Halton County Council Ends 1941 With Appreciation
The final Halton County Council meeting of 1941 was held in Milton with most members present. Communications covered moving the Children’s Aid Society offices to the Canadian Bank of Commerce building and acknowledgments from government leaders for Mr. Whitelock’s service. A by law to revert part of the county road system was passed, salaries adjusted for 1942, and the Warden praised for his year of service. The gathering reflected somber mood amid world events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Hilmer
Children's Aid Society
Halton County Council
Milton
Hillmer
Reeve Chalmers
Crafr
G. F. Thompson
Children’s Aid Society
Halton
Peel
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Bulletting
P. M. Dewan
J. E. Whitelock
Whitelock
Prime Minister of
Canada
Finney
Hall
Cate
BNA
Blair
Craig
Wm. Deans
Robertson
Gilbert
Trafalgar
Yarranton
Peel County
Cleave
Kerns
Aldens
Oak- Ville
Chas. Hillmer
Dublin Literary Club Program Recital and Dance Night
The Dublin Literary held its regular Friday meeting in the school. G Somerville presided. Margaret Somerville played piano, J Frank read, Robertson and Margaret and Jean sang vocal trio. Helen Somerville performed a Christmas recitation. Doreen Steele and Eleator Rees sang a vocal duet, W Britton spoke, C Cutts sang solo. Donald Rose and Fyfe Somerville led a stunt, a lunch was served, a blanket prize won by Isabel Burkholder, and the evening closed with dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin Literary
G. Somerville
Margaret Somerville
J. Frank
Robertson
Margaret
Jean
Helen Somerville
Doreen Steele
Eleator Rees
W. Britton
C. Cutts
Donald Rose
Fyfe Somerville
Isabel Burkholder
London Hospital Receives Acton Gift and Update on Fund
A London hospital reports receipt of a £35 gift from Lord Southwood and notes funds toward a £500 goal. The Acton committee plans to allocate money soon as members meet. Local contributions include Mrs D Taylor £1, Mrs V Alger £1.90, Woodside School £5, Mr and Mrs Arthur Padbury £5, and the United Church circle £10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Southwood
Hospital For Sick Children
London
England
Mr. Dills
Hospital For
Great Ormond Street
Southwood
D Taylor
V. Alger
Woodside School
Canada
Arthur Padbury
Young Ladies’ Friendly Circle of
The
United Church
Taylor
Friendly Circle
Christmas Program At Dublin Institute Meeting
The Dublin Branch of the Women's Institute held a December meeting at Mrs John Black's home featuring memories of Christmas in Childhood a Christmas theme and carols. Mia Somerville read The First Christmas Service in New Zealand and Mra Storey presented What a Man Thinks of a Women's Institute. A flower contest judged by Mra Me Intré with prizes to Mrs van Gouoren and Mrs Somerville followed by lunch and a social with the National Anthem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Women's Institute
John Black
Mra. Storey
Mra. MeIntyré
van Gouoren
Mra- Somerville
Storey
Knox Girls' Guild elects officers for 1942
The Mary R. Moore Girls' Guild of Knox Church held its Christmas meeting with devotions by Helen Holmes and Joyce Dessereault and a reading by Joan Rumsey. Officers elected in November at Joyce Dessereault's home include President Inez McLellan and Vice-President Mary Ritchie. Secretary Isobel McLeod. Treasurer Dora Hansen. Press Secretary Audrey McKinnon. Flower Convenor Joyce Desser eat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary R. Moore
Joyce Dessereault
Lendera
Gray
Ritchie
Armand
Inez McLellan
Mary Ritchie
Isobel McLeod
Dora Hansen
Press
Audrey McKinnon
Joyce Dessereat
Gifts From Home Brighten Soldier Life Overseas
Two letters from Acton boys overseas praise gifts sent by local orders and committees. A Lakeside Chapter LO.D.F. sweater and socks cheer a soldier near England, with mention of Mrs. Rose Tyler and ongoing Acton Comforts work. The second note, to Mia Mainprize, hints at Canadian Army service and ongoing wartime aid from Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Rose Tyler
Mrs. R. Tyler
Lakeside
Lo.d.f
Charlie
Res Garda
Cheero
Mia HL Mainprize
Acton Comforts Committee
Acton and Viewty War 9 Service League
Early issue schedule for The Free Press around holidays
The Free Press will move publication to Wednesday evenings for the next two weeks due to Christmas and New Year holidays. Advertisers and correspondents are asked to submit items early to ensure publication, and the Tuesday to Wednesday schedule will resume after the holidays.
