Burglary Thwarted as Thief Captured in Acton Home
Last night a burglary in Acton was thwarted when Jack Thompson was surprised by Stan Anderson and Miss Grace Gibson as he ransacked the home of Mrs. Gibson. A struggle ensued, Anderson was injured but subdued Thompson, who was taken to Milton to await trial. Jewelry and cash were recovered from the suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Jack Thompson
Johs Gibson
Crescent
Stan Anderson
Milton
Grace Gibson
Sig
Miss Gibson
Anderson
Harrop
Thompson
Walter
Footitt
Bob
Glimpses of Parliament Heads to Wartime Defence Moves
Parliament notes in Ottawa on June 17 1940 with Prime Minister Mackenzie King announcing immediate legislation to train able bodied men under forty five for conscription of manpower and wealth for the war effort. Overseas recruitment remains voluntary while a new National War Service Department is formed. The House also debates Defence Regulations and treatment of enemy aliens including 728 008 Germans and 140 000 Italians. policy favors internment for subversive enemies and loyal aliens debated as a national issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Mackenzie Kingan
Canada
Planned Raids Cripple Italian Air Bases in North Africa
Sir Archibald Longmore of the British Middle East Air Force planned raids on Italian air bases in Northern Africa. The operation reportedly crippled Mussolini's African air forces and met little resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archibald Longmore
Middle East
United W M L S Sectional Rallies Held at Bronte and Millgrove
Eastern and Western sections of the United Church Women’s Missionary Literary Society met at Bronte and Millgrove United Churches on June 11. Mrs. R Fick and Mrs. F McNiven led the events with worship by Mrs J W Chapman and auxiliaries from Ashgrove Lowville and Milton. Tem perance notes by Mrs H Caldwell and forum talks by guests closed with messages from Mrs Earl Wilson. Visitors were hosted at noon by local ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.ms
Halton County
Bronte
J. I. Flatt
CC. S
Hamilton
Millgrove
Earl Wilson
Rally
Canada Carries On preview shows Atlantic Patrol
The Director of Public Information and the National Film Board present motion pictures to show Canada’s war effort. The first film Atlantic Patrol covers Canadian Navy convoy operations and will screen at the Gregory Theatre in Acton on Monday June 24. Attorney Z E Commbes of Dallas files a divorce suit charging cruelty. his wife retains him as her lawyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
National Film Board of Canada
Gregory
Acton
Z.E. Commbes
Dallas
Exemption on Wood Lots Granted by Erin Council
The Municipal Council of Erin township met at Hillsburg on June 17 and granted tax exemptions on woodlots to Earl Moore and James Tarzwell after inspection met department requirements. The council trimmed minor taxes and adjourned to July 22 while confirming revised assessment for 1940.
Trousseau Tea Honours Miss Velma Murray Bride to Be
Mrs G W Murray hosted a Trousseau Tea for her daughter Miss Velma Murray this week. The event at their home featured spring flowers and a silver rose bowl centerpiece. Mrs G C Gifford and Mrs J Winfield served tea while guests from Freeman Richmond Hill Grimsby Toronto Kitchener Guelph Milton attended. about 140 registered guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Murray
Trousseau
Velma Murray
Margaret Macfarlane
Toronto
Allison
Richmond Hill
W. Maxwell
Guelph
Mabel McGregor
Hazel Bell Barbarh Plank
Martha Orr
Anna McGregor
Margaret Brown
Bettys
Christinna Winfield
Freeman
Grimsby
Kitchener
Qospringe
Homby
Milton
Trousseau Tea Saturday for Miss Renetta Waller
