Free Press Prize Honors Across Ontario Papers
The Free Press prints warm congratulations from multiple Ontario papers after Acton Fire Press won the M A James Memorial Trophy for best front page among weekly papers. Donors and editors praise The Free Press for high editorial standards and community service, noting ties to Peel and Halton counties and recalling press history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Jamin
Bowmanville
Tocar
HL. P Moore
Wego
Moore
W. E. Smallfield
Renfrew Mercury
Free Press
Statesman
Mercury
Christian Guardian
Mr. Moore
Qgrorgetowm Herald
Neihbor
Treters Frere ‘Preas
Peel
Halton
Burlington Gazete
Acton
Gazette
Brer. Dills
Try Frer Press
M.A. James Memorial
Acton Fire Press
Belltor Ariot
Perss
Dalls
Bolton
Te Acton Pref Press
Enittar
G A. Dills
Orangeville Warner
Acton ‘Fare Press
M.A. James Tropics
Smith Falls
Record-News
Acton Pate
Canada
Dublin Friends Honor Bride Of This Month
On July 22 1940 neighbors gathered at the Crossman home to honor Muriel daughter of Mr and Mrs A E Crossman on her marriage to Arthur McKeown A chair led the program gifts were given including a floor bump and an electric grill both couple expressed thanks a social lunch followed the ceremony
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Crossman
Muriel
Arthur McKeown
John Black
Art
Two Absent When Prizes Awarded Saturday in Acton
Saturday night prizes updated as Acton contest awards War Savings Certificates. W. JO. Odkéa won five dollars. Cecil Cripps and George Bilton were absent. Crowds grew, two prizes unclaimed, seventeen minutes to distribute. Local volunteers Near Ramshaw announced, winners listed, band parade planned, silver bullets distributed at 10 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. JO. Odkéa
Acton Buatneas
Cecil Cripps
George Bilton
Willow Street
Alex. Near
Cameron Ramshaw
Mr. Near
Mr. Ramshaw
Jean—Braida
Ivan Huffman
W. B Rumiley
D. Cripps
Acton
B. D. Rachlin
Alex. Cripps
Miss D MacArthur
Norma Krantz
Angus Thompson
R.R
Acton> Mra Wo Marchment; D. Wilforng
Fo West
J.B. Watkins
Patricia Airdrie
R Rot
Annie Thompson
Larne Scots
Militia
Phen
Dean Noes
A Chance to Serve on the Home Front
Organization plans in Halton for Monday night registration in Canada for everyone over 14. Work will be done by voluntary workers in the county with no pay. To help, send your name to Mr F Leatherland Municipal Clerk for eligibility and allotment of workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Canada
F. Leatherland
Sunter Hepburn Wedding Saturday at Everton
The quiet ceremony took place at the home of Mr and Mrs Kenneth McDougall Erin with Marion Mabel Hepburn marrying William Sunter Acton. Pastor Norri Kennedy officiated as guests praised pink roses blue delphiniums and white silk net gown details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth McDougall
Erin
Marion Mabel
James Hepburn
Everton
Errett
William Sunter
Acton
Kenneth
Norri
Erin Church of Christ
Fred Hepburn
Mabel Hepburn
Toronto
Mrs Sunter
Mrs. Sun
Elais on Officer Named for Air Hogs Appointment
Colebrook of Toronto director of emnera Merchandising at Robertson Simpson Company Limited has been appointed Naison Officer in the Air Ministry. He will serve between the air member for engineering and supply and the Deputy Minister's offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hog. Colebrook
Toronto
Emnera
Robertson Simpson Company, Limited
Naison Oe
Enmimeering
Acton Boys Enlisted This Week in Local Service
John Gibbons joined the Princess Louise Argyle and Sutherland Light Infantry in Stratford. Laurie Atkinson enlisted with the Field Ambulance at Kitchener and reported this morning to serve with the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gibbons
Princess Louise Argyle and Sutherland Light Infantry
Stratford
Laurie Atkinson
Fireh Field
Kitchener
Junior Farmers to Donate Overseas Ambulance
