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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 03, 1941

Page

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Temporary Plan Approved in County Equalization

Burlington agrees to absorb 50000 of Nassagaweya’s 56000 assessment dispute while other municipalities share the balance. Judge Munro presided at a nassagaweya appeal hearing at the Halton County Court House with officials from Acton Georgetown Milton and Oakville present. The session discussed avoiding a revised county assessment and urged compromise amid ongoing postwar fiscal planning.

Nassagaweya Halton Court House Munro Acton Messrs Amos Maton J. R-Chalmers C.f.seatherland Burtington Hughes Cleaver MOP Esquesing Leroy Dale W. A. Wilson W. A. Wilson; “Georgetown Harold Cleavé Milton George Elliott C. H. Heslop Nelson Leslie Kerns Oakville -C Burlington Reeve Cleave Georgetown Cleaver

Rev G C Gifford Closes United Church Pastorate

Reverend G C Gifford ends his pastorate at the United Church after a spell of service. The pastoral farewell includes references to parishioners and continuing faith, praising Christian virtues and urging patience, charity, and courtesy as the congregation moves forward.

G. C. Gifford United Church

Entrance Exam Results Announced for Hig School

Results of the Hig School entrance shown in two sections passers of the year's work and those who passed written exams Acton school reports strong results with 25 pupils passing on the year's work and 27 in the written exams. Names of rural residents and acton pupils listed for certificates and next steps.

Acton School

Sunday School Honors Giffords Leaving Acton United Church

The Acton United Church Sunday School honors Rev and Mrs Gifford before their move to Dresden. A lamp and address express gratitude for faithful service shaping the school and helping youth across classes. Recipients include Gifford and Mrs Gifford with messages from staff, teachers, and students.

On. C. Gifford Offiecers United Church The Acton Gifford Aias Bern T Broion Mo Franklin

Dublin Section Honors Bride and Groom of Month

Members of the Dupin section gathered for Mr and Mrs Donald Waldie von Phurshis wedding celebration. Miss Flora Sayers spoke, Molly Cutts read an address, and guests extended best wishes for the couple as friends offered aid and congratulations. A reception followed with food and social time in attendance.

Greenock School Greenock Literairs Society Gerald Graham Hharvey Fisher Blanche McKeavwn Dorothy McKennzie Donalda Margaret McPhail Graham Evelyn Pearen Jean Mann Mesclittord Girace Jesus Res Sufford Dresden Dublin Thie Dupin Donald Waldie von Phurshis Evebing Peter Walder Flora Sayers Mumranare F Mans Mass Miro Wiallee Gin Molly Cutts Kimuty Sou Robertsan Acton James Save Yeuhi Eversone

Literary Societies Hold Union Picnic At Edgewood Park

Literary groups from Greenock Brodsbury Maple Gray Dublin and Whe Jil Farmers held a joint picnic at Edgewood Park. Attendees competed in races and a baseball event with prizes awarded to young participants like Thaven Garis in the 6 years and under category.

Edgewood Park Ules Mills Partherpatings Greenock Brodsbury Dublin Attentean Feuk Hong Bloomshiuas Group Thaven Garis Ann Sy

Navy League Rally Sets Action In Acton Saturday

A plea calls Acton citizens to back the Navy League next Saturday as sailors deliver war materiel to Britain and Canada. The campaign urges support to sustain naval efforts and aid soldiers, emphasizing the importance of maritime logistics and national defense.

Navy Aetan Britain Canada Tts Acton

Housing Help Still Available for Acton Citizens

Information from the Dons ino Peasing Commission notes housing loans and wartime needs. The shortage of homes persists and local residents are urged to act immediately for assistance. Major Ho MT. Ervine-Andriews of the East Lancashire Regiment has arrived for duty with Australian forces.

Acton Myo Cor Leatherland Donsino Peasing Commission Modesia Mamiber Mtr Deatherland Merrouls BoocCih Ho MT. Ervine-Andriews Vcl East Lancashire

School Staff-All Engaged School to Be Re-decorated

Minutes detail school board discussions on decorating the Continuation and Public Schools, with hires for cleaning, teaching assignments, salaries, and contracts for supplies and ceilings. Secretary to confirm contracts and prepare openings. property committee to oversee stairwell work and lighting improvements. Trustees present included F Blow, Oakes, Manon, and Dail.