Mrs. William Waller hosted a trousseau tea for her daughter Renetta Waller on a Saturday afternoon and evening ahead of her June 22 marriage. Guests included Miss Ada Dunn Kitchener, Mrs. T W Graham Galt, and many local residents as servers and assistants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Waller
Trousseau
Renetta
Paul Brillinger
A. H. Bishop
Acton
Leona Waller
Mae Marsden
Roy Ingram
Brampton
Isabel
Kruz
Mabel Westmoreland
Galt
Helen Coox
First Reunion at School for Old Boys Girls and Teachers
The school hosts its first reunion after over fifty years. Alumni and former staff gather on the holiday afternoon and evening for reminiscences and renewed acquaintances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juy Y1
Epuilt
Halton Juvenile League Opens With Schedule For Acton Georgetown Milton
The Halton Juvenile Baseball League opens in Georgetown with Acton losing 7 6 to Georgetown. A double schedule covers three teams with games listed from June 14 to July 26. All games are seven innings starting at 7 00 p m with home dates for Acton noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Georgetown
Acton
Milton
Ds.t
Eleven Naturalization Recommendations in Halton Court
Judge W N Munro recommended eleven applicants for naturalization in County Court at Milton. Each candidate faced questions and pledged willingness to bear arms for Canada. Notable among them Toni Casarino from Milton Heights, Italian, was the only potential enemy alien, yet he served in the Allied forces in France 1914–18 and would fight again if needed. Other names include John Decker, Ernest Zuest, Walter Darmorzal, Walenty Jagello, Wojciek Ziomek, Rudolf Basiljevac, Emery Szilovyi, Josef Dudek, Lavro Markesic, Ladislaw Kolonics, all with diverse origins and residences in Ontario communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. N. Munro
Milton
Canada
Toni Casarino
Milton Heights
Canadian Legion
France
Venice
Italy
Britain
Ladislaw Kolonies
Burlington
Miltom Heights
John Decker
Freeman
Ernest
Zuest
Miltom
Walter Darmorzal
Walenty Jagiello
Acton
Woleiik Ziomek
Hamilton
Norval
Rudolph Basiljevac
Jugoslavian
Emery Szilovyi
Josef Dudek
Lavro Markesic
Ladislaw Kolonics
Halton Jersey Breeders Hold Annual Field Day at Graham Farm
The Halton Jersey Cattle Club hosted Field Day and Picnic at R. J. Graham and Son near Georgetown drawing about 250 Jersey enthusiasts from Peel and York. Wilfred Davison of Blenheim spoke on practical philosophy and humor, welcomed by Edwin Harrop and others, with prizes awarded in judging led by Prof. Staples. A calf raffle donated by the Graham family was won by H. A. Clarridge of Norval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton Jersey Cattle Club
R. J. Graham and Son
Georgetown
Jersey
Peel
York Counties
Graham
R. uL_Graim
Wilfred Davison
M. W. Staples
Ontario Agricultural College
Chas McKeown
Acton
Prok—Staples
Mary
McClure
George
Town
Acton Ys Men Club Receives Official Charter
The Acton Ys Men Club received its charter Saturday evening from Jim Kendricks of the Guelph Club. Jim Ross accepted the charter in President Norman Marlow's absence and thanked the gathering. Dr G J Christie and Dr Backwood spoke for the O A C and led a singing event as gifts arrived from Guelph Midland Sudbury and Ingersoll Clubs along with letters from clubs as far west as Oakland California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Y's
Jim Kendricks
Guelph
Norman Marlow
Jim Ross
G. J. Christie
O.ac
Y's. Méh
Ontario
Backwood
Guelph Midland
Sudbury
Ingersoll
Oakland
California
Acton
Lakeside Chapter Bingo Aids Bomber Fund With $100
The Lakeside Chapter hosted a Legion Hall bingo night drawing a large crowd. Nine teen prizes included war savings bonds groceries fruit towels and other items. Donations and event proceeds totaled 100 toward the Bolingbroke Bomber purchase and the chapter thanked supporters.
