Inaugural Meeting of Acton Council Held on Monday
The inaugural meeting of Acton Council convened Monday evening with Reeve and councillors sworn in by Clerk. A standing committee system was formed with Finance, Streets, and Parks committees named. Budgetary items, wages, and contracts were approved, and preparations for town operations and upcoming by laws were outlined. Community health efforts included a tuberculosis x ray program for Summerside and Charlottetown areas.
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Acton Council
Achat Council
TAO
Cook
Oakes
JW. Benson
J He Creinghtes
Reeve
Kirkness
Herve
Laatherland
Jo Mo Creighton
Wood Benson
Reeve Cook
Kirknews
Fle Laght and Property Committee Co
Wood Oakes
Hee Col
Kirkness Streets
Creighton
Rirkness Pack
Evers
Thiaulafe
Verkins Electric Co
Acton Free Press
Chett
Symon Hardware
Lees J
Mackenne All Son
Leatherland
Kelley and Son
Salvation Arms
Isco
Charlottetown
CCT
Summerside
Herbert Pleteh
Dein Fatward Inland
Unt
Ineud
Inaugural and Extra Meeting of Eramosa Conmeil Last Week
The Eramosa council held an inaugural and extra meeting in Rockwood with Reeve Ty presiding. Attendees included Ernest J Henton, Mon G Mutchinsen, and other council members as they passed four by laws, set salaries, approved borrowing and expenditures, and discussed road subsidies and local by laws at Eden Mills and related townships.
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Eramosa Conmeil
Eranoan
Rockiyood
Jamuney Tohatdopo
Doestie Amit Watun
Villasnesso
Rutherford
Ernest J [Henton
Mon G Mutchinsen
Rockwood United Church
Maren
Senr TS
Messe Leslie and Hutchinson
Menenger and Robbers Insurance den Cash and Securities
Messrs
Benham
Nassagaweya
Eramosa
Eramosak
Nassagaweva
Wilfred Curtis
Mento
Lakeside Chapter Holds Regular Meeting on Tuesday
The Lakeside Chapter met Tuesday night at Sis Prank Oakes home. Regent Mrs George Musselle presided and a Legion reading was approved for a monthly gathering. A nominating committee led by Mrs Winnet Mehensie proposed officers for the forthcoming term.
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Regula
Lakeside
Sis
Oakes
George Musselle
Che
Legion
Winrnet Mehensie
Howard Switeer
Kall
Sereedoo
Vietar Alger
Soldier Toth Returns Home After Wounding
Private Frank Toth arrived home this week after sustaining a strapnel wound in his right arm while serving overseas. The injury occurred during a military operation and he is now recuperating at home.
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Gar
Frank Toth
January Meeting of Woman's Association at United Church
The January meeting was held at Mrs F Cleave's home with Mrs J Agar presiding. Devotional led by Mrs Agar. Plans for the year discussed. Reports showed a successful year. Rev A Fosbury closed the meeting. Lunch served by Mr Cleave and helpers. attendees expressed thanks for hospitality.
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Womans Association
Usted
F Cleave
Mra J. Agar
Gi. McDonald
Avery
Mrs Cleave
Acton Soldiers Return Home From Overseas
Sigma Frank Jones returned to Canada aboard the Mauretania and arrived last Friday. He served four years in the army with two and a half years overseas and was wounded at Caen. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Frank Jones of Acton and previously worked at Norton’s Garage. Cpl Lindsay arrived in Halifax and returned to Acton, having spent three years overseas with the Canadian forces. He was a hockey standout before enlisting and is noted for his service with the Continent command.
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Sigma Frank Jones
Canada
Mauretania
Te Getrfars
Moe Evan Jones
Acton
Enhating
Storey Glove
Mas
Acta
Caen
Frank Teth Acton
Nortons Garage
CH -Duder Lindsay
Rua C
Halifax
Toroeto
Acton Legion Elects Officers and Car Collision Report
At the Acton Branch annual meeting A Padbury was elected president with TM Aylworth first vice president and John Nicol second vice president. An accident on the Seventh Line east of Acton involved two cars, no injuries reported, Constable Hay Mason investigated.
