Golden Wedding in Erin Township Celebrates 50 Years
Mr and Mrs Smith E Griffin of Erin Township marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary with about seventy five guests at their home Falrvne. The couple wed fifty years ago at the bride’s father home with Rev Joseph Unsworth officiating. A bride's flower girl Miss Alice Leslie later married J E Pearen. Attendants and relatives from Toronto Acton Hamilton Cedarville School Section and Churchill United Church attended. Lunch followed with guests including relatives, friends and neighbors. The Griffins have a son Harold and a grandson Smith R Griffin Jr. The Griffin homestead has been in the family for a century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith E. Griffin
Fifth Line
Erin Township
Griffin
Christopher Swackhamer
Church Ul
Joseph Unsworth
Toronto
Bride
Alice Leslie
J. E. Pearen
James Sprow
Wm. Griffin
George Griffin
Mra. Griffin
A. O. W. Foremoon
J.T. Hees
George. Griffin
Kenneth McDougall
Frank Day
Farm Mechanics Courses Planned for Halton
Agricultural Representative J. E. Whitelock announces five two day Farm Mechanics courses in Halton from January 4 to 14. Centers include Hornby Georgetown Kilbride Campbellville and Palermo. Courses run 10 a m to 4 p m with lectures charts lantern slides and demonstrations on binder mower plow repair tractor maintenance and other topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Whitelock
Halton
Hornby
Georgetown
Kilbride
Campbellville
Palermo
Halten
Whitelock
J. R. Robinson
Arthur Diamond
Rockwood
Ontario Department of Agriculture
Milton
Salisbury Council seeks release of inspectors for Fatcatcher aid
Salisbury England city council cannot hire a part time Fatcatcher and has applied to the RA for the release of their former extra sanitary inspectors to assist in the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salisbury
England
R.A
Miss Walker Addresses LO D E Meeting Tuesday
The Lake side Chapter LO DE held its regular Tuesday meeting at Mrs A J McIsaac’s home with Regent Mrs W G Cullen presiding. Donors supported Acton and Vicinity War Service League Red Cross Blood Donors Clinic the Library Fund and Navy Penthalians. Miss Walker Public Health Nurse spoke on nurses work in the district and the gathering closed with the National Anthem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeside
L.O.D.E
A. J. McIsaac
Ww. G. Cullen
Acton and Vicinity War Service League
Red Cross Blood Donors Clinic
Pecaely Library Fund
Navy Penthalians
M. M. Leitch
Miss Walker
Gordon Wagner Honored on Christmas Leave by Friends
Friends and neighbors gathered at the Crewson home to honor AC2 Gordon Wagner who was home on leave. Mrs James Moore read an address and Mrs Fred Crewton presented a leather toilet case. Wagner expressed thanks and the gathering ended with a lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Crewson
Gordon Wagner
James Moore
Gordon
Fred Crewton
Gorton
W P Watson to address Halton Holstein breeders
The Hilton Holstein Breeders annual meeting is set for Palermo Community Hall on Wednesday January 19. Speakers include W P Watson ex assistant director of the Ontario Livestock Branch A M Barr Holstein Fieldman for the District and A V Langton new Chief of Extension for Holstein Freestun Axs n of Canada. The event includes a morning business session a dinner and afternoon program. The meeting draws large attendance and a new county breeding plan is expected to be unveiled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilton
Palermo
W. J. Lawrence
W. P. Watson
Ontario Livestock Branch
A. M. Barr
A. V. Langton
Holstein Friestun Axs'n
Canada
Walton
Dt da
Inaugural Utilities Commission Meeting Notes Monday Night
The Acton Public Utilities Commission held its inaugural meeting Monday evening with C. M. Hansen as chair. Absence of Reeve J. M. McDonald noted as 13 officers proceeded. A Hydro Electric Pension Association letter asked for a non Monday night meeting. Next meeting set for Thursday evening January 2th. A bill for District No. 4 of the OMLE U. was ordered to be taxed as the local Commission did not belong to the Association. A request to thaw water pipes for farmers was discussed with limits on outside district work. Outside work to be charged at cost. Secretary Miss B. H. Speight instructed to pay listed accounts including Hydro, Canadian General Electric Co., supplies. Canadian Chomalox Co., supplies. Mrs. Smith, cleaning. E. J. Hassard, paper towels. Matthews, postage. Waterworks Dept. Hydro Operations for Dec. $2TL72.
