Halton Seed Fair Set for Acton March 7
Announcement by President HL Willmott of Hatton Crop Improvement Association notes the Halton Seed Fair will be at Acton on March 7. The event features Junior Farmer Judging, displays of cran, avocados, fruits, vegetables, and cream, with Lawrence Kerr speaking on management. Seed sellers are urged to prepare entries of grade No 2 seed. prize lists are available at the Milton department office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annoncemunt
HL Willmott
Hatton
Halton
Acton
Willmott
Lawrence Kerr
Chatham
Halton Agricultural War Service Committee
Department
Milton
No Word to Acton Homes from Sons in Singapore
Acton families anxiously await word from sons in Singapore as Stewart Lowrie of Acton and another local recruit are reported missing from December S previous letter and a later cablegram confirms postings in the defence service. Community concern grows as war deepens.
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Acton
Sons
Singapore
Boys
Friends Honor Dr Nelson at Acton YMCA Social
A gathering of Dr Nelson’s friends and municipal sport associates in Acton honored him at the YMCA with a toast to his twenty one years in Acton. The event featured cards, sandwiches, coffee, and a gift of a sleeping bag for fishing trips.
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Nelson
Br. Nelson
Acton
YMCA
Alec Uly Fariniane
A. Mason
Reeve J. M. ‘McDonald
Guelph
Sre
School Board Sets Insurance Plan for High School
A special meeting of the Acton School Board handled insurance arrangements for the Continuation and High schools. The Wellington Insurance Company provides a combined policy with a war risk addition and theft coverage. total annual premium around the stated figure, with commission split between L McDonald and Wroghe. A review was requested at the next meeting to rewrite policies to match a recent valuation and ensure coverage for school property and contents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aton
Acton
al Nen
Messrs. Shaw
Mars
AL L. McDonald
Foo
Wroghe
Meece
Thowas
Victory Loan Campaign Starts With Encouraging Uptake
Acton and district kickoff for the 1942 Victory Loan drive reports strong early interest. The first bond purchased was by the Acton Agricultural Society treasurer, with leaders urging widespread participation and instalment plans to reach the quota. Local industries with 50 or more workers plan to mobilize workers and public events to support the effort.
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Acton and District
Canada
H.R. Forre
BE. T. Thetford
Acton Agricultural Society
Force
Adan
Tas Hatton
Alleen
Otn
Acton Public School
The
Red Cross
Acton and District War Services League
Victory Loan Fhigg
Acton
Sifgsmain
Singapore
George Tazenty Marries Pauline Hurst in England
The wedding took place at St Margarets Church. Miss Pauline Hurst, daughter of the late HOA Hurst and Mrs Trurat of Echynygton Steyning, Rottingdean, and Private George Hears Lavenby of the Prince Royal Canadian Infantry, were married. The bride wore petrel blue and a pale blue hat, given away by her mother. The Rev WL O White officiated. The couple left for Tunbridge Wells for their honeymoon.
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St Margarets Church
Krettinedean
Pauline Chissie Plarst
Hoa] Ehurst
Mes Trurat
Echynygton
Muriel Thurst
Tunbridge Wells
Parliament debate on conscription leaves government secured
The speech from the throne debate nears conclusion with the government likely to be sustained by a large majority. A small group of liberal extremists may oppose the motion on conscription, while ministers stress voluntary service but acknowledge readiness to switch to total war if needed. Colonel Ralston cites Canadian enlistments and the required manpower for air, navy, and army service, plus defense production and taxation plans.
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Canada
Air Force
Acton Boys Enlisted This Week
James Lamb enlisted with the Ordnance Corp and departed last week to begin training. Scoutmaster Geoffrey Houston joined the Dental Corps branch of the RCAF and left on Monday for training at the vie t centre.
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James Lamb
Ordnance Corp
Merck
Geoffrey Houston
Dental Corps
RCAF
Acton Scouts Observe Baden-Powell Week Open Night
Acton Scouts held an open night in the Town Hall marking Baden-Powell Week. J H Boutton chaired the meeting with remarks on scout aims while Ken Hasraard, Col Jus Ballentine, and Rev E A Brooks spoke on founding ideals and the movement's value. The Wolf Cub Pack performed, awards were presented, and demonstrations showcased scout training for parents and friends.
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D.S.C
Taden Powell
E. A. Brooks
War Services Gets Appreciation from Local Boys
Local soldiers and airmen express thanks for parcels and letters from The Free Press and The War Services League. Pte A McDougall and others describe Christmas parcels, meals, and morale boosts, with officers swapping duties to enable holiday dining. A one hundred dollar donation from The British War Victims Fund is noted as received.
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War Services
Tour Mels
AL McDougall
Tomeanie _ Jilgrh
Taylor
Aytor
Baris
Acton
Siothend
Do Brown
Des Inil
Jod Young
Tuo
War Service League
War films to be shown in Acton at Town Hall
A mobile cinema unit screens a lineup of war pictures in Acton with British and Allied scenes. Major Dymond, recently returned from overseas, will share experiences from Manchester, Liverpool and Dunkirk raids. Proceeds support Acton War Services League funds.
