Acton War Savings Drive Surpasses November Goal
Acton’s War Savings Committee reports November pledges reached 3900 dollars, about 10 percent over the objective. Payroll-deduction plans and local industry participation yield strong monthly returns and a broad showing of community support, with 862 workers in Acton industries and 754 pledged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Industries
Acton
Acton War Savings Committee
Navy
Hitler
Storeya
Won! Combing Corporation
Canadian Wool Company
Beardmore Co
Ajax Engineers
Acton Machine Shops
Force Electric
Mason Knitting
Baxter'a Laboratories
Superior Glove
Post Office
Cleizena
Acton Committee
R. R. Arnold
M. Z. Bennett
E. S. Force
C.F. Leatherland
F. Dawkins
W. G. Maxon
G. A. Dills
NASSAGAWEYA Institute Donates to War Efforts
At the November Naa xagaweya Women's Institute meeting hosted by Mrs. Frank Rhinehart the group approved five dollar donations to the Central Fund, the Jacph Mercury Cintrens Fund, and the Acton Red Cross Branch. The session featured educational talks, a Canada pride note, a spelling match won by Mrs. Padbury and Mrs. Simpson, and an anthem to close with lunch served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naa Xagaweya Women's Institute
Frank Rhinehart
Chale
Ytwaa
Central Fund
Jacph Mercury Cintrens
Acton
Red Cross
Ttwaa
Newry
Mra. J. Simpson
Canada
Audrey Rhinehart
Alma Watson
Mra. Padbury
Hastoan
McCutcheon bowlers take lead in Gu alpa league
The McCutcheon bowling team defeated Federal Wire 3 0 to move into a tie for first in the Gu elpa league standings. Mickey Holmes Gwoho led McCutcheon with a 3 game 662 while J Adamson C Leishman and W Corry posted solid scores. Federal Wire struggled with 342 total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCutcheon
Federal Wire
Mickey
Holmes Gwoho
M. Roote
N. Morton
Wong
M. Holmes
W.corry
J. Adamson
C. Leishman
Federal
Hannten Logenezs
Evi
Change in staff at Johnstone & Rumiley this week
Jamon Rora, funeral director for nine years, left Acton to join partner R McLanaghan in Guelph to open McLanaghan Rogs Funeral Service In the Royal City. Lockie McKersie, formerly of Trust Funeral Home Toronto, succeeds Rose at Johnstone & Rumiley in Acton and began duties this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamon Rora
Johnstone & Rumiley
Acton
R. McLanaghan
Guelph
McLanaghan & Rogs
Royal City
Lockie McKersie
Trust Funeral Home Staff
Toronto
Mr. Rose
Diamond Wedding Anniversary for WwW W McGlaughlin Couple
The McGlaughlins of Guelph celebrate sixty years of marriage as relatives and neighbors visit their home on R. R. 4. J. W. McGlaughlin hosts guests while Mixzs Wilda McGlaughiin ushers in attendees. The Uteka Women's Institute delivers a commemorative address and presents a plant as a keepsake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. McGlaughlins
Wm. McGlaughlin Sr
J. H. McGlauglin
W. McGlaughlin Jr
Uteka Women's Institute
G. Richardson
Utoka W. L
Three Little Girls Send Mitts to Help London Hospital
Donations reported for the London England Sick Children's Hospital Fund show Three Little Girls and Mrs V Alger promoting mittens to protect knitting needles. Lakewood LO.D.E. members sold little mitts at 10 cents a pair, netting 1.60 for the cause as London charity work continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Hospital
D.E
Twilee
Old London
V. Alger
James Whitney wedding in Georgetown Church
Rhoda Louise Whitney daughter of Georgetown residents married Lloyd W M James of Acton in a United Church ceremony. Rev Todd officiated with music by the bride’s former Sunday School teacher. The couple plans to reside in Acton after a reception for guests from Acton Georgetown Toronto and Nassagawega.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
Georgetown
Rhoda Louise Whitney
John Whitney