Halton County Population Gains In Ten Year Census
Dominion Census figures show Halton County population rising by 1 985 over the decade with Acton Georgetown Milton Burlington Oakville Nassaugawega Nelson Trafalgar and other townships posting gains and Esquesing showing a loss. York Peel and Dufferin counties also report various increases and decreases with a total Halton count now 28 573 and York at 935 215 including Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion
Halton
Acton
Georgetown
Milton
Burlington
Oakville
Nassagawega
Esquealng
Nelson
Trafalgaar
Dufferin
Brampton
Peel County
Bolton
Port Credit
Streetsville
Albion Township
Caledon
Chinguncousy
Toronto
Toronto Gare
York County
Aurora
Leaaide
Mimico
Newmarket
New Toronto
Weston
Forestal Village
Holland Landing
Long Branch
Markham
Richmond EN
Stouffville
Sutton
Swansea
Woodbridge
Song Service at United Church Features Carols and Lantern Slides
A Christmas program at the United Church next Sunday evening will include carols sung by the congregation and choir, lantern slide features, a candlelighting ceremony, and picture slides depicting Nativity scenes and the early life of Jesus replacing the usual sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
Mhe
Jeaus
Acton Boys Broadcast From Overseas Bring News Home
Acton residents heard Pte. Herbert Taylor and Pte. Pat Kenny broadcast messages from abroad to friends in the town. Christmas Day will feature Pte. Norman Gibson singing at the Beaver Club in London with the band of the 11th Field Ambulance Corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Herbert Taylor
Pat Kenny
Sean
Norman Gibson
Beaver Club
London
11Th Field Ambulance Corp
Miss Bennett Hosts Christmas Class Gathering
Miss Bennett entertains The Friendly Circle at her home for a Christmas meeting. Mina Nellie Anderson speaks on a Korean Christmas and displays Korean clothing and goods. Doris Kentner models a costume while Lois Dawkins organizes lunch and Mrs Parker offers thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Bennett
Bennett
Becembe Ari
Mina Nellie Anderson
Doris Kentner
Lois Dawkins
Baptist Mission Circle Christmas Meeting at Georgetown Home
The Baptist Church Mission Circle met at Mrs. Peck's Georgetown home last Tuesday evening for a Christmas gathering. Members brought gifts for a child to be lent to a church program and shared a carol service. Readings on love and friendship accompanied solos by Mrs. Ostrom and Mrs. Veldhuis. Mrs. Keck hosted a light lunch with help from Mrs. Ostrom and Mrs. Ganton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Mizuion Circle
Ostrom
Veldhuis
Keck
Ganton
Georgetown
Debentures Authorized for Section No 2 By Laws Passed
Es Quessing Township Council held a Monday meeting approving by laws for municipal elections nominations on the last Monday of December and elections on the first Monday in January. A by law authorized borrowing 7500 to meet current expenditures and another to issue debentures to build a new school for School Section No 2. Relief accounts totaled 192.91 and road superintendent accounts 638.16. Other payments include Milton Division Court fees 4.80 Georgetown Division Court fees 33.00 Acton Public Utilities Commission street lights 15.00 Bell Telephone 3.06 Game and Fisheries licenses 5.15 I M Bennett supplies 1 444 Sanford relief and supplies 275 Len Owen charity accounts TSS W J Campbell weed inspector 12.00 Harry Robertson stamps 6.00 C McClure indigent hospital care 10.00 Dr R T Paul attending MHS convention. Continued on page four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esquesing
Milton
Georgetown
Acton Public Utilities
Bell Telephone Co
Dept. ‘Game
Yand Fisheries
I. M. Bennett
