May Elected Warden of Halton County for 1944
Howard May Reeve of Esquesing Township was chosen Warden of Halton County for 1944 by acclamation after opponents withdrew. The new Warden urged focus on war era projects such as bridge and road resurfacing and forestry reform, and outlined council committees and appointments.
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H. May
Halton County
Howard May
Exqueaing
Watton
Hulmer
Murray Messrs
Hobertson
C. H. Hewlop
Mie Fon
Heslop
Reeve May
Vibe Hanne Dude Munre
Tia
Dia
Ehale
Theta
Acton
Ane J
MerDonald
Dnbant
Burington
John Hlarry Day Uly
Norman Crates Milton
Vostop
Naxxayawoyi
Alex. Near
W. ON. Gilbert
Wwe Tiparar
Georgetown
Kenneth Mc- Donald
Oakville
Camphbell
CV. Wimmer
Municipallider
Fingnee - Madr
Campbell
A. WM
Mc- Donald
Wilner
Gibert
Gilbert
Murry
Robert
Kon
Speehil
Ghert
J. McDonald
Baga
Robertson
May
Warnen Howard
House of Refuge
Roberton
D. Hartley
Norman Craty
Old Age Pensions and Mothers Allowance Board
MD. H. OM
Clargetown High
Frank Doft
Maxson
Burlington High
Jos
Willmott
Milton Fir
Craig
Anne
Nelson
Fisher's Creek
Biggar
Board of Transport Commissioners For Canada
Blair
Heroic Rescue by Saskatoon Light Infantry in Italy
Local men Jimen Wathive and Kirt Fromk from Nav Bala are named among a group of about sixteen from the Saskatoony Light Infantry praised for heroism in Christmas aid to the 48th Wheelanders cut off by Cerna. Capt Alfred Pep bey recounts guns manned all day and two relief parties pushing through mud, water and shellfire to reach the position three miles away. The Highlanders supplied rations and ammunition as the party pressed forward across German lines amid exchanges in German and volleys of fire.
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Taranto
Waly
Saskatoony Light Infantry
48Th Wheelanders
Cerna
Jimen Wathive
Kirt Fromk
Nav Bala
Alfred Pep Bey
Reghan
Stewart
Vek
School Board Estimates for the Year at Acton
At a special Acton School Board meeting on Tuesday evening the board set yearly estimates. The board sought increased municipal funding, proposing 412 for Continuation School purposes and 1 reduced for Public School purposes. Plans include improving the harmony system and introducing a Kindergarten midsummer, with a levy higher than last year. ATT members attended, chaired by De Oakes.
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Acton
Seine
ATT
de Oakes
Woodside Group Sends Wide Range of Red Cross Donations
The Woodside group No. 6 of Erin Township reports many charitable items sent to the Red Cross in the year THE 19 quilts 6 ladies skirts 2 plus skirts 66 girl jumpers Indies blue 1 girl blouse 9 men s shirts 10 pairs men s pajamas 1 pair boys pajamas 16 ladies slips 20 girls gowns 20 pairs bloomers 1 girls coat 3 pairs gloves 20 dunnage bags 3 turtle neck tucking 2 turtle neck sweaters 16 pairs men s sacks 30 diapers 3 dozen hospital pads 40 dental 30 surgical caps 2 sweaters 20 spray towels 5 terry towels 1 pair shoe laces 6 packages safety pins 2 packages darning needles 2 packages sewing needles convenors Mrs Richard A Johnston and Mrs Charles Binnie.
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Erin
Township
Red Cross
Richard A Johnston
Charles Binnie
Toronto Liberals eye election clash over Speaker choice
Canada era politics in Ontario heats up as the Liberals and Conservatives spar over the selection of a new Speaker for Toronto’s legislature. Willan J Stewart, PC member for Parkdale, is chosen amid opposition protest and debate on British parliamentary practice.
