Acton District Strives in Victory Loan Drive Progress
Acton district reports $127,000 raised toward the Victory Loan with Friday and Saturday sales push needed to reach the $125,000 pledge. Officials praised the campaign pace at a Halton county meeting while credit mixups affected totals from Toronto head office. Local groups like Y's Men and speakers including Capt. Rawson boosted morale as the drive aims to fund Allied campaigns abroad.
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Acton
Capt. Rawson
Victory Loan Committee
Halton
Canada
District
Joan
Toronto
Georgetown
Mitton
Antarcone
Berg
Java
Sau
Hong Kong
Singapore
France
Belgum
Netherlands
Inter Club Program Competition Planned by Halton Junior Farmers
President Walter Reid announces the second Inter Club Program Competition set for Milton High School auditorium on Friday March 1. Norval, Acton, Norval and Palermo Juniors compete for Dick Trophy, last won in 1941, while grain seed fruit and cream judging are tied to the County Seed Fair at Acton. Trophies include Halton Cream and Butter, Strathcona Orchards, and Halton Seed trophies. Girls' Garden Brigades grow under Ontario Agriculture, with 39 Halton girls enrolled to boost nutrition for the war effort.
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Walter Reid
Halton Junior Farmers
Milton High School
Norval Juniors
Acton
Norval
Palermo
Halton
Strathcona Orchards
Ontario Department of Agriculture
Halton Young Indies
Debentures Approved for New School House in Esquesing
Esquesing township council approved debentures for a new school house to be built on the Gownsl ayp area. The meeting covered annual accounts showing a deficit amid lower road grants and higher hospital costs, with a confirmed third reading of the by law to issue the debentures for the school section. The treasurer was authorized to adjust overpayments and tax credits, and council set a next meeting for April 5 at two o clock.
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Esquesing
Reeve Co
H. May
Game and Fisheries Department
Department of Municipal Affairs
Association of Assessing Officers of Ontario
Department of Highways
H. A. Lever
So.talos
Ko. Charles
Patoo
Sigas
Dublin Literary Society Meeting Includes Childrens Play
The Dublin Literary Society held a Friday evening session in the school with community singing led by Mrs. Robertson. Children staged the play Builders of Canada and performed patriotic songs, a reading titled A New Recruit in the Army, and finished with the National Anthem at close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin Vaterary Society
Jed
Jurich
Commission Takes 2000 in Victory Loan Campaign
The Public Utilities Commission held a Tuesday meeting with Commissioners Hansen and McDonald present. They read two letters about rental payments to the YMCA Board and moved to pay several suppliers while transferring 500 from waterworks to the general fund. They authorized two 1000 Victory Loan bonds and discussed efforts to maximize Victory Loan bond purchases. A Vimy Street freeze-up was reported and restoration efforts noted.
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Public Utilities Commission
C. M. Hansen
J. M. McDonald
M. Symon
Ontario Hydro Commission
Y.M.C.A
Kitchener Public Utilities
Acton Commission
Kitcchener
Kitchener Utilities
B. H. Speight
C.M .Hansen
C. M. McDonald
Hydro
Messrs
H. R. Force
A. Mason
Victory Loan Committee
Council
Vimy Street
Wilson
Dr G L Christie To Address The Holstein Banquet
Dr G L Christie president of the Ontario Agricultural College in Guelph will speak at the annual Holstein Sale Banquet in Milton on March 26. Halton County hosts the event with a full program featuring FE Balthby soloist Clair Rouse and Mrs Alan McNaughton elocutionist expected to sell out.
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Iwoag Tg
Hristie
Ontario Agricultural College
Guelph
Milton
Mareh
Tuilron Holster Breed Club
Halton
Profoco FE Balthby
Clair Rouse
Alan McNaughton
Old Mark Passed New Mark Set For Dominion Loan
Officials in charge of Canada's Second Victory Loan aim for a new target of 900 million dollars after surpassing the 800 million minimum. The Free Press reports oversubscribed subscriptions from Noranda Mines Limited and associates totaling 6.5 million and other pledges as the drive continues.
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Dominion
Canada
Rulaord
Ologo
Taaleksk Tