Acclamations in Most Townships Nomination Day Jan 1943
Nomination day across Halton area townships decides council and school positions. In Esquesing full council elected by acclamation. Nelson township voters head to polls for 1943 officials. Nominations listed for Nassagaweya, Trafalgar, Eramosa, Rockwood, Puslinch and Stockholm townships with several reeves and deputies returning.
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Nelson Township
Halton
Farr. Pweas
Howard May
Norval
W. G. Murray
Acton
George Cleave
George Currie
W. A. Wilson
Georgetown
Nassagaweya
Alexander Near
Rockwood
L. Crawford
Campbellville
John Robertson
Wiliam Vansickie
Camptbellville
J. E. Elienton
Mo Alderson
Armer
W. Breckon
Bradford Clements Grmer
John Frank
Duff
Bownes
Rimer
Foste
Paul Fisher
David Horkley
William Plantie
Lealia
Korns
Martyn Linley
John. McNly
Roy 1
Lestie
Rockwoood
Rockwood Police
Tage
Charles R. ‘Thatcher
Jotn Lister
George Gordon
Chester O
Plank Puslinch Township
Donald A
DanieL_ Heaketh
James Starkey
Garafpraxna
Hugh Reid
Orangeville
Dufferin County
James Byers
Orton
James Johnston
Waldemar
Elwood Brown
Bellwood
Noah King
Russell Oliver
Twenty five years in Acton a view across change
The author recalls Acton’s transformation in twenty five years from water works to fire trucks and new industries. He notes the old steam pumper, the loss of Corporation Pond, and the growth of arenas and parks. The YMCA, libraries, and various companies emerged, reshaping the town’s landscape and facilities. Continued discussion teased for Page Four.
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Acton
Trt Farr Paxss
Mathine
Bower Avenue
E. M. Schroeder
tTown Hall
Harrop
Corporation Pond
Fairview Place
YMCA
J. A. Murray
Masdins
Matin St
T.o
Ciefttarrep Aod
Hantabhyat
Mason Knitting Co
Feces Electric ‘Products
Aja
Superior Glove Works Wool
A Brighter and Better New Year Hailed in Wartime Message
A 1942 year-end message expresses sorrow and hope as World War II continues. It notes Allied advances, German suffering, and calls for renewed resolve for victory in 1943, urging everyone on battle and home fronts to unite for a final knock-out effort toward lasting peace.
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1943
Week of Prayer Services Arranged for Acton
The Universal Week of Prayer services for Acton are planned for next week. Events feature Anglican Church January 5 on Our Christian Heritage, Presbyterian January 6 on The Fact of the World Church, Baptist January 7 on God's Answer to a War Divided World, and United Church January 8 on Evangelization on a World Front at local churches.
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Acton
United Church
Halton farmers push to breed more sows for war effort
A Halton Agricultural Service Committee meeting reports farmers increasing sow numbers to boost hog production. They estimate Ontario needs about one sow per farm, aiming to raise output by roughly twofold and support wartime food supplies despite stable grain prices.
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Halton Agricultura
Halton Agricultural Wah Service Committee
Canada
Ontario
Jjenet
Hugh Jordan Marks Celebrates 93rd Birthday on New Year
Friends and neighbors in the Dubtin community extend birthday greetings to Hugh Jordan on New Year’s Day 1914 as he marks his 93rd year. He grew up in Belwood and, though his sight fails now, he remains joyful and recalls life’s journeys with faith and humor.
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Hugh Jordan
Jordan
Belwood
Acton._Faer
Bus Driver Dies After Grey Coach Wreck Near Breslau
Allan Bailey 69 of Yarmouth Street Gaellaac a driver for Gray Coach Lines was fatally injured when the coach left the road two miles west of Breslau. The bus, due in Guelph at 1 20 am, went off the road before 1 15 am on Christmas Eve amid very slippery conditions and poor visibility. Bailey died of his injuries after being taken to Kitchener Waterloo Hospital. His widow and child traveled to Toronto as his Navy enlistment awaited call.
