Esquesing Council Ends Meeting With Grants Debate
Esquesing township council met Monday with full attendance led by Reeve C. H. May. District Engineer Higgins discussed washout at Glen Williams and instability from quicksand. Council approved payment of various accounts and considered grants for Enquesing Acton and Milton fairs amid reduced county funding. An auditor’s report listed taxes owed as of May 31 1942 and fuel shortages warned council to urge residents to secure winter fuel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esquesing
Higgins
Glenwilliams
Frank Peteh
Counell Aoking
Enquesing
Acton Fair
Milton Fair Board
Murray
Currie
Ontario Dept. of Health
Dr. C. K
Co. R. Turner
I. M. Bennett
Transportation and Telegram
Acton Public Utilities S Commission
Bell Telephone Co
J. Sanford
Georgetown Herald
Harry Logan
Dogticenses— Meade Eee
Warry-Robertson
Desig
Wright
Rog Lindsay
Valuntor
Meldrim Stark
Stark
Wilson
Deave
H. Watts
Hernsberger
Avtoon
Creoksete
Milton
Bas Wilson
Soo
Sunday School Picnic at United Church Park
The United Church Sunday School held a park gathering with races contests and games followed by a hearty picnic. War restrictions limit staples but ice cream and fillings offered relief as Rev Fosbury led the events with winners named from multiple classes and groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Sunday School
Mr. Fosbury
Ethel Franklin
Yoare Milene Purdy
Betty May Fosbury
Ethel. Franklin
Christian Lamb
Elean’ Parker
Marene Kinrick
Dorothy Kitching
John Lambert
Teddy Irwin
David_Callen
Parker
Caliwell
Shirley
Keniner
Jean
Harris
Annetta
Evans
Jack ‘Stewart
Don Lamb
Don Evans
David Dils
George Elliott
John Roberts
J. B Adamson
M. Z. Bennett
NJ Lambert
Pintetore Torte
Donnie Lanih
Mrs James Moore Hosts United Woman's Association Meeting
The monthly business meeting of the Woman's Association of the Union Charter was held at Mrs James Moore's home with Assistant President Mrs Iwan Harris in charge. Mrs Wo Evans led devotion. Rev WA Foshurs closed with prayer. After business, guests enjoyed strawberries tea and cake. sincere thanks were offered to Mrs Moore for hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Association
Unio Charen
James Moore
Tyesaany
Iwan Tlarris
Wo. Evans
Moore
Agar
Atys ( Klarvis
Stulia
Avery Gane
Wan
Iklven
Acton Boys Enlisted This Week
Jack Dunh joined the Department Corps and is now stationed at Camp Borden after enlisting this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Jack Dunh
Deptat Corps
Camp Borden
Cars Collide On Mill Street In Minor Accident
Saturday morning Bowman Nunn and William McDonald collided at the Mill and John Streets intersection. Nunn turned from Mill Street and struck McDonald’s approaching car, causing front left damage to McDonald and bumper damage to Nunn. No injuries reported. Chief Harrop investigated.
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Alriven
Bowman Nunn
Wiliam McDonald
Mill
John Streets
Nunn
Fran Min
Mr. McDonald
McDonald
New
Harrop
Teacher Engaged For Vacaney at Continuation School
Miss Patrteia't Saber-ol, luthauuste Mais has been engaged for Vacaney duties at the Continuation School following the resignation of Miss Brances Harper, Secretary. Middleton received confirmation of her acceptance of the appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrteia
Acton
Brances Harper
Wo Middleton
American Veterans Pay Tribute to Canadian Heroes
Spanish American War veterans organized a Saturday gathering at a park base for Camp No Soot the Vaniteat. Local officials and members from Acton and nearby towns joined for a memorial basket ceremony and initiation of three new camp members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaniteat
Tepnoon
Huewe JR
Durham
Mount Rotast
Era
Chargetown
Hamilton
Acton
JM. McDonald
Oobela
Avery
Ite
United Spanish War Veterans
USA
A. B. Burke
Migs
Walters Edwards Wedding Saturday in Acton Tome
Ellaabeth Edwards wed Harvey Walters at the Edwards home in Acton Ontario on July 4. Officiant Forbes Thomson presided as the bride wore a blue and white printed sheer redingote with pink rose corsage. Best man was Lorne Walters. attendant Pearl Wallace. After a buffet, the couple planned a short wedding trip to Toronto and London before returning to Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Edwards
Acton
Ontario
Lees Ellaabeth
Edwards
Harvey Walters
George Walters
Georgetown
Hey
Forbes ‘Thomson
Miss Pearl Wallace
Lorne Scots Parade To St Alban’s Church
