Joliffe Alleges Secret Political Police in Ontario Probe
Toronto dispatch reports Edward B. Joliffe CCF leader accusing Premier George Drew’s government of operating a secret police. Hearings before Justice A M Le Bel’s Moya Commission include witnesses like Constable John A Nowe and Capt. William J Osborne-Dempster. Joliffe also notes a soldier vote shift in Wellington North to Liberals and provides election standings amid servicemen ballots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Edward B. Joliffe
Ontario Ccf
George Drew
Moya Commission
Justice A M. LeBel
Witnes
John A. Nowe
C.C.F
William J. Osborne-Demputer
Jolliffe
Agnes McPhail
CCF
R G. Hall
M. A. Sanderson
C. C.F
F. Andrew Brewin
Osthorne Dempster
C. R. Magone
Brewin
Justice Liles
Ontario
Wellington
Progressive Conservatives
Liberals
Liberal-Labor
Labor Progressives
Canada
Labor Progressive
Wellington North
Brantford
R.A. McFewing
John Root
Cpl
Stanley Dye
O. D. Williamson
Acton Soldiers Serving Overseas Cited for Bravery
The latest list of Canadian service personnel decorated overseas includes three Acton men, Sergeant Hector Guthrie Sergeant Frank Holloway and Captain William Anderson among officers and ranks cited for gallant and distinguished service with mentions in dispatches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Hector
Guthrie
Frank Hollowa
Win. Anderson
Acton Softball League June July Schedule
Acton Softball League led by President R B Metlon and Secretary Treasurer Henry T Jolley releases the June and July games. Matchups include Woolcombing, Legion, Beardmore and Wildcats across dates from June 14 to July 19 with multiple pairings and league contests.
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Acton
R B. Metlon
Henry T Jolley
Woolcumbing
Legion
Beardmore
Wildcats
Woollcombing
Tehemte
Udcats
Wildcats Va Legion
Beardmore Va
Wildcats Va
Legion Va
Women's Auxiliary Canadian Legion Formed in Acton
Acton town hall hosted a meeting of the Canadian Legion branch to initiate a Women's Auxiliary. Eight young veterans pledged loyalty to king and country as officers were chosen for the new unit under Zone Commander Thomas Greve of Georgetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Canadian Legion
Town Hall
Aeming
Snow
Ben Baylies
Thomas Greve
Georgetown
Salvage Rooms Overfilled. Volunteers Sought for Clearing
Mr Lowrie and the Salvage Committee report Elgin Street storage rooms packed with materials awaiting shipment. Salvage teams are scarce and must clear the space within a week. volunteers are urged to contact Mr Lanwric or Mr William Middleton for nightly duty at the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Row Lowrie
Elgin Street
Acton
Lowrie
Father Sends War Souvenirs to Ronald Coleman
A wartime item from Pte Wm SS Coleman in the Canadian Army overseas reaches Ronald Coleman. The collection includes toy tanks armbands one salter German stamps German money French currency and fragments from German uniforms on display for a day in The Front Pars window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Cowleman
Coleman
Nassagaweva Music Festival Winners Named at Brookville Hall
Nassagawesa festival at Brookville Hall crowned winners led by Ho Beachell of Guelph as adjudicator. Senior and junior soloists, duets, and ensembles received awards including Marie No 9 and Joan Frank with Verna Cove, while teachers and pupils from several schools were noted in a crowded program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nassagaweva
Brookville Hall
Mar- Ina Hood
Joan Frank
Verna Cove
Hazel Kennedy
Ronald Ring
Duntor
Duncan Campbell
Forbes Cole
Jimmy McPhail
Bill Mclean
S.S
Alien Clarke
Ronald “Eress
Marjory
Audrey Rhinghart
Nessie- Henry
Piario’sale
Helen’ Aghew
Marilyn’ Moore
Bobby
Lush
Darlene
Thomas
Marjory Service
Audrey Rhinehart
B. ‘Clement
Tue
No. Synott
Expansion of Industry Planned by Local Firm
Local council minutes reveal a firm plans a major industrial expansion in Acton with a 14 200 sq ft brick steel facility, tunnel kiln, rail siding, and truck loading. Five to six acres of land sought. annual output projected around one million dollars and about 75 employees. Council to align zoning and utilities. Maple Ave access requested for siding. A related discussion notes indigent patient tract, sidewalk injury claim, and consideration of Sick Children's Hospital donation.