Halton County junior farmers and junior farmer women pledge 150 toward buying an ambulance for overseas use. The vehicle costs 1775 and other counties including Work, Hatton, Middlesex, and Simcoe have shown support. Hatton’s County Board donates 50 while Milton Acton Palermo and Norval groups add 25 each. The ambulance will be bought through the Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton County
Courtes
Work
Hatton
Middlesex
Simcoe
Tn Hatton
Halc
Tory
Milton
Acton
Palermo
Norval
Civic Holiday Proclaimed for Erin Township
The Erin Township Municipal Council proclaimed a Civic Holiday on August 6 1940. The Acton Agricultural Society received 204.00 and the Hillsbury Horticultural Society 10.00 in donations. The minutes note half yearly print and contract costs 165.00 and a belled sheep incident amid miscellaneous items before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erin
Hilsburg
Acton Agricultural Society
Hillsbury Hortittltural Society
Vauih
Glimpses of Parliament Discusses Bank Bills and Social Credit Debates
In Ottawa on July 2 1940 Mughes Cleaver reports that the week’s work focused on department estimates and bills. The Wheat Pool insurance bill passed committee with amendments, while the Aberta bank bill faced opposition. Alberta’s bond default concerns are noted alongside debates on unemployment insurance and federal jurisdiction improvements expected to aid two million workers. The article ends noting continued discussion on pages three.
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Banking and Commerce Committee
Phe
Abertr Bank
Consdaeraton
Matta
Aberruare— Cine
Alberta
W Dai
Oak Foam
Som Seo
Din
Aherta
Social Credit
Todo
Urey
Unis
T . Church
Toronto
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Walt
Asus Anes
Canada
Ah Amoi
sanitation system debate at public school board meeting
The board held two special sessions to review a Caustic Sanitation Co proposal to replace the school’s chemical system with a modified water system. The plan included twelve bowls two steel tanks an Alter basin and drainage two wash basins new plumbing and a repainting of fixtures with an estimated cost of about $2000 after removing old equipment. After consulting the Medical Officer of Health Dr E J Nelson and reviewing plans the board deferred contracts while seeking further funding guidance and health department input. A Monday August 6th meeting was set to finalize steps before the fall term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Repaira
Schol Board
Buckley
E. J. Nelson
Causthe Sanitation Co
Acton
Quiz prompts memory of wartime events and figures
Readers answer a set of wartime trivia covering divisions, cabinet changes, naval feats, invasions, and conscription. The questions reference Canada Britain Germany Russia and the League of Nations, with notes noting figures like Lord Beaverbrook Admiral Peneder and Tan Mackenzie King.
Drowning Tragedy in Edgewood Park Pool Claims Young Twin
Ten year old Peter Worsley of Woranto Wasa drowned Sunday afternoon in the Edgewood Park pool. The event occurred as many visitors watched swimmers. Peter was near his twin brother when he reportedly became overwhelmed. His body was recovered by his cousin Mrs Hardman after two hours of unsuccessful resuscitation. Coroner Dr J A McNiven deemed no inquest necessary. The article also notes a twin pair in the Worsley family and mentions another drowning incident nearby involving a boy from Napialay who swam to a float and sank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Worsley
Woranto
Wasa
Edgewood Park
Katen Mails
Ume
Feaul
Guelph Mre
J. A McNiven
Acton
Waa
Wis
Worsley
John
William
Peter
Paul
Hamilton
Thomas Worsley
Mary Zink
Guardians of the Coast Patrols Around Britain
Coastal Command aircraft patrol seas around Britain defending it from sea and air threats. Royal Air Force units maintain vigilant surveillance and readiness during ongoing operations to safeguard shipping lanes and coastal areas.
