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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 06, 1944
Page
1
The document lists participants across many grades from I to VII with extensive name arrays under each grade. It appears as an indexed roster showing students organized by grade level and name, likely for a school event or competition.
A wartime note records public school contributions to war charities and the War Savings effort. It notes cash donations and a campaign drive conducted during a period of national mobilization. The item mentions Israel and Kenya in relation to the fundraising drive.
Ruel Crankton Dodds, son of the late T W Co adds, died in action in Italy on June [date]. He grew up in Rockwood and attended church in Nackwaat, later moved to Toronto where he worked at the CN railway head office. He leaves his mother Mrs J W Dodds of Toronto, a sister Margaret Duncan, and brothers Erakine, Murray with the army, and Calvin in the navy.
The Acton Public Works Utilities Commission met Monday with Commissioners Hansen and MacArthur present. They discussed obtaining the latent report on hydroelectric systems, procuring a pump quotation, road clearance to the spring property, potential grading assistance from Halton County, and upgrading the spring road culvert. Meter installations were reported, with remaining meters to be installed by month end and several hydro and supply accounts approved.
The Duke of Devonshire chapter of LO.D.E presents prizes to two pupils in each grade at Chublic School for patriotic art poems posters or essays. Winners include Arnott Hichurduan Diane Dawkins Mae Fryer Mary Bruindu Huoduld Job Law Marchiment Mannie Anderson Denke Calon Kenneth Anderson Joy Tonypht Vuela Maurie Parker Geule Hay Eleanor Eatly Mary Mowat Ethel Winter James Dla.
The Friendly Circle picnic in the Park featured relay races, a suitcase race, and various contests organized by Eva Wilderspin and Darks Keentner. Winners include Time Truce Miss Hennett, Cracker Paws Mrs G W McKenale, and others with events like Standar on the Lack Spot and Leap From Mrs Struthers.
A wartime letter thanks the Old Town Paper for keeping soldiers connected to news at home. The writer notes strong spirits, says they are here to do their bit, and expresses hope for victory this year while sending best wishes and gratitude.
Pte James O Rourke of Speyside was twice wounded in Italy with injuries on May 22 and June 18. News of his injuries shocked his father Hugh O Rourke who then died of a heart attack on Thursday 3457) last.
The past week brought word of two more Acton men wounded in the Normandy invasion. Cpl. Mayville and John Tarkas, sons of local families, were injured by shell fragments and shrapnel while serving with allied forces. Their families, along with many friends, hope for steady progress and eventual recovery as details emerge from the front.
Acton United Sunday School held a park picnic with races confectionery and a lunch. Results list numerous boys and girls by age groups plus events like wheelbarrow race and girls relay with participants including Barry Stewart Edna Jennings Buckey Oak Ivy and Shirley Elliott among others.
The Dublin Women's Institute held its June meeting at Miss M Somerville's home with Mrs. W D Barber presiding. Members responded to How to Serve Strawberries and a new baby received a $1 gift and bank book. The Branch will ship four cases of jam to Great Britain.
Mrs J Me Mtan Bonnatd opened the meeting at the Duke of Devonshire Chapter as two members announced their departure. Mrs Barr spoke for the club and Mrs Frank Beattie and Mrs LA Gould received adits amid thanks. A supper followed and a drawing awarded a prize to Miss Renner.
Mr and Mrs Gen W Benton attended ordination services in the chapel of the Jesuit House of Study in Toronto where Benton's brother Teaf Frank Dirns of Arthur was ordained. Fr Birnn has completed thirteen of fifteen years toward the priesthood and will celebrate a solemn high mass next Sunday in Arthur. On July 16 at nine o'clock he will be ordained in St Joseph's Church Acton.
The High School Entrance Board releases results from the recent examinations. Part A lists successful candidates with standing for the year’s work. Part B lists those unsuccessful on the written examinations. Notable names include Margaret Anderson Elaine Arbic Mildred Armstrong Maryel Burns Florence Coleman Ella May Corry Allan Cripps Hubert Gilbertson Ethel Inglis Bertha Ingles Marion Keelan Kenneth Marchment Jean Massey James McGilloway Sadie Moore Eileen Pallant Lorraine Parker Glenna Romph Sheridan Rowles Mauretta Simpson Lorne Wright Harold Smith James Spielvodel Joan Wright Earl Wright Kenneth Wright Lloyd Zajac Stella Wright
The Eramona Township Council in Horkwood deferred a decision on establishing a township school area after a special meeting. A two to one ratepayer vote supported the plan, with officials moving to have the attorney general appoint county commissioners for affidavits and to approve bridge contracts and an extra $500 for bridges.
Toronto Commandos respond to a distress call and assist Ontario farmers in Halton. Seventeen Vaulton farmers have secured Western farm funds, far short of the seventy five needed, with 25 to 30 farms aided by commandos. Labor is provided at a flat 40 cents per hour, transport by Eaton and Robert Simpson, and coordinators urge Halton farmers to contact Milton Agricultural Office.
Joe complains about a dollar owed for six months and Moe agrees to forgive half. Joe offers to forget the remaining half and Moe accepts, making the debt disappear.
Lakeside Chapter I C D E holds bingo in Town Hall on Friday July 7 at 8 15 p m. Sunday School picnic planned for Acton Park July 12. A garden party at Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church lawn under Busy Bee Club, Tuesday evening July 1 proceeds for war work. Jack Prudence concert on grounds 8 30 p m DST Tuesday July 1.
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