Free Press Prize Winners lauded by peers across Ontario
Letters from C Win A First Geo W James Acton Free Press donors and others praise The Free Press for winning the M A James Memorial Trophy and for high editorial standards. Delegations from Georgetown Herald Acton Free Press Burlington Gazette and other papers extend warm congratulations and note front page quality and 65 years of publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. James
Bowmanville
Tur Free Press
M. A. James
Farr
H. P. Moore
Moore
W. E. Smallfield
Renfrew Mercury
Tix Pree Preas
Statesman
Mercury
Christian Guardian
Mr. Moore
Georgetown Herald
Acton —Pree Press
Peel
Halton
Burlington Gazette
Tue Acton
Raess
Halton County
M.A. James Memorial
Calgary
Free Press
Malcolm MacBeth
Acton Free Press
Gavotte
Brer
Pree Press
Pewassan News
M. A. James Memorial
Acton
Petr -Press
Arlof Dis
Freer Press
Pre Prep Press
Frere Press
Dills
Acton’ Free “Press
MOA. James Memorial
GA. Dills
Peer Press
Orangeville
Acton Fase Press
A. James
Smith Falls
Record-News
ActqN Farr _PRESS
Farr Pagss
Dublin Friends Honor Bride of This Month
On Monday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs A E Crossman Dublin friends and neighbors gathered to honor the marriage of Muriel Crossman to Arthur McKeown The program included a reading of a congratulatory address and gifts a floor lamp and electric grill were presented The couple expressed appreciation and a luncheon followed the social gathering
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. £.Crossman
Mariel
Arthur McKeown
John ‘Black, Jr
Acton
Muriel
Art
A Chance to Serve on the Home Front
Halton registration plans began Monday night for anyone over 16 in Canada. Volunteers in this county will handle all work with no pay. Submit your name to Mr. C. F. Leatherland, Municipal Clerk, for early allotment of duties.
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Halton
Canada
C. F. Leatherland
Lst
Sunter Hepburn Wedding Quiet Ceremony at Everton
Marion Mabel Hepburn wed Errett William Sunter in a 3 PM ceremony at the McDougall home Erin. Rev Kenneth Norris officiated. Bride wore a white silk net gown with pink accents. reception followed. Afterward couple planned a short motor trip to Miss Mabel Hepburn in Toronto. they will reside in Actors. A shower at Crewsons Corners honored the couple with gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth McDougall
Erin
Marion Mabel
James Hepburn
Everton
Errett William Sunter
Acton
Kenneth T Norris
Church of Christ
Fred Hepburn
Mabel Hepburn
Toronto
Toronto executive named liaison officer for Air Ministry
H Qolebrook of Toronto director and general merchandising manager of Robertson Simpson Company Limited has been appointed liaison officer in the Air Ministry. He will act between the air member for engineering and supply and the Deputy Minister's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qolebrook
Toronto
Robertson Simpson Company, Limited
Air Ministry
Air
Acton Boys Enlisted This Week in Local Regiments
John Gibbons joins Princess Louise Argyle and Sutherland Light Infantry in Stratford. Laurie Atkinson joins the oath field ambulance at Kitchener and reports this morning to serve with the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gibbons
Princess Louie Argyle and Sutherland Lght Infantry
Stratford
Laurie Atkinson
Oathfield
Kitchener
Prizes Awarded at Acton Weekly War Savings Contest
Two prize winners claim Saturday awards as Acton crowds fill Willow Street. Councillor W J O Oakes wins five dollar War Savings Certificate with two sharpshooters absent. Alex Near and Cameron Ramshaw run drawing. Jean Braida and Ivan Huffman draw tickets. equipment loans noted from local residents. Upcoming Saturday features Lorne Seals Band Militia parade and Post Office square concert prior to 10 pm prize distribution.
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W. J. O. Oakes
Acton
Cecil Cripps
George Bilton
Willow Street
Méesars
Alex.Near
Cameron Ramshaw
Near
Mr. Ramshaw
Jean Braida
Ivan Huffman
W.B. Rumiley
Junior Farmers Donate Overseas Ambulance for War Effort
Halton County Junior Farmers and Junior Farmer women pledge 150 toward an overseas ambulance priced at 1750. Groups from York Halton Middlesex and Simcoe also contribute as counties join the Red Cross drive to fund the vehicle.
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Halton
York
Middlesex
Simcoe
County Board of
Milton
Acton
Palermo
Norval
Red Cross
Erin Township Proclaims Civic Holiday Amid County Business
Erin Township Council met in Hillsburg on July 2 to proclaim Monday August 5 as a Civic Holiday and to approve payments for relief, roads, and miscellaneous items. The Hillsburg Horticultural Society received a $10 donation, and the council adjourned to meet again in Hillsburg on August 11.
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Erin
Hillsburg
Erin Township
Agric
Hilsburge Horticultural Society
Hallsburg
Glimpses of Parliament by Hughes Cleaver
Halton's member reviews progress on departmental estimates and bills in Parliament. Key items include the wheat pools insurance bill, Alberta Bank Bill prospects and safeguards, and an unemployment insurance measure likely to pass this year. He notes wartime timing concerns and broader social credit discussion.