The Lorne Scots Company from Acton Georgetown and Milton with Acton Legion members marched from the armouries to St Alban's Church for a Sunday service led by Rev EA Brooks rector of St Alban's. The return march went via Willow and Mill Streets back to the armouries. There was no splendid turnout of the companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorne Scots Company
Acton
Georgetown
Milton
Acton Legion
St. Alban’s Church
Lorne Scots Band
Park Avenue
Mill Street
Frederick Street
Bower Avenue
St. Alban's
EA _Brooks
St. Alban’s
Reserve Army
Willow and
Mill Streets
Lakeside Chapter Honors Miss Lucy Edwards Bride
Miss Lucy Edwards, a recent bride, was honored by the Lakeside Chapter 1.0.D.B. at Moorecrest Friday evening with about 60 guests. A mock wedding was not held. gifts included kitchenware and a silver basket. Jean Leishman led the musical program with "O Promise Me."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmi Robinson
Lakeside
Moorecrest
Lucy Edwards
Bernice Reid
Dara
Lambert
Helen Middleton
Jean Leishman
Rhoda Leitch
James Dills
Toronto
Edwiards
Hillsburg Folk Honor Newlyweds At Social Events
Hillsburg residents hosted gatherings at the home of Donald Matheson to honor his brother Fyfe Matheson and his bride ines Elfen Swanson of Kirkland Lake. Guests included both families, church members, and neighbors who showered gifts and offered toasts. A mock wedding provided humor before a luncheon concluded the social time. The couple then returned to Kirkland Lake. Regina report cites a separate jury verdict urging a boat safety sign after two airmen drowned in Wascana Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Matheson
Hillsburg
Fyfe Matheson
Ines Elfen Swanson
Kirkland Lake
Hillsburg Baptist Church
BYP
Douglas Gray
Che
Wesley Beatty
Messrs
Henry Wheeler
Neil, McKinnon
George Burt
John Root
Maren Matheson
Mes
Chester Burt
Regina
Groner
Wascana Lake
Extension of Water Mains to Serve Another Section
Acton Public Utilities Commission held a meeting Tuesday night with commissioners McDonald Hansen and Chairman Symon attending. Transfers between waterworks accounts were approved and multiple supplier payments listed. The council left for later action the Victoria Avenue service, Church Street leaks repaired, Wool Combing Corporation survey delayed, and water and light extensions deferred. next meetings set for August and September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Public Utilities Commission
Reeve
JM. McDonald
Comiaxioner
C. Hansen
M. Symon
Wilson
Church Street
McDonald
Wool Combing Corporation
Conscription debate marks second reading approval in Commons
In Ottawa the government bill amending the National Resources Mobilization Act passed second reading 158 to 54 after four weeks of debate. Prime Minister Mackenzie King warned MPs a confidence vote would come before overseas conscription. The session saw cross party opposition and support from Liberals independents and New Democratic groups. Royal Canadian Air Force squadrons and Canadian forces were noted as stationed in Alaska with U S forces described as coordinating to keep Canadians comfortable.
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Oppawa
Quiscredoan
Maehensie Kango
Quebec
CUR
New Democracy
Powernment
KE Wall
Royal Canadian Air Force
Alaska
United States
Car Crash Injures Farmer and Niece Near Norval
Wesley Lockhart a Balton farmer and his niece Molly Lockhart Brampton were injured when a car driven by a friend left the road at Norval on a Monday night. Molly was taken to Guelph hospital after injuries including multiple fractures. Wesley is listed as deceased. Police and the coroner investigated the crash.
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Norval
Wesley Lockhart
Balton
Kolly Lockhart
Brampton
Peeblalton County
Miss Lockhart
Guelph Hospital
Dro A. McAlister
Georgetown
W. G. Marshall
Ray Maxon
George Syers
Milton
Insurance Book as Bank Book for Unemployment Claims
Local officials urge workers to treat unemployment insurance books as bank records. Owners must stamp and safeguard books, track employer and employee contributions, and keep receipts. When changing jobs, present the book to new employers and retain proof in the unemployment office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Hi. G. Suffield
Unemployed Insurance Commission
Suffield
Paul
Mary
Fisen Yen
Ko Ta
Stan
Emplosiment and Claims Office
Em. Slater
Fred Turner Wins Overseas Promotion in R. A. L. E.
