Erin Township Council Considers School Area Formation
Erin Township Council met in Willsburg on June 6 with Judge Huxley presiding. The Court of Revision reduced assessments for Kannawin and Peavey, confirmed one loan, and adjusted bank errors. The council authorized by law forming a school area, notified trustees, refunded taxes, donated to Hillsburg Band, and approved insurance and accounts before adjourning to June 30.
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Erin Township
Willsburg
Kerve Edgar Huxley
Counil
Samuel Kannawin
Lot
TOR
Lloyd Peavey
Asseeament Soo
Flias Cheyne
Donald McFee
Earnest Awrey
Nodwell
Court of Revision
Hank
Eramosa
Erin
S S
Coningby School
Jon Verroy Oh
Dat
Mick Hyesshyn
Mick Ilyejahyn
Hillsburg Band
Brock
Davia
Dunn
Journal of Proceedings
Lloyd's of London
Accdunta
Inc
Ascanor
Hillsburg
Roth
Acton Softball League Forms With Four Teams
Acton Softball League has four teams. The Legion defeated Wool Combing 25 to 11 last Thursday and Wildcats beat Beanimore 26 to 9 on Sunday. A schedule is being drawn up for three games per week among the four squads.
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Acton
Thuretay
Acton Soldier Ed English Bride Overseas
Portsoy wedding reports the marriage of Douglas Tobin Guthrie of Acton to Betty Strathdee, daughter of W A Strathdee of Portsoy. The bride wore a pink two piece ensemble with navy accessories, attended by Miss Mary Marviszoh Huntly. J Legge Findochty was best man. Rev Scarlett Daly officiated. Mrs J Davids on played the organ.
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Rroom
Portgoy West
Douglas Tobin Guthrie
Acton
Betty
W. A. Strathdee
North High Street
Portsoy
Acton to Open New Selective Service Branch Next Week
A branch office of National Selective Service will open in Acton on the second floor of the government building on Mill Street. The office will operate every Thursday from 9:00 to noon and 1:30 to 5:00, under supervision from the Guelph office, serving Acton and district with employment and unemployment services.
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Selective Service
National Selective Service
Acton
Sufffield
Yde
Guelph
Turaday
Mill Street
Customs
Chong Lo Chuelp
Souvenirs Sent from Germany by Acton Soldier
Mrs Harold Melouse received a fine lot of German war souvenirs from her husband serving in Blodland. The items include a small German flag, a sailor’s whistle from a German sub, nine naval badges, a bracelet made of Dutch money, and other insignia. They were on view in a window this week and will remain for a day or so.
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Harold Melouse
Iso
Blodland
Brampton Man Fined on Liquor Charges Here
In police court at Acton John Rissen of Brampton was fined on two charges. He faced possession of liquor in a van in Wesel Place and public intoxication in a public place. Chief Harrap presided.
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Brampton Man
Att Acton
John Rissen
Brampton
Magistente
Langan
van Wesel
Harrap
Guelph Wins First Place in Acton Jamboree
Four bands competed in Acton as Guelph won first place and Acton finished second. The event featured a Golden Gate overture test piece with judges noting the bands’ war era work and urging improvements. A supper and social followed at United Church, with a prize draw for a ticket number and thanks to organizers from Acton Men’s Club and local churches.
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Guelph
Acton
Tagersall Guelph
Tmatfone
Beya
Shy
Wood Sheppard
Waterloo
Cguelpty Mand
Ingersoll Thad
Holton
Ingersoll
Rattan
Fo Thiele O
United Church
Ladies of St Joseph
St. Alban's
Baptist
United Con
Fran
Bing
Wiss
Ceremanjen
Jimmie Miler
John Petrie
Aluetta
Ulapuinea
Tom Madoanalt
SM Ot Harper
AC Robinson
Bn War
Sears the Vows Band
Hamimaster
Chas Mason
Sears
My Mason
Ahs
Ouf Saung
Mueht
Actant
Mena Club
Ves Men's Club
Anniversary of Ospringe Women's Pratitate Celebration
A commemorative event marks the fortieth anniversary of Ospringe Women's Pratitate with speeches, table displays, and a toast to ongoing service. Attendees include local officials and residents from nearby towns as the community reflects on past efforts and future plans.
