Acton Council Debates Boundaries and Night Watch Duties
Acton council met in July with Councillors Magan Jones and Davison present. Night Constable Locker requested a revolver and protection after a held-up incident. council approved the purchase and praised his service. Discussion covered extending water service to Crescent houses outside the bounds and potential annexation. Finances were reviewed and multiple service invoices approved. Letters from housing and Municipal Board actions were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garry
Howe
A. Magan
FE. Jones
Davison
Acton
J. B. Chalmern
J. Locker
Dinis
Locker
Ware
Exquesing
Crescent
Municipal Board
Firteenth
Roofers Vs Supply Co
A.T. Brown
Bell ‘Telephone Co
Thetford
Mackenzie & Son
Arena
Leatherlind
Kr D Brown
William Shepherd
D. Ellett
Albert
Harris
Willian Cotta Rede Pai Noo
Gasolne
Yey
Cows Struck by Storm Disrupts Hydro Service
A severe storm damaged property and knocked out power across the area. Cows were struck on farms east of town, and a tree felled near W. F. Worden’s yard. eighteen transformers blew fuses and a lightning arrester was dislodged. Hydro crews worked for hours to restore service, affecting Magen Knitting Co and Acton Machine Shops for about two hours. Municipal repairs and street concerns followed including fence proposals along Cameron Street pond and gravel needs for streets.
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A. ‘T. Minn
Worden
Church Street
Magen Knitting Co
Force Electric Products
Acton
Mit Street
Jones
Windoos
Main Street
Aon
Foo Cooper
Wasberg Tes
Corneth
Plaspan
Acton Population Grows To 2036 In Latest Census
Early census returns show Acton’s population at 2036, up from the prior count. The town’s steady growth continues with no dramatic booms or slumps, reflecting resilience through recent cycles.
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Acton
Chisholm Re union Held At Hornby With Good Attendance
The tenth Chisholm reunion was held at the home of Mr. Orden Chisholm in Hornby with strong turnout. A ball game and races followed afternoon activities, and supper preceded speeches by Dr. Sherwood, Mr. Nixon, W. S. Chisholm, and Thomas Chisholm.
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Chisholm
Hornby
Annanai
Twenty Five Visit Acton Boys Camp Over Weekend
Sunday was visitors day at Acton Boys Camp on BeQuéol i island in Georgian Be There were over twenty five visitors during the weekend. They found the boys in good health and enjoying the outing in a well equipped camp. George Force of Tramilien is charge and Ken rain of Dreadview WOMLC.A. Toronto is swimming instructor. The camp features a dock and sandy beach and tents with wooden doors. Campfire songs and a rehearsal of Allouette delighted visitors. The camp continues this week and will host Y M C A leaders visiting Midland for the 26th group. Many Acton residents attended, including the Middleton and Force families and others.
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Pare Enta and Friendsy
Acton
Georgian
George Force
Tramilien
Ken Raincan
Dreadview Womlc.a
Toronto
Y's Men's Club
Y-T
Midland
Gord Beatty
Burglars Fail In Attempt Here One Is Captured
Three break ins or attempts occurred in Acton early Tuesday. Items stolen included tools for forcing entrances from Gilmour's Blacksmith shop on Main Street. A door lock was forced at B D Rathlin’s store but sturdy iron bars thwarted the burglars. A car carrying burglary tools was later pursued and one suspect arrested at Brampton.
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Acton
Gilmour
Main Street
B.D. Rathlin
Sur
Pete
Che
Funeral notices and local obituaries in Guelph district
Obituaries and notices record deaths in Detroit and local area. Neil Johinson of Detroit dies after an accident. funeral at Detroit, Mich. Erin Fletcher and Mrs Bo Haney attend the funeral of Johinson’s brother-in-law. Thomas Awrey of Pomona, Cal is mourned. he held California horseshoe shooting titles. Miss Joanna Shertul of Georgetown earns First Class Honors in a Toronto Conservatory theory exam. praised by teacher Violet Mo Kirkwood of Erin.
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Bo OH. Haney
Neil Johinson
Detroit
Mich
Thomas Awrey
Pomona
Cal- Moth
Fosburg
An Tregds
Bryn
Awrey
Calfornia
Bint
Joanna Shertul
Georgetown
Toronto
Muse
Violet Mo Kirkwood
Eriat
Acton Boys Enlisted This Week Regist
Harvey McCutcinoll joined the Royal Canadian Air Force yesterday at Manning Port as part of this week’s enlistment.
