Hughes Cleaver Keynotes Rapid Parliament Dissolution
Hughes Cleaver writes in Free Press about the abrupt dissolution of Parliament after a wartime session. He cites a breached political truce, calls for national unity, and presents verbatim extracts from Prime Minister King and other leaders to explain the move toward an immediate election to continue the war effort.
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Hughes Cleaver
House of Commons
Senate
Ottawa
Aoon
King
Canada
Quebec
Ernest Lapointe
W. L. MacKenzie King
Speaker
Juniors Clinch Play-off Berth by Two Wins
Acton juniors secured a playoff spot by winning two games against Burlington. In the first game Acton won 8 to 3 after trailing 1 0 early, with Nichols scoring three in the final period and Hiller adding his first. Second period produced no goals. third period saw Acton add four goals to Burlington's one. Nichols scored twice in the end, reaching five for the series.
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Acton
Burlington
Carr
Williams
Nichols
Guy
Ernie Nichols
Hiller
Taylor
Terry
Ken Blow
Ty Buchanan
Buckie
Hillier
Marzo
Brush
Goy
Tyler
F. Terry
Lee
Shepherd
Cornish
J. Hall
Bartlett
Brisbane
Banks
Holmes
Snelan
Brestis
Footitt
Blow
Savage
Frozen Bass Harvest at Fairy Lake Alarms Water Works
Workmen at Beardmore & Co. inspected the Fairy Lake intake screen after low water. They found the ice cut away and frozen fish, estimated around 500, thawing and tossed onto the bank as the water flow returned to normal. The incident is described as a great catch.
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Beardmore & Co
Fairy Lake
Miss Bennett Addresses Acton Juniors Meeting
At a regular Acton Junior meeting, Miss M Z Bennett spoke about her trip through the New England States with photographs and postcards. Chas Davidson presented readings while Lorena Looker performed piano solos. Harold MacIntyre chaired, and the program ended with the National Anthem and a dancing hour after lunch.
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Acton
Lorena Looker
Davidson
Nelson Short Course Banquet Honors Students
The Nelson Short Courses in Agriculture and Home Economics held a Friday banquet in the Nelson Township Hall with about 150 attendees. J. E. Houck of Brampton delivered a speech titled Mind the Light, urging a prudent postwar outlook. Prizes were awarded in Clothing, Nutrition, Home Economics Notebook, and Agriculture, followed by dancing to the Bennett Orchestra.
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Nelson
Nelson Township
Neon Presbyterian Church
Wm. Latcas
Mary Angus
Eva Vanstokle
Philip Hell
Mary Brecken
T. A. Blakelock
M.P.P
Arthur Cowan
Halton Women's Institutes
George Finney
J. E. Houck
Brampton
J. E. Whitelock
Houck
Florence Rose
Eva Vansickle
Wm. Lucas
George Hamilton
Fred Bell
Bennett Orchestra
United Church Holds Annual Meeting and Board Changes
The United Church congregation reported progress across departments at the annual meeting held last Thursday. Elections elected Mansell Nelles Dr E J Nelson G A Dills and Garnet McKenzie to the Board of Stewards reducing its size from fifteen to twelve. Elders chosen were Dr W G Cullen A T Brown FE Thetford G H Brown F H MacDonald and E H Vincent with former elders named Honorary Elders E Berwick A T Mann and W J Akins.A luncheon followed as social time concluded.
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Congregation of the United Church
Nell McNabb
Mansell Nelles
E.J. Nelson
G. A. Dills
Garnet McKenzie
Bannockburn Literary Society Elects Officers
The Bannockburn Literary Society held its first meeting at the school on Friday. Stanley Morrison chaired as Vice-President and was elected President. Clarence Coles as Vice-President. Irma Watson as Secretary-Treasurer. Dorothy Hutchinson as Pianist. Ada Finlay as Assistant Pianist. Louise Coles as Executive. Ada Finlay, Lloydes, William MacDonald. A song program featured students with piano by Louise Coles and Mac Sprowl and a recitation by Evelyn MacDonald. Lunch followed for a social gathering.
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Bannockburn Literary Society
Stanley Morrison
Clarence Coles
Irma Watson
Dorothy Hutchinson
Ada Finlay
Louise Coles
Lloydes
William MacDonald
Fred Anthony
Mac Sprowl
Evelyn MacDonald
Day of Prayer Services Planned in Acton
Acton church representatives meet at the Manse and decide to hold the World Day of Prayer at St. Alban's Anglican Church on Friday February 9 at 3.00 pm Miss M Masales will deliver the address and women’s church groups will assist in the service. The call is to attend and join in prayers for courage hope and peace.
