Acton Council Faces Health and Water Debates At Meeting
Acton council discussed Ontario Liquor Control Board requests for law officer names and weed inspector designation. The Board of Health reported improvements, and a welfare board note praised ongoing social services. Frontage charges were set for waterworks customers, while drainage and by law queries prompted further investigation.
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Liquor Control Board
Acton Council
Conn Donald
J. B. Chalmers
Ontario Liquor Control Board
Ontario Department of Agriculture
E. B Harrop
E. J. Nelson
M.O.H
Board of ‘Health
Toronto
World Day of Prayer for Women Friday Meeting
The universal hour of prayer will be observed Friday with women worldwide joining in a brief hour of worship to present to Almighty God their pleas. In Acton Knox Church, a service begins at 2:00 PM with the local women gathering to participate.
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Wamin
Shanghai
China
Acton
Mau
Alton Named Halton County Origins Marked Anniversary
Mr and Mrs George Alton celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. They trace Halton County’s name to the Altons, early district pioneers. The Altons’ family ties span the region with relatives including Catharine Lucas, Margaret Alton, and Frank Alton among others, as relatives gathered at a family home.
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Mes -GeorgeTl Alton
Alton
George Sound
Margaret Alton
Hatten
Csettlers
Dawid
Catharine Lucas
Juanerts
Frank
Chica
Waterford
Andrew Et Hamilton
Victor Moat Applets
Harald Burkbobfer
Acton Boys Enlisted In Active Services This Week
Watson, son of Mr and Mrs R O P Watson, has joined the Medical Corps and is stationed at Manning Depot with RCAS F.. de Lasby joins Root ALF at the Agricultural Training School in Galt.
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Jacon
Haek Seed Fair Moved to Milton With Expanded Events
The Halton Seed Fair moves from Acton to Milton due to hall shortages. The two day event features junior farmer judging in grain seeds fruit vegetables and cream grading under J F Whitelock. Main speakers include Carroll of the Ontario Department of Agriculture and W F Breckon. A sale of 10 bushel tots in oats and barley closes the program.
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Milton
J. HH. Willmott
Halton Crop Improvement Association
Acton
J. FE. Whitelock
Willmott
Knitters Sought for Socks for Soldiers in Canada
The Duke of Devonshire Chapter at the LO DL seeks knitters to make socks for officers on active service in Canada. Volunteers should contact Mrs Fos Hlow to obtain yarn and participate in the effort.
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Duke of Devonshire
LO. D. EL
Acton
Canada
Fos Hlow
Thetford Assumes Town Treasurer Duties
iE Thetford takes office as Municipal Treasurer replacing Leatherland who held the post five years. The council authorized him to sign and issue cheques for the municipality. Thetford, former Acton Council member and four year Reeve, brings rail and municipal experience. Leatherland continues as Clerk.
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Asers
Fo. Leatherland
Fe. T. Thetford
Thetford
Acton
Thak
Canadian National Electric Railway
Leatherland
New Poems by Anne Sutherland Brooks in Ryerson Spring List
In Ryerson Press springs catalogue an e news note announces a new edition of Anne Sutherland Brooks poems titled To Met Same Little Proaple. The review predicts popularity and notes Brooks has a wide Canadian following for her human verse. G S Duff’s illustrations are highlighted as particularly attractive.
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Ryerson
Acton
Anne_Sutherland Brooks
E. A. Brooks
Anne Sutterland Brooks
Canada
G. S. Duff
Shipment of Red Cross supplies to Acton district
Red Cross shipment arrives locally from district headquarters. The cargo includes women’s blouses and pajamas in several sizes and colors. The notice lists life size 82 percent medium garments and small to medium pajamas for women and children.
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RED Cross
Autelean
Acton and District
Aomedium
Extravaganza Impresses at Local Skating Event
A colorful staging transformed Arton Arena as the Waterton Skating Club and Kitchener-Waterloo performers delivered a varied program. Highlights included a Canadian Championship inspired exhibition by Floriane Drucharme and Wallace Destlemeyer, plus costume dances, solos, duets, and a sword dance. Proceeds supported overseas troops via the Duke of Lawrence and local chapters.
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Arton Arena
Cole
Hotchener Waterton
Checarena
Katchener-Waterlog Club
Lorne Scots and
Auton
Kitchener
Spleiey
Patryi Seatly
Evelyne Stews
Herbert Wunder
Wallace Destinyer
Miester Peteh
Edna Weil
Florane Ducharme
Grace Gourd
Mark Sehnurr
Tabel Hendiron
Reta Bauer
Marion Smuck
Tait
Chevelty
Edo Oprace
Shilb
Dan Pubooem
Marien Smuyvk
Pins
Big Hoag
Mcdonald c
CrryYon
Fryer
Duke of Lawonsinre
FOU
Acton
Theteanadian
Acton and District
Jme Melonal
Cere
Monpes
Yalca
War budget and taxation pressures outlined by Hughes Cleaver
The article discusses Canada’s wartime budget needs, calling for expenditure of about 100 million dollars plus 400 million for securities repatriation and 433 million for federal needs. It notes provincial and municipal taxation totaling around 579 million, with a grand total near 270 million to be paid or loaned this year. It cautions about uniform income tax, the need to scrutinize spending, and the impact on Canadians as the government pursues a maximal war effort.