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Toronto
Ontario
C.F
Harry Nixon
Tabordik Tawe
Lileral Thease
Amy
Willan J. Stewart
Stewart
Toronto Parkdile
Roeland Patterson
Grey North
Sesson
Ae Hough
Anv
Drew
Vicn
OL Couran
JoWiffe
Tony
Bheaker
Nominations Made for the Duke of Devonshire Chapter
Mrs Wi Beatty presided over a Duke of Devonshire Chapter meeting at Miss M Beamnott's home on January eventh. The group reported net proceeds of 107.08 from a lucky draw and nominations were received for officers for the coming year. Mrs J Lyman and Mrs F Beattie hosted with refreshments served.
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Wi. Beatty
Duke of Devonshire
M. 4
Beamnott
Whitham
J Min WO Clayton
J. Lyman
FL Beatthe
Lorne Scots Band Elects Officers At Annual Meeting
The Lorne Scots Band held its annual meeting and elected officers. Honorary Presidents include A. Mason B. Stone E. Flecky D. B. Mackenzie DH. G. Wright Col. Cousens and Col. Ballentyne. President K. McDonald Vice President I. Emsille Secretary Chas Landsborough Treasurer J. Armstrong.
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Lorne Scots’ Band
P. D
TH. Regt
Messrs
A. Mason
B. Stone
E. Flecky
D. B. Mackenzie
DH. G. Wrisht
Col. Cousens
Col. Ballentyne
K. McDonald
I. Emsille
Chas
Landsborough
J. Armstrong
J.‘ Spellvogel
Ss Amay
J. Carter
Eason
H. King
U. Long
B. Wilcox
R. Eason
T.[herbert
T. Herbert
J. Harrison
Tax Rate Set At Last Year by Local Council Meeting
Special meeting of Act Manton East Council approved keeping the tax rate the same as last year. Discussion covered jail costs, salaries for Chief Warrant Officer and others, provincial subsidies, band grant of 50 dollars, and total expenditures around 57042.16. Taxation would cover these items with a rate of 40.75 mills after provincial deduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Act Manton
Oakes
Kirkiend
Astentan HutOs
Veda
Wydeb
Warrvep
Jon A. Clifford
Wan
Royal and Comunities
Vt Wan
Cornel
Tyla
West Weednesadiy
Delegates Report From Presbytery Meeting at Knox WLM
The article notes society delegates reporting to the presbytery meeting at Knox WLM and outlines the program. It records devotional leadership by Mrs. George array and Mr. George Lantz, scripture read by several members, and a short outline of past year’s work by Mrs. McDonald at Guelph. The event closed with Mizpah benediction and a birthday lunch.
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W. M. Aciety of Kink Presbyteria Church
Manning
Mow
George “Array
George Lantz
Mira. Weld
F Blow
McDonald
Guelph
F. Blow
Knox Y. W. A. Hosts January Meeting at Mrs Wilds Home
Knox Presbyterian Young People's Women's Auxiliary met January 12 at Mrs. J. F. Wilds home with Mrs. O'Hara in charge. Devotions led by Miss F B Close, readings by Mrs. A L Melsane, and a piano solo by Miss Margaret Somerville. Contests won by Miss Coles, mission reading, and Mizpah benediction closed the program. A refreshment lunch followed with thanks to the hostess.
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Knox Presbyteryan Young People's Women's Auxiliary
J. F. Wilds
O'Hara
AL Melsane
Margaret Somerville
FL Anderson
Mra. McIanae
Miss Coles
Mra. F. Anderson
Overseas mail from the local unit late wartime notes
Overseas letters from the local unit’s cause of freedom recount home papers sent to overseas servicemen. The readers express pride, gratitude for Christmas parcels of cigarettes and food, and praise for Victory Loans drives. A London note cites Lend-Lease reverse costs.