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St. Alban’s
Miss M. Masales
Acton Agricultural Society Names New Fair Secretary
At yesterday's Board meeting E Thetford was chosen Secretary of the Acton Fall Fair and will assume duties immediately. Secretary Fool Wright retires after eight years of service due to poor health and will attend the Parrs Convention in Toronto in February with President L Q Johnston and the new Secretary. Plans were discussed for the 1940 event and bus advisory roles retained.
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Acton Agricultural Society
E. Thetford
Acton
Fool. Wright
Wright
Parrs
Toronto
L. Q. Johnston
Acton Public Utilities discusses meter checks and officers
The Acton Public Utilities Commission held a Monday meeting with M Symon and J B Chalmers present under Chairman C M Hansen. Reports from Ontario Hydro Meter Department, Ramshaw Insurance Agencies, and Ontario Municipal Electric Association were read. Officers to be elected in Toronto and a Winter Convention trip for Chalmers and Superintendent Wilson were approved along with payments to Hydro Department Acton Far Press and other vendors.
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Acton Public Utilities Commision
M. Symon
J. B. Chalmers
C. M. Hansen
Ontario Hydro Meter Department
Beardmore Company
Ramshaw Insurance Agencies
John D. Black
Ontario Municipal Electric Association
Toronto
Electrical Employers’ Association
Reeve J. B. Chalmers
Wilson
Pumper Purchase Discussed Auditors to Report Soon
Letter from Jim McGeachie overseas with the 4th Highlanders notes cold barracks near Aldershot and London, a long blackout, and pending mail. He mentions sending money to Mom, drawing attention to a potential pumper purchase and an auditors’ forthcoming report. He closes assuring readers of duties before parade.
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Jack McGeachie
Jim
Fist
4Th Highlanders
Jim Ais
Preee Press
Uiis
Clus Acton
Jack
Jean
Montgomery
Aldershot
Moms
London
Dills
P.O
Canada
Intermediates Lose Two Win One Play-off Fight
The Tanners fell to Paris 2 1 last Friday in a tense playoff hockey game. Mara opened scoring for Acton, Paris rallied in the third period with a late goal by Wilson to take the lead. Acton Woods faced heavy pressure as Paris checked hard and capitalized on a late power play to edge ahead and win.
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Tanners
Paris
Paria
Black Hawks
Maras
Lindsay
Hayward
Pipher
Acton
England
Mara
McCutcheon
Terry
B. Englard
Woods
Wilson
Halton Union Farmers Mutual Insurance slate elected
J. E. Pearen begins a second term as president of Halton Union Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Co. at the fiftieth annual meeting in Acton. George Finney replaces Dinnean Campbell on the board due to ill health. The officers listed include Pearen as president and Chas Readhead and W. A. Lasby among top executives.
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J. E. Pearen
R. R
Acton
Haltion Union Farmers’ Mutual Fire Insurance Co
oGeorge Finney
Dinnean Campbell
Moffat
Il Health
Vicar Hall
Hornby
Chas. Readhead
Milton
W. A. Lasby
E. F
Ford
T. L. Leste
Georgetown
Daniel Gray
Hillsburg
Leslie Kerns
Freeman
George Finney
A. T. Moore
Campbellville
Acton Club Dominates Milam County Carnival Prizes
The Halton Junior Parmerh club held its first Milam arena carnival Tuesday evening and won most prizes. Winners included Ted Anderson Acton for Beat Costume Harald Marka Milton for Best Gentleman's Costume Miss Velma Murray Acton for Beat Lady's Costume Miss Orthy Church and Walter Cooke Acton for Best Costumed Couple and Acton's club with Meat Bakers in Costume.
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Halton
Parmerh Hei Ss
Milam
Acton
Ted Anderson
Harald Marka
Milton
Velma ‘Murray
Orthy Church
Walter Cooke
Valentines Tea and Sale At St Alban’s Parish Hall
A parish notice lists events including a Valentine Tea and sale of homemade goods by the Ladies of St Alban’s W A. A ming play The Old-fashioned Mother is scheduled for February 33th with tickets selling for adults 25 cents. Boxing on Saturday February 7th is also advertised under United Young People’s Union auspices.
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Alban
W. A
Acton
United Young People’s Union
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