J. Sanford
Len Owen
Thos. Dear
W. J. Campbell
Harry Robertson
C. McClure
Dept. of Health
R. Turner
Dr. R. T.paul
Halton Plowmen Elect Ross Segsworth President
The Halton Plowmen annual meeting at the Farmers Building Milton saw Ross Segsworth elected president after a large, enthusiastic turnout. Guest speaker J A Carroll highlighted a timely message as the group viewed images from the 1910 International Match at St Thomas and the Victory Loan Cavalcade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton Plowmen
Farmers
Milton
J. A. Carroll
Ontario Plowmen's Association
Ontario Agricultural Societies
St. Thomas
Halton County
John McCormack
Roxsa Segeworth
J. A. Elliott
Victor Hall
J. E. Whitelock
Esquesing
J.C. Cunningham
Wm. H. Robinson
Malcolm McNabb
Clebert McDowell
Nassagaweya
Geo
John Coulson
Wm. A. Robinson
Peter Peddie
F.H. Gilroy
John Irving
Community Sale Continues Saturday Night for War Efforts
Acton community auction event draws farmers and residents, six auctioneers selling items for the Red Cross and war services league. Potatoes, poultry, fresh produce, crafts, and a signed poetry book by Clara Bernhardt drive interest, with a dress chicken prize winning $6 for charity and a plan to resume Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Frank Wolmen
Frank
Acton Town Hall
Frank Petch
Georgetown
Roy Hindley
Red-Croar
Acton-and-Vicinity
War Services League
Mepe
Preston
Clara Bernhardt
Air Force
Miss Bernhardt
Ray Hindley
Bob Amon
Tom Chisholm
Jack Elliott
Russell Johnston
Tarik
Andy Frank
Victor Alger
Increases in Power and Water Covered at Acton Utilities Meeting
Acton Public Utilities Commission met to approve payments including power and water charges. The minutes note a new watermain to Queen and Main Streets was installed and a tax cheque was received. An extra three percent raise to employee salaries was approved to cover higher living costs as power load rose past 1600 hp. Chairman Hansen and Commissioner Symon attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation of Acts
Queen and
Main Streets
MacDonald Bakory
Wilson
H.p
C. Hansen
M. Symon
Lloyd George Receives Historic Wood Casket on 50th Year as MP
In London, colleagues and constituents mark David Lloyd George’s 50th year as member of Parliament by presenting a casket carved from Westminster Hall and other historic buildings. The Prime Minister of the First World War era is honored by friends and party members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
M.P
David
Lloyd George
Westminster Hall
Christmas Concert Announcement at Bannockburn
The Bannockburn Christmas Concert is set for Friday December 19 with a Pupils program featuring a Young People’s play Deacon Dubbs. Admission: Adults 3. Children 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bannockburn
Wwe
Ing Dee
Deacon Dubbs
Dancy
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Campbell
Chalmers
Hilda Mary Taylor
Port Credit High School
County of
London Hospital
Meeting of Dublin Institute
Knox Girls’ Guild
Yours Sincerely
Florid L Tournour
Canadian Army Overseas
Now
Globe
Candiidad
Orangeville
Grand Valley
Dufferin County
Shelburne
Amaranth Township
East Garafrain Township
East Luther Township
Melancthon Township
Mono
Mulmur Township
Acton Boys
Baptist Mission Circle
Ross Segsworth
Lakeside Chapter
D.E
A. Young
Flora Sayers
Emma Robinson
Flare
Flora
Commission
Acton Public Utilities Commission
Hydro
Bell “Telephone Co
H.E.P.C
Ontario
Lampa
Federal Wire & Cable &O
C.N.R
Transports Waacbato
Canadian General Electric Co
Auppnos
George Macdonald & Co
Dept. of National Defence
Symon
Waterworks Dept
Canadian Brass Co
Metre
Hydro Dept
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