County Seeks Road Spending Details From Municipalities
The county council at its regular meeting asked for a comprehensive report on road expenditures across all municipalities. Reeve RH Shannon urged transparency, noting Burlington has contributed about 100000 to the county road fund over seven years with minimal district spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baginesrth
Hibsile 4
RH Shannon
Burlington
Reeve Lachlan McArthur
Oakville
George Sealle
Acton
Georgetown
Ty Yooks
Mr. Shannon
Pearson Addresses Burlington Meeting
Hon. L. B. Pearson Canada's Secretary of State for External Affairs spoke at Brant Inn regarding Canada world affairs and Liberal platform promises. Mayor Hughes Cleaver welcomed him. Murray McPhail introduced the speaker as the Burlington Boys and Girls Pipe Band led the procession into and out of the outdoor gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Pearson
Canada
Sky Club Secman
Branton
Pearson
Burlington
Hughes Cleaver
Murray McPhail
A. Cadeau
Cleaver
McPhail
Numerous Showers for Elenda Britton Before Wedding
Several showers were held for Miss Elenda Britton ahead of her July 4 wedding. Friends gathered at Dublin school and Miss Sadie McAnisre with Miss Coreyn Brown hosted no shower at Miss Krown’s home on June 26. Local neighbors and bridesmaids attended events and presented gifts and toasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elenda Britton
Sadie McAnisre
Coreyn Brown
Shot Incident in Acton Targets Fred York
Unclear OCR text mentions Fred York shot in the back while working, a former Acton resident. It references a stray bullet and various garbled details about timing and location. Causes and suspect details are not clearly presented in readable form.
Former Actonian Killed on Tracks
A private funeral was held for William James Hodgins of Guelph, formerly of Acton, found on tracks near a station Sunday. He was 3% years old, father of four, survived by wife Sylvia May Hopkins, children Patricia Diane Kenny Larry, mother Bertha Hodgins, sister Margaret, and brother Harvey. Interment at Greenwood Cemetery. police treat as accidental with no inquest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William James Hodgins
Guelph
Cur
Sration
Currey
Acton United Church
Frank Rares
Albert Trimble
Don Trimble
Cecil Geter
Lorne McClennan
Watson Moulton
Flower Bearare
Frank Malone
Ralph Smith
Willam Mitchell
Herb Fryer
Georgetown
Ibis
Berthe Hodgins
George Hodgins
Acton
Guelph Stove Co
Willam Ques
A. P. Green Co
Picnic Day Indoor Event At Silverwood Womens Institute
A lunch at Mrs R Corbett's home, Silverwood Womens Institute president, drew 1 member and five guests. Guests guessed corn kernel count, played bingo, and wins were awarded. A brief meeting planned Canada Day at the ACWW Conference in Toronto and Children’s Aid project supplies. Mrs W Norton chaired as convener. fall fair displays were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrz R Corbett
Silverwood Womens Institute
L. Burt
Toronto
W. Norton
Vacation Bible School enrolls 90 plus in Knox church program
Knox church hosts Vacation Bible School with over 90 children ages four to 11 enrolled. Classes run Monday through Friday with a Parents’ Night Friday. Rev Armstrong leads the junior division with staff handling music crafts and Bible study as four to 11 year olds prepare presentations for Parents' Night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Presbyterian Church
Baptist, United and Presbyterian
Bill McKeown
Doug Allen
Merle Harris
Lynda Mann
Keren Perkins
Sandre Sinclair
Janice Woodburn
Barbara Symon
Ann Symon
Knox Church
Ro Armatrong
Baptist, Unitet and
Presbyterian
Rey Armatrona
Patterson
Raphat
J Dilis
Handiggalts
Ba, Cirrey
Mra R. MacArthur
Mra Morris
Mass Lynda Mann
Helen Landsborvard
Council Advances Purchase of Deluxe Fire Pumper
Township council votes to buy a Bickly Seageive deluxe fire pumper for 18 500 plus tax with high pressure system and one air pack. purchase to meet January 21 specifications minus the wet water proportioner. Ontario Edge tender accepted pending Department of Highways approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Requesing
Speerficiwations
Ontario Edge Company
Department of Highways
Greenock Women’s Institute June Meeting Report
Mrs John Near hosted the Greenock Women’s Institute for the June gathering with Miss Elva Pearen as president. Members learned four fancy sandwich recipes demonstrated by Mrs Calvin and Miss Riva Pearen, and an oral weights contest by Edword Johnston. The group planned August conference attendance and a Macy Donald College visit, with meetings moved to the second Wednesday each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mi. John Near
Greenock Women's Institute
Businese
Elva Pearen
A.c.wiw
Macy Donald College
Remdar
Ralph NeKeown
Elliott Patterson
Thomas Horsby
William Johnston
Ralph McKeown
Mre
Calvin
Riva Pearen J
Edword Johnston
Esqueling Rate Change Including Fire and Street Light Costs
Taxpayer notices show Esquel ing rate set at 20 mills with added costs for fire and street lights in Norval and Georgetown areas. Districts list varied charges, including Acton and other townships, with payments due and specific firm accounts noted. multiple line items reference fire protection, street lighting, and utility levies alongside named entities and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Leslie Porsidint
Bratks
Ohwynehin Lostorate
Heals
Certa
Evra
Norval
Ated
Gen Weinens
Ares Bern
Matos
Acton
Ares
Georgetown
Pst
Baemen Flack
Shoemeke
Ontari
Ume
Lorne Scots Claim Sports Day Trophy
