Call to Arms Read by J. B. Chalmers in Ottawa
The Call to Arms was read by Reeve J. B. Chalmers and distributed at National Defence Headquarters Ottawa. The document urges able bodied Canadians to volunteer for active service in the Canadian Army amid wartime threats. Copies were read in churches on Sunday morning.
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Reeve
J. B Chalmers
Canada
Britain
Arma
National Defence
Ottawa
Chin
Farcen
Amid
Seelfare
Eiti
We Won’t Die Till Time Comes In Spite of Hitler
A wartime letter from England to ex-Councilor WJ C Oakes reflects British resolve amid the Blitz. It honors navy and army, notes hospital struggles, rationing, and munition needs while praising brave volunteers and charity. The writer vows not to be moved until their time comes, despite Hitler.
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Hitler
Wre
England
WJ. C. Oakes
Jennie Jerks
Clara
Jennie
London
Bristol
Leicester
Bercungtiaan
Coventry
Saat
Garmin
Mooharddy
Wedding at Knox Church Manse Knox
Quiet July ceremony at Knox Church Manse Acton united Emi Fligabeth Young daughter of Albert and Mrs Young Acton with George Co Wallace son of Mrs T R Wallace Erin Township. The bride wore a beige dress with white roses and delphinium corsage. The couple planned a short honeymoon and will reside in Erin Township.
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Knox Manse
Acton
Emi Fligabeth
Albert Young
George Co Wallace
T R Wallace
Rew Holl Bennet
Iselated
Dughsmith
Kitchener
Wallace
Waltlice Jeft
Erin Township
Mitchell Reunion Holds Dominion Day in Rockwood
The fourth Mitchell Tesunion met at Mrs. Haats Chambers home in Rockwood Ontario. Guests signed the register and spent the afternoon in games before supper. A business meeting elected Donald McBhail as president and Tom Mitchell as first vice president, with Lee as treasurer. Next gathering set for July at Yom McCutehean's home.
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Dutthea Oshort
Aeere
Doiald McBhail
Tom. Mitchell
Lee-Treas
Beddoon
Yom McCutehean
Grants Made to Local Fairs by the Esquesing Council
Esquesing township council held a regular meeting listing grants for local fairs. The treasurer's payments were approved including road sheets totaling 2 805 870 and grants of 75 to Esquesing and Acton Agricultural Societies and 25 to Halton Agricultural Secrets. Council adjourned to August 4th or at the Reeve's call.
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Esquesing Council
Passeaf
Arapaanns Mannicipal World
Psu Coed Mape
Sanherd Terret
Pateat
Gilen Walliams
Acton Publicitte
Tialton
Paul Lam
CK Stevenson
Oof Health of
Ontario
Tosulin
J Sanford
GC Brown
Caer Chisholm
Doy Tagese
Mays
Cleave
May
Asquesing and
Acton Agricultural Societies
Halton Agricultural Secrets
Omsk P Wars
Mr and Mrs Blow Honored by Friends On 25th Anniversary
A large group of friends from Acton and nearby towns gathered Tuesday afternoon to honor Mr and Mrs Blow on their twenty fifth wedding anniversary. Guests praised their fifty years in the community and visits to Chetenham and Ranger Avenue while Mr Blow, head of Acton Machine Shops and a Knox Church leader, and Mrs Blow, former Duke of Devonshire Chapter member, received tokens and gifts.
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Aton
Brantford
Parks
Tamillton
Woodstock
Toronto
Dheargetown
Tilsbury
Glenda
Chenden
Knos Church
Blow
HL. Bente
Mex. M. C. Overholt
Mira
Ed. Tassard
Fo. Writ
A. Mason
Atys
AJ. Mee Lean
M. Shrowder
W. T. Clayton
Hinton Jackson Wedding in Seaforth Church
Miss Mary Elizabeth Jackson, daughter of Mrs. Jackson and the late Lows Jackson of Seaforth, married Sergeant Pilot Herbert Eaton Hasten of Camp Borden. The ceremony at St. Thomas Anglican Church featured decor of delphiniums and roses with music by George Clarke and soloist Mary Holmes, followed by a reception at the golf and county seale.
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Mary Elivzabeth Jackson
George Clarke
Mary Holmes
Fred Jackson
Louis Jackson Jr
Woodstock
Vitor Arthur Hareisen
Dunnville
Lows Dackson
Shames Tass
Golf
Seale
Paledarts
Poyscler Bitte
Ploughing Plans For Milk On Dairy Farms
Grocery and dairy reports indicate farmers return land to grass after ploughing to boost milk production. Officials note careful field management and timing to optimize pastures for dairy herds and future yields.
Lightning Claims Life in Lowville Storm Fatality
In Lowville Monday storm fatality claims Hardyge Butts a man about MA years old. While unhooking horses for a return to the barn a lightning strike caused his death. The widow Florence Moore Butts and daughter Jean survive. Funeral services were held yesterday at Lowville.
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Hardyge Butts
Lowville
Butts
Othe
Cher
Deans
Desadinth
Larne
Bottoot
Orence Moore Butt
London shop displays chocolates to attract crowds
A London shop showcased chocolates to draw ante shoppers, creating a long queue outside the store as customers waited for treats.
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London
Cho
Miestly
Wen
Induction of Rev A W Fosbury as United Church Pastor
The United Church at Acton inducted Rev A W Fosbury as pastor with ceremony led by Arthur Farenun and several local clergy. Rev Fosbury pledged to dedicated service while vows were read and the new pastor assumed charge, with welcome from church members and a reception in the school room.