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Banking and Commerce Committee
Wheat Pools of
West
Alberta
Tle
Aberhart
Dominion
Social Credit
T. L. Church
Toronto
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Canadian Manufacturers’ Association
Canada
School Board Chooses Caustic Sanitation System Upgrade
The Acton School Board approved replacing the current toilet setup with a Caustic Sanitation water based system including twelve bowls two steel tanks a filter basin and drainage at a net cost of 2000 after an old equipment allowance. Plans go to the Ontario Health Department for review and funds are to be arranged before further contracts.
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Mrr. Backley
Caustic Sanitation Ltd
Buckley
Forcd Treatth
Ej.nelson
The
Caustic Sanitation Co
Ontario Department of Health
Acton
Knox Choir Honor Miss Laura Hall
The Knox Choir organized an evening outing to Eden Mills featuring a bountiful open air supper. Miss Laura Hall received a kitchen shower from choir members, with Mr Salt and Mr A Mann assisting, followed by a cheerful toast and a party at the new kitchen during a wintery summer mood.
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Knox Choir
Eden Mills
Laura Hall
Salt
A. Mann
Laura
Acton Soldiers Stage Baseball Talk In Army Intercounty Hope
Private Walter Nichol manages the Acton baseball team and touts newcomer Bayliss as a future Inter County standout at National Stadium workouts. Nichol also praises catcher Brush and another recruit Brush as top prospects amid idle Acton Park ball days and Army duties.
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Plins
Acton Park
Nwo
Walter Nichol
Bayliss
Acton
Nichol
National Stadium
Nicholet Ag
Find
Bnish
Judgment on Brampton drunks for disturbance in Acton
Two Brampton men pleaded guilty to drunk and disorderly conduct after a disturbance in Acton last week. Weigel admitted assault and was bound over for 200 dollars to keep the peace for a year. Hergarden, already on a suspended sentence, bound over for 100 dollars to keep the peace for a year.
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Milton
Brampton
Acton
Weigel
Hergarden
War Quiz Answers Recall From Historic News Item
A list of ten questions followed by answers on wartime topics. It covers the First Canadian contingent arrival, Lord Beaverbrook as Aircraft Production Minister, Admiral Raeder, Senator Borah, Russia's League expulsion, Munich beer cellar bombing, Ian Mackenzie and Norman Rogers, Canadian ministerial roles, the Great War start time, Canada’s declaration of war, the Altmark rescue, and Britain's Military Storage Act extending conscription.
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USB
League of Nations
Russia
Finland
Hitler
Winston Churchill
Canada
Germany
Great Britain
Royal Navy
Omn
Lord Beaverbrook
Max Aitken
Ontario
New Brunswick
Admiral Raeder
Troquois
America
Senator Borah
League
Munich
Ian Mackenzie
Norman Rogers
Pensions
Altmark
Cossack
Great’ Britain
Friends Honor Miss Laura Hall Bride of the Month
A kitchen shower at Mrs Ian Macdonald’s home on Church Street celebrated Miss Laura Hall as the month’s bride to be. Guests enjoyed games a bride’s book a special prize and a gift-laden mock basket while Nellie Hall helped open gifts. The Making Room workers presented a trilight lamp and Grace Orbeon read the address with Laura responding.
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Avery
Ian MacDonald
Church Street
Laura Hall
Garhes
Mary Dennis
Nellie Hall
Margaret Chalmers
Irene Marshall
Robert MacArthur
Dolly Lazenby
Storey Glove Co
Miss Hall
Drowning Tragedy At Eden Mills Pool Claims Ten Year Old
Ten year old Peter Worsley of Toronto drowned Sunday afternoon in the Edgewood Park pool at Eden Mills. Twin brother Paul was nearby as Peter vanished beneath the water and was found by his cousin Mrs. Hardman. Coroner Dr. J A McNiven ruled no inquest. The report also notes two other near drownings at Fairy Lake Acton and Georgetown earlier in the week with rescues by bystanders and rapid medical response.
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Peter Worsley
Toronto
Edgewood Park
Eden Mills
Paul
Peter
Hamilton
Thomas Worsley
Mary Zink
Acton
Here
Scout Leaders Take Summer Course at Blue Springs Reserve
Twenty seven leaders from Timmins Ottawa and local areas attend a summer course at Blue Springs Scout Reserve west of Acton. Provincial Association President WJ Cairns and G A Dills of The Free Press join a luncheon, four patrols organize the group, and a film about Aldershot’s war effort screens at Gregory Theatre. The Free Press will publish four issues this summer with a four page edition this week.
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Blue Springs
Acton
Timmins
Ottawa
WJ Cairns
Fre Press
Uest
Community Events and Bingo Night at Nassagaweya Church
Announcement lists a series of events including a bingo night hosted by Dublin Woman's Institute and Russ Creighton and His Entertainers at the Legion Rooms. Proceeds go to war work with doors at 8 30 p m and a price 16 for entry and prizes noted.
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Grand Carder
Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church
Russ Creighton
Dublin Woman's Institute
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C. V. Charters
C.win
Dublin
Annie Black
Willard Britton
Lawrence Webster
Sunter-Hepburn
Dee
Hughes Cleaver
Ottawa Ontario
Hydro
Council
Janu
Coastal Command
Royal Air Force
Britain
Galt
Friends
Don Wilson
George T. Wilson
Nuassagaweya
Fairy Lake
Actin
Orville Brown
E. J. Nelson
Guelph
Brown
Georgetown
Aldershot
Gregory Theatre
Perce
Trisgee
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