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Acton Public Utilities Commission
J. M. McDonald
C. M. Hansen
Hydro Electric Pension Association
Wt Way
Duca
Omle
Ted
Gimnn Bes
B. H. Speight
Hydro
Canadian General Electric Co
Canadian Chomalox Co
Ontario election possible says CCF leader in interview
E B Jolliffe of the Ontario CCF suggested a general election could occur soon. He noted Liberal strength fading and predicted Premier Drew may face difficulties in passing legislation without Liberal or other support. The next session of the 21st Ontario Legislature is anticipated to begin with a potential speaker choice and a cabinet meeting to set opening date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Ontario
E. B. Jolliffe
C.C.F
George A. Drew
Col. Drew
Progressive Conservatives
C.C.F. Mo
Liberals
Mitchel Hepburn
Roland Patterson
Grey North
Patterson
James Clark
Inat Kondon
Britain
Leslie Frost
Escaped Injury in Auto Crash on Rockwood Hill
Fred Meadows of Rockwood escaped with a shaking up when a coupe he was driving was struck by a large transport truck on the highway mile and a half west of Rockwood last Friday morning. The truck overturned in the ditch after the crash. The accident occurred in the Bernard cut at the foot of a hill. Provincial Constable E Webb investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Meadows
Rockwood
Meadows’ Auto
Bernard Cut
E. Webb
Week of Prayer Final Service in Acton
Tonight at 5 in Knox Church Acton the Protestant Churches hold the closing service of the Week of Prayer. Rev Professor F W Dillistone of Wycliffe and Knox Colleges is invited to address the gathering on The Fellowship of the Universal Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Knox Church
Lord Jesus Christ
F. W. Dillistone
Wycliffe and
Knox Colleges
Fellowship of the Universal Church
Protestant Christiana
Pralee
Missing Soldier Jack Boyes Reported Prisoner in Thailand
Acton families receive New Year news that Sgt. Jack Boyes son of Mr and Mrs H O Boyes is a prisoner of war in Thailand. Boyes formerly served with the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers after Dunkirk and Singapore. His wife serves with the C W A C. Bangkok is the main city of Thailand with about 630 000 residents.
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Singapore
Armour
Jack Boyes
H. O. Boyes
Thailand
Boyes
Wool Combing Corporation
Cameron England
Canada
Seryt
Acton
Wad
Leningrad
Russia
Thornton Woollen Miin
Sergt. Boyes
Royal
Malay Peninsula
Siam
Indian Ocean
Bangkok
Soup Stock shines in Acton fundraiser rehearsal
The local musical comedy Soup Stock, written and arranged by FR Parker, debuts next week to raise funds for the Actor and Vicinity War Service League. About 20 actors, including Victory Minstrels veterans, rehearse four acts with songs and dances bridging old and new. Admission supports the war service league and Miss Alice McCallum seeks costumes to loan for further fundraising efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Actor and Vicinity War Service League
FR. R. Parker
Parker
Worath Jones
War Service League
Miss McCallum
West Africa boosts war effort with mineral output
West Africa has become a major producer of tin manganese bauxite iron ore and chrome to aid the war effort. The region also supplies valuable agricultural products, highlighting its growing industrial and agricultural contribution to the Allied cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lagos
West Africa
War commentary previews 1945 campaigns and battles
A weekly overview predicts a long 1945 with Germany to fall and Japan to fade, noting Red Army advances across Ukraine and the Dnieper, Allied pushes in Italy toward Pescara, and British American operations in the Mediterranean and Burma as new offensives loom.