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Nso
Great Britain
Canada
Conference of the Provinces
Sirois
Force Bowlers Claim 5-2 Victory In Regular League
The Force Bowling Team beat Master Cleantme S-2 last Tuesday in a league match. Final score 1046 to 1025 with standout marks from M Roote and Langford among others. Due to the Marlboros matchup next Tuesday, the Commercial Bowling League postponed its game for one week.
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Force
Master Cleantme
M.roote
CTU van H Otterbein
ALS “Fc Graxehow
RO Langford
Copry
Guelph Jantor
Marlboros
Commercial
Acton Pledges Surge in War Savings Drive Meeting Plans
Acton reports 617 pledges as part of a regional War Savings drive. County-wide meetings are set for March 6 to form federation units with the aim of surpassing a 1000 pledge count. Local schools contribute, while road blocks hinder campaign progress and volunteers prepare for forthcoming organizing sessions.
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Canada
Canadian Federation On Agriculture
Milton
Federation
Enguering
Georgetown
Noreagaweyn
Brookville
Trafalgar
Palermo
Nelsons
Halton Federation
Thre
Acton
Friay
Ottawa
Toronto
Halton - Acton
W. Georgetown
Oakville
Ontario
Oshawa
Port Perry
Whitby
Peel
Brampton
Port Credit
York— Etobicoke
Forest HM
Leaside
Newmarket
New Toronto
Mimico
Long Branch
Lake Shore
Richmond US
Weaton
Toronto City
East York
Dundas
Hamilton
Galt
Nawsagaweya
Germany
Nor- Weilling
Wedding in Nassagaweya Brings Margaret Esther to Joseph Cole
A mid winter wedding was held February 22 at 2 30 pm at the Nassagaweya home of Mr and Mrs C E Davenport Nassagawesa to unite Margaret Esther and Joseph Vernon Cole of Georgetown Ontario. Rev W B Kiwin officiated. The ceremony featured pink and white decor an evergreen arch, the bride in a white gown with her mother s veil and orange blossoms. Attendant Miss Jean Coles wore a long gown of gedanese taffeta and flowers. Groomsman Arthur Davenport and Miss June Frank of Georgetown provided music during the ceremony. A buffet lunch followed as guests from Milton Georgetown Guelph Everton Pushaw Nassagawesa attended.
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Oride
C. E. Davenport
Nassagawesa
Margaret Esther
Joseph Vernon Cole
Georgetown
Ontario
Wm. Cole
Milton
W. B. Kiwin
Jean Coles
Farenty
Guelph
Everton
Pushach
Nassyyawes
McDonald Chain Buys Another Bakery In Acton
Councilor Arthur Mudonald has bought a new bakery outlet in Acton forming part of a growing McDonald bakery chain. The sale shifts Mr McDonald away from local service, with Hepworth and Chatsworth locations noted among the expanding network. The council member expresses regret at his departure and wishes success in the new location.
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Arthur
Val Ven
Fleshertan
Will
Dan
Jagger
Lan
McDonald
Ham
Fragmented dialogue on speed and gunfire from a damaged page
A fragmentary exchange describes a speeding incident and a man struck. A lawyer notes rounds fired and a Black speaker counts bullet sounds heard twice. The garbled text preserves a tense confrontation over perception and race.
Denes in Town Path March 1 St Joseph’s events
Community notices announce St Joseph's events including a St Patrick’s Keno night, a hot supper in the Sunday School Room from 6 to 8, and proceeds for soldiers. Acton Yu Men's Club hosts Spring Faustian tea on Friday evening February 28. Also Euchre and Dance at Acton Town Hall on Feb 28 with Hull's Orchestra.
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St. Patrick's Keno
St Joseph's
Muret
Charel Lachew
St. Patrick’s
Pam
Price
Acton Yu
Boob Radhtin
Acton
Ioun Hall
Ender
Hannockburn
Hull
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Charles Wilson
Hla. Macdonald
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UEAT
RTTTT
James Waterhouse
Ifrowe
Abe
Ovens Caupanenty
Reese
Velerh
Orange
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Leslie H. Saunders
Ontario Weat
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Burlington
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P.D.M
Hornby
W. Bro. Tomlinson
Georgée_Peacock
Fin
C. KK
Browne
W. Bradley
C. Robinson
P.C.M
L. Patterson
Bronte
Gamble
W.M
Campbellville
Glen Williams
Stewarttown
GC. Stokes
Campbelleville
C.K. Browne
Downs
C— Brooks Hornby
Marshall
I. Conn
Geo. Peacock
Miltreasurer
R. Brownridge
C. K. Browne
JL EL Wilson
Hornby_Royal
J. E. Wilson
Charles Brooks
D. Dawns
Sam Hubble
H. Masales
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Bravo Hornby
Harry Gordon
E. McDonald
Wm. Evans
Wes "Allan
Rensurer
W. Ro Blair
Man
EO Packer
Nba
Halton
Sun
Halton Seed Fai
Ie. T. Thetford
Treaster
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Parliament
Finance
Atch
Hughes
Walton Fkede
Dominion Wide
Peel County
Nassagaweya
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