Memorial notices and birth announcements from Acton area
In Memoriam notices and birth announcements reflect family events from Acton Ontario and surrounding areas. Entries include names such as Bert Dodds, Edward Roy Carton, Elma Murray, Lind Millar, Benetta Waller, Fred Cook, and Basil Johnston with dates in June 1940 and related church actions and hospital births.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mellar-Murray
United Church
Acton
O. CifFord
Elma Amelia
Aira
O. W
Murray
Lind
Millar
Ed Mra
Charles Millar
Freeman
Cook-Waller
Winans
BE A, Brooks
Actas
Fenetta
William Waller
Fred Cook
Mr. Cook
Stratford
Odis and Enis Dominion Day on Monday
Home grown strawberries are plentiful and moisture is not lacking in this section of the Province Public Schools close to-morrow for the long summer vacation Pupils write Entrance Examinations today and tomorrow The longest days are over summer near end Lame School reunion big attraction in district on holiday Mr Harvey Hassard has secured a position in Bimpton and will wait there next term Boys of Acton Y NM C A look forward to camp opening next Tuesday for ten days Garden parties and outdoor functions hindered by bad weather Summer time tables effective on Gray Coach lines Splendid turnouts for drill nights of Home Guard unit Acton district Mr Martins Hassard and Jack Hollinger secured schools in Nassagaweya Township next term Owing to the holiday Sunday night trains on CN R cancelled for this week only Women’s Association of Riverside United Church Weston picnicked at Mrs Caldwell’s They presented her with a handbag Phil Forbes lately of Albion Towns mp jailed for 60 days for passing three ten peso notes on Arthur Thompson Brampton Conservator
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Forbes
Albion Townamp
Arthur Thompson
Palgrave
H. R. Lawrence
Forbes
Thompenan
Thompeon
Brampton Conservator
Two Milton Men Involved In Ditch Accident
One man was rushed to Hamilton General Hospital with severe cuts to face neck and body after a car left the road eight miles southwest of Milton near noon Sunday. The other man suffered various injuries and was treated at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton General Hospital
Milton
Webber” Transom
Milton Heights
Yadhey
Milton Wights
Parliament Budget Calls for Heavy War Taxes and Limits
Finance Minister Ralston outlines drastic tax increases to fund wartime needs. Excess profits tax rises to 75 percent, auto taxes curb high priced cars, income exemptions shrink, luxury taxes on tobacco cameras and radios imposed, and a new national defence tax added. He warns of inflation risk and stresses directing most revenue to war effort while preserving labor and production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Defence
Ralston
House of Commons
Hun
Weather Delays Swimming Camp Resumes July First
An article notes weather conditions delayed the YY Column Y swimming season but expects a restart on July 1. Advance party leaves Saturday for camp setup, while campers arrive Tuesday at Midland wharf for Honey Harbor steamer connection. Eden Mills junior girls camp begins July 25 with Miss Helen Ostrander in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V.M.G.A
Midland Wharf
Imynth
Midland
Honey Harbor
Eden Mills
Helen Ostrander
Swift Family Robinson film draws 45000 viewers in TC A traffic figures
TC A traffic department reports 45 000 viewers to end of May for The Swift Family Robinson the color film showing across Canada with 300 plus showings. The documentary follows a Canadian family on a flight from Montreal to Vancouver featuring aerial prairie and mountain views and shots of TC A operations in Winnipeg Edmonton and other cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trans-Canada Air Lines Traffic Department
Montrend
T. C. A. Mim
Swift Family Robinson
Canada
Dominion
Montreal
Vancouver
Prairies
Ottawa
Toronto
North Bay
Winnipeg
Regina
Lethbridge
Edmonton
T.C.A
Adjourned Tax Sale Scheduled for June 28 1940 Acton Village
Notice that the regular Tax Sale failed to meet required bids and is adjourned to Friday June 28 1940 at 2 PM daylight saving time in the Council Chamber Town Hall. The Village of Acton may bid on behalf of the municipality. Properties to be offered include Lots 2 3 and 4 KE on the southwest side of Victoria Avenue and Lot 82 Pima 227 and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Victoria Avenue
Pima
Clark Named Director of Public Relations in National Defence for Air
J W G Clark, noted for winning the DFO in the last war, has been appointed Director of Public Relations in the Department of National Defence for Air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. G. Clark
Department of National Defence
McCutcheon Family Reunion at Ospringe
The McCutcheon clan held its annual reunion at Ospringe with games, contests, a lawn supper, and speeches. Notable attendees included Mrs. H R McCutcheon and John McCutcheon, with officers elected for the Civic Holiday gathering and thanks given to hosts Mr. and Mrs. T Cl Aitken and Mrs. H R McCutcheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred McCutcheon
Acton
Mnd
Hugh McCutcheon
Meryle McCutcheon
Jack Stewart
T. . McCutcheon
McCutcheon
T. G. Aitken
Ospringe
Hugh MccCutcheon
T.cl. Aitken
H. R. McCitcheon
Appeal for Fairness on Dog Nuisance and Tax Equity
A reader urges fair treatment for dog owners amid repeated depredations on lawns, noting irresponsible owners, insufficient municipal oversight, and possible legal remedies. The letter also discusses indignant reactions to enforcement and references a June 140 Ontario note and local council deadlock over equalization costs.
Summer church services coordinated by United and Baptist churches
The United and Baptist Churches plan joint summer services in July and August with specific arrangements. July morning services at United Church led by Rev. E. G. Baxter. August services at Baptist Church with Rev. G. C. Difford and choir participation. Sunday Schools meet at 12:15 p.m. each Sunday. midweek worship on Wednesdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist and
United Churches
United Church
E. G. Baxter
Baptist Church
G. C. Difford
Baptist Church Chotr
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Bert Dodda
Ontario
Kenneth Arthur
Carton
Joe R. Carton
Kathleen Varey
Camp Dellville
Edward Roy
Wis Oy
Johnston
Basil Johnone
Speeda
Enis
Harvey Hassard
Bimpton
Behop
Nm.c.a
Ted Hansen
Alton
Gray Coach Lines
Mresars
Martin Hassard
Jack Hollinger
Nassagaweya Township
WIT Ten
C.N.R
Women’s Association of Riverside United Church
Weston
Royal Commission On
United Kingdom
Defence Department
Barclay’s Banks
Cal
Allen Magee
Acton Fark
Tc.a
Heckler
Evan’ Wateoa
Bille Currie
Mary Currie
Frances Watson
Donald Graham
Isabel Graham
Ruth Graham
Lée
Robert McCutcheon
Gordon ‘Aitken
Isobel Grmham
Dum Dre
Rave Ciordan Aitken
Eleanor Graham
Lyal McCutcheon
Alvin McCutcheon
Wilbert McCutcheon
Anen
Howard Graham
H. R. McCutcheon
John McCutcheon
Mrn
L Justice
Manrter Roy Hall
Helen Altzen
Ont
Dewr Ber
Jin
Cornell
Geo. Finney
United and Baptist Churches Summer Services
Alton Pure Press
Cheerio
Heardmore
Legenir
Frank Toth
Wilds’ Bakery
L Hinton
Lorne School
E Mile Noeth
Unkuptanle Werticle A1
ARENA
EN Acton Rank
Gueut Ngueaker
Hughes Cleaver
School Ghildren
Mrs. Demaureault
Misa Flora Mayer
Betty Gibson
Kid Vincent
Wellwood
C. Lamdeborough
WN. Iraide
Doris Hull
London
Iekist
Hitler
Englard
England
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