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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 10, 1943

Page

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Knox Centenary Reunion Celebrates Church Heritage

Pupils and officers gathered at the Knox centenary to reflect on church beginnings and mission. Rev J Walkie recalled Sunday School roots, urging parents to ensure every child attends and owns a Bible, with emphasis on Scripture memorization and awareness of Jesus Christ.

Boone Haxing Seerick Perestramd Mack Cfumreth Sintown Sethood Was Regularity Engariedd Tm Mir Bhores Champe James Lindsay Mir Ures Damen Kemaly Kemamedye Moses James Lindsay Alexander Gant Alexander Miconaki Lachlan McDonnald Ysabella Bmck Donald Pat Robert Sean John Walkie Fim Tee Mary MecClure J.C. Witton Rex AL Cc Stewart Hier Br. Stewart Waldie Jigen Jesus Christ Ann Somerville Toronto A. Hansen

Crusaders from Guelph Visit Acton BYPU Event

Christian Crusaders from Guelph visit Acton BYPU for a church program. Rev. Gordon W. Searle delivers a sermon, prayers by Bir Waller Nhont, and selections by the Crusaders Quartet. The meeting praises the Master and closes with a hymn and benediction.

Guelph Acton B.Y

No Appeals at Court of Revision in Esquesing Two

Court of Revision in Esquesing Township held with no appeals to the year’s assessments. C H L May named chairman. June council meeting followed with approval of road accounts and various payments including Bell Telephone and dog licenses. Ward appointments made for Bessey and Waller. next meeting July 5 or by Reeve call.

Bquesing George EL Clears Georeunre Chl May Murray Wink AL Wikliam Wilton iCheave C. HL Qurrie Mur Esquesing Township Counci Reeve May Currie Cleave Bell Telephone Co Harry Robertson Sanford Cecil Chisholm Arthur W. Benton J. Sandford Board of Health BILSO Harry Bessey D. D. Waller

War Service League aids overseas workers and donors

The War Service League spokespersons discuss salvage costs and aid plans for overseas Checuinies workers. The league agrees to assist with Red Cross donations, settle salvage bills, and support beneficiaries through a coordinated relief effort.

Wbocollike Bass Xalvage Os Biel Exenboa Gertise Beye Laeming Bs Swirciee League Wilks Liewt Adam

First Prize in Victory Lean Community Contest

Vague OCR text describes a community contest in Victory Lean with mentions of prizes and local figures. Key names and specifics are garbled, but indicates a prize event connected to a contest, possibly involving a committee or local organization and a population measure.

Acton Council Opens Talks on Coal Delays and Fair Distribution

Acton council discussed a looming coal shortage with dealers and a 43 percent rise in local consumption since 1909. They urged equitable distribution, asked residents to clear driveways, and planned a later meeting to set regulations. A permit was considered for Main Street property work and a bathing beach supervisor was to be advertised. A civic reception for P O Spence and Flight Sgt Johnny Wood was arranged.

J. Darktom Acton Council Seastom Amd Reeve JL Miackemale Br. LW Axgar Acton Actom Witualius Mrr Maurice Starkman Main Street U's Liquor Control Board Park Department of Munitions and Supply P.O. Spence Johnny Wood County Council

Bowling Club Opens Seas and Plans Events

The Bowling Club held a recent meeting with strong turnout from current and former players. 1983 officers were elected with Mrs Hamilton as chair and Miss Ryder as secretary treasurer. Men's doubles Beardmore Cup starts Mondays. mixed and other competitions run weekly with notices for participation.

Actos Lane ME Ryder

Nassagaweya Grants to Acton and Milton Fair Boards

Nassagaweya Township Council met on June 1933 with full attendance. The minutes were read and adopted. Grants of twenty five dollars to Acton and Milton Fair Boards were approved along with multiple treasurer payments including sheep killed by dogs and road superintendent expenses. The clerk was tasked to pursue hospital account collections. The council adjourned to meet again June 71st for the Court of Revision.

