Acton School Board holds inaugural 1945 meeting
The Acton School Board convened its first 1945 session Tuesday evening with trustees Mlow Chapman Rumley Baird Dilla and Oakes in attendance. Rumley chaired, committees were named, and budgeting items including art materials, YMCA rental, cadet gear, and janitorial funds were discussed.
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Seasion of Acton Scchool
Trusters FN Mlow
J. A. Chapman
Rumley
Baird
G A Dilla
Oakes Press
RONSVER Navy Assignment Reported At Hamilton Star
The fragment notes a naval assignment involving a person named Bruce Rasphilsted and David Dills with HMCS Star, dated Monday at Hamilton. The text is garbled but indicates a service update for a crew member and a reporting date.
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David Dills
Tue Fury
Panes
Han
The
Navy
HMCS
Star
Hamilt
Acton Institute Plans to Welcome Overseas Brides
The January meeting of the Acton Women's Institute was hosted by Mrs F Hunter with Mrs Lappin in charge. Attendees discussed current events, social plans for the year, and a welfare committee formed to welcome newcomers. The program included a newspaper roll call, a boxing contest of kindness, and a masters cup cake donated by Mrs Lambert.
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Acton Institute
Acton Women's
Mra
F Hunter
Mre Lappin
Pub. Netty
Holloway
Mra Maddow
The
Mann
Hargraves
Larenby
APM
Apps
Robi
van Noeman
Anderson
OR Lambert
Law Hunter
Permit Refused for New Commission Truck Purchase
The inaugural Acton Public Utilities Commission meeting notes that permission to buy a new truck was refused. Superintendent Wilton may install a new engine and clutch in the existing truck if possible. The board considered grants timing, approved school supplies totaling 1,004.40, and noted a financial statement showing a 2 balance. Dr. F G Oakes praised for yearlong leadership and thanked by the Board.
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Acton Pabli Utilities Commission
C. M. Hansen
J RO Mace ‘Arthur
Wilton
O.ale.a
Howitt
Frst
W. B.rumley
F. G Oakes
de Oakes
Acton England and Acton Ontario Exchange Greetings
Lord Barnby visits Acton England and Acton Ontario to strengthen wartime ties. Messages from Acton England honor Canada’s support, with remarks from Mayor Leatherdale and Reeve McDonald. Returning Canadian soldiers, including a wounded veteran, join the gathering and share hopes for future reunions.
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Acton
England
Laut
Land
Leatherdale
Jom McDonald Dent Harn
Canadian Wool Conising Coorporating
Canadian Wool Ca
Canada
Laeslie Diggin
Ko Markon
Hele
D Marshy
Merve JM McDonald
Tere
Council
Twe Fare Pere
Mantay
Barmby Nola
Avton
Tord Rarbs
Tee
Arton
Visth
Pryland
London
Commonwealth
Wen
Betieve
Middlesex
Ontario
Reni Mngtteere
Ima toDonald
Canda
Reeve McDonald
Lord Barnby
Eletter
Forbes Sustained Head Wounds Overseas
The wife of Lance Corporal Forbes reports he was wounded while serving in Holland. He sustained head wounds during active duty with the Highland Light Infantry. Forbes previously lived with his wife and four children in Canada after moving from Sussex, England.
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Lewis Forbes
Holland
Stony Dente
Highland Light Infantry
Marhara
Matie Lewis
Samen
Canada
Sussex
England
Milton Hs
Atl
Tassae
Wits
Equipment for Our Pack by Scout Motiters
Equipment for our pack by scout motiters held Tuesday at the municipal hall with donations toward gear for George Hollinger’s Cub Pack. Mrs. WoR Really requested helpers for a bake sale and clinic. Laineh served by the committee as they organized an evening of social activities.
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Motiters
Monty Meehing
Businesie
George Hollingers
Neat Bled Dunes
Pte R A Johnson Returns Home From Overseas
Pte Robert A Johnson, reported missing August 2, injured with a fractured left ankle, was invalided to Canada. After four years overseas and a period as a German prisoner, he crawled back to Allied lines and is now home in Acton with his wife as friends wish for steady recovery.
