Soup Stock shines in local group musical comedy
The four act all local cast presented Soup Stock directed by Fr. Rt. Parker with 25 performers and a full backstage crew. Horatio F. Jones and family face swindle, songs and dance numbers fill a three hour program with an orchestra led by FL Salt and A Mason. Audience praised the show as one of the finest local events in memory.
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Rt. Parker
3D Victory Minstrels
Acton and Vicinity
Horatio F. Jones
J. Hemingway Baxter
Mrs Jones
Familly
Mr. Jones
Father
FL Salt
A. Mason
Cc Landsborough
RR. Spellwagen
Ray Agnew
Horatio PF. Jones S. Lorne
Jones
A.W. Fosbury
Mary Jones
G. Riddall
Anne Delaney
Mine Jones
W. J. Beatty
J. Hemi Vay Baxter
Bie
Wits
Geo. W. Mason
William Smith
Smiths
Eldon Lambert
Parkx
J. Whitham
Collossux
Greer Oss Gifls
Margaret ‘Toogood
Shirley Ross
Margaret MicPhail
Lois Dawkins
Doris Wilson
Betty Gibson
Dorothy Mellor
W. Benson
C. Kirkness
A. Mann
G. Musselle
W. Burton
D. Priestley
Joe Whitham
Monte Carlo
George Mason
Mrs. Riddall
Geo. Musselle
Sid Lorne
Aira Fosbury
Mra Riddall
Beatty
Fosbury
Riddall
Silver Bell
Moonight Bay
St Alban’s Guild Elects Officers At January Meeting
The January gathering at Mine EK Foottit’s home elected officers for 19H led by President Mrs C Nellis and Vice President Mrs F Jones. Reports showed a $106 New Year Eve dance surplus split between the War Service League and Beltich War Victims Fund.
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St. Alban
Mine EK Foottit
Mre
C. Nellis
Bir F. Jones
B. Anderson
Bis
CG. Cunie
Mex PL Dolphin
Moe. HL. Mattocks and
Airs
N. Marton
H. Ware
War Service League
Beltich War Victhw
Eramosa Council begins sixth term with no change
Eramosa council met in Rockwood to elect the council for the year. Officials Gray, Weeve, Benham, Pinkney, Leslie and Rutherford were re elected by acclamation. By laws set filing deadlines, road budget, and borrowing authority. A deputation from Erin township asked for snowplow coverage reciprocity.
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Eramosa
Rockwood
Messin
Po. Gray
Weeve
WL Benham
Win. A. Pinkney
Roy I. Leslie
Jas. R. Rutherford
Jol Ward
Rockwood Winks Church
Dominion of Canada
Pallee Vilage
Dept. l of Highways
Heeve
Royal Bank
Rutherford
Bendon
Arch. McNabb
Lestie
Pinkney
Erin
County of Wellington
Guelph
Benham and Leslie
Pinkney and Leslie
General Assurance Co
400 Attend the Leadership Courses Held at OO A C
The O A C Short Course in Co operation and Leadership drew 400 participants with 100 in the Co operations and Community Leadership track. Ontario leaders outlined farm education, co operative progress, and community use of schools while credit unions and the Federation of Agriculture were discussed. Delegates included Edna Altkeh Gordon Leslie Bessie Reed Elwood Johnston and Agnes McPhail.
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O.A. C
Ontario
British Columbia
Vancouver
Canada
Quebec
Alex. McKinney
Federation of Agriculture
Britain
Edna Altkeh
Gordon Leslie
Acton Junior Institute
Bessie Reed
Elwood Johnston
Agnes McPhail
BM. P. P
January Meeting of Acton Institute Tribute to Mrs Gamble
The January meeting of the Women’s Institute was held at Mrs Wilderton’s home. The president led the session with prayers and a period of silent meditation in memory of Mrs Gamble. A bouquet contest moderated by Mrs Lazenby and a plea to donate warm clothing to Hussain orphans followed.
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Acton Institute
Gamble
Women’s Institute
Wildertoin
Lazenby
Ming PL Aiermaan
Earl Pamber
Airs
van Norman
Paybin
Min
Marchment
Two Acton Men Reported Wounded in War in Italy
Telegrams to families in Acton confirmed that two local men were wounded in action in Italy. George W. Lazenby of Acton-is serving with Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry and was wounded December 28 in action. his family awaits details. The other man, believed a former Winnipeg recruit, is also reported wounded with letters from overseas indicating injuries to the hip and ankle and hospitalization. Both families await further word as officials confirm the incidents.
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Acton
Italy
J.D. Graham
Hamilton
Mr. Grahans
Georgetown
Teter Pratt Govo
Soxkadacas Vbricht Perlivtatiry
Grab
LeGan
Ealiay Atapleaten
Avion
Frida
Hans
Cieala
Ana
Bene
Nassagaweya Township Inaugural Council Meeting Recap
Nassagaweya Township held its inaugural meeting January 20 to elect officials and approve minutes. Reeve A Near and councillors Wroyd Crawford J EB Ellenton John Robertson and M Vansickle chose officers, approved December minutes and settled accounts, with committees named for rural municipalities conventions and road grants. Board of Health report received. next meeting set for January 31. A joke about farm hands in Scotland concludes the item.