Nassagaweya Township Acton Milton Fair Tgeete

YMCA Board Appoints Directors for Year

W J Beatty chairs the YMCA board as year opens. A list of officers includes W J Beatty as chairman and W Wolfe as secretary. The meeting outlines the season program with committees for finances publicity and property.

W. J. Beatty s.MLC_A. Board YMCA Wes Bebhome Musday Secent Wraldarnall - Dmant Diasom W. J. Beosoea Parkes KS. Forve Diessrs BR. Amoobid Wlbl Chaytos

Crippled Colt by Attentive Mother

A farm item describes a distressed foal cared for by its dam amid rough handling and stall conditions. The narrative notes the colt’s inability to stand or feed, with mention of concerned observers and hopes for recovery through careful tending and strength-building.

Fugitives From The Reformatory Recaptured After Brief Escape

Two youths escaped from the On to Reformatory for nearly two days before guards Peter Garracy and Bruno Cianarra captured them. The pair had commandeered a car from Bliss B Y Hughes teacher, entered a nearby school, and seized the keys before fleeing toward Rockwood. The escape revealed in surrender without resistance.

Greechuina Eee Reformatory Peter Garracy Bruno Caanazarra Bliss O. Hughes Ateacher Rockwood

Graduation honors at Toronto University physiotherapy program

Dr. W. R. Somerville and Mia Somerville visited Acton after attending graduation exercises in physiotherapy at Toronto University. The ceremony honored the graduating class with diplomas presented by WwW. J. Dunlop and Ken BPaed. The Canad- Ban training for six months at Victoria sat Children's Hospital in Lon-

W. R Mia Somerville Mise Cecella Acton Toronto University J. Dunlop Ken Victoria Sat Children’s Hospital Lon

Descent into Tobruk Survivors Visit Acton Plant Audience

Desert airmen Pilot Officer Spence and Flight Sergeant Wood spoke to two Acton audiences about their escape from Tobruk after a damaged Wellington bomber forced a desert trek. The visitors toured Beardmore Co and met staff, sharing tales of endurance, with local officials hosting a noon trout dinner and photo opportunities.

Bob Spence Johnny Wood Bere Beardmore & Cao Tobruk Wellington Tobrule Stuvived Adam Acton Reeve J. BM. McDonald A. Mason W. J. Q Oakes J. F. Davison Chas Kirkness Reeve Mra McDonald Beardmore Co Gee Whirler

John Marshall Celebrates Ninety Birthday at Nassayaweya Township

Mr John Marshall marked his ninetieth birthday last Sunday June 6 at his daughter Max Nekcom Andersons home in Nassayaweya Township. Family and friends gathered as he reflects a long life serving the township as clerk for over a quarter century and engaging in church affairs at Ebenezer with notable local involvement and good wishes for many more such occasions.

John Daarshall Nassayaweya Max Nekcom Anderson Bint Nelson Anderson Reginald Ruth Guelph Sheldom Trouutabe Pustineh N. S Marchal Bill Mir Marhal Bay Wishkey Bay Marshall Marhall Naswagaweya Porsons Ebenezer

One Appeal at Revision Court in Eramosa Township

The Township of Eramosa held a Court of Revision at Rockwood Town Hall. The sole appeal from Fred Hanson Sr. concerning his Oustic House tax was denied relief, with a $3 reduction for 1913 due to vacancy. The assessment roll was confirmed and auditors’ reports for April and May were accepted. a public meeting on township unit formation with the Federation of Agriculture was scheduled. By law No 3 of 1923 of Rockwood Police Village was approved granting partial farm land exemption.

Eramosa Rockwood Tech Court of Ke Fred Hanson Oustic Meera Leslie Pinkney Mesars Rutherford Federation of Agriculture Messrs Rutherford and Benham

Afternoon Tea and Bake Sale at Parish Hall

A bake sale and Afternoon Tea event will be held at the Parish Hall on June 19 from noon to 10 pm. Proceeds go to the Wet Service League. An anniversary celebration is planned at Limehouse.

Service League Limehouse

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