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Tos
Yttale Council
oNdiaan
Toronto
Arminace List
Counce
Compiaing Wecents
Opean
Odessa
Counc
Reese McDonalds
Council
Mass
Pearh Smith
Adewalk
Insurance Company
Cullen
VHS
Sa Acton
Coun- CH
Palmer
Ion Scene Street
Scene Street
Henney
M.Q.H
Home After Five Years The George Lazenby Return
The report notes George Lazenby, wounded in World War II, returning to action after five years away. Details indicate a veteran’s reentry and ongoing service status within the Scots regiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lazenby
Acton
Turner Marries Miss Gerrard Overseas
The wedding of Private Bil Turner of Broad Min with Miss Dorothy Alesander Gerrard took place at Fleet's Methodist Church. Turner, recently released from a German war camp after capture at Dieppe, and Miss Gerrard were attended by bridesmaids and a best man, with a reception to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pte Bil Puraon
Broad
Fred ‘Turner Acton
Toad Methodist Church
William Lyle ‘Turner
Ac Farie
Dorothy Alesander Gerrand
Jarrard
Palperro
Alitershot-road
Fleet
Maz
Jude Whendas
Paddys Gerrard
Weil
Charles Mhinter
Soldiers Homecoming From Overseas Celebrate Returns
Men from Acton and area celebrate returning servicemen from overseas. Neill Patrick arrives home after years abroad as families rejoice, including the Rognvaldson brothers from Manitoba who served in 66 Bomber Command and landed back in Halifa y before reaching Toronto. Parents and friends mark the safe return with joy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Hs Soddier
Aston
MeGeo Lazenby
Dy Nets
Princess Pats
Bath
Ron
Beardmore & Co
Hery
Atster
John Rognvaldson
Bower Ave
IAC
Ellis Rognvaldson
Corp Clarence Rognvaldson
Skipton-ins Swale
Yorkshire
No 66 Bomber Command
England
Halifay
Toronto
Winn! Pegasis
Man
Gordon
Gny
Neil Patrick
First Garden Party of Season Draws a Crowd
Threatening weather did not deter a large crowd from attending the Lakeside Chapter garden party in the park on Monday night. Russ Creighton directed the program with varied talent, featuring Truen Himself on dime violin, Eddie MacNeil at piano, Lane Sprncer and Huth Gilbard numbers, a pretty duet dance, and Sandy Christe the Scotch comedian. A booth by the Chapter offered refreshments well before the finale, with observers recounting the evening's charm and noting the strong reception for the acts and performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeside
Russ Creighton
Eddie MacNeil
Vielin Lane
Huth Gilbard
Roderick Son
Sandy Christe
Wihitle
Senoin
Wilson Campbell wedding celebrated at St Josephs Acton
Therese Evangeline Campbell became the bride of Donald Joseph Wilson in a Monday ceremony at St Josephs Church Acton. The event featured detailed bridal attire and attendance of family, with reception at the bride’s mother's home and plans to settle in Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Josepha Roman Cathale Church
Acton
Therese Evangeline
Mra Campbell
Hugh Campbell
Donald Joseph Wilson
Sen Cal Mroo
Mix Francis Wilson
Detroit
Tes
Voj. Morgan
Diene Mulbott
Joseph Gibbons
Rosea, Swalnsoana and Bouvantia
Gerald Merner
Toronto
William To Hoyle
Austin McCann
John Fitzmaurice
Stephanous
Mes Wilson
Cheyeroom
Acton Child Found After All Night Beach Search
An all night search for 2 year old Robert Hinton of Acton ended when he and his dog were found two miles south of Bruce Beach near his family's cottage. Provincial Constable J R Robbie and 28 local residents had been scouring the wooded area after the boy wandered from the cottage Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hinton
Herbert Hinton
Acton
Bruce Beach
Kincardine
Robert
J.R. Robbie
World War II Update on Okinawa and War Crimes Trials
Allied advances in Okinawa report Turner spearhead painting of Japan and crush japanese resistance as air and land forces push toward final victory. British and American planners discuss war crimes trials while delegates from 30 nations sign a world peace charter in San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Okinawa
Telands
Banda
Japheld
Borneo
HAF
Tien Marshall
Dan Werk
Anon
Gereiel
Ta c
Aatiren
Riltain
Oa Mana
Germany
Chiostie Hubert Jackson
United States
Nagoya
Osaka
Wth
Kobe
Point Three
Luichow
Chungking
Lulchow
San Francisco
United Nations
Community Events and Fundraisers in Local Churches and Groups
Announcements list upcoming gatherings and fundraisers. Strawberry Tea at United Church on Saturday July 7 at 3 pm. St Albans Sunday School picnic on Saturday June 30. Dyke on Devonshire Chapter hosts a war service fundraiser Saturday June 3. Busy Bread Dance Monday July at Brookville with Galbraith Orchestra. Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church Garden Party July 10 with Mr. T Simpson concert troupe proceeds to Hospital for Sick Children.
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Dyke On
Devonshire
Tod.e
Brookville
Galbraith
Agtnilesion Soc
Nassagaweya Preabiyerian
Mr. T. Simpson
Hospital For Sick Children
Epranter
Nasdagaweya W.T
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Women’s Auxiliary
Father
Ronald Coleman
Creighton
J. Houston
Woo
O Oakes
Fy Darpon
Acton Councy
McDonald
JIS Mackenzie & Son
Howman
Talbot
Beartmore & C3
Lad
Halon
Ehtoride
Acton Welfare
Walter Cutting
Gina
Eliott Brow
Harry Oakley
Norton Motosa
Isis
WM. Turner
Ed, A. Gerrard
Philippine Islands
Luzon
Cagayan Valley
Hritsin
Rusa
Moscow
Laure
London
Pollah
Warsaw
iUnited
St. Albans
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