Lloyd W.m.james
Acton
Sydney Smith
Toronto
William James
Todd
Muslic
Wilmer Davidson
Wilmer ‘Davidson
Nassagawega
St. Catharines
Niagara
Falls
Points South
Christmas Gifts At Lakeside Chapter Meeting
December meeting of Lakeside Chapter 10.D.E. was held at Miss Jessie Russell's home. Mrs. Cullen presided. reports and correspondence were read. Mrs. Veldhuis gave an engaging talk on Holland with souvenirs and pictures. Christmas gifts were donated for Northern Ontario school pupils adopted by the chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeside
D.E
Jessie Russell
Cullen
Holland
Veldhuis
Ontario
More Power Will Be Required for Acton Industries
The Acton Utilities Commission reviewed power accounts including Hydro and electrical suppliers and noted a rental adjustment for office quarters to be addressed early next year. New transformers at the substation delayed by Niagara construction. Wool Combing Corp plant load rising, prompting plans for additional transformer equipment. The superintendent was told to buy metrex to meet future requirements or advise the Inspector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wool Combing Corporation
Literary Society Meeting in Dublin School Hall Friday
The Dublin Literary Society met in the school on Friday evening with a varied program. Mrs Robertson sang, Doreen Steele read, Eleanor Rosa played piano, Margaret and Jenn Robertson tap danced, Mrs Somerville read, school children sang, Mr Cutts sang, Mr Burkholder recited, and the National Anthem closed the session. Lunch followed and dancing continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin ‘Literary Society
Fors
Mrs. Robertson
Doreen Steele
Eleanor Rosa
Margaret
Jenn Robertson
Mrs. Somerville
Cutts
Burkholder
Baders to Wives of Tex-Service Men Meeting Report
The regular monthly emeeting of the Duke of Devonshire Chapter was held at Mrs. Peter Smith home. Donations supported Saltors Navy League Mine Sweepers Red Cross and other funds. Badges were presented to wives of ex service men. A letter of appreciation from Col Gray was read and a three minute silence observed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Devonshire
Hild
Peter Smith
BB. Barr
Igen
Diseyiakul
Saltors
Navy League
Service Centre
Red Cross Fund
Lode
Lucy Morrison
Memorial Fund
Mothercraft Hospital
Loe
Endowment Fund
Toapital
Naxik
Col Gray
Mra. McKendrick
Mra
FE. Blew
Bbrre
Election Results In Nearby Centres At Early Dates
Early elections were held in several centres near Acton on Monday. Acclamations in Oakville and Orangeville. Oakville officials include Mayor Dr. F. Murray Denns and reeve Charles V. Hillmer with council members listed. Orangeville names Mayor T. S. Parkinson and deputy reeve Douglas Fendley, with six councillors and hydro and education members. Caledon Township and Belfountain also reported acclamations, with local officials listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Oakville
F. Murray Denns
Charles V. Hillmer
Philip Chambers
J. R. Dunn
Ross M.gibson
Howard Litchfield
M. E. Lunan
Alfred Whitaker
Board of Education
George Atkins
W. J. Bray
Gordon Perdue
Water and Light Commission
Gerald Mordaunt
Orangeville
T. S. Parkinson
J. Re. Hoare
Douglas Fendley
Harvey C. Curry
R. Allan Marshall
Fred Kingahott
Morley McLean
Richard McCullough
Ralph Lackey
Hydro Commission
Jas. Henderson
A. D. McKittrick
J. B. ‘Forrie
Dalton Patterson
Borta T. Parkinson
Murdoch McKinnon
Caledon Township
Reeve
Albert D. McBride
Belfountain
Alex S. McLeish
Caledon
William Hawkins
Alton
Russell Jenkins
Ambrose McCormick
Newmarket Votes Down Beverage Rooms Plan
A Monday referendum in Newmarket defeated the beverage rooms 1519 to 562. All sub divisions opposed the measure as turnout rose about 55 percent from the 1936 liquor referendum. Officials noted under 25 of 175 training centre staff voted, while over 60 percent of a 3000 voter list cast ballots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newmarket
