Five Mosquito Bombers Named for Canadian Centres
Five Mosquito bombers built in Canada were named for communities Acton Ontario New Glasgow Nova Scotia Moose Jaw Saskatchewan Saskatoon Saskatchewan and Vancouver. The ceremony at DeHavilland plant featured the RCAF Band and speeches by K A Henderson and officials. The aircraft represent top Victory Loan districts and will soon fly to the main theatre of war.
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Canada
Acton
Ont
New Glasgow
Moose Jaw
Sask
Steskatoon
Vancouver
DeHaviland
Tamarac
RCAF
Ralph Bell
K. A. Henderson
Glasgow N.S
W. D. Ross
Henderson
A. Mason
Ontario
Ottawa
National War Finance Committee
G. W. Spinney
Ken Henderson
David Henderson
D. M. Henderson
Bank of Canada
J. W. Corman
A. H. Bence
M. P
Saskatoon
Pat Kelly
Toronto
J. P. Bickell
Victory Aircraft
Amos Mason
E. S. Force
G. A. Dills
W. H. Goodman
L. J. Hodgson
H. Ingleby
Galt
W.D. Ross
A. Bence
M.P
D'Arcy Dingle
A. H. Gilmour
de Haviland Aircraft
Europe
Mesars. A. Mason
G. A. Dilly
Union Jacks Presented by Legion Branch at Cenotaph
The Local Branch of the Legion held a Sunday ceremony at 2 pm in Rockwood dedicating a flag at the Cenotaph. Padre Rev. E.A. Grooks led prayers and readings from Comrade George Musselle, with Comrade Nev Pickersgill officiating at the Sodom Cenotaph.
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The
Legion
Rockwood
E. A. Grooks
George Musselle
Israel
Jesus Christ
God
Sodom Cenotaph
Nev. Pickersgill
Mid-Summer School Board Repairs Topic at Acton Meeting
Acton School Board discussed summer heating repairs and lighting at Grade II, study of book provision for all public school students, and expansion of kindergarten programs. Trustees Bl ow Mason and Clayton attended. August meeting was canceled. several accounts were approved.
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Acton School Board
F. Blow
Skuce
Closses
Y.m.ca
W. Coles
Bell Telephone Co
Georgetown Lumber Co
F. Toth
Globe & Mail
Acton Public Utilities
J. B. MacKenzie & Son
J. ML Dent
Bond Hardware Co
Cc, Anderson & Co
Picnic at United Church Sunday School Park Outing
United Church Sunday School pupils teachers and members enjoyed an annual park picnic with a wartime supper after six. A program of races and novelty contests followed with multiple age group winners led by Jack Stewart and Erma Widerapin in relays and frog and spoon events.
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United Church Congregation
Brian Thorarinson
Shibla Fosbury
Billy Ingles
Johnny Lambert
Glenna Parker
Bertha Ingles
Jack Stewart
George Elliott
Freddie Kentner
Shirley Eliott
Joyce Tamb
Mary, Wilams
Egg
Spoop
Erma Widerapin
Ben Lamb
Marie
Joyce
Don Lamb
Mabel Harris
Mrs. Mowat
Mrs L Agar Hosts Women's Association Meeting
The regular monthly meeting of the Women's Association of the United Church was held at Mrs L Agar’s home with Mrs Ivan Harris presiding. Devotion was by Mrs James Moore. After business Mrs Agar with helpers served lunch and a social hour followed. A vote of thanks honored Mrs Agar for her hospitality.
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Women’s Association of the United Church
L. Agar
Ivan Harris
James Moore
Agar
Harris
Fosbury
Neile Sheila Fosbury
Little Boy Fatally Burned In Acton District Home Fire
Kenneth Nelson, three, died at General Hospital Guelph from burns sustained in a farmhouse upstairs fire at his grandparents home near Acton. His mother Mrs Edgar Nelson suffered burns but is recovering. Fire brigade and neighbors contained the blaze. funeral held at Johnstone Rumley Funeral Home with burial in Fairview Cemetery Acton.
