Halton election result shows Liberal Cleaver narrowly defeats Nicholson
The Halton riding shifts from Conservative to Liberal as Hughes Cleaver wins with a 664 majority a week after a provincial vote. Final tabulated provincial and municipal splits show Cleaver ahead in Acton Milton Georgetown Esquesing and Nassagawega while Nicholson leads Burlington Oakville and parts of Nassagaweya, with turnout around 14,773 votes.
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Nelson
SRRO
Fox Nichollgon
Halton
Queen's Park
Ottawa
Acton
Milton
Georgetown
Cleaver
Burlington
Oakville
Nicholson
Baquesing
Nassagawega
Trafalgar
Halton County
House of Commons
Mondey
Canada
Ar Sr
Sag
Niche Olaan
Milton Hk
Altim
Oakvote
Liberal Hughes Creaver Re elected in Hilton County Race
Incumbent Hughes Creaver representing Hilton County in the House of Commons won re election on Monday by a clear majority over rival candidates. The Liberal candidate secured the seat with strong support across Hilton County.
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Hughes Creaver
Hilton County
Victory coiffure outlines longer hair for British women
London reports Charles Plumridge president of the International Hairdresser's Society says the new victory hairstyle features hair longer and falling onto the shoulders at the back. This design signals a modern wartime look for British women.
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London
Charles Plumridge
The
International Hairdreaser’s Society
George F Day Succeeds Father as Township Officer
The Township of Eramosa Council held a Court of Revision at Rockwood Town Hall. George F Day was elected to succeed his father as Clerk Treasurer and Collector, with a July start contingent on a satisfactory bond.
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Eramosa
Rockwood
Eith Reeve
D Dbuiray
Hreeve Hoy Eo Laea
Joan Rutherford
Ernest HO Benham
Thos
G Hutchimon
Wry A. Wood
Janet Hodge
Scout Fatato
Percy
Cora Douglas
Presbyterian Manne
Arch McNabb
Frankly
Elwood Bolton
Ed.Thatcver
Court of Revision
Benham
Rutherford
New Township
Department of Education
Department of Highways
Sick Children's Hospital
George Fo Day
John A. Littl
Cyril
Knight
Couper
Little
Geo Fo Day
Kevinton
Fiaquesing
Ron Hrown
Geo. Cleave
George Currie
Cob May
Murray
G. W. Murray
John Shannon
Cleave
Germans Flag Reaches Acton From Canada in War Souvenir
Frank Holmes, recently discharged from the Canadian Army and living in Acton, received a large 9 by 16 foot German flag sent from Germany by Sgt. Gordon Cook. The flag features the black eagle emblem and is described as a fine, new article from Hitler’s headquarters.
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Germany
Acton
Frank Holmes
Sergt
Gordon Cook
Gordon
Four Bands to Play in Jamboree Here Saturday
The Acton Y M C A Boys Band supporters present a Hand Jamboree with Ingersoll Guelph and Bolton bands. Bands compete for cash prizes in a Saturday afternoon contest and later parade to the Park for a 125 bandsmen program. A church women’s group serves a supper at the United Church.
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Acton
Acton Y'a
Ingersoll
Guelph
Bolton
United Church
St Josephites Sodality Presents Gifts to Miss Campbell
The Young Ladies' Sodality of St Josephs Church held a linen shower for Theresa Campbell at Miss Shirley Marchments home. Over twenty members attended, games were played, and the bride-to-be received many gifts before a dainty luncheon.
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Sodality
St. Joseph's Church
Theresa Campbell
Shirley Marchment
Miss Campbell
Friends honor Mrs Latham a recent bride
Friday evening more than thirty friends gathered at the home of Mrs H Arbie to honor Mrs Lawrence Latham a recent bride. The event featured pink and white decorations a games session a decorated doll buggy surprise and a dainty lunch followed by a musical hour as thanks were expressed.
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H. Arbie
Lawrence Latham
Teresa Arbie
More Return From Overseas and Are Welcomed Home
This week saw more arrivals from overseas in Acton and district. Pte Waldle returned after four years with the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps, three and a half overseas, welcomed by family. Trooper Willan Walker arrived back after service in Sicily and Italy, now home in Acton. Flying Officer Jim Doble, once a German prisoner, returned to his Listowel and Acton family, rejoicing at his safe homecoming.
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Acton
Wilfred A. Waldle
Pte Waldle
Hojyal
CWI
Willan Walker
Battegome
Kirkland
Sicily
Mary
Mas Walker
Jack
Garry
Lake Avenue
Hutoon
Toronto
Crnachiee
Taohk
Percy Emotg
Dade
Parey
Tila
Canada
Jim Doble
Mais
Jas Doble
Listowel
Mra
James Dobbie
Doble
Germany
Two Men Brutally Attacked by Bull on Local Farm
Mr Robt Allen and his son Grant Allen suffered serious injuries when attacked by a bull on their farm Saturday. Grant was treated at Christie Street Hospital and returned home for the weekend before resuming travel to Toronto. both men narrowly escaped severe harm.