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Acton
Ro Harvey McCutcinoll
Royal Canadian Airforce
Manning Poot
Weekly War Commentary From Soviet Fronts and Allied Fallout
The report surveys shifting Soviet Foreign Affairs plans while noting Moscow’s reluctance for immediate retirement of leadership. It cites a claimed Soviet victory near Kiev and German counterattacks along the Dnieper and Desna fronts. Churchill’s Britain and Russia are described as allies with renewed resolve and air power, while shipping losses decline. Japan’s prime minister resigns with a new cabinet to face Axis alignment choices.
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Plang
Swittz
Ina
Daviper
Moscow
Kiev
Ukraiian
Novograd
Leningrad
Gulf of Finhind
Third Reich
Britain
Winston Churchil
London
Esther
Aristy
Rank
Ant
Muamkind
United States’ Navy
Iceland
North America
Japan
Fumimaro Konoru
Hirohite
Hon
Germany
Pretty July Wedding at Knox Manse
A wedding took place Saturday afternoon at Knox Manse Acton with Willenlean Weaver as bride and Harvey Douglas Metutecheon as groom. The bridal party included Miss Linian Fields as bridesmaid and Gordon McCutcheon as best man. The reception followed at the bride’s home and the couple left for a northern honeymoon amid cheers and confetti.
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Knox Manse
Knox Presbyteri
Manse
Acton
Willenlean Weaver
R-Anderson
Harvey Douglas Metuteheon
Ciynrren Bridger
Linian Pields WU
Gordon McCutcheon
Jroom
Hall-Sinclair Wedding Saturday in Alton
The marriage of Cara Hall-Sinclair to William Wright took place Saturday evening in Alton with Rev. Demald Sinclair officiating. The bride wore shadow pink triple sheer with blue velvet trim and a Briarcli roses corsage. reception followed, and the couple plan to reside in Yoronto after honeymooning in Muskoka.
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Cal Alton
Teleti Cara
Abesinader Sinclair
KK. Johnston
Bouvardia
Robert Hatt
Wingham
Alton Juniors Picnic and Softball Tournament
Ten juniors held an annual field day and picnic at Hultonville on Tuesday. A softball tournament featured teams from Atton Norvale and Palermo with Acton Juniors winning after close scores. A dance followed with Jack Mirck's Orchestra providing music.
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J Uin
Hultonville
Sears
Mangst
Atton
Norvale
Palermo
Acton Juniors
Path Palermo
Nurval
Oan
Jack Mirck
Voronto
Girls Camp at Stoney Lake Opens for One Week
The Acton citys Camp becomes real as the Ys Men’s Club finalizes plans for girls to attend Camp Inglestone on beautiful Stoney Lake near Peterborough. Miss Helen Obrander will supervise with the Peterborough YWCA staff while the boys enjoy a separate camp at Inglestone opening August 5 for a week.
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Stoney Lake
Acton
Apo
Cuny? Inglestone
Peterborough
Peterborough Ywa
Helen Obtrander
County Equalization Settled by Judge Munro’s Decision
Halton County Council met to review the equalized assessment figures. Judge Munro’s ruling set county totals and individual municipality changes, naming Acton Burlington Town Milton Oakville and others with varying increases and decreases. The report recommended annual statements on new buildings and demolitions to guide future adjustments and a by law to equalize assessments was passed.
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Halton
Feldoon Milton
Tlonor
Munro
Yast Sear
Makins S
Married in Forest Vale Church on Monday
The ceremony took place Monday at Forest Vale United Church with Miss Buythe leana Kurts and Wesley Alexander Coote of Acton. Attended by relatives including the brides and grooms families. The couple will reside in Acton after a reception at Gray Gables.
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Forest Vail United Church
Buythe
Leana Kurts
Fulton Ave
Wesley Alexander Coote
Acton
Laura Coote
Charles Mo Coote
Edmonton
Merry
Arthurs Montgonery
Fener
Allan Coole
Bestia Fir
Chivernee
Acton Customs Returns Climb in Second Quarter
Customs office at Acton reports rising returns in the second quarter of the year, showing a substantial increase over the same period last year. April to June figures indicate improved performance and higher totals despite early-year volatility.
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Acton Customs Office
Ness Hugh
Regulations Limit Pleasure Driving to Conserve Gasoline
Regulations restrict sale of gasoline on weed and Sundays and ban credit cards. Gasoline is to be sold cash and carry from 7 to 7 daily, with a planned price increase of one cent. The aim is to curb pleasure driving and reduce consumption, else rationing boards may be used.
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Walton
Motorists Told to Rigorousy Obey Traffic Law
Magistrate Woodhiffe warns motorists that strict compliance with traffic signs on The Chrough Street is required. In Acton penalties rise for offenders with first offenses fined and costs. Authorities vow to enforce careless driving charges, with fines and costs imposed.
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Woodhiffe
Acton
Harvey
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