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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 12, 1941
Page
1
Acton district reports $93,200 subscribed with leaders optimistic to reach $125,000. The drive recalls 1918 efforts, notes War Savings and War Services campaigns, and urges continued local committee action to finish the bond drive.
Milton branch meeting drew largest attendance yet as President Mr McKindale opened. Mr Hines of the Department of Labor spoke on apprenticeships and certificates aiding student mechanics aiming for ministerial trade roles. Wadham and other officials discussed storage and association matters. new members were welcomed and speakers praised the apprenticeship program.
A large crowd attended a novelty bingo night at Netom Arena in Acton. Mrs F Cadles won the top prize as proceeds supported the British War Victims Fund, with Beardmore Employees Association sponsoring the event and future contributions anticipated.
Peter Slobodian a 32 year old Polish laborer died almost instantly Saturday night along Highway 7 near Guelph limits when struck by a truck owned and operated by Frank King of Georgetown. Slobodian working with a CNR gang placing new sib lines near the Ontario Reformatory. Coroner Dr T R Pickard to hold inquest Thursday evening with King's father having died in an earlier Highway 7 accident near Georgetown thirteen years ago.
The event raised 3050 dollars for war relief as pink, yellow and white voices items sold for ten cents each. Acton citizens and St Alban’s Church women donated and supported the sale organized by Mrs. Bishop with help from Mesdames Snow Van Wy and Ramesy and Misses Marjory Nelson Data Wood Kathleen Finkly Erna Kentner JeAn Lawson Molly Creasey and Master Bobby Crawford.
Erin Township purchases a crawler tractor for 50 dollars from an International manufacturer. The board discussed road improvements, insurance renewals, and budget revisions at a public meeting in Pensburg. Changes to assessments were adopted with revisions and a wooden report filed. Minor damages and farm property notes were included with miscellaneous items and adjournment scheduled for July.
Prisoners from the Ontario Reformatory at Guelph were captured in town after escaping. The men James Fainlvin age 20 from Turner Valley Alberta and Warrs Lawson age 25 from Parente Ontario, allegedly stole clothing from buses and cars, damaged vehicles, and altered their outfits on Bower Avenue. A tip from Constable Nelson led guards to recapture them, with details of the pursuit and subsequent confinement.
At the regular meeting of the Public Utilities Commission on Tuesday evening Commissioners M Symon and J. Chalmers were present with Chairman M Hansen presiding. The board authorized investing 2000 in Victory Bonds for ten years to bolster reserves for emergencies.
The Friendly Circle Group held a Monday evening gathering at Mrs Richardson’s home on Churet Street to honor Miss Laura Johnston bride to be. Members enjoyed games and contests, with warm thanks extended to the hostess for her hospitality and use of her home.
Halton Plowmen's Association hosted the Junior Farmer Plowing Match at a dairy near Trornby. Despite dry soil, young ploughmen produced excellent work with coach Tiba MacLeod guiding finalists for inter county competition near Peterborough. Winners by township included Deanatatr Huson and Mur tan Blamiston with several others named.
Attendees from Milton and surrounding districts gathered for the county Achievement Day. Judges evaluated live stock and stock judging in ten classes as Miss Dorothy Treave of Coxetown won a trip to the Chicago International Live Stock Show for the youths.
Telegrams received from Ottawa show investor activity with figures cited for Vita subscribers and overall totals. The report notes headquarters returns and collective cash from subscriptions as Dominion Publicity reports.
Community groups and visiting bands joined Acton residents in a large Victory Loan parade. Major Colliery Reought spoke, bands played, and floats from Newmarket Milton Georgetown and local chapters marched to honor soldiers and boost wartime bonds.
Pte Norm Morton Hlockey Star sustained scalp and facial injuries in a Monday night collision near Acton on the Sther Creek hill. Wm Sawn of Acton and others escaped serious harm. Norm Morton was hospitalized. doctors expect a return home in a few days. Latest reports list favorable outlook but ongoing scalp injuries.
Residents of Acton join a Comforts Committee for a big carnival on Civic Holiday. The event runs in the afternoon and evening with activities and entertainment for townspeople.
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