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Coastal Command
Royallly Porce
Britain
Judgement on Drunks For Disturbance at Acton
Yesterday at Mul ton Brampton two drunks pleaded guilty to drunk and disorderly charges after causing a disturbance in Acton and assaulting a youth. Weigel admitted a separate tamper charge and was bound over $2 to keep the peace for a year, while Hergarden already on suspended sentence was bound over $400 to keep the peace for four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bentepee
Multon
Brampton
Acton
Quilty
Weigel
Hergarden
Schlenge
Knox Choir Honors Miss Laura Hiall in Kitchen Shower
Knox Choir hosted a midsummer style kitchen shower for Miss Laura Hiall Wednesday at Eden Miss with a bountiful open air supper. Mr Salt and Mr Magn assisted as Marilyn Hall presided and Laura accepted an invitation to visit the new kitchen and see things through. The event closed with swimming and ice cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Choir
Eden
Acton soldiers boost Inter-County hopes with Bayliss and Brush
Galt Reporter quotes Private Walter Nichol praising Acton talent Bayliss at first base and Brush as a standout catcher. Bayliss, a former Acton player, could help Inver-County reach playoffs, while Brush hails from Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galt
Preton
Walter Nichol
Bayliss
Acton
Nichol
National Stadium
Brush
Inter~ County
Friends Honor Miss Laura Hall A Bride Of The Month
A kitchen shower in honor of Laura Hall bride-to-be was hosted at Mrs. Kan MacDonald’s home on Church Street. Guests played games, a bride’s book was signed, gifts were presented in a pink and white basket, and Laura thanked the group with a reading and toast. A dainty lunch followed with Irene Marshal and others assisting. Milking Room employees presented a trilight lamp at Storey Glove Co on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kan MacDonald
Church Street
Margaret Chal‘mers
Irene Marshal
Robert Mackthur
Dolly ‘Lazenby
Storey, Glove’ Co
Miss Hall
Tier Addres
Grace Gibson
Laura
Scout Leaders Taking Courses at Blue Springs Scout Camp
Scout leaders from several communities are enrolled in four courses at Blue Springs Scout Camp near Acton. The 1940 class includes participants from Sim mink OlLawa and nearby centers. Mr Cairns, president of the Provincial Association, spoke at a luncheon attended by provincial executives and guests from Tir Pare Press. A film titled A Letter from Aldershot highlighted Canada’s Active Service Force. The Face Press will publish four page issues this summer, with four pages per week.
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Ranerve
Jist
Acton
Simmink
OlLawa
WJ Cairns
Provirsetal Association
Iamecheon
Cairns
G. A. Dillysditter
Tir Pare Press
Townad
Parr Parssa
Unia
Coming Events and fund raiser notices in wartime month
Announcement of meetings and events with a 2 cent minimum per listing. Grand Ocean party features Russ Creighton and His Entertainers at Nessagaweys Presbyterian Church in Dublin with the Woman's Exhibit raising funds for war work. Doors open 8:30 pm. Proceeds support wartime efforts.
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Grand Ocarien Paly
Nessagaweys Presbyterian Onmureh
Russ Creighton
Dublin
Woman's Exetitute' Are
Wingo
Legion Rooma
Pridmy
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C. V. Charters
O.W.N.A
Calgary
Yeaura
Annie Black
Willard Britton
Lawrence Webster
Sunter-Hepburn
Elaison
AIR
Erin Township
Mughes Cleaver
Malton
Ottawa
Ontario
Nera
Hydro
Towa
Wnta
Honrd Bia
Othe Council
Ubaal
Ameet
Ontario Department of Eealth
Comet Pic School
Cabiet
Tsoln- Lionist
League of Nations
Russia
Minlland
Tt Tey
Winston Churchith
Boutiah
National Defence
Cthnada
Cerny
Royal Navy
Great Britain
Lord Heaver’rook
Bor
Norman Rogers
Ind” National Heath
Altmark
Coxsack
Eden Mills
Tou Wilson
Wallan
Naspaayiewoeya
Panne
Celine
Orville Vrown
Nelnori
Min
Une
Guelph
Hyrown
Georgetown
Vathue
Beatheers
Friends
Miss Laura Hall
Scout Hise
Aldershot
Gregory Theatre
Ory
Thas
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