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Guelph
Kuchener
Allan Bailey
Yarmouth St
Gaellaac
Gray Coach Lines
Breslau
Bhieoa
Christin
Arthur Humphries
Raglan Toad
Kitchener
Yn Kittehener-Waterloo
Kitchener-Waterloo
Margue
Toronto
Matelian Bailey
Bailey
Royal Canadian Navy
Allied Offensive Pressures Axis Across Fronts In 1943
Weekly wartime commentary notes Allied gains from the Solomon Islands to the Western Front as the year nears its turn. Red Army offensives in Russia press the Axis. Libyan campaigns push toward Tripoli while Rommel's rearguard holds. RAF RAF and allied forces strike Germany Italy and occupied Europe, with supply routes, wrecked infrastructure, and growing Axis insecurity.
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Solomon Talands
Tripoli
Rommel
RAF
R. C.A.F
Germany
Italy
tha.Linen
Russia
China
Burma
Solomon Islands
Aleutian Islands
Averit
Dakar
Europe
Britain
North América
Africa
Axis
Halton Salvage Drive nets 14217 tons scrap metal
The Halton County salvage drive begun in November by the Halton County Council and Halton Agricultural War Service Committee salvaged 14217 tons of scrap metal and 14% tons of rubber. Led by Deputy Reeve W Robertson and W B Breckon, the effort praised local leadership in Nelson Township and Nassagaweya while noting other communities faced shortages of trucks and weather delays. The report commends Warden John Blair and township leaders for an excellent start and urges completion as soon as possible.
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Halton County Council
Halton Agricultural War Service Committee
Nelson
W. EB. Breckon
Agricultural War Services Committee
Nassagaweya
Reeve Ajex
Acton War Services Committee
John Blair
WE. Brecken Anal
Agricultural Way
Christmas Services at St Alban's Church Past Week
St Alban's Church held Christmas observances highlighted by a full choral midnight Eucharist, Adeste Fideles, and evergreen decor. Rev E A Brooks preached on adoration and worship, with services ending by candlelight and plans for a repeat service on January 7 due to weather.
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ST. Alban’s Church
Christmias
St Alban's Church
Cranmer
E. A. Brooks
Christ
Byron von Hugelius
Fife
Jesus
Shepthiords
Bethlehens
Oder
Jusus
St Jean de Ree
Heary Villa
Maine
Acton Home Suffers Double Bereavement
August Anderson of Church Street Acton dies at 78 after extended illness. His Sweden birth and 27 years in Acton are noted. He led the Beardmore siding for the railway before retirement. Survived by wife Miss Gavinia Schneider, son Clarence Guelph, daughter Mrs. Peter Greenwood Toronto, and two grandchildren Barbara and Frank. Funeral at United Church with Rev. Fosbry and Rev. Krauth, burial at Fairview. Floral tributes and out-of-town mourners listed.
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August Anderson
Church Street
Anoth
Ft Wood
and Wilderson
Tao
Greenewoo
Vorite
Martha Greenwood
Kusnal
Toronto ‘Transportation Commission
Barbara
Frank
Anderson
St. Joseph's Llosephal
Guelph
Sweden
Amterson
Breslau
Acton
Ruiway
Beardmore
Hin
The
United Church
Way of
Bennett Showed Technicolor Dieppe Pictures To Town Crowd
Mr S G Bennett presented Technicolor scenes from Dieppe and other locales at the parish hall on Wednesday. The slide show, sponsored by St Alban’s Sunday School and the Navy League, featured battles, German fortifications, and French towns, drawing a large local attendance.
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Bennett
Heidelberg
Berka
Aregaan
Navy League of Canady
Mes. Bennett
Mikred Wrigent
Acton Junior Farmers Hold Meeting at Lorine School
The Acton Junior Farmers plan a regular meeting at Lorine School on Thursday January 7. The Bannockburn Literary Society hosts a school dance on January 5 to raise funds for War Work. Fisher's Orchestra will provide music.
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Acton
Lorine School
Bannockburn ‘Literary Society
Iis
Fisher
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Eramosa Connell
Stockholm
Bertin
Baltic
Witch Street
Baxter Laboratories
Inter
Beardmore & Co
Legion Wall
Linotype
Mill Street
Wm. Beardmore
Ma Street
Tindsay
Park Avenue
Know Avenue
Cameron Street
Wat
South Main Street
Chirrethes
Guy Ricades Canar
Ian Presa
AMIS
Eution
Panera
Stean
Parka
Vichy Governiment
Wit
Dorian
Algiers
Mme
Widing
Great Britain
United States
France
Tilk
London
Charles de Gaullat
Dachan
Aligd
Peter Greenwood
Eby
Newman
M. Greenwood
Monto
Greenway
Mre
S. G. Bennett
Dieppe
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