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A. Padbury
Acton Branch Legion
Acton
The
Canadian Legion
Drof
A Padbury
TM. Aylworth
John Nicol Stee
J Chapman
Lee Fog ‘Turner
Mussele
Ben Bayliss
Earl Waller
Leishman
Kirkness
Farl Davidson
F TV. Wright
San Sow
Wo Turton
Galeone
Ina
Kenner
Val Tule Foth St. Guelph
Alex McCormack
Hamilton St
Toronto
Dane Boi
Hay Mason
Silver wedding anniversary marked by Robert Warne
A large gathering celebrated the silver wedding of Mr and Mrs Robert Warne at their home in Acton They hosted a white and silver decor banquet with tea music and readings Attendees traveled from Hespeler Guelph Acton Limehouse Toronto Ballinafad and Churchill and a telegram of congratulations arrived from Manitoba May the couple enjoy many more years together.
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Robert Warne Khor
Acton
Orvedong Tanvary
Hobr Herd
Mestos Allan
Mra Bobt Kerr
Areme Kerr Munel
Helena Hills
Peter Bintie
Ovetecan
Alvin White
O Wo Foreman
Hespeler
Guelph
Limehouse
Toronto
Ballinafad
Churchill
Wm Kentner
Boissevain
Manitoba
Wishhem
Sears
Junior Farmers Hold Euchre and Crokinole Meet
The Acton Junior Farmers held a regular meeting at Larne School on December 27 with euchre and crokinole. Mrs Bert Davidson and Bob Marshall scored highest in euchre. Grace Armstrong and Mr Brownridge led crokinole. Lunch followed, games continued, and the evening concluded.
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Acton
Larne School
Bert Davidson
Bob Marshall
Euchre
Grace Armstrong
Brownrridge
Presentation at Greenock School for Bride and Groom
A January 2 gathering at Greenock School honored a former pupil Erein McKeown and his uncle Gordon Leslie chaired the program. Miss Wikns Helen West Merle McCutcheon sang, several speeches followed, and the couple received warm messages before games and refreshments.
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Greenock School
Erein McKeown
Gordon
Leslie
Dyett
Wikns
Hélen West
Merle McCutcheon
McKeown
Five Pearen
Sears
Anges
Elwood Johnston
Sas
Acton Loses to Georgetown in Orangeville Hockey Match
Acton faced Georgetown in Orangeville with a close first period as Georgetown led 1 0 after Ward’s goal. Acton rallied in the third with Morton scoring and Marzo earning penalties, but Georgetown held on for the win amid a weather disrupted schedule and a tense rivalry.
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Acton
Orangeville
Fergus Fat
Croup
Georgetown
Tanners
Townsley
BA Rush
Marzo
Beaumont
Gos
Morton
S. Marzo
First Meeting of 1946 School Board Held Monday Night
Aston School Board convened its first 1946 meeting with Trustees Ur F. 4) Ooken J A Chapman Vo Hum ley and GA Dis present. Principal Mackenzie outlined needs for Upper School Fifth Form, equipment, and desks, with costs and potential savings. A new chairman G A Dills was elected, and Leonard Lovell chosen to fill the unexpired term of F S Blow.
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Aston
Ooken
J A Chapman
Vo Hum.ley
GA Dis
Sftescort
Abe Muawhid
Geile Asad
Stewart Jaquine
Acton
Mackenzie
William Middleton
Allence
F.S. Blow
G. A. Dills
Leonard Lovell
F. 5
Blow
Strathcons Trust Fund
Stewart
Cadet Corps
Bel Telephone Co
Weaver Coal Co
Incect
Eliott Bros
Community Events at Local Halls and Parish Venues
Readable notices list dances and bake sales at Orton Community Hall St Albans Parish Hall and Legon Hall. Events include Valentine Baking Sale February 5 and Euchre games January 10 16 with good prizes and modest admission. Community groups like Stewart Elliott's Orchestra and Legion Auxiliary sponsor activities.
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Orton Community Hall
Stewart Elliott
Euchre
Legon Hall
Auspices
Legion Aux- Vaary
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Cutting
Clifford
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Westest
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G. A.dills
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Novell
W. B Rumley
J. A Chapman
Ander
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