Boye Mieefinsts Acton Speen Radiaeyevart Ieee Pinerpaal Mo Letteh Francesco Hairper Boa Arthur Hoe Sedgwick Burk Cieaneres Posrtranm Lett Hawket Embre Ethel Pridiaan Mitenhell Trieste Man Tras Department C. W. Bobb Wala Trow Chen Taowe Bios Supervassar Calor Wri Medeor Hustem Steel Oakes Steen Treaster Mason Farr

Midsummer Promotion List of Public School

The list shows promotions and honors across grades IV to VI with students named for passes and honors. Winners include Kenneth Anderson, Margaret Andersen, Josephine Pes, Eleanor Hentz, and many others, reflecting a broad array of recognitions in the school year.

Otue Afar Hans > Andersen Atifand Beaida George Booth Betty Marsters Kenneth Adimson Raymond Arcie Aldo Braida Betty den- Paul Dessurayelt Wilfred P John Harr Marion Fryer Irma Krenther Stanley Killick Helen MebLellan Barbara Nelson Tas Rayment Atkinson Lorn Archie Bethy Carter Dena Beraida Frances Chew Doris Cripps Dune Dunn Shit Elliott Dena Friscate Barbara Killkek Sturley Keher Ball Kraughte Olgathbeker Aileen Ametsane Walter Porty He ' Stives Martha Turkes Dine Walser Margaret Anhdersen Josephine Pes Ethel Diunter Iitheth Maretanent Ob Mernet Faine Tadlaat Jemma Parker Santh Pass Bane Arbodohn Hesitrevn Munsell Wuinsbart Plorence Colemiin Vda Cotts Bad de Crewsan Fuhe Mae A Ripps Tame Qulis Ghentha Tryrhes Faarfowe Dlofin Sten Barbara Kaesern Tenn Musses Jimmie Metsillowas Murs Mowat Shean Bormoht Mhuretta Les Lorne Simpson Mmie Speivagel Joan White Shirley Wilfongs Wood Jalan Zajac Stella Zajac Crotyghis Hoek Pheather Bosal Kathleen Corry Mably Recasy Roy Everdell Westey Fountain Tos Wirkass Helen Khatka Epass Eleanor Hentts Melbourne Patricia Chase Jack Crichton Jroqueline Currie Marie de Fopest Jaymes Denis Dean Ford Benitta Framerate Lovee Willan Hevesi Donald Honter Frelon Latin Sdin Pred Renutner Martin Miechristall John McCutebeon Thelen Metaeushlin Gave Miusselle William Nethes Shirley Padmet Monte Busnes Buena Yeonne Heoutette Detete Denison Doreen Bren Fata Barta Wicos Cotton Lateson Matar Pathe Fertdy Parettia Battie Poon Besearcl Gaimben Barbara. Vincent Jaga Waterhouse Jean Wells Kenneth Anderson

County Council Debates Tax Rate Adjustment

The Nassagaweya township appeal presses Halton County to revisit the assessment. The warden notes a potential five percent reduction could lower county costs without raising anyone’s rate, while council members express concern about next year’s rate and provincial war-time pressures.

Tite County Mitton Torrettine Niwagaweya Ranoas Nabsarawesa Halton Nassagaweya Nissagaweya Cheaiengy Creoretown Sears’ Council Reeve Reeve Gilbert Pratadgar Chas Fiat Miro Wiestolen Munt- Saparlities

Cand Garden Party at Nassagawesa Presbytery

A church social in Nassagawesa Presbytery hosts a garden party Saturday evening featuring entertainment by Hanuilten and his concert company Toronte admission 250 and 150. The Ospringe event lists performers Misy Mantes dancer Marjorie Waters violinist Ton Tanniton comedian Jack Ayre and Dorothy Merrill piano. A radio feature Did I Say Chat airs during the program.

Nassagawesa Terkin Churet Seawesv A Ospringe Alvin Fisher Honylton T Hin Eval Seote Misy “Mantes Marjorie Waters Ton Tanniton Jack Ayre Dorothy Merrill Ace Cordiontat

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