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Kenneth Nelson
General Hospital
Guelph
Ald Fo Marshall
Emott
7 Mile
Acton
Kenneth
Edgar Nelson
W. G. Cullen
Hidle Kenneth
Nelson Ty
Acton Fire Brigade
Hesldeg
Barbara
Beverley Joyce
Alfred Marshall
Little
Johnstone & Rumley
A. W. Fosbury
Fairview Cemetery
Britain tightens guard on new ration books in London
The British Government enforces strict measures to prevent theft or misdelivery of the upcoming identity cards and combined ration books for food clothing and personal items. Security steps accompany distribution to ensure proper handling and control.
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London
Acton Legion Picnic Moved to Hall Amid Weather Concerns
Acton Legion canceled a park picnic and held the event in their hall due to uncertain weather. A small crowd enjoyed strawberries and cream with soft drinks, plus children's races. Comrade Mussello outlined plans for a Milton convention next Sunday afternoon in the war fund schedule.
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Blnpo
Mussello
Milton
Acton B Y P U Convention Reports Fellowship Event
The Acton B Y P U regular meeting convened in the church on Tuesday evening with the president presiding. A sing song by Mr. Anderson followed a brief business discussion and the roll call answered My Favorite Hymn.
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Acton
Brantford
McMullen
Miss Worden
July Institute Meeting Hosted by Mrs Lambert
Acton Branch of the Women's Institute held a meeting with the president in charge and a new member answering roll call. August social planning was assigned to Mrs F Anderson and Mrs E Lambert. After business, bingo games and a Joyce Lambert instrumental number followed with a dainty luncheon concluding the gathering.
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E. Lambert
Acton
Women's Institute
Nassagaweya Council Accepts County Proposal
Nassagaweya Township Council considered Nassagaweya's appeal and agreed to accept an $8,122 county reduction in local assessment. County Council would absorb this cut across eight municipalities including Milton and Esquesing, while Nassagaweya pressed for equalized bases. Councillor Van Alkle opposed the motion, noting unmet county promises.
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Nassagaweya
Halton County
Willam Vangickle
County Council
Acton
Georgetown
Oakville
Burlington
Milton
Trafalgar
Nelson
Esquesing
Nassaraweya
Noove Alex. Neur
Vansleklu
Wm. Vanalkle
Canada Contributes Food Pool for Allied Troops
J. M. Sinclair of the War Production and Transportation Executive reveals that Canada is a major contributor to the United Nations food pool aiding troops in the European war theatre. He notes Canada produces more than ever before and supports Allied needs through this supply.
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Canada
J. M. Sinclair
W.P.T.E
United Nations Food Pool
Commandoree at Blue Springs Tests Halton Scouts
The 1943 Halton District Commandoree at Blue Springs Scout Reserve faced rain and strong competition as Oakville Acton Brampton and Rockwood patrols competed for crests. District Commissioner W George Mason introduced Commandoree style training with a demanding obstacle course and site inspections led by David Johnston and a team of Scouters.
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Jim Watson
Mirico
Halton
Scout Association
Blue Springs
Oakville
Acton
Brampton
Rockwood
George Mason
W. George Mazon
Halton County
July Wedding in Toronto Joins Acton Couple
Hazel Irene Bell daughter of Mrs. John Bell Rockwood and the late John Bell of Harriston married Alexander Jamieson son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Orr Acton at Fairbanks Presbyterian Church Toronto The ceremony was led by Rev F J Ferguson A reception followed at room Diana Wests After a short honeymoon the couple will reside in Acton
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Fairbanks Presbyterian Church
Toronto
Hazel Irene
John Bell
Rockwood
John H. Bell
Harriston
Alexander Jamieson
John Orr
Acton
F. J. Ferguson
Martha ‘Orr
Mr. Kirkby
Wil Harms
Diana Bwest
Paganto
Tm Attoe
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Branch of
W. H. Clayton
F. 3. Blow
G. W. Mason
G. A. Dilis
Ioe
United Church
Women’s Association
Piice
Acton Legion
P.U
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