Arena Meeting Sees New Councillors and Budget Talk
Acton Council last night welcomed Keeve McDonald Chan Kith Nea and Claude Cook along with Win 4 Rennon as new members invited to learn council operations. Officials discussed arena hours and repairs, charity grants, tax arrears letters, water mains work, and end of year accounts.
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Oakes
J. Houston
Creighton
Foon
Acton
Kerye
McDonald
Keeve
Menaix
Claude Cook
Win
Rennon
Counell
Herb Biser
Trouis
Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society
Paloon
Speclock
Geo HK Bradford
Georgetown
Velephone Co
Cooper
Prag
Donald Inspection Ltd
Joel Sot
Chas Mason
Jeader
Y's Mens Club
YMCA
Coune
ArtaAngel
Tiabalus
Ewing
Armstrong
Anderson Ar Co
Crescent Street
Messrs. W. Masters
F. Hills
Town Hall Fire Damages Interior but Blazing Contained
Early morning fire at the Town Hall damaged timber and flooring, with smoke filling the auditorium. James Robertson awakened by burning timbers alerted others, allowing the Acton Brigade to confine the blaze to the corner near the wool storage and stove. Credit for saving the hall goes to Robertson and a prompt fire crew response.
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Acton Brigade
Janes Robertson
Tenkhng
Auditoriuin
Mt D
Tobertsant
Town Hall
James Robertson
Robertson
Prisoner Stuart Lowrie Visited in Acton
Reader note describes the visit of Stuart Lowrie, a Japanese prisoner from the war era, with his father in Acton. The report mentions his release, health changes, and requests for corroborating documents and future contact. The piece discusses the reader community’s interest and cautious handling of sensitive wartime details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart Lowrie
Acton
Stepapare
Helbert Lawele
Anton
Lowste
Byeal
Local hockey night full of hopes and new faces
A lively Tuesday hockey night drew praise for the crowd and notable players. Many newcomers and veterans like Frank Vece and Sonny Brownsley were mentioned as promising to return after holidays as teams from Georgetown Elora Fergus Orangeville Milton and Acton prepared for a strong series.
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Masales
George Haddell
Johnny Ties
Sam Spyiler
Daape Beatty
Edeshe Waller
Frank ‘Vece
Artis
Averse
Hovkes
As Owso
Georgetown
Elora
Fergus
Orangeville
Milton
Acton
Athletic Assemetiat
Senool
Wollo
Trarner MeoKensie
Acton Men Return Home for Christmas After War Service
The article profiles Acton residents including Frank Clerty and others who returned from overseas service in France, Holland, and Germany aboard ships Monarch and Queen Elizabeth. It notes family ties, wartime deployments since 1940, and the community welcomes them back to Acton.
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Prinse
Watson
Poe Deter Wilson
Agiobed & Walser
Bain
New York
France
Tlatlaned
Geronany Netore
Guelph
Frank Clerty
Queens Gas Hifles
Canada
Monarch O
Bermiasta
James ‘Taylor
Hermuda
Holland
Herbert
Henry
George Pond
Wo Settiers Gyrase
BO Wright
Wecemer
Nuda
Ae Sears
Englafel
Pater
Ais Redes
Neten
Sears
Fire guts Norton’s Garage in weekend blaze
Fire swept Norton’s Garage on Saturday damaging interior and contents. A tractor and delivery truck were removed, estimated losses range from 5000 to 15000 dollars, with insurance noted and work beginning Monday to clear debris and reopen the brick building on Main Street.
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Norton
Bao
Seerton
Chedaattdire
Teyer
Fee
Hnei
Pan Buton
Lincoln Zephyr
Albert Lautitt
Potewwet
Arthur
Mio Fverton
Aden
Goght
Corporation
Wolves Near Ottawa Spot Coyotes in Fantineau Park
A reported sighting describes five coyotes and wolves near Fantineau Park seven miles north of Ottawa. Park deer have drawn the attention of trackers as wolves and coyotes appear in the area.
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Cota
Fantineau Park
Ottawa
Duke of Devonshire Chapter Welcomes New Members
The Duke of Devonshire Chapter held a lodge meeting with several new members admitted. Reports from officers were presented, and donations were noted. Mr Garnet and Mr Kensie gave an engaging talk on a topic from the church season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Devonshire
Dienst
Bopp
Bee
School of Craat
Garnet
Kensie
Salt
Ioneb
Final meeting of Acton utilities commission summary
The final meeting of the Acton Utilities Commission for the year was held Monday evening with Reeve J M Milbornalr and Commissioner C M Hansen present. An option was passed authorising the Treasurer to transfer any surplus to the Waterworks and Central accounts. Accounts were approved for payment including HEPC Ontario supplies, Hughes Garage, Bell Telephone, Acton Free Press, Power and Heating at Spring, and several hardware and electrical suppliers totaling $291.64.
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Acton Pobbhe Chihities Commission
M Milbonalr
C M Hansen
Valman
Dt MacArthur
Wolson Wis
Las Hogan
Fresderigh
Agnes
Furner
Furner Inquired If Traffice Wan To Be Clad An Boxing Day Bere Mischen Aaas
Counciev
Putlie Bolic
Sidra Department
HEPC
Ontario
Hiushwas Garage
All & Gas 2T& Mater Ltd
Can Chromalow Co
Jas Gilmour
Bell Telephone Co
Can Ittaab Accrahba
Christmas Eve Dance at Orton Community Halls
Special Christmas Eve Dance announced at Orton Community Halls featuring Stewart Bihot's Orchestra. Dancing Christmas Night December 15 at Time Room Georgetown Arena with Modernaires Orchestra. Town Hall cancellation noted for Acton Athletic Association events. Euchre and Crokinole at Lorne School on December with 30 sharp. Next L.O.B.A Euchre January 3 at L.O.L. Hall Crewmons Corners. Merry Christmas from L.O.B.A.
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Orton
Stewart Bihot
Rime Room
Georgetown Larena
Modernaires Orchestra
Massion Bae
Acton Athletic Association
Lorne School
L.O.B
L. Hall ‘Crewnon's Corners
L.O.B.A
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Jounder Joseph Smpson Sons
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Lom Harnbs
Saident
Oof
Wienes Honamt
A Buen
FOL Marken
Fof Comba Boot Marken
Fo Dicarono
Wor Fraser
Monarch
Dunn Site
St Vhomans
St Catharines Ont
Ven Surbhese
Vox
Toronto
Cguetpham
Rockwood
Fred Hilsen
A Johnson
Oo McMillan
Cuelot
Vateht Billait
Joe Heveran
Tir Mo Bisher
Eronton
HY Lambert Acton
KO McKinnon
Yo Llamdsay
Koop Wat
Son Acton
Dore
Alan
Sean
Sonny” “Rownsley
Bothy Anderson
Pricker Woods
Hack ‘Tyler
Ren Bay
Norton’s
Eaciler
Thureiny
Masist Paliter
of Utilities Commission
Vayada Valve & Hydrant Co
Brak
Sse Purdy Mansell,Ltd
Northern Electric
Brass Co, Ltd
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