Newmarket Training Centre
Acton Red Cross Ships October Quota to Headquarters
The Acton and district Red Cross completed its October quota and sent a shipment of 1 skirt 2 blouses 1 slip 15 aero capa 15 long stockings 20 turtle neck sweaters 15 mitts and 15 pairs of socks to head quarters. Supplies are needed monthly as the Red Cross work continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton and District Red Cross
Red ‘Cross
Repairs and Insurance at Acton School Board Meeting
The Acton School Board held its monthly meeting with discussion on encyclopedia purchases for the high school, staff salary increases, and insurance arrangements. The board approved liability insurance via the Imperial Office, ordered time to address crossing hazards at Mill and Willow streets, and authorized urgent repairs to a coal trough and eave troughing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial Office
F. L. Wright
Wilow Street
Red Cross Blanket Fund Grows As Winter Sets In
Donors contribute to the Red Cross Blanket Fund with totals including 68.75 dollars. The appeal notes blankets are in demand ahead of cold weather and lists multiple contributors and amounts from communities and organizations such as Busy News Naasagaweya and War Service League. The message emphasizes the need for warmth and references past acknowledgments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Naasagaweya
Naggapaweya Women's Institute
Robertson i
War Service League
Ballinafad
B.D Young
Little Giria
Acton
Golden Wedding of S H Lindsay and Wife Observed
Hattie Cook married Samuel H Lindsay in 1891 and the couple has lived on the Acton district farm since. They celebrated their golden anniversary with a afternoon reception for about thirty five relatives and an evening visit from over a hundred friends from Acton and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Cook
Samuel H. Lindsay
Acton
Kitchener
Guelph
Georgetown
Limehouse
Erin
Isaac Bennett
Hugh McCallum
Regina
Lindsay
Mr. Lindsay
Abraham Lindsay
Elizabeth Mills
Ireland
Lindsgays
Acton Fair
Community Auction Sale at Acton Town Hall
Acton Town Hall hosts a community auction sale on Wednesday December 7th. Wooddale School presents a Christmas concert on December 16 with program lunch and dance. admission 20c. Foreman's Annual Dance at Acton Town Hall on Friday December 5 features Gibson Boyd Orchestra. admission 50c. The Shining Century moving pictures in United Church on December 8 at 8 p.m. costs 5c and 10c. Bannockburn Christmas Concert set for Friday evening December 19 with pupils program and Young People's play Deacon Dubbe. adults 10c children 1c.
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Acton Town Hall
Woodalde School
Foreman
Gibson- -Boyd Orchestra
Admissi
United Church
Bannockburn
Deacon Dubbe
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Nassagaweya Institute
Johnstone & Rumley
Woapital Fund
London
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Christ- Ann Ie
Hospital
Dilla
Vpienr
London England
Chanawata
Muneyaway
James-Whitney
Bhut
Acton Public Utiities Commission
Wydru
Hleetyie Supply Co
Gen
Waterworks Dept
Hydro
Fai
Dublin Literary
Mrs. Wlasford
Ming P. Smith
S. H. Lindsay
Esquesing Township
Dublin Institute
Grant
Dublin Woman's Institute
2D. Grant
Anderson
Bones
Bur Hove
Chriatman
Myra. Grant
Webster
Gamething New
Near
Mra. Somerville
Mya
Bourd
V. DB. Rumisy
W. G. Mason
W. HE. Clayton
G. A. Dui
FG. Onkea
Acton School Board
FS. Blow
M. Laitet
Bgh
Department of Education
Ihwan
Anderson Book Co
McKenzie
Skuev
Tiwan
KB. Jones
Moyer
Highway Garage
C.N.R
Kell Paper Co
Auppllex
Wtss Anderson
S.H. Lindsay
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