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United Church
Che Ness
AL Wwhoshtis
The
Acton
Pdvarsckeny Cern
Arthur Farenun
Batlinafad
Chaivaasn
Moore
Milton
W. ‘Woden
Porat
Wo French Mercer
Tof Appleby
Orro Manne
Postary
Charce
Foreman
Wim Thie
Bal Brooks
Church of England
Poésbury
Mir Bosburs
Sehnety
Aod Mors Bosbury
Inter
Varied Program At July Meeting Acton Institute
The July meeting of Acton Women's Institute was held at Mrs. ric Davidson's home with Mrs. Frances Wilds presiding. A talk on be a pand louser was given by Mr Bary Lambert and current events by Mrs. Wilderspin Rolle Coll. The institute planned a August picnic and sent on ease of Jam to soldiers overseas.
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Acton Women's Institute
Ric Davidson
Frances Wilds
Bary Lambert
Wilderspin Rolle Coll
Waornen
Amd
Hag Bk
Civic Holiday Proclaimed At Hillsbury Meeting
The Hillsbury town council met on July 7th to proclaim a civic holiday and set wage rates for day laborers and teamsters. They allocated 200 dollars to the Acton Agricultural Society and approved half year salaries for clerk treasurer and other officers. The board adjourned to meet again on Hillsbury on Tuesday, Aug 5th.
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Eruna
Hillsbury
Mondus
Aceisie Helicas
Borin
Acton Agricultural Society
Toauer Mohd
Weaveock
Lifes Memberships Presented At United WMS Meeting
An evening meeting of The WMS at the United Church was held at the hotel. Mrs. Charles Mason received a membership certificate and a token from the Acton society. Mrs. Caldwell spoke on the Ecumenical Conference in Taranto, and Rev Bosbury closed with prayer.
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United Church
Cues Art Aosbort
bin Hess
Helprutijk
Naona
Mlewnor Beatty
Elie
Mowat
India
Thames Watson
Calheaton
Charles Mason
Mason
Charles "Mason
WMS
Acton. Society
Mrr
Cloc. Speight
Masdue
Maxi Caldwell
Tarantta
AW. Bosbury
Frayer Kerr Wedding in Toronto Church
The ceremony at a Toronto church joined Miss Mary Debe Braver to William Bryer Kerr of Galt Avenue with details of bridal attire, bouquets, bridesmaids, and attendants. Guests from Guelph, Acton, and nearby towns attended as the couple began their married life together.
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Mary Deve
Hines
Shae
Fly
Brett
Boner
Mes
Dot Kerr
Dorothy Fryer
Hownet Mo Obhue Matias
Mary E
Tuertoise
Jacqueline Repay
Bratten
Hothas
Montena
Gtk
Mass Maineret Chase
Schorst
Pei
Tweedie
Johan Karts
Phe Hooond
Saastra
Galt Avenue
Terronta
Sactun
Ciuelph
Navy League Tag Day Raises 154 61 for Naval Aid
The Navy League tag day last Saturday raised 154 61 funds. The full amount was forwarded to the Navy League with no expenses connected to the effort. The team in charge expresses appreciation for the response and satisfaction with the outcome for the worthy cause.
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Navy League
Navy Docuyete
Eam Duttee
North London market sees oranges flow amid wartime travel tale
Report notes plentiful oranges at a North London market after a wartime journey from Spain. Many shoppers felt disappointed by delays and scattered spoilage, with locals describing the episode as a minor setback in daily trade during difficult times.
Double Capacity at Local Hydro Station Here
Report notes plans to boost hydro station capacity with pump additions at Spring Put in Operation Now. Victory Loan committee commends cooperation as Acton Industries drive construction and water supply upgrades.
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Acton
Hydro Sul-Station
Victory Lound Committee
Arabie Utilities
Coates
Horneey
Permatssten
Viydto
Cormissanern
Prsttmiegenet Town Council Approves Road Plan
The Prsttmiegenet town council meets on Monday at 7 PM voting to authorize road construction on Third Line Eramosa. Reeve and councilors render comments, authorize plans, and set work terms with trustees to oversee payments and timelines ending May. Adjournment scheduled for August 1 with accounts approved.
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Eramosa Phins
Scout Reserve Summer Program Curtailed by War
War conditions curtail the Scout Reserve program at Cha Hiltte Sponges Scout Reserve Act. Chief Commissioner Irvin aferrin gs announces the Leaders' course will shift from July 2 to August Yad. Other courses depend on renters' availability to spare time for their aunts' Course.
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Irvin
Wall Foweser
Y ALC AL Camp Opens This Week With Adventure
The Y ALC AL camp begins this week as boys from the Men’s Club and street rovers travel to Midland wharf by boat Sunday afternoon. They transfer by motor to the camp for a two week stay filled with travel, fun, and welcoming crowds. Parents and friends are invited to greet campers when they return to Midland at 7 pm on Sunday.
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Deautt
Acton
Midland
Campany
Midlad
Traviyght
Jame
Meetings and Picnic Planned at St Albans
Local notice lists Sunday School and a recreation picnic at Con creation Picnic Sat at 22.30 near Acton Park. St Albans hosts community gathering with affiliated meetings and solemnities referenced in the notice.
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St. Albans
Acton Park
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