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Robt Allen
Bin
Grant Allen
Grant
Christie Street
Toronto
Dr Fred Conboy Speaks at Union Anniversary Service
Toronto former mayor and layman Dr. Fred Conboy was guest speaker at the United Church service marking the twentieth anniversary of church union. He delivered a forceful message to a receptive congregation.
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Fred Conboy
Toronto
United Church
Conboy
Fosbury
Sergi Chalmers
Quinn Robertson Church Wedding in Victoria BC
L Aww Georgina Milne daughter of Mr and Mrs George Robertson Eden Milly married J A C Stanley Walter Quinn of Fort William Ontario officiated by McLean. Guests from RCAF units attended. Reception at Terry's Rose Room followed by honeymoon at Craigtower. The couple will reside in Victoria BC and Spider BC.
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St .Andred’s Presbyterian Church
Virtona
Boc
Georgina Milne
George Robertson
Eden
Milly
J. A.C. Stanley Walter Quinn
Fort William
Ontario
Rey Wol
McLean
Alberta
Houston
L.A. C
George Uniache
Rocky Wright
S.P
RCAF
Terry's
Rose Room
Craigtower
Victoria
B.C
Spider, B.C
Lively Halton County Council Session Delays Road Work
Halton County Council faces tense debate over paving Stewarttown road and Governor Fleming residence rental plans. Officials clash on budgeting, with Finance and Roads committees at odds over extra funds and timing. Continued discussion teased for Page Five.
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Halton County
Angus
Deneeth
Watt Ow
Cohen
Gree
Chetr
Calvin P Fleming
Fleming
Cleave
Koor Mrbonal
Carrier
Reeve Wj) Robertson
Gon
Stewarttown
Robertson
Chia Road
Reeve McDonald
Craig
Esquesing Council Creates Township School Area No 1
Esquesing council holds regular meeting with all members present. They approve including School Section No 14 into Township School Area No 1 and form Township School Area No 1 Esquesing. Debts and road accounts are approved and a donation to Georgetown Rehabilitation Committee is authorized.
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Exquesing
Gow Murray
Trustees of School Section No
Bell Telephone Co
Cecil Chisholm
A W. Renton
Frank Hobertson
AN. Stark
Cleave
Brown
Currie
Council of
Fraquesing
Georgetown Rehabilitation Committee
Emma Mendham
Secr
Treas Sn
May
Am Township
Township
Esquesing
Ebenezer and Arkell WMS Hold Joint Meeting
Ladies of the Ebenezer Women’s Missionary Society joined with Arkell members at Mrs P Hutching’s home. President Mrs Pickersgill chaired. Mrs Crosby of Aberfoyle spoke with her daughter Mrs White, and a hymn and solo were performed. A war meeting closed with lunch served by the hostess.
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Mra
Ftoht Johnston
Rocckalongs Women'a — Institute
Jane
Albert Shullis
Helen Hayne
Wim Dunbar
T Hanks
Wilber Patterson
Douglas McNabb
John Inglis
Albert Shultls
John Tone
A Shultis
Dave Gray
California
Mia Thay
Arizona
The
Ebenezer Women's Missionary Society
Arkell
P Hutching
Pickersgill
Mew
C. Pickett Eang & Solo
Mra Crosby
Aberfoyle
Dr. White
lJunch
Afl
Community Event Notices for June and July
Announcements for bingo every Tuesday at St. Josephs Hall with a cash prize and 2 cent admission. Lakeside Chapter LO D EL hosts a Victory Garden Party June 5 at Action Park with Rust Creighton and other entertainers. Dance Tuesday June 19 with Galbraiths Orchestra at Breakville sponsored by Busy Bees. Euchre and valley activities by Euahre Acton Ladies Orange Benevolent Association No. 13 in L C L Hall Crewson Corners June 14 at 8 30 pm with refreshments and 2 80 admission. Next dance holiday on July 2.
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Lakeside
LO. D. EL Victory
Sthin Acton Park
Rust Creighton
Rem
Galbraith
Breakville
Busy Bees
Euahre- Acton Ladies Orange Banlevalent Association
L.C.L. Hall
Crewson Corners
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Hughes Cleaver
Liberal
Rei
Din Halton
L. Nw
County
George F. Day
Father
Evramo
Pte
Rockalong Institute
LL Latham
Dominion
Vatme
Ministe Mackense
Mendis
Gothag
Hte
Liberal Povement of
Stewarttowell
Rosd
Gover
We Daclaion
Esquesing Council
Ebenezer and Arkell W. M.S
St. Joseph's Hall
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