Fire Hall Repairs and Fence Request Dominate Acton Council
Acton Council met Monday with councillors present to hear firemen’s request for a cement floor in the fire hall and for sand cement and mixer supply. Cameron Street residents asked for a fence at Fairy Lake and to fill a washed hole. A butcher shop tax rebate was requested. council adjourned to view Cameron Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
J. F. Pavison
A. Mason
J. M. McDonald
Evan Jones
J. B.chalmers
Mesurs. Co. McColl
Geo, Fountain
Theo Pappili
County of Halton
Tademeotognerenrederege
Hell Telephone Co
Waring Bros. _catchman's
County of
Halton
Vete
E. Harrop
Lay J. Bain
BSI
E. T. Thetford
M. McDonald
A. Maxon
J. F. Davison
Conneil
Toronto
L. Waaman
Harrop
Cameron
C.F. Leatherland
Cameron Street
Friends Honor Miss Marguerite Currie Bride of This Month
During the past week friends honored Miss Marguerite Currie a bride elect with multiple showers. A white and kitchen shower was given Thursday evening at Mrs Kantan Curries Lane Avenue. Saturday evening a miscellaneous shower occurred at Mrs Winning of Georgetown. Last evening Mrs Douglas Dawkins hosted a miscellaneous shower at her home for Miss Currie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margartite Currie
Kantan
Graham Johnston wedding at United Church June 14
The wedding of Miss Laura Isabel Johnston and Mr. Gerald Richard Graham took place Saturday afternoon at United Church Acton. Rev. G C Gifford officiated as Dr. E J Nelson played music, with Mrs. Howard Wrigglesworth singing during the register. The couple will reside on the Rounds Farm near Georgetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton United Church
Laura Isabel Johnston
Johnston
Basil Johnston
Gerald Richard Graham
Tr. J. Graham
Georgetown
G. C. Gifford B.A
E. J. Nelson
Howard Wrigglesworth
J. H. Reid
Jace
Edith Marriott
Guelph
Frank Early
Brampton
Elwood Johnston
Near
Toronto
Grahaim
Rounds Farm
Grow Oil on Trees in Miami Sparks Controversy
A fragmented report from Miami describes a project to grow oil on trees amid a dispute over safety and environmental impact. Local officials weigh potential benefits against risks to residents and ecosystems.
Confirmation at St Alban's Church in Niagara Parish
Crowded service saw fourteen young people, seven boys and seven girls, confirmed at St Alban's Church. Bishop Broughall led the ceremony with hands placed on each candidate as hymns and prayers guided the rite. The event included a junior girls choir and floral decor, with Bishop noting Christian duties and ongoing missionary support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Alban's Church
Niagara
FE. A. Brooks
Broughall
Jesus Christ
Brooks
Orm St. Alban’s
St. Jude's Church
Oakville
Haltan
Sid
Membe
Chen
Te Phayers
Vengyer Tonsertousky al Bante
Marrhayte
Thie
Betas
Beth Tachson
Bravpghat
Acton
O Addaus
Ain
St Jonas Church
van Tresent
Leslie Albert Tiles
Arthur Nurhtingate
Iain Ginnell
George Stshungile
Wottiana Richard Knight
John Richard Crawford
Charhly B. Tushmaere
Plorenon Bheater
cParner
Mar Yelle
Dierothy
Clarke’s Voice Echoes in Ontario News Review
The piece notes Clarke’s role in reporting Ontario weekly papers and his voyage through tax and audit concerns. It mentions his travel during a restive month and the need to abandon fishing trips for certain investigations. Equipment and companions are kept ready in case of developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke
Elilibourt
CRE Ontario Teteners
Ontario
Loweser
Livestock Leads So Cal Farm Revenue in Record Year
Southern California farmers earned a record 305 million dollars from livestock and other products, underscoring a lucrative year for the region. Strong demand boosted prices, lifting overall earnings for growers across the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
California
Victory Loan 1941 aims at full public support
Ottawa readers note June TRL Fury Purse Acton Canndt's Victory Loan progress. Total reached $528,773,000 from 603,088 subscribers by Tuesday night. National Headquarters seeks stronger pace to meet objective as Churchill’s visit is framed in wartime rally messaging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canndt
Naminal
Canada
Winston Churchill
G. W. Spinney
National
Wis
No blame in death of Ukranian railway worker
A coroner's jury found an open verdict in the death of Peter Slobodian, 28, killed in a collision with a truck driven by Frank King of Georgetown. The inquest urged lighting of the highway section near the Ontario Reformatory main entrance and requested safety measures. Nine witnesses testified under Crown Attorney J M Kearna with Coroner Dr T R Pickard presiding in Guelph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Slobodian
Frank
King
Georgetown
Bent Guelph
Ontario Re
J. M. Kearna
T. R. Pickard
Guelph
Acton Manufacturers Discuss Housing Shortage
A group of Acton manufacturers met with Mr. Card of the Dominion Housing Plan to address the town housing shortage. They cited prewar need, wartime production, and postwar requirements to support Canada, noting about fifty houses would cover current needs but expansion plans would require more housing. A practical solution was urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Card
Dominion Housing Plan
Canada
Beardmore Employees donate to British War Victims Fund
A charity bingo night raised funds for the British War Victims Fund with 1000 tickets sold and many prizes donated. Be rank employees contributed 339.69 after expenses, amid a large turnout and a parade by the Lorne Scots Band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beardmore Employees’ Association
British War Victims’ Fund
Neto
Acton Business Niet
Eeptutiegtes
Groverbes
Fallewis
Nellie Hotly
Binner Lasny
Marzo
Ware
Kagsht Georgetown
Shirley March
Spiers
McHugh
Ro Richardson
Mowat
Jean Hrannedle
Bere Alten
Bete Marshall Ho Speidvogel
Sobel Sheppard
Waterhouse
Esie Milevhell
Elizabeth Hansen
He Price
Miss Walker
Lorne Scots Band
War Commentary Weekly reports Allied advances and Axis pressure
The Acton Freco reports June 17 1940 Western Front moves in Syria Lebanon and Libya. British French forces counter and advance near Damascus Beirut and Capuzzo while Luftwaffe raids target Germany and shipping. Roosevelt’s lend lease aid and a growing US production program are noted as Britain allies face the Axis.