Overseas Fred Turner is promoted to Flight-Sergeant in the R A L E. He received his wings at Summers Island Prince Edward Island in spring 1900 and went overseas with the rank of sergeant pilot. His brother William Turner serves with a Canadian regiment and arrived in Baghdad before August 22, 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tivl
Fred ‘Turner
Acton
Ila
Turner
Sumimersus
Prince Edward Island
Loo
RCA
Wesson Wyehter
Sergenant ‘Turmer
Willian ‘Turner
Baghind
Acton Boy
Matheson Swanson Wedding at Kirkland Lake Church
Ellen Swanson daughter of A Swanson Kirkland Lake married George Fyfe Matheson eldest son of W W Matheson Hillsburg in First Baptist Church Kirkland Lake Rev Curtis officiated. Bride wore white frosted borganza gown and pink rose bouquet. Best man was Clarence Miller Brampton. Reception at bride's home. Couple departed for Hillsburg home by motor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Swanson
A. Swanson
Kirkland Lake
George
Fyfe Matheson
W. W Matheson
Hillsburg
First Baptist Church
Rev
J. Curtis
Mildr Bsvernson
Clarence Miller
Brampton
Rev C L Poole Retires From Active Ministry
Rev C L Poole a former beloved minister of Acton United Church retired last weeks from the Ridgway charge and from active ministry after forty years of service seven in Acton. The Ridgway congregation honored him with a substantial cheque and Mrs Poole with a community and church recognition. The Poole move to a Moffat home completes their relocation within the immediate district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CL. Poole
Acton United Church
Ridgway
Tle Han
Acton Church
Poole
Hey
Mrs. Poole
Moffat
Acton
Mediate
Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary of Orton Couple
Mr and Mrs William Courtney of East Coerafraxa were honored at their home near Orton on Sunday June 28 as family and friends celebrated fifty years of marriage. Sixteen relatives attended with music, a chime clock gift, roses, and a celebratory dinner centered by a gold orange blossom cake. The couple’s son Morris of Acton and grandson Tattle Hill Courtney helped mark the milestone with a brief address, while many congratulatory messages arrived from relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Courtney
East Coerafraxa
Orton
Avitlan Wis
Hilly Courtney
Tivaty
Samuel
Orannyeile
Morris
Actan
Glass hazard to person outside in air raid splinters
The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada journal notes that high explosive blasts blow more glass outward than inward, sending splinters at high velocity that threaten anyone in exposed areas. It warns that glass damage from blasts creates a significant hazard to on duty personnel outside shelters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Architectural Institute of Canada
Township Seeks Severe Penalty for Dogs at Large
The Municipal Council of Erin Townships holds a meeting at Pitsburg on July 6 to draft a by law under the Day Tax and Live Stock Protection Act. It imposes strict penalties for dogs running at large at night and outlines funding for cemetery trustees and various half year salaries and expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erin
Pitsburg
Tappreagab
Pabyhats
Acton Agricultural Society
Orton Community Tint
Cornell
Wilabury
Ofelock
Acton Women's Institute July Meeting Highlights
Mrs Earl Lambert hosted the Acton Women's Institute gathering with the president absent. Mrs Lazenby chaired the meeting and the Losing Side program ran by Mrs I Anderson featured current events and a District Annual recap. They planned donations for park and bath, two cases of jam for overseas, and discussed nutrition, health through diet, and a November nutrition conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Lambert
Acton Women's Institute
Lazenby
Tar Ls
I. Anderson
Anderson
Park
Acton
Chad
N George Mason Named Scout Commissioner
Mrr W George Mason appointed District Commissioner at Hay Scouts by the Provincial Association succeeding Mr George Ellett of Milton who held the post for several years. Mason has long supported the Boy Scout movement and helped Scouting grow in Acton. He was previously Scoutmaster of the First Acton Troop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Mason
Hay Scouts
Tel
Geane Ellett
Milton
Alreays
Acton
Aiid Eto Fends
Lecture on Health Through Diet at Y M C A
A July lecture on Health Through Diet by Acton WL with moving pictures will be shown at the Y M C A on Monday July 13 at 4 pm. Mr Newman and Miss Knight, a dietitian, will be present. Admission free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton WL
Newman
Miss Knight
Also Mentioned on This Page
Esquesing Council
Engineer Confern
Glen‘willianm
United Church
United Woman's Association
Hydro Cent
Symon Hardware
Remington Rand Ltd
Canadian General Electric Co
Hiydro Dept
Mackenzie & Son
Federal Wire & Cable Co
Canadian Line
MacDonald ‘Electric Lia
TBS Moffats Ltd
Force Electric Products
Dept. National Revenue
CC. Matthews
Canadian Brass Company
Seo
Francis Hanin & Co
Hydro Dept
Victoria Avenue
Prent
Ottawa
Fred Turner
Matheson-Swanson
C. L. Poole
Acton Institute
N. George Mason
Kiev
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