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United Kingdom
Robert A Johnson
Canlala
Toronto
Acton
Pte Johnson
Farm Home Near Campbellville Burned On Monday
A farm home near Campbellville owned by Mr Atheté Anderson was destroyed by fire early Monday morning. The blaze, discovered around two oclock by Mrs Anderson and Ralph, started in a chimney and spread through the single dwelling. Insurance covered the building.
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Campbellville
Mr Atheté Anderson
Nessagaweyn
Blood donors sought at Nent Clinic on February 6
Urgent call for blood donors at Nent Clinic on February 6. The notice lists donor requirements and contact points, noting some attendees cannot participate that day and urging community participation.
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Nent Clinic
FOI
Esquesing Council Holds Inaugural Meeting
The Esquesing Township Council held its first meeting at 8 o'clock Monday. Councillors took oath of office as GW Murray and others sat in. Treasurer Lindamy reported as of December 1 1944 outstanding taxes were 400 and debt reduced by 9000.
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Esques
Township Council
GW Murray
Heeve
George FE. Cleave
Town of Milton
Corporation of
CE Smithwood
M. Hennett
Ontario
Good Hands Associaton
Salvation” Army
M. Bennett
County of Halton
Sriing
Pte McDonald Reported Prisoner of War Message
The record notes Pte N McDonald reported as a prisoner of war in a German camp. A message dated November 1944 stated he was in good health, with earlier notes from October 7 confirming he was active overseas and the family awaiting further details.
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N. McDonald
Angus Milunald
Nate Mugh McDoneld
Pte MeDanalé
Canadian Corporal Delbert Snow Wounded in Italy
Telegrams dated December report Corporal Delbert Snow wounded in action in Italy. He later served with Canadian units in the UK and Canada, returning home in May after twenty one months overseas. He attended Milton High and Quarter Tree schools and is nephew of SF Snow of Acton.
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Mie
Wilfred
Knownes
Theie Son
Corp
Delbert Wo
Damaii
Canada
England
Todah Regiment
Caneada
Aly
Corp Snow
Wilfred Snow
Milton
Ontario
Quatre Tree
Milton Bieh
Delbert
Oheather Fiight
Woo Snow of
Line
IOC AF
Delbert Snow
SF Snow
Actan
United Church Organization Elects Officers for the Year
The Woman's Association of the United Church elects officers for the year with Mrs D Richardson as first vice president and Mrs Agarlat as president. Other posts include secretary Mrs Hawthorne treasurer Mrs Patleave and visiting appointments set for meetings. A social lunch followed and thanks were given to Mrs Cleave for hospitality.
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Woman's Association of the United Church
Min F
Mra Ft 1
Mra
Fo Jopning
Agarlat
Symon
S. Rel
Mira FE. Hawthorne
P—tleave
Z. T. Thetford
Earl Lambert
l._Aghr
S Reid
No Lambert
J. Moore
J. Reed
Reid
Lambert Finni
Rene
Johnson
Cleave
Towel Shower to be Held at Mrs Hargrave Home
A towel shower is planned at the home of Mrs Hargrave for an upcoming event. Attendees will gather to present towels and celebrate the host with this traditional social.
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V. B. Rumley
School Board
Yaar
Fo G Qakes
F ‘Allen
Goa Dill
Vow Rumsey
J A Chapman
RN Paint
GW Mann
Tressurer W. Middleton
Ihs
Ymca Xymmnasium
Nester
YMCA
Arsoulad
Seto Rvant
Tn Thin Thei
Stoker Cos
Stewart
Continuation School
Christman Holylass
Yack Bruce
Mr. and
Mrs. Bruce
Allan Gordon
Pe Witon Gordon Way
Peuition
Commission
Ste Bro Clase
Taronto
Acton Atreela
Hed Cons Ambulance
Arfon
LG II
Forbes
R. A. Johnson
Stel YO AL Isknson
Avenee
Norman McDonald
Mia Angua Melionald
H Bingham
Board of Health
William Campbell
Asapasora
Cecil ‘Shagbenet
Ware
Soc
Tg Sant
Behart Ee Nes
Italy
United Church Organization
Valentine Tee and
Je'of
Raking
Sc- Albans
Paris
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