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Aedia
Bnemy
Merdjayoun
Kuneltra
Damascus
Kuneitrnins
Beirut
Lebanon
Libya
Archibald Wavell
Army of the Nile Hind
Salum
Middle East
Fort Capuzzo
Tobruk
Norway
British Isles
Desert
RAF
Germany
Tarkey
Ankara
London
Russia
United States
Democracy
Unite States
Britain
China
Idan
Hathaus
Treosevelt
Two Honour Pennants For Acton Victory Flag Triumphs
Acton tops Campbellville and Halton County with high triumph in the IMT Victory Loan drive. Campbellville leads at 180.8 percent of its objective while Halton's counties report strong totals as Acton progresses toward a third pennant.
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Acton
Campbellville
Halton
Oakville
Milton
Burlington
Taltan
Jenat
School Awards Made by I. DE. To Acton Pupils
Acton Public School held the annual awards ceremony for outstanding work. Lowe Chapter officers presented the prizes to Grade 5 through Grade 7 pupils, with entertainment by Grade 5 students. Winners include Caralyn Oakes and Fadete Chew in Grade 5, Irene Nellie and Purdy in Grade 2, and George Elliott and Armand Bralda in Grade 7.
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Severa
Duke of Devonshire
LOWE
Acton
Acton School
Caralyn Oakes
Fadete Chew
Irene Nellie
Purdy
Teddy Rachlin
Joanna Veldhuis
Heather Boyd
Hay Evesden
Josephine Boyd
Ethel Hunter
Marion Fryer
Jona Horr
George Elliott
Armand Bralda
Dorothy ‘Pallant
Frederick Crewson
Toronto WMS of Knox Church Hosts Runymede Guests
At a June 17 evening meeting at Mrs. G. W. Mosales home the WMS of Knox Church welcomed members of Runymede Church WMS as special guests. Mr. Fesenko spoke on mission work among Ukrainians in Toronto and praised Canadian hospitality and Ukrainian newcomer loyalty. Two donations were contributed by Mrs. Werfor of Yoronto. Mrs. Beth Murray noted as sister of Mrs. Wo Masntes.
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Knox Presbyterian Church
G. W. Mosales
W.mls
Runnymede Church
Toronto
Geo. Murraay
J. Bell
Runnymede W.M.L
Fesenko
WMS
Canada
Europe
Aftis
Werfor
Yoronto
Beth
Acton
Acton Stands Out In War Savings Victory Loan
Acton exceeded its quota early in the War Saving Campaign and was among the first communities in Halton to reach the objective, yet officials note it is now seen as ordinary news from Victory Loan headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Acton
Rockalong Institute June Meeting At Mrs Nelsons Home
The Rockalong Women's Institute met in June at Mrs B Nelson's home with about 14 members and guests present. The group discussed district prospects, welcomed guest speaker Miss Bennett, and planned to present baby Harvey Patterson with a bank book. The meeting closed with a poem read by Mrs Wim McNabb and a district report from Mrs AL Schultin amid social time.
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Rockalong
So Bennett
Wim
McNabb
AL Schultin
Amit
England
Edgewood Park Dance and Strawberry Festival Planned
Announcement details events including a dance at Edgewood Park near Eden Malls on June 2 and a Wednesday evening strawberry festival in Knox Sunday School Room with a Go loe program. Admission 10 cents. Hosted by YWCA/Auspices of Y.W.IA.
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Edgewood Park
Eden Malls
Daria Halls
Orenestra
Knox Suriday School Room
H. Goloe
Y.wia
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Marguerite Currie
Graham-Johnston
United Church
Miami
Coboy
Florida
St. Alban’s Church
Ottawa
Ont
Fury Purse
Dominion Publicity Committee
Beardmore Employees' Association
Congress
Atlante
Roosevelt c
B. W. Browne
D.S.C
MLC
Department of ‘National Defence
I. DE
W.ml.s. of
Knox Church
Victory Loan Headquarters
Rockalong Institute
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