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Legion Hall
Lakeside
Knox W. M. S. Donates Quilts to Red Cross Society
Knox W M S meeting in church classroom Thursday afternoon featured a scripture lesson by Mrs D McDougall and a paper by Mrs D Waldie. Members donated a couple of quilts to the Red Cross and planned a sewing meeting at the Manse next Wednesday to make quilts for the society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox
Womens Iissionairy —Society
D. McDougall
D. Waldie
Red Cross Society
Red Cross
Church Groups Honor Miss Velma Murray Before Marriage
Last Thursday evening the United Church Choir and Young Ladies Friendly Circle hosted Velma Murray’s upcoming marriage. Jean Lambert led the program, Erma Wilderspin oversaw a quiz, and Mac Symon announced gifts as Velma received a token from the Choir. Frances Dills read the address, Velma thanked the groups, and a hearty lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendly Circle of the
United Church
Laura Johnston
Jean Lambert
Friendly Circle
Erma Wilderspin
Mac Symon
Velma Murray
Claok
M. Z.’ Bennett
Velma
Frances Dills
Velma’ Murray
Acton Council Endorses Forming Home Guard
Acton council meeting approves forming a local home guard unit amid wartime measures. Detention of James Franceschini noted by Parliament as non delaying mine sweeper construction at Dufferin Shipbuilding Co. Park use approved for church and school events and grounds to be maintained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Acton
James Franceschini
Dufferin Shipbuilding Company
Toronto
Italy
House of Commons
Hon
Co. D. Howe
Howe
Franceschin
Dufferin Shipbuilding Co
Oakes
Chalmers
Pioneer Cemetery
Friends Honor Miss Winnifred Reid At Pre Nuptial Shower
Miss Winnifred Reid, bride to be of Mr Mervin Hilliard, is honored at a pre nuptial shower hosted by Mr and Mrs Joseph N Reid at their home in Acton. About forty guests partake in games and a gift wagon arrives from Dorothy and Mary Reid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnifred Reid
Winnifread Reid
Mervin Hilliard
Acton Baptist Church
Joseph N. Reid
Barbara Plank
Dorothy Reid
Mary Reid
United Church Youth Picnic Ends With Races and Prizes
The United Church Young People's Union held its annual picnic at Acton Park with a ball game and a grand picnic lunch. Miss Isabel Cowle spoke congratulating Miss Velma Murray on her coming marriage and thanked her as Convener. Mr Miller also praised her. Races and contests followed led by George Switzer, with winners including Mabel Harris Audrey McArthur Garnet McKenzie Ross Swackhamer Laura Johnston and Isabel Cowie among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Union of the United Church
Acton Park
Isabel Cowle
Velma Murray
Laura Johnston
John Pell
Isabel Cowie
Ross Swackhamer
Garnet McKenzie
Britain vows to defend world cause as France suffers
Prime Minister Winster says France faces a terrible misfortune but British faith and purpose remain strong. He declares Britain and the Empire will fight on until Hitler is defeated, asserting they are the sole champions defending the world cause.
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Hitler
Coming Events and Meetings and Concerts in June
Little Holland and His Orchestra Edyewood Eden Mills Tuesday June 25th. The Ladies Aid of the Baptist Church will hold a Strawberry Tea and Home made Baking Sale Saturday July 6th at 2 oclock. Garden Party at Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church Monday June 24th. Acton Hockey Club annual meeting Monday 8 p.m. Erection of officers. Beeton Church Esquesing Township 120th Anniversary Services Sunday June 23rd conducted by Rev Dr Watts B.A. BOD Queen's University. Garden Tea at Mrs Peter Smith Main Street Thursday July 4th 3 to 6 p.m. proceeds for Park supervision. Admission 2 ic. Mothers with children invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. ©. Oakes
J. H. Creighton
J. F. Davison
Acton
Sesster
J. B. Chalmers
Messrs
C. B
SB Wackhamer
R. L. Davidson
Coureil
Lorne School
County of Halton
Brown
Accion Free Press
Sion Agabe
Bell Telephone Co
E. Harrop
A. En T. Brown
Tommy Green
F. Cleave
Coe
D. Bliiott
John Crawford
John R. Watson
Atherland
Acton Hockey Club
Beaton Church
Esquesing
Township
Watts B.A. Bod
Queen’s University
Kingston
Peter Smith
Main Street
Duke of Devonshire 1.C.D.E
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Hughes Cleaver
al Alier
al Hase Scents
United W.m.ls
Erin Council
Hillsburg
Mondaay
Halton Court
Halton Jersey Breeders
Cecil Judge
Mono Road
Eccles McChre
Chas
Art McKeown
R. J. Graham
Y’s
New Acton
V. Murray
N. F.moore
W.J. O. Oakes
Irma Watson
Winster’Church
Little Holland
His
Edyewood
Eden Mills
Russ Creighton
Nassagaweya
Presbyterian Church
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