Acton Red Cross Holds Annual Meeting Reports Strong Year
Acton and district Red Cross met in the Council Chamber on Tuesday. Officers were elected for the coming year and plans made for the annual campaign opening March 5. President A Mason led the session as reports showed war years fundraising over $19,000 and last year’s receipts $4,114.20 with total campaign contributions of $6,010.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Ken Cross Nortery
Council Chamber
Red Cross
Mason
Wok Graham
Itereipts
Titood
Ht. Mc.Donald
H. O' Beyes
Acton Bleed
Canova
Dent
Wor
BR Clinica
IDA
Janary
Don. AM Uins
IBIS
A.— Mason
HL McDonald
IL QO Boyes
W. K. Grahan
Wi. Middleton
A. B. Mclean
Lo.d.e
Pte Frank Holmes Returns Home From Four Years Overseas
A wounded veteran, Pte Frank Holmes, has returned home to Acton after four years abroad, noting he was wounded at Houlogne and spent a night in hospital following the engagement.
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Frank Holmes
Acton
Houlogne
Pte Frank Holmes Returns Home From Overseas
Pte Frank Holmes former hockey goalkeeper is welcomed back from four years overseas and five years in the army. Wounded at Houlogne France he lost vision in one eye and still receives treatment for the other eye. He plans to attend games from the rooters benches as he recovers and weighs a bit more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eletera
Frank Had- Rees
Frank Ia
Houlogne
France
Cours
Frank
Rooters
One Man Meeting in Tewsey Relief Sub-Committee
Clerk Leonard Hussey sat alone conducting a relief sub-committee meeting in Wittahire England reading the agenda item by item approving and disapproving actions. No other members attended.
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Tewsey
Wittahire
England
Leonard Hussey
Delivery of New Pump to be Made Here This Month
Ayton Public Utilities Commission meeting notes show approval to renew fidelity bond and fire insurance, purchase a steel filing cabinet, and seek price quotes for laying water mains. A Consolidated Machinery Company shipment of pumps for spring arrived February 23 amid parts supply issues. Several accounts from Hydro, Bell Telephone, Ontario suppliers, and local vendors were ordered paid.
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Ayton Public Utitities Commission i
C. M. Hansen
Reeve J. M. McDonald
J. R. MacArthur
Fidelity
H. L. McDonald
Halton to Participate in Ontario Reforestation Plan
Halton County Council discussed a three option reforestation plan with the government and agreed to co operate on a provincial project. Debates covered financing land transfers under a five to thirty year framework and county share of costs. A county health service report noted anticipated rural adoption and a May start for a full time Medical Officer and sanitary inspector. A by law prepared to authorize school health service agreements and a $250 library books grant was approved. March 13 is set for next meeting.
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Mites
Herve Hillmer
Oakville
Mar AU
Department of Lands and Forests
Masritt
Gilbert
Obourg
MNBT
Perenee
Ain
Near
Cleave
Landa and
Foresta
Marritt
Reeve J. M McDonald
County Health ‘Service
Reverend Gregory Speaks at Camp Event for Ontario Quebec BYP
Rev Gregory, general secretary of the Rapid Convention of Ontario and Quebec, visited Acton Hutch Tuesday to view a BYI U activities at Camp Kwanaind during the 1944 season. He spoke of camp life and benefits, with BYPA members in attendance. Lunch was served and an informal hour followed the address. The BYPA held a meeting on Tuesday February 0 at the president's home with strong turnout. Olive Scott led an engaging discussion on He Skife and Ours and the Hap tiam. Mrs Landsborough led devotions as Miss Jean Matheson led games and lunch, ending a pleasant evening.
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A Gregory
Rapid
Ontario
Quebec
Acton Vhutch
B.Y.I.U
Camp Kwanaind
Gregory
Olive
Jean Matheson
Memorial Service Held for Pte Wilson Gordon
Last Sunday the memorial service for Pte Wilson Gordon drew Acton residents and the Canadian Legion and Boy Scouts. Rev A S W Fosbury led at United Church with solo by Dorothy Simmone, noting eternal life beyond war and urging hope amid loss. The service opened with Last Post and Reveille by Chas Landsborough.
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Acton
Canadian Legion of the
Acton Dt
Furnt
Pte Wilson Gordon
United Church
Jand
Asw” Fosbury
Mixa Dorothy
Simmone
Reveille
Chas Landsborough
Acton United Church Legionpalres
Dutch-Canadian War Pact Leaves Pile Wounded This Week
Reported wounded this week as fighting wanes in Holland with Dutch and Canadian forces allied. The incident details remain sparse but confirm ongoing casualties among both sides.
