Acton Council Finalizes Building By Law Changes
At the Acton council meeting held Tuesday presided by Reeve J. M. McDonald, members discussed tax corrections, accounts, and plans for the 1944 year start. The building by-law changes were approved and will be ready for passage at the first meeting of 1944. ice rink plans and municipal staffing were also addressed.
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Harrop
Board of Transport Commissioners
Mill Street
C. N. FR
Department of Highways
Ontario Municipal Board
National Selective Service
Kirkness
Bower Avenue Alto
Maxson
Reeve McDonald
Eramosa Township Reeve and Council Candidates 1944
The December statutory meeting at Rockwood's Town Hall presided by Reeve D. D. Gray approved By-law No. 9 to buy the Everton Community Hall. Council accepted multiple reports, ordered insurance, and planned to dispose of Victory bonds to cover year-end expenses. Reeve and councilors announced intent to run in 1944.
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Eramosa
Rockwood
D. D. Gray
Wm. J. Pinkney
E. H. Bonham
Roger Leatler
Jos. R. Rutherford
Everton
Church of the Disciples of Christ
Department of Highways
London War Memorial Children’s Hospital
Canadian Mothercraft Society
Board of Health
Union— School
Township of Erin
Township of
Erin
S. S. No. 14
Nicol
Guelph
Bramosa
Wooden Soles Decree Shifts Shoe Trade Policy
London dispatch reports Hugh Dalton President of the Board of Trade orders future men’s shoe soles be wood so more leather can go to children’s footwear. The statement signals a policy change impacting manufacturers and retailers.
Unique Christmas greeting cards from soldiers on front
Among the unique cards sent by airgraph from the armed forces this year are ones with original sketches. Mr and Mrs H O Boyes received an eastern scene with palm trees. Sergt Jim McGeachie sent a Canadian soldier gazing at a Christmas dinner with the caption You said a mouthful. Merry Christmas. The latter card is on view in the window.
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Airgraph
H. O. Boyes
Sergt
Jim McGeachie
Attempted Gasoline Theft Arrests in Milton
Four men from London jailed in Milton after an attempted gasoline pump theft at a street garage. They faced charges of attempted theft and possession of a housebreaking tool, a pinch bar, while a fifth man in a soldiers uniform escaped. The group, in a 1939 Buick, were intercepted after a pursuit involving Officer Ray Mason and neighbors. The suspects await trial as police review records.
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Patrick Loccano
Joseph Anthony Loccano
Wm. Burleigh
Earl Burleigh
London
Alex. MecYuane
Ain Street
Mec Xane
Mr. McIsaac
Mire
Meiisaac
Ray Mason
Knox Avenue
Mason
McIisaac
H. R. Force
Harrap
Old Pioneers
Milton
Harrop
Ten Turkeys Drawn at Acton Y Christmas Party
Ten turkeys were drawn at the Acton Ys Men’s Club Christmas party a feast of cards carols and dancing with winners from Acton London Toronto and Kitchener. Winners included W M Rolfe Agnes Flear C H Harriston Roddle Force Mary Dennis and others from Acton and Toronto.
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Carol Uinging
Acton Y
Acton Realdenta
London
Toronto
W. M. Rolfe
MacDonald Ave
Agnes Flear
Rockwood
C. H. Harriston
High Park Blvd
Roddle Force
Mary Dennis
Wm. Waterhouse
Robt. Healey
R. MacArthur
Acton
Vernon Stephenon
Melbourne Ave
H W. Morrill
Kitchener
Christmas Supper and Concert at Baptist Church
The Baptist Church hosted its annual Christmas Supper on Tuesday evening December 4. A program followed in the auditorium with Mrs S Cripps as chair, featuring carols, duets, and numbers by the Reid family and Kentners, plus a Santa Claus visit and gifts for children.
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Knox S. S
Baptist Church
The
S. Cripps
Carol Afhging
Halton Council Debates War Time Liquor Stores and Rink Plans
At a Milton Halton County meeting local officials discussed not opening new liquor stores due to spirits shortages after the war. They reviewed funds, thanked Warden J M McDonald for services, and tackled Oakville customs and Campbellville rail service, with decisions carried to the next session.