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Germany
Japan
Europe
Prine
Bolag
Russia
Hallan Front
United States
Mediterranean
Middle East
Burma
Youla Mountbatten
Pacific
Cue Gloucester
New Britain
Enomy
Kavieng
New Ireland
Admiralty Midland
Rebaul
Kiev
Nikolai Vatutin
Dublin Literary Society Honors Three Boys in Active Service
On Monday evening the Dublin Literary Society and the Dublin Community honored three schoolboys who joined His Majesty's Active Service Forces. Margaret Somerville read addresses to Melvin Jorson, Alex Waldie, and Donald Ross. Rachel Mullin presented each with a fountain pen as the community sang For they are jolly wood fellows. The program followed with tap dance, readings, duets, piano, and vocal performances, ending with The King and a social hour of dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin Literary Society
Dublin
His Majesty's
Margaret Somerville
Melvin Jorson
Alex. Waldie
Donald Ross
Rachel Mullin
Somerville
Helen Somerville
Verna Webster
Ery
Hugh Jordan
Linham
Margaret Hobinson
Robertson
Seed Display and Speaker for January Meeting
President Edwin Harrop of the Halton Crop Improvement Association announced a Seed Display Day on Saturday January 20 in Milton town hall. A Leitch will be the guest speaker, aiming to help Walton growers with weed grain sales and unmet requirements amid a local shortage. Prize money is not awarded. the event serves as a service medium for Halton farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Harrop
Halton Crop Improvement Assocation
Milton ‘Town
A. Leitch
Provincial Agricultural Commission of Inquiry
Walton Vinwers
Thosa
Yalton
Crop Association
Crop Improvement Association
Cattle Prices Hit High at York Friesian Show and Sale
Prices reached up to 1700 guineas at the Byithich Friesian Cattle Society annual show and sale in York England. The top price went to a 19 month old bull who was named male champion, with several other bulls selling above 1000 guineas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
England
Byithich Friesian Cattle Society
Inaugural Acton Council Meeting Brief Monday Afternoon
The Acton Council held its inaugural meeting at 1245 p m Monday with Mason Oakes Kirkweas Boulton and Reeve McDonald taking oaths. It was decided to meet on the second and fourth Wednesdays monthly and a new municipal employee was to be advertised for. The hospital account for 1943 amounting to 355 27 was approved along with Dr W G Cullen expenses 108 50 SAGI 32. A claim by W W Fenton for damage to a car on Main Street was referred to the insurer. An indigent patient notice was received and the Clerk was instructed to reply. A petition from mill street merchants complained of road dust and was referred to Highway Supervisor Cunningham. Clifford announced inability to do heavy lifting due to health, and Kirknesa reported progress on the outdoor rink at the school grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
County of Halton
W.G. Cullen
SAGI.32
W.W. Fenton
Main Street
Lable
Insurance Company
Oakes
Mill Street
Harrop
Cunningham
Clifford
Kirknesa
Oakes Elected Chairman of Ton School Board 1944
At the inaugural Ac ton school board meeting Tuesday trustees elected Dr. F. G. Oakes as chairman for 1944 by unanimous vote. Trustees appointed committees on finance property supplies and approved a $10 art supplies allotment and a list of texts for special tuition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton School Board
V. B. Rumsey
F. S. Blow
FL. OG. Oakes
G. A. Dilly
J. A. Chapman
F. G. Oakes
Oakes
G. A
W. G. Maron
M. M. Vetch
Ponelpal
W. E. Smith
J. HW. Reed
Geo. Mann
W. G. Middleton
Overseas Mail Homecoming Letters From War Time
A soldier writes from a hospital abroad thanking Woodside and Churchill neighbors for gifts and support. He notes being unable to sit up, expects to be released by December 20, and compares wartime conditions with civilian needs, sending Christmas and New Year wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadas
Woodside
Churchill
Tome
Cheerio
Coming Events at Acton Town Hall This Weekend
Announcement lists dates January 12 to 15 for a show at Acton Town Hall. Reserved seats on sale Saturday at Hassard's Drug Store. Get yours early.
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Acton Town Hall
Hassard’s
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Golden
Smith
E. Griffin
LO. D. E
Utilities Commission
Rockwood Hill
By Frank Lowe
Prees Stell Weller
Tussia
Novi
Waskali
Poland
Dnieper
Fritz von Mannstein
Ortona
Pescara
Rome
Overseas Mail
Cause of Freedom
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