Acton Group Scouts Elect Officers Hear Reports
The Acton group committee of Hoy Scouts held its annual meeting on Friday February 5 in the Council Chamber. Chairman Tom Jones summarized the year’s work and praised progress of Scout and Cub Pack leaders. The Apple Day proceeds totaled 115.00. Officers for 1945 were named including President T G Jones and Scoutmaster He F Theameon.
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Acton Group
Hoy Scouts
Counsel Chamber
Tom Jones
Hey KO
Thomson
Boye
Ile
Woo Mason
George Hollinger
T G Jones
Wo Colew
Sec-Treas
Hichardson
LW Agar
HO Vargeter
Fo Kingamill
C. Ranney
Mr. Parker
F ‘Theameon
Jack Matnprize
Teader
Doug Davidson
WG Mason
Acton Soldier Ivan Vickers Reported Wounded in February
Word comes from Acton that Pte. Ivan Vickers was officially reported wounded on February 9 while serving in the Finnland sector. He had recently returned to the lines after a minor earlier wound and enlisted on November 12, going overseas last July. His parents Mr and Mrs Louis Vickers, now of Canfield, and siblings Roy, N Hurst, and Ross await details as friends hope for non serious injuries.
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Acton
Canfield
Ivan Vickers
Frolland
Vickers
Rehs
Louis Vickers
Hiaaster
wMra Roy Dénny
South Porcupine
N. Hurst
Toronto
Ross
Scout Mothers Plan Local Night for Scouts and Curs
February meeting of the Scout Mothers clubs held a euchre gathering at Mrs R Spelt Vogel’s home. Prize winners included Mrs R Anderson, Mrs N Morton, Mrs W Kennitt, Mrs G Demeureault, Mrs Kingsmill, and Mrs Lovell. The Auxiliary plans to entertain the Scouts with a social soon and served a Valentine lunch.
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R. Speltvogel
R. Anderson
N. Morton
G. Demeureault
Kingsmill
Lovell
Cuba
Hoateasen
Union Pact Finalized at Beardmore Plant in Acton Ontario
Beardmore Company and the National Union of Shoe and Leather Workers signed a collective bargaining agreement after months of talks. The pact establishes grievance procedures, limits strikes and lockouts, and designates the Nassau Union of Shoe and Leather Workers as the sole bargaining body. Union leaders and company officials praised the deal aiming to foster mutual trust and cooperation.
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Heardmore @ Co limited
Acton
Ontario
Vargael Tannery
British Empire
Ipcomotiona Afte
Os Mint
Mietlhion Ia
Rehabliitattion
Warry Ardle
Mraior Desserault
Frank Gibbons
Jack Bruce
Oliver Hadiges
National Depress
G Bennet
Presdent
W J Beatty
Kate H. Archie
NUSLW
Oliver Terges
Nepressntatiyve
Argne
Nassau Union of Shoe and Leather Workers
Harry Artie
Iam
Beardmore & Company
Brides Arrive in Acton From Overseas to Join Husbands
The first group of Acton service couples arrived last Friday to settle in Canada. Mrs. F G Turner wife of Flying Officer Fred Turner and Mrs Len Close wife of Pte Leo Close, recentlyInvalided, are adapting to life in Acton and meeting local families. Mrs Close is daughter of Mr and Mrs Reilly of Mile End. Guests expect to welcome more Actonians and help newcomers settle in during the severe Canadian winter.
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Acton
Canada
F. G. Turner
Fred Turner
Len, Close
Leo Close
Mambere
Close
Reilly
Maling Road
Mile End
Portsmouth Hants
England
Pre. Close
Turner
Pte
Weton
Lorne Events Preview For February And March
Coming events list from Lorne includes Junior Farmer’s meeting at Lorne School on Monday February 34 with varied program. Legion Dance at Acton Town Hall Friday February 2. Varvey, Pishere Orchestras perform with admission 25 cents. Friday March features Senior Men’s Card Club with admission Be. St Joseph’s Church ladies host Tea and Haking Sale Saturday March 17 at 3 PM in Town Hall. Skating Carnival at Georgetown arena Friday March 2 with prizes and band. Auspices Lorne Bots Band.
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Lorne School
Ado Pam
Rapid Euchre
M. C
St. “Yosph's
Church Awill
Pelock
Hatt
Georgetown
Arene
Prises
Lorene Cotee Cena Ly
Lorne Bots
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Acton Red Cross
London
Hydro Dept
Bell Telephone Co
Ontario Power
Macdonald
Line
General Electric
Force Electric
Northern Electric
McDonald
Miss Brown
Bellod Co
Sehine
S. H. McCrow
Halton
Saint.john
N. B
Harrison
Add
John Kravich
The
Legion
Wilson Gordon
Holland
Beardmore
Nevers
Yeaterday
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