Acton Fair Elects New Directors and Plans 1945 Dates
Dr. F C Oakes presided at the annual Acton Fair meeting noting progress despite handicaps. Receipts year totaled 1982.94 dollars, concert income 4200, prize money 1200.85, bank balance 827.11. New directors Gordon Leake Wallace Swackhamer and A Robinson. honorary director D McDougall. life members S Woodhall and R W Lowrie. Officers elected: President Dr F G Oakes Tat VP Arthur Swackhamer and Tat VP Toward Switzer. secretary treasurer C R Swackhamer. The 1945 Fair is set for September 21-22 with field crop competition planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Messrs
Woodhall
R. W. Lowrie
Storthorn
Wea
Geo Wallace
Fred West
Clarence Coles
Fred Kentner
Roh Fluiott
BD “Rachtin
F. G Oakes
Mratiee Somervile
C. B Swackhamer
Fog Oakes
Arthur Swack- Hamer
Switzer
RO Swachhamer
Rob David
Fo G Onken
Aaid H
Tiwarn
Derma
Burns Supper Ritual at Know Church Draws Small Crowd
The Ladies Aid of Know Church hosted its annual Burns supper last Friday, hampered by weather and mood. Piper Findley of Toronto led in the Haggis, Rev. Edgar Foreman gave the Burns blessing, and a hot supper followed with a musical program in the church auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid of Know Church
Piper Joe Findles
Toronto
McDougall
Edgar Foreman
Ladies Aid
Wm Barton
Y Bobby Burns
Piper J. Findley
Wr Burton
George Bussell
Alex. Mann
Eldon Jambert
Robertson
Jams
McCron
Hall
Jean
Marigaret Robertson
George Flatt
Janmie Spielvogel
Robe
Acton Enlistments and Local WA CNS Students
Jack Harris Roy Chisholm Sam Brunelle and George Turkesz enlist in the Canadian Army and are stationed in London. A group of Acton young women join the W A C N S for training, including Florence Salt and Baytls Bayle, with family notes attached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Harris
Roy Chisholm
Sam’ Brunelle
George Turkesz
London
Acton
W. A_C_N.S
Florence Salt
Garet Somerville
Geo. Somerville
Baytls
Ben. Bayle
Corp G Bayliss Returns Home From Overseas
Corp G Bayliss arrives back in Acton after four and a half years in service with three and a half years overseas. He was wounded twice one time by shrapnel in June and later by bomb fragments in the throat and chest. Born to Mr and Mrs Hen Raglio his sisters Patricia and Dorothy share his joy at homecoming. He played as a defense man on the IMS-239 Acton Championship Intermediate TE Hockey team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorp_ Geo
Raylisa
Acton
Overseas Corp
Geo Bayliss
Shrepel
Heardmore & Co
NATO
Hen Raglio
Hisaisters
Patricia
Dorothy
Aly
WMS of St Davids Church Holds January Meeting
Campbellville report from St Davids Church notes a January gathering at Mrs S Callens home with twenty members present. Scripture read by Mr Chas Roberts and prayers offered by Mrs Gilmour. Reports from officers showed an encouraging year with a well oversubscribed program. Refreshments served by Mrs McPhedran Mr King and Mrs Cairns. Various local notices and visits mentioned, including members visiting relatives and parish events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WMS
St Davids Church
Mre S Callens
Chas Roberts
Gilmour
Mra Menzies
St. Andrew's Church
Guelph
EJ. McPhail
George Inglis
McPhedran
King
Cairns
Murray Mahon
Forestry Corps of
Huntaville
Mahon
Jamoa Mahon
Eleanor McKaren
Hamilton
Mro
Mra
Wmn McLaren
the Weape
Crawsfords Pond
Mass
Verle VanSickle
Wind
Teresa Wheelthan
Philip Moetzker
Waterdown
Lois
A. McPhedran
Community letters propose a home town contact column
An article urges Acton industrial plants to form small committees led by a chair to collect items of interest for troops and families. The weekly column would share home town news, homecoming plans, and veteran updates to aid contact between service members overseas and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allending
Women's Institute
Conne
War Servicee League
Leyion
Cheie
Bref
Plana Forett
Hippear
Cus
Canada
Civpian
Debate Enjoyed At Tuesday Knox Y P Meeting
Inez McLellan opened with worship and Joyce Dessereaplt read scripture. Mr Thomson led Bible study and plans were made for pre visit of the executive of the Guelph Presbyter YRS and the installation of officers for Sunday evening. An impromptu debate on modern recreation forms was enjoyed with affirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Know Y.P
Inez McLellan
Joyce Dessereaplt
Thomson
Guelph
Progressive Conservative Nominee for Halton County Race
A Halton County electoral contest centers on the Progressive Conservative nomination path. The race features party name, local factions, and candidacy prospects ahead of the general or primary election cycle.