The Love Scots won the regimental cup at Niagara-on-the-Lake Sports Day during camp week July 4 to 11. Acton and Milton representatives shared prizes with multiple podium finishes including Paul Lawson Don Dawkins Bil Skilling Wayne Arde and others earning top spots in high jump broad jump sprints and relay events. About 15 Acton participants attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Love Scots
Niagara-on-the- Lake
Acton
Milton
Graham
Ho Gunn
Paul Lawson
Don Dawkins
Bil Skilling
Wayne Arde
Fen
Lotne Scots
Royal Message From Mockingham Palace Correspondent
A wrapped message from Mayer F. G. Oakes conveys Her Majesty The Queen’s thanks for loyal greetings on the coronation. Mayer Qekea notes Acton officials sent loyalty and good wishes on the Queen’s behalf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mockingham Palace
Mayer F. G. Oakes
Wrenien
Mente
Mayer Qekea
Qeren
Acton
Stone School Farm Forum hosts strawberry social gathering
The Stone School Farm Forum held a summer get-together on Monday June 28 with forty two neighbors at the school house. Mrs. Harry Marchington won the ladies prime while Earl Buet edged Russell Miner for the men’s prize. Bowls of strawberries and refreshments were enjoyed as shrubs around the Stone School were noted for fever few beauty on No 7 highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stone School
Harry Marchington
Earl Buet
Russell Miner
No 7
Ladies' Aid of Knox Church Meets at Mrs Davidse Home
The Ladies' Aid of Knox Church held its monthly gathering at Mrs Chas Davidse’s home with Mrs F J Mec Cutchenn presiding. Mrs Blow led devotion. plans were made for the annual picnic at Mrs R L Davidson’s home. Mrs Fred Blow and Mire Gea Somerville to organize the post meeting program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Church
Chas Davidse
F_ J. Mec_ Cutchenn
F Blow
R. L. Davidson
Fred Blow
Mire Gea
Somerville
W. McLeod
Hornby
Unis
A J Murray
W M S Members Sing Duet in Dutch Service
An unusual church gathering featured a duet sung in Dutch by visiting members from Holland. The event included prayers, reports, and remarks by Mrs Fo Anders and Mr ROW Smith who discussed an African study and its lessons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.M.S
Clark
Holland
Canada
Row Smith
Face in the Space Reveals Rearranged Units and Ties
Fragmentary report notes a peculiar display titled Face in the Space showing rearranged units. The piece mentions Tiends of Wier and Fonansu but details remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wier
Fonansu
Acton Council Approves Grandstand Repairs Plan
Acton Fair Board proposes repairing the park grandstand and buying materials with volunteer labor. Council accepts the plan pending inspection, pledges town support, and considers insurance and road repairs while approving various accounts and municipal notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mac Sprow
Clarence Denny
Acton Fair Board
Bair Board
Churchill W M S Thankoffering Meeting Highlights
The Churchill W M S held its annual thankoffering meeting with about 60 local and visiting ladies in attendance. Miss Sybil Bennett spoke on Canadian travels and embracing new Canadians while urging church action to support the country during wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churchall
N Rust
Melville
Acton
Ballinated
Qaprinre
Kerrinnit
Sybil Bennett
Canada
R Denny
Mos Beanett
County clerk notes no appeals on stony valuation report
No appeals were received within the required time after the by law passage. County clerk William Deane reports that the stany valuation assessment remains unchallenged for this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Deane
Ure
John Crewson Dies at Meaford at 74
John Crewson aged 74 died at Meaford on July 6 after illness. He lived in Malton previously and is survived by a daughter and other relatives. The body was taken to Guelph for funeral arrangements and burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Crewson
Meaford
Crwasans
John Cresson
Aes F
Guelph
Cate
Flortune
Martha Mix
Barnes Magee
Ager
Staymer
Annie
Aw Ea
Malton
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County Council
Allan Emerson
Boyne Schook
Allison Dingle
Strancon
Douglas
Wrightaworth
Carol
Redahaw
Central School
Merlyn May
Trafalcar
Ralph Gellatly
Burlington East School
Marion Johnson
Nassagawera
Audrey Featherstone
Glenwood School
Michael Marshall
Burlington Central School
Helen Landsborough
Acton Allan Romerson
Meridyt May
Irante
Sandersen Dakvully
Essa
Comune
Alo
Rarway Co
CNR
Witchatan
Sherri
Rodertson
Gary Te
Aswan
Eleada Britton
Fred York
York
Dorunien Dasdinion
Reandinion
Cybere
Erstruck bin
Africa
Council
Milton Fre
Yas Begiesings
Brownry Premiim
HEPC
Bell Telephone
George MacDonald and Co
Munopal World Ltd
Mu- Tien
Milton Fine Brew Np
Mrs ME Brains
Rom
Roy Smith
Meadowg’en
Ro Hanes
Samme
Gisnon
Nerval Street
Donald Landaay
Lardsis
Wyand Brown Mullin
Keith Joyce
Edwant Barry
Joan McEachern
Lorne Scots
Royal Message
Farm Forum
Fo Anders
Deacher
Dale Omen
Mainry
Rey Goodwin
Acton Heale
Notatv
Coment
County Comet
Coombs
D A McConachir
Tyler
Tle
R. Wo Anderson
Maria St
Ame
Pgp
Counel
Duke of Devonshire
Water and Sewer Division
Public Utilities Commission
Anid
Norwich Union
U S Council
Bean Insurance Agency
Western Assurance Company
Western Assurance Company Iwas
CF Leatherlands
Coart
Esquesing
Une Township
Woel Cumming Corporation
Masons
Lucas
Pets Ogven
Azel i Tith’s
Hickey & Sons
Rflcan Marsh Pumps
Sant At Poc
Madr
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