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Nassagaweya
A. Near
Wroyd Crawford
J. Eb, Ellenton
John Robertson
M. Vansickle
Monte
Noksagaweyn
Messia
Robertson
Ellenton
Pala
Board of Health
EL Ellenton
Ontario
J. Robertson
S. Fulton
Goel
Department of Highways
Near
Annual Meeting Of Woman's Missionary Society Held
The Women's Missionary Society of the United Church held its annual meeting in the afternoon with Mrs Caldwell presiding. A. T. Brown and Miss My Z Bennett led devotionals. annual reports were presented praising a productive year with letters and care extended to shutins and bereaved homes. Bre Caldwell lauded Mrs C C Speight and noted the loss of the society's oldest member.
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Womn's Missionary Society of the United Church
Caldwell
A. ‘T. Brown
Mixx My Z Bennett
Bre. Caldwell
C. C
Junior Farmers Groups Hear Reports on Short Courses
The report covers junior farmers groups at a joint meeting focusing on short courses at Guelph. Edna Aitken spoke on community organization while Gordon Westle gave no summary of the short course. A social portion with games led by Margaret McPhull followed.
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Suintor Institute
Shell
Lorne School
Ieabens
Courme
Whedoln
Guelph
Heide
Kloan
Cordon Westle
Margaret MecPhull
Mrs Heveran Hosts Baptist Church Meeting
The B Y P UL met at Mr and Mrs Jon Heveran's home Tuesday evening. Mr Wilmer Bryer led the business discussion and program, Wilner Fryer read the sculpture lesson, Rev Atkinson led prayer, Mr Lincoln gave a reading, and Edna Pryer spoke on The Christmas Kare. Mrs Heveran spoke no reading, a closing prayer by Mrs Landsborough concluded the program, then a social hour and lunch followed with thanks to the Heverans for a pleasant event.
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B. YP. UL
Jon Heveran
He Ethir
Wilmer Bryer
Wilner Fryer
Won Atkinson
Mir. C. Lincoln
Eda Pryrer
Heveran
Byrne Aid
Mirx
Landsborough
Clement-McPhail Church Wedding at Campbellville
The St Davids Presbyterian Church in Campbellville hosted the December 30 wedding of Helen Margaret McPhail to Chief Petty Officer W H Clement. The ceremony featured winter decor, formal attire, and a reception at the YWCA Common Room. Guests came from Milton Brantford Toronto Georgetown and Campbellville.
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St. Davida Presbyterian Church
Campbellville
Helen Margaret
Peter McPhail
W. H. Clement
Milton
H. W. Clement
Henry Clement
Mileton
J. C. McNeil
Ming Loly Easterbrook
Nell McPhail
Mitton
Brantford
Toronto
Georgetown
Acton Council Deliberates Grants and By law Changes
Acton council met with Reeve J O M McDonald presiding and heard from the Acton Fire Brigade delegation seeking a grant of 1000 per year. The meeting discussed building by law changes, committee appointments for 1944, tax arrears, and preparations for a special session to finish unfinished items.
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Oakey and
Boulton
Acton
McDonald
Yarrap
Acton Flere Brigade
Thesins Sinttan
Acton Trisaide
F .Dawkind
Council
Douglas Dawkins
Yogaard
S. Mackenzie
Konatner
Georgetown Lumber Co
Mackenzie
Reeve McDonald
Cornell
A. Mason
J. Boulton
Atreeta
W. J. O. Oak
Apg
E. Harrop
J. Chandler
Esquesing Township Council Minutes Report Resignation
The Esquesing Township Council met at Havlock on Monday with C Howard May as Reeve and G Wexley Murray as Deputy Reeve. Minutes were adopted, accounts paid, and a resignation of Road Superintendent Harry Robertson accepted. Council planned subsidy application and appointed assessors, with by laws authorizing borrowing up to $50 000 and set next meeting for February 7.
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Leslie
Benham
Federation of Agriculture
Department of Highways
Good Roada Association
Ontario Municipal Association
Exques
J. Lovell Co
M. Bennett
Ontario
Goo! Roynds Association
Salvationer
H. Robertson
Georgetown
Dan Allan
B. Dougglas
Spencer Wilson
J. Sanford
J. H. Bingham
Board of Health
Nother
William Campbell
Ceecl
Harry Robertson
Shipment of Red Cross Articles Reaches Here
A past week's shipment from the Red Cross rooms lists 34 pairs of grey milla 9 pairs of gloves 9 grey helmet 1 pair of slippers 1 scarf 36 pairs of socks 16 sweaters 10 pairs of seamen's socks 71 pairs of pyjamas 2 babyweats 1 skirt.
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Red Cross
Valentine Party and Concert Announced for Local Groups
Knox YW A plans a Valentine Party on Monday February 14 in the Sunday School Room. Orton Community Hall hosts a dance this Saturday with Hervey Fischers Orchestra. Admission 25c. Also three more chances to see Soup Stock tonight tomorrow and Sunday with 200 rush seats nightly. You'll be sorry if you miss this hit of the year.
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Knox Y.W.A
Orton
Hervey Fischer
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Parker
St. Alban’s Guild
Eramosa Council
Wage Oates
OO. A.C
Courke
Considerale Cime
Wi Waz
Pie Geo
Nassapaweya Council
Scotland
WLS. Society
Baptist Church
Clement-Mcphail
Fire Brigade
Pratejess
Halton County Temperance Federation
Rroom
United Church
Dernier Federation
Pinltan
Wwe
Fiquor Central
WF County Council
Nquer
Whattam
The
Temperance Federation
J. B. Moore
Esquesing
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