Local Show Nets $500 Gate Receipts Amid Busy Comedy Night
A community stage event titled Soup Stock a musical comedy closing show drew a near capacity crowd at the Lant venue. Protagonist J Parker and director Fr Balt led the program with student performers and a lively finale as audience members and backers praised the production and its support network while funding fell short of the $500 goal.
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Vlee
Elowdenge
J. Parker
Fr. Balt
Hower
Mowbury
A. Mason
Thare
Acton Twins Commissioned as U S Army Nurses
Marguerite and Violet, natives of Acton Ontario, twin sisters, were commissioned in the U S Army Nurse Corps on December 7, 1942. Daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Ledvenn, they trained at Niagara Hall Memorial Hospital and later joined overseas duty, after serving at the hospital.
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Acton
U.S. Army
Marguerite
Violet
Ietelaga
Nera
Nelo Wambert
Darwin Cripps
Hornby District Elects Officers at Annual Meeting
At the Hornby district annual meeting held last Friday in Hornby Wall, officers for 1044 were elected. Deputy District Master Frank Peacock and District Master William Evan presided as committees reported strong canine attendance and a growth in 1043 membership.
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Hornby
Hornby Wall
Wim
Evan
Frank Peacock
Milton
Wm. Evan
Acton
Lewhle Simpson
George Peacork
Samuel ‘Ennant
Stewarttown
OB. Smith
Gnd
WE. Wilson
Varied Program at Campbellville Institute Meeting
The January Camp Bellville Women's Institute met at Mrs Geo Ingils home on Wednesday. Mrs Howson Lust preached. Letters of appreciation from boys who received Christmas boxes were read. Mrs Walter Ferrier played auto harp. Mrs George Harris and helpers read papers. Reports were given by Mrs Lloyd Crawford and Mrs James Mahon. A doll donated by Mrs Robertson of Kilbride plus ticket sales. Mrs James Deforest won. Miss Phyllis Linn from Saskatchewan gave a travel talk. A miscellaneous shower honored Mrs Mitchell to help rebuild after a fire. Mrs John Campbell offered the motto Give the world the best you have and the best will come back to you.
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Campbellville Women's Institute
Geo. Ingils
Howson Lust
W. I
Walter Ferrier
George Harris
Joan Howard
Jane Reid
Lloyd Crawford
James Mahon
Mrs A Kerr Speaks At Baptist Society Meeting
Mrs A Kerr delivered an inspiring address about her brother in law Dr Gonlon Agnew a missionary to China at the regular WY MOL meeting in Landsborough hosted by Mrs Landsborough Yola Howell read scripture and Stan Crippa led prayer Wilma and Helen West sang a duet plans were made for a joint Union Young People service on January 20 at the Baptist Church and the ladies extended thanks to Mrs Kerr and Mrs Landsborough for hospitality
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Mra. C
Landsborough
Wilma
Helen West
Mra A. Kerr
Gonlon Agnew
Tiluionary
China
Hugh Held
Kerr
Coming Events at Knox Presbyterian and Town Hall Acton
Acton calendar lists Bugn's Supper at Knox Presbyterian on Friday January 28 and a dance at the Town Hall on Saturday February 12 featuring Merrymakers Orchestra admission 35 cents dancing 2 to 12. Acton Junior Farmers and Junior Institute meet at Lome School Thursday January 27 with guest speaker Mr Alex all welcome.
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Bugn
Knox" Presbyter
Ian Church Acton
Town Hall
Acton
Merrymakers
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D. E
Lorne Scots Band
Presbytery
Knox Wlm
London
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van Nour
Knox Y. W. A
Wettern
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Reedom
Naadhay, Ve
Nttve
Cankide
Turkey
Wanst Park
Yealy
Wooly
Td Uke
Belpa
Tota
War Service Laageue
Mr. Dilk
Myale
Chuck
A. On
Diba
Eden
Nicol
Mason Knitting Co
Great Britain
United States
Taly
Nervdangs
Serview League
Campbellville Institute
A. Kerr
Meeting OF Baptist Society
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