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National
Revenue
Lown
Oakville
T. Eaton Co
Toronto
Distriet
Wiquor Control Board of Canada
Eure
Ug‘wtaat
Milton
Open Council
Hind
W. M.S
St. Paul's United Church
Halton Presbytery
Campbellville Women's Institute
Book Club of
The
United Church
Palermo Women's Missionary Society
Last Meeting For 1943 of Esquesing Council
The hot regular meeting of Esquesing Township Council for 1943 was held on Wednesday. Minutes read and adopted. Accounts paid including Acton Public Utilities Bell Telephone Georgetown Herald and others. Deputies and councillors paid for meetings and commissions. Relief and other accounts settled. Road and sheep claims noted. By law for municipal elections read and passed. Reeve vacated chair. Deputy Reeve to preside. Thanks paid to Reeve May for his service. council adjourned.
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Acton
O. Oakes
A. Mason
C. Kirkness
F. J. Davison
J. M. McDonald
J. H. Boulton
Mr. Palmer
Norman McEaschern
Norman McEachern
Ag.nd Bell Telephone Co
E. G. Jennings, Wood
Guelph Sand & Gravel, Ltd
Erwin
BBC
Halton
Acton Welfare Board
J.B
Exques Fing ‘Township Council
Councell
Acton Public Utilities
Bell Telephone Co
Worvicou
Municipal World
Dept. Gane and Flaheries
Georgetown Herald
Wm. Campbell
Corporation of Georgetown
Court Coats
I. M. Bennett
FT Robertson
J. Sanford
Rulief
H. C. McClure
Dr. St.t. Paul
Reveve
C. H. May
G. W. Murray
George H. Cleave
George Currie
Jos. Sandford
Currie
Will Won
Wilson
Cleave
Coh
Christmas Treat and Entertainment at United Church
The United Church held a festive Christmas program on Wednesday evening featuring carols, a welcome recitation by Marilyn Rognvaldson, a church school presentation "The Dream of the Months," orchestral numbers from Bean's class, readings by Erma Whiderspin, and a C. G. I. T. girls quartet. Santa Claus arrived to give a Christmas treat to all Sunday School pupils with A. M. Brown presiding as chairman.
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Knox
Evelyn Dolmer
Betty Sinclair
Aileen McIsaae
Betty Masters
Ian
Ken Mann
Buddy Keather
Santa Claus
Donnie_Davidson
BJ Hutt
Ronnie Ryder
Frankie Spielvogel
Ronnle Job
Ronnie Coleman
Clarence Coles
The
United Church
Marilyn Rognvaldson
Church School
Mr. Bean
Erma Whiderspin
A. %. Brown
Sergt W Findlay Returns Home for Christmas 1943
After two and a half years overseas with the Canadian Forces Sergt W Findlay arrives home Wednesday morning just in time for Christmas 1943. He is bronzed and appears taller. Acton friends and Mrs Findlay with Kathleen are glad to see him back for the holiday.
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Sergt. W.findlay
Acton
Community Event Notices in Acton Brockville and Nearby Halls
Announcements under the Coming Events heading list dances and concerts with minimum charges for notices. New Year’s Eve Dance at Acton Town Hall on December 31 by Merry Maker’s Orchestra. Brockville Hall hosts a December 20 dance with H Fisher’s orchestra and E Packer as floor manager. Busy Dance sponsors in Orton Community Hall on Friday evening, December 34. Har vey Wisher’s admission.
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Acton
Town Hall
Merrymaker's Orchestra
Brockville Hall
H. Fisher
Hestra
E. Packer
Orton
Harvey Wisher
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Halton Plowman
Halton Plowmen
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Yat
J. A. Eliott
W. J. Robertson
J. E. White- Hock
Esquesing
Co. Cunningham
M. T. McNabb
Clobert McDowell
Naszagawoya
Roy Currie
Geo. Finney
W. Chinholm
Nelson
E. M. Readhead
R. Segeworth
W. K. Shielda
Trafalgar
J.A. Dixon
J. Marchment
C. Marshall
Harry Picket
Gordon Chisolm
Stanley Hall
Victor Hall
Claude Picket
Fred Robinson
F. W W. Gilroy
Peter Peddle
W. A. Robinson
J. Wilson
Regier
Samuel B
RCAF
Trunnelfe
Eramosa Township
Santa
Permielon
Dte Suliyy Vraam
Ars
Eder
Neteur
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W. H Clayt
Cimlrnan
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Children's Aid
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