorothy E. Reilly formerly of Acton wed Mr Gerard G. Bercier in Holy Trinity Church Baltimore Maryland on November 18. The bride wore a vee blue satin gown with a boufant skirt and a long veil from a forget me not wreath. Attendants included Miss E Harrason of Toronto and Miss Isabel Shipley of Baltimore. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs OW Roof, resides in Baltimore Heights and is a Goucher College graduate. Mr Bercier, Laval University graduate, studied at the Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy E. Reilly
Acton
Gerard G. Bercier
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Baleimore
Maryland
E Harrason
Toronto
Isabel Shipley
Frank Cissy
Dale Siequist
Charles
Donate
Bereter
Baltimore
Liathicum Heights
Goucher College
Bercier
Laval University
Quebec
Peabody Conservatory
War Service League Supports Navy League and Salvation Army
Acton and Vic At the meeting last Thursday evening the War Service League approved a $50 donation to the newly formed Acton branch of the Navy League. Treasurer Reeve J M McDonald reported salvage receipts of $104.07 and auction sale receipts of $3.50, with no donation from Woodside School. Expenditures totaled $78 including $25 to the Salvation Army and $50 to the Navy League. The next meeting is set for December 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Vic
Navy League
Reeve J. M. McDonald
Woodside School
Salvation Army
Bloumbury Literary Society Reorganizes at Schoolhouse Meeting
The S. S. No. 9 Nassaa Jaweya residents met at the schoolhouse on Wednesday to reorganize the Literary Society. Officers were elected led by President Ross Gordon and Vice President C J Evan Godozen. A congratulatory speech honored Mr. and Mrs. C J van Goozen on their twenty third wedding anniversary.
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Nassa
Jaweya
N. Armstrong
R. Patterson
R. Gordon
T. Berberick
Doreen Ferguson
Donald van Goozen
Alex. Near
Harold Ferguson
Clarence Wilson
Ross Gordon
C. J. Evan Godozen
J. Dennis
Wallace Lashy
Alex.Near
Chas. Lashy
P. Kennedy
A. M. McPherson
L. Ferguson
Wm. A. Dodds
Duke of Devon Mire Chapter meets for charity and reads
The Duke of Devon Mire Chapter of the 1 O. D. F. E. held a meeting at Mrs. R. H Elliott’s home. Regent Mrs. W. J. Beatty led discussions on donations to The Lucy Morrison Memorial Fund Mother Craft Society and Endowment Fund. A 1600 magazine donation to the public school was acknowledged and a note to Principal McKenzie sent. The group plans calendars for Acton and rural schools and held a Who's Who quiz.
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Meath
Counts of Wellington
Wits
Vo Bo Rivales
McKenzie
West Council
Duke of Devon
R. H Elliott
W. J. Beatty
Lucy Morrison
Mothercraft Society
Whele
Institute For the Blind
Acton and
Helpers Needed at Red Cross to Give Soldiers Comforts
Residents appeal for volunteers to sew and knit for soldiers via the Red Cross. Mothers and families are asked to bring materials to the Post Office building on Tuesday Thursday or Friday afternoons between three and five to meet a quota for scarves sweaters pajamas and sacks.
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Red Cross
Loch Tatlammy
Acton
Murdas
County Council Endorses Postponement of Farm Work Man Call
Halton County Council met in Milton to hear salvage collection reports from reeves. Nelson and Nassagaweya noted progress while Esquesing showed reluctance. A by law on Bell Telephone pole installation sparked debate over road safety and costs.
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County Council
Bruce Council
Halton
Children’s Aid Society
Halton County
Milton
Exquesing
May
Trafalgar
Gilbert
Nassagaweyna
Nelson
Reeve Robertson
Robertson
Hamilton
Reeve Tall
County Buildings Committee
Rondsczfhis
Bell Telephone Company
R. W. Graham
Bell
Council
O Graham
Reeve
Softwear
Fran Bruteounty
Nominations and Elections in Nearby Centres
Municipal election week in Halton district sees Milton absent and Erin Township plus Erin Village vote late November. Centres: Oakville elects by acclamation mayor Der FP Murr Deans. reeve John M Campbett. deputy reeve Charles Hillmer. councilors including Maurice Luna and J B Dunn. Burlington re elects Mayor J Gordon Blair. Reeve John Blair. council includes W G Fraser and E W Smith. Shelburne reports Reeve and council returned by acclamation. Ontario centres list mayoral, reeve, and council outcomes with multiple townships returning officials by acclamation.
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Halton
Milton
Erin Township
Erin Village
Parr Press
Burlington
J. Gordon Blair
John, Blair
Norman R. Graig
Council
W. G. Fraser
E. Russel
Chas, Palmer
J. Gibson Reyburn
E. W. Smith
John Wilkinson
Harry J. Blair
Nevbeton C. Ghent
J. G. Walker
Fred Eo Ross
Oakville
Cornei
Der
Murr Deans
Dent
John M Campbett
Charles V. Hillmer
Maurice Luna
Alfred Whitaker
John B. Dunn
Philip W. Chambres
Hass Ro Gillion
Howard Litchfield
Bouard
Education
K Kennedy
Concevear
Gedije Molesworth Cinessear Tern
Alfred — Hillme
Bee Gach
Ren
Vath
Sand Roy Ferusgn
Hull
Christmas Concert at Bannockburn School
Christmas concert at Bannockburn School takes place Monday evening December 16 with a pupils program and dinner. Adult 206, Children 106, 23-2.
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Bannockburn School
Pam
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Reeve Jamean B. Chalmers
E. E. Barr
W. K.graham
al Mason
W. J. C. Oakes
Fer Oconnell van MacDonald
R. P. Watson
J. B. Chalmers
Fred Davison
Douglas Dawkins
J. B. Davison
Elf Masters
J. F. Davison
Charles Kirkness
W. J. 0. Oakes
G. A. Dis
W. J. O. Oakes
C. L. Kirkness
Amos Mason
J. R. MacArthur
W. G. Mason
C.M. Hansen A
W. J. Gould
W. Gee. Mason
G. A. Dills
F. S.blow
Heard
Finance Committee
Imperial Insurance
Mackenzie & Son
Sayger
J. M. Dent
Charlie Trin
West Distriveting Coy
Sini the Coronta
Rob McEachern
Wa Kyersone Press
Atle
Seccetars
Pravin
Ontario
Svedr Stevesle
Pertt
Soa
Contes, Et
the United Church
Gorner
London
Britain
Nassagaweya Council
Woman's Association OF the United Church
Waterworks Department
Canadian” Brass Company
Hydro Dept
Mie Commission
D. E. Reilly
War Service League
Bloomsbury Literary
Pap Owl
Guelph City
Sdvegioina
Central Ontario
Transports
N. Morton
Cc. Leishman
O. Krull
A. Sheffield
W. Corry
J. Masnies
McCutcheons
Central
Georgetown
tenet nee _Georgefain
Harald Cleave
Reeves
Joseph Gibbons
Norman H. Brown
James Costigan
Helley Shaw
William ‘Thompson
Clifford,Bradley and Oscade
Tall
Kenneth R. McDonald
Leonard Bell
James Troodlet
Thos. L. Lyon
Arte Townships Meunier
Achunel
Teese
Nest WE ooMcKinnon Phillsbar Dreputy
Reese 8
Pfustes
Hillsburge
Os Oss
Count Yao Midouath
T - Peorne Scfugel
Chetstings Connect
Oon Derember
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