Special Speakers At YMG.A. Party Highlight Evening
Severe weather did not deter a large turnout for the YMCA party. The program featured Kloot Transfusion film, Ingram and Bell products exhibits, Maynard commentary, and a North York Hunt Club segment. Maynard and Beatty were thanked, with talks on youth and veteran welfare. Dancing and a luncheon followed, plus a game room and card tables for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perons
Fark Maynard
Loronta
Ingram and Bell
Hunter Laliature
Ingram and Hell
Whoesale
Amrong Canada
Maynant
North York
Mer’ Maynard
Wm Rennon
Maynard
Beatty
Joe Connell
International Y's Men‘s Cluba
Minrath
Acton
Wes Wolfe
Connell
WS Force
Camraliies
Everuthing
Atten
Acton Junior Farmers Hold Regular Meeting
Acton junior farmers met at Lorne School on Monday with good attendance after euchre. Miss Falna Aitken spoke on the week’s Short Cooper in Cooperation and Community Rural Leadership learned at the OAC. Gordoneste reported on the Junior Farmers Conference held January 22 to 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Junin Farmers
Lorne
Mondas
Falna Aitken
Ahe
OAC
Gordoneste
Margaret McPhail
Acton
Farm Forum
Mer
Geo. McPhail
A.aitken
H. Switzer
Arts and Crafts Club Annual Meeting Held at Georgetown Home
The Arts and Crafts Club held its annual meeting January 15 at Mrs Cyril Bradford home in Georgetown with attendees from Georgetown and Acton. Mrs Moyer outlined a year of progress, thanked the committee for the November exhibit, and noted rising handicraft interest in public schools. Officers elected: Mrs Moyer president, Mrs Anne Lawson vice president, Mrs W J Beatty Acton representative, 2nd vice president Mrs Bruyns, secretary Mrs Milne, treasurer Aire Batlelns. A general discussion followed and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyril Bradford
Georgetown
Acton
Moyer
Toronto
Anne. Lawson
W. J. Beatty
Bruyns
Milne
Aire
Batlelns
Trampson
Perryman Reported Killed In Action During War
Seabane Corp announces Lance Corporal Allan Perryman reported killed in action after enlisting in November and serving overseas from June. He was with invasion forces on D Day and later wounded, returning to his unit before being reported missing. family later received a message indicating his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seapbane-Corp
Earl
Perfymnan
Acton
Mos
Campbell
Guelph
Jana
Hetty
Georgina
Alt Lance
Allan Percyman
Acton War Service League Reports Cash Receipts
A meeting in the Coune Chamber presented a balance sheet showing total cash receipts of 15 400 and salvage income of 7 766. Contributions from groups such as the Duke of Devonshire Chapter and Acton Women’s Institute are listed, with new overseas donors named. A Tell Telephone Co demonstration is planned for April 4.
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Acton and Vicinity War Service League
Coune Chamber
Mae Skaitig
Hinge
Sourees
Garn Sats Entertainment
Duke of Devonshire
DOLE
Raertep
Traap
Lakeside Chapter Tode
Duke of Devonshire Tode
Dublin -Wasmen’s. Justitus
Ma Prefer Walker
Acton Continuation School
Canadian Woolf Club
Junior Tuckey Club
RS Satvace
Ren Corless
Albert Mills
Jo Aten
Wo Willams
RO Aralda
Tell Telephone Co
Collier Thompson Wedding at Richmond Hill
Katherine Mary Joan Thompson, daughter of G. L. Thompson of Richvale, wed Lieut. William Melfort Collier of Toronto The Iretor Wrixon officiated. The bride wore white satin with lace, veil, and pearls. bridesmaid Lab Swan wore pale hue. groom from the 48th Highlanders attended by Royal Canadian Air Force members. The ceremony at St Mary’s Anglican Church Richmond Hill, reception at Maln aswan Farm Maple. honeymoon to Huntsville and Orillia after a postwar return from overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St) Mary's Amplican Church
Richmond Hill
Katherine Mary
Joan) Thompson
G. L. Thompson
Richvale
William Melfort Collier
Toronto
Wrixon
Lucy Terex
Lab Swan
48Th
Highlander
Geo Ben. Thompson
Cpl Frank, Eliott
Lac Basil
RCAF
NJ Fisher
Sergi Major
Hamilton’. McCarrul
Ralnagowan Farm
Maple
Huntsville
Orillia
Newmarket
Tires and wheels stripped from cars near Norval camp
Tires and wheels were stripped from two cars left by campers in deep snow near Norval on a Saturday night. Police believe a burglary with a car and a thief proximity caused the thefts. owners are Donald B. Davis and Sidney Russell of Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hay Maan
Acton
Abe Cheft
Robunson
KR Ro
Malton
muith-Gauck
Robinson
Cam
Halton Insurance Company Opens New Year With Growth
Halton Insurance Company reported a successful fifty fifth year at the annual meeting in Acton. Mr FOF Ford, Hornby, was elected president and Mrs Leslie Kern, Freeman, vice president. Arnold Marshall of Moffat became a director replacing Geo Finney who left the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fof Ford
Hornby
Acton
Halton Union Farmers’ Mutual Fire Insurance Co
Leslie Kern
Freeman
Arnold: Marshall of
Moffat
Geo. Finney
Drug theft case cracked by RCMP Montreal and province
An investigation by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Montreal and provincial authorities uncovered a $75,000 drug theft spanning Montreal Ottawa and New Brunswick. The article notes suspects attempted to sell drugs in Montreal at 50 dollars per ounce.
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Montreal
Royal Canadian Police
Ottawa
New Brunswick
Acton Boy Scouts to Hold Annual Meeting and Welfare Drive
The Acton Group Committee of the Boy Scouts Association announces its annual meeting in the Council Chamber with all interested in Scout welfare invited. Proceeds from events support War Work as Knox Church hosts a dance and concert in February.
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Acton Group
Boy Scouts Association
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F. C. Oakes
Acton Fair
Burns
Knox Church
Corp G. Bayliss
Campbellville
Knox Y
Halton County -At
Lambert
Mra Tt
Davidson
Chas. Davidson
Arts and Crafts Club
VPAID
Lane -Corp
Alan Lach
Perryman
War Service League
Collier-Thompson
Richamond Hill
Norval
Halton Insurance Company
Ballinafad Hall
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