KNON W M Society regrets president retirement
The Know Chute WooM RO held a meeting in the chess room Thursday last with Mic bo Fo Passard Orst vice president bev duurge The devotional period led by Mrs AD Allison and Mrs Dea Murray The secretary read a letter from Miss Tow tendering resignation as president due to ill health Plans discussed to fund the Pear Thanksgiving Fund using mite boxes Miss Chemison presented a plan and a letter from missionary Nellie Anderson was read by Miss A Stalker treasurer reports were read
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Thea Meehng
Mic Bo
Fo Passard Orst
Bev Duurge
AD Allison
Dea Murray
Mia Ela
Misstow
WOM Os
Shaosa
Chemison
Mian
Nellie Anderson
Arit
Th Guigna
A Stalker
Scout Mothers Picnic At Mrs W Masales House
On June 1 the Acton Segut Mothers held a picnic at Mrs W Masales home. A bountiful supper was served on the lawn followed by races and contests. A short meeting finalized plans for the Cubs and Scouts picnic in the park on June 27 at six o clock and the treasurer will forward the usual cheque for insurance.
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Acton Segut
W. Masales
Cubs
Scouts
Scout Committee
Cubs and
Tennis Courts and Bowling Greens Opened in Bowling Green
Officials marked the Tuesday opening of the tennis courts and bowling greens with a band parade a concert and a lunch social. A good attendance was reported for the inaugural event and the grounds were officially opened with community celebration.
Special Meeting Discusses Purchase of New Track Facility
A special meeting examined options to acquire a new track facility. The discussion referenced utility services and property connections, naming agencies and local firms supplying equipment and services. The meeting aimed to clarify funding and timelines for the track project.
Leatham Hagerty Wedding At St Josephs Acton
The Leatham Hagerty wedding took place at St Josephs Church Acton. Helen Taine Hagerty daughter of Mrs Hagerty and the late Mr Hagerty wed Thomas Lawrence Leatham of Acton Ontario in a satin gown with white veil and bouquet. The ceremony featured attendants Mina Metma, Mr Marzo, and Miss Mautholi with Rev Volo Morgan officiating. After a brief honeymoon the couple departed for Scowfous where the groom is stationed.
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St. Josepha Church
Acton
Wea
Helen Taine Diagerty
Mra
Siagerty
Ja Hingett
Clarestuim
Alberta
LAC
Thomas Lawrence Leatham
Brocaf
Thos
Fo Leatham
Ont
Volo Morgan
Mina Metma Mara
Raa Marzo
Miss
Mautholi
Queens Hive
Scowfous Ho
Coming Events Show Charity Appeals and Social Gatherings
Community notices list a Lakeudde Chapter victory garden party on June 2 at Acton Park with Rosa Creighton and assorted entertainers. A Legon Dance at Acton Town Hall is set, featuring Stewart Elliott’s Orchestra and social society activities to raise funds for a memorial hall. Garden party events span June 29 at Joan W. Snow’s home with musical acts and refreshments for 38¢ and 3Sc admission.
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Lakeudde
LO. D
Acton Park
Rosa Creighton
Legon
Acton Town Hall
Jim
Stewart Elliott
Attmussion Soc
Joan W. Snow
Guelph
Ballinafad
United Church
W. A
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Germany
Chas. ‘Mason
Coup Presbyterian Chute
Wwe
Deutnae
Wiebe
Nod Secretariea
Mael
Cleveland
Phas
Afry
Mins
Curtie
Chae Ph
Batsdey Block
Alton
Alege
Foste
Carters
Mrs. W. Masales
Antaansic Teyteehar
Maene Norte
Enteed UK
Aubayit
Anatlere Wa
ST. Josephs Church
Duke of Devonshire
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