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CNIT
Acton
Wilk
Lown Halloon
Nolwu
Thes
Tandon
hLondon
Af Spee
Dunkirk
Dymond
Ftor
Enghkunedt
Gabraltar
Manchester
Liverpool
Nts
Acton and District War Services League
Dublin Literary Society Box Social and Play
The Dublin Literary Society held a Friday evening meeting in the school with a vaudeville box social and readings by Molly Cutts Verna Webster and others. The highlight was the play A Ghostly Evening by Dublin players directed by Mrs FH Burkholder. Funds from box auctions raised 40 donated to Acton War Services and 200 kept by the club for war effort. The evening ended with supper, the national anthem, and dancing.
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Dublin Literary Society
Molly Cutts
Cool Mead
Verna Webster
Grandma
Jrink
Dublin Players
BR. Burkholder
Aza- Teen
Mabel ‘Burkholder
Thenadora
Tianhe Burkholder
Florian de Sylvester
Donald Ross
Morrow
Mia. O'Rourke
Jenn Simms
Margaret Somerville
Rush Shams
Henry Kelly
Kenyon Penfold
Jimmy McTeane
Jimmy McTeane; Mrs. Penfold, Mrs. 12B, Burkholder. After the Play Mr. G. Cutts
Acton War Services
Reague
Robinson McMurchy and Robinson Wedding Brampton Church
Brampton Presbyterian Church hosted the wedding of Helen Tsobel McMurchy and Walter Joseph E Robinson. The ceremony featured floral decor, organ music, and a bridal party including Isobel McMurphy and Patricia Stork. The couple planned a honeymoon to Ottawa and points east after a reception at the McMurchy home.
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Brampton
Henry Fenwicksaw
Princess Hines
Isobel McMurphy
Patricia Stork
Guelph Acton Wool Combers Lose Key Matches
The Guelph Acton Wool Combers were eliminated from the Inter mediate SAT group after back to back defeats. Milverton edged them 4 1 in Milverton with Salter taking the lead in the second period and four late Milverton goals sealing the win. In a separate game Waterloo defeated Guelph Acton 8 5, with Shoite Lang Davidson and Smith scoring for Waterloo and Tuck Brush Cousing Moran and Dudley replying for the Combers.
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Guuelph-Acton
Milverton
Salter
Norm Morton
Acton Tah
Waterloo
Shoite
E Lang
Davidson
Smith
Tuck
Brush
Cousing
Moran
Dudley
Guelph-Acton
Agate Waterloo
Akins Celebrate Golden Wedding in Nassagaweya and Acton
Mr and Mrs W Jas Akins marked fifty years of marriage with a family gathering at their Willow Street home. The couple, long involved in farming and community service, were born in Nassagaweya Township and later moved to Acton where their family still operates the farm. Neighbors and relatives from Nassagaweya and Acton extended congratulations and best wishes for good health and many more years together.
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Damien Aking
Willow Street
Akins
Mr. Akins
Cecil Akins
Annie
Nassopzaweya
Acan
Xoongo
Acton Fair
Acton Liberal Executive
Mrs Akins
Nassagaweyna
Acton
New Women's Club Formed at Crewsons Corners
The women of Crewsons Corners formed a Carry On Canada Club with Mrs. 2t Brown named president and Mrs. J. Airdrie as Secretary Treasurer. The group aims to provide comforts for servicemen in the forces. An euchre party at Mr and Mrs Brown's home Tuesday evening yielded a ladies prize to Mrs Brown and a men’s prize to Mr J McBachren.
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Crewsons ‘Corners
Carry On Canada Club
Community Event Schedule Delivers February Gatherings
Local calendar lists meetings and concerts at Heel Gate Town Hall and United Church with dinners, moving pictures, and dances. Bannockburn and Acton Junior Farmers host events at Hannockburn School and Town Hall featuring serial evenings, a six piece band, and a three act comedy by the Y's Men’s Club. Proceeds fund local causes with admission prices noted.
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Bannockburn W. T
Hannockburn School
Acton
Fisher
Tlehels
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Hydro
Commission
Acton Pub
He Utilities Commission
C. M. Hansen
Ree J. M. McDonald
M. Symon
Ontario Commision
Acton Commission
Second Victory Loan
Mensra. F
Ontario Comminsion
Y.M. CA
Ontario Commission
Enlil
Mies B. H. Speight
J. M. McDonnald
Wigton Boot Bell Telephone Co
Ellis & Howard Ltd
Sangamo Co., Ltd
CNR Teaneports—expresse
Meili McDonalt
Fire Insurance
Opera
Bond Force Electric Products
Federal Wire & Cubre Co
MacDonald
Electric Ltd
AILE
P.C
Ontario
Power, Etc Co
Jasco
Kearney Corporation of Canada
National Revenue
JC. Matthews
Wilson
Dept. of
Waterworks Dept. Hydro Dept
Mo McDonald
CC. M. Hansen
Miss Walker
Johnny Cray
Oso
Victory Loan
Halton County
Ptesceorge Tazenty
England
Pauline Hurst
Telcon
Oman
Cannady
Dublin
W. Jas. Akins
Nagkayaweya
Thia
Crewsons Corners
Ettee
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