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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 16, 1941

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First Town Council meeting appoints officers and by laws

The Township of Expering held its first 1941 council meeting. Wm A Wilson reeve Col May deputy reeves Gen Murry Edwin Harrop and Gen E K Cleave named to posts. By laws pass appointing health board member and road and tax related actions. A war era editorial and Roosevelt inauguration commentary follow.

Expering IB4 Dlo Aim Wm. A. Wilson Col May Murry Edwin Harrop EK. Cleave Quincillora Department of Highways Salvation Army Ontario Ontario Onlinada Association Navy League of Canada We, Hoapitay For County of Counc Qasemble -Agalin Alan Cor Austro-Electric Power Commission Brampton Light Council Chamber Toronto Stamp & Stencil Works Ns Bell Telephone Co LM. Bennett Clifford Robinenn RC. Jaindsay J. Stewart Manarsab Campbell Wesley Rrention

Force Bowlers Deliver Whitewash Over Royals Tuesday

Force Electric Bowling Team defeated League leading Royal Hotel Team 2-0 Tuesday night in a high tempo match. The Force squad, famed for late rallies, surged in the final frames to flip a loss into a win and close the gap behind Royal in the standings.

Force Electric Royal Hotel Force Lailers Roste Iba H. Otterbein WeCrawTord R. Langford W. Corry E. S. Force

School Board Estimates Yearly Municipal Need

The School Board last evening approved a budget of 15 654 for the year an increase of 1 502 over last year. Funds cover urgent repairs and replacements and will be phased over years to restore buildings. The secretary was authorized to requisition the amount from the Council. Trustees J H Boy F G Oaks G A Dills attended with Chairman F S Blow presiding.

Acton J. H-Boy F. G. Oakes G. A. Dills F. 5. Blow

Acton Men Hear Talk On Distribution And Poverty

At the Acton Business Men's Association meeting in Legdoan Hall Acton Mr Georgy Tougham Donnan Secretary of the Tentall Merchant Association spoke on the operation of distribution in Canada during the past decade. He warned that monopoly dangers and wealth concentration threaten workers producers and consumers and urged adoption of cooperative policy over corporate control. The talk referenced the Food Stamp Plan and the Rowell-Storis Commission while noting Ottawa conference decisions and the need for economic democracy.

Auppor G Acton Business Men's Aguaclation Legdoan Acton Georgy Tougham Donnan Tentall Merchant Assortation Cashia Canada Mir Wei M Vet Lee Et Pratt Wywieh Mr. Hougham Stavetty United States Hougham Dominion Ottawa Rowell-Storis Commission

Woodside Society Social Evening Noted

The Woodside Literary Society held a social evening on Friday. Members attended the dance and discussed upcoming plans for the next meeting and events.

Woodside Society

Erin Council First Meeting for the Year 1941

The newly elected Erin Township Council met Monday to set salaries at 100 per day for members and mileage, appoint officials, borrow 30000 from the Royal Bank, and allocate road and maintenance funds. The Treasurer was bonded for 15000, and the council joined regional associations. A weed inspector was named, tax cheque deadlines set, and Salvation Army grant approved. The meeting adjourned to February 3rd at ten.

Wilkon George G. Cleave Suntan Harry Robertson Messrs Maynog Cleave Halton Messra Cleave Hoarrop Kate William Campbell Ingia Axssissore Ceci Chishoint Renton Isa Nassagawera Het van Nonidas Rubenez Erin Neat Co. McKinnan van Mektenge Arthur Swach Aisich Daan AL Metionggatt Mm Wan Xenston John McFee A. J Udadsay Ian Gray Brock & Davin B.mccutcheon Jas. McKinnon Royal Bank Canada. Surety. Co Wl W Matheson Hillaburgh Acton Salvation Army Abts Council Fi“burg

Ottawa conference weighs new national plan for revenue and provinces

The Ottawa week features a federal provincial push to modernize the nation's finances. Representatives debate Congress like revenue sharing and currency, stressing how to fund wartime needs while preserving provincial autonomy.

Ottawa Danuary Fath Alton Veda

Election Results in Esquesing Two Township

Only 150 votes were recorded in Esquesing Two with the Reeve Deputy Reeve and Council all returned by acclamation. The two year question was decided by a large margin as a vote was not required. Ward results follow.

Eaqueaing

Visiting Speaker Delights Sunday Congregation

A visiting speaker presented uplifting addresses at the Uailipa church Sunday and Monday. The event featured Reverend Gifford and male and female participants sharing experiences and exhortations, drawing a large attentive audience and concluding with a youth program and china aid discussion.

Simon Salth Che Arucer Jilpey Sten Smith Hanter Jathoss Perwnal Tle Actondale Mity Migkin McKinnon Dorothy McKepaty Mra Gordon Aiken Mra Alken GC Gifford Penile

Bennett Addresses Rockalong Institute Meeting

Miss M Bennett speaks at Rockalong Institute meeting with a program on education and national heritage. Guests include Doria Watwon and Mia Mayne. a contest on British Empire and a charity fundraiser close with the National Anthem.

Bennett Rockalong Institute Mra Win McNabb Brenent Mra Plank Fata Wat Itniakden Feducation Doria Watwon Mow Huomaien Mia Mo Hennett Cape Cert Ritiah Empire Mia Starmadten Mia Go Mayne Heateas Capeaker

Parcels Sent Overseas Report At LOE Meeting

The Duke of Devonshire Chapter LOE met at Mrs Kilfatt von Tieulay’s home. Reports were approved. 26 Christmas parcels were sent to boys on Active Service. Letters of thanks were read from the troops who receive Libr Charities every three weeks. A donation was made to the Service Centre at Truro NS. Three new members joined.

Duke of Devonshire Mra Truro Tate Mre Schroeder W. J. Beatty Salf Mra Barr

Bramosa Township 1944 Council Meeting Report

The Bramosa Township Council met at 1am in Wall Rockwood. Members discussed oath confirmations, road work appropriations, naval highway expenditures, and a fall assessment using the TSG method. The meeting adjourned until February with plans for diner at Chebhowpit and various village considerations.

Krantoga Cour Mer Rockwood Chay J. Pinkney Renan Toy la Lealle Dow Monve Gray Chebhowpithi Wan Haad Hank Nayal Bank Arbotare Mareh Pat Alten Old York Rend Baltes Trackwood Mackwood Arete McNuhl Mesare Wie Bay Soranta Dowpitel Memorial Gbite Tens Hospital Landen Sulva Navy Langues Ontarie Municipat Wanodlathon Arc Nsbe TSG Couns

Married Life vs Single Debate Delights Maple Grove Meeting

Maple Grove Literary Society held an impromptu program on January 3 as convener was away. Members read and debated Married Life vs Single Life, with Mire Shultia, Myrtle Maude, and Mrs. McNabb contributing readings and remarks, followed by dancing for an hour or two.

Maple Grove Literary Mociery Mire Shultiaslo Myrtle Maude Mrs. McNabb Plank Wm. .Metabb Che ‘Jafter Mesars George Switzer Chat Shults

Upcoming Events and Socials at Local Organizations

Community notices list a January 27 Chinese Checkers social at United Church with a door price and time. The Bannerkburn Literary Society hosts a program including Budhye and Crokthole with a dance at the Behsol on Friday January 17, plus a wood music lunch event.

United Church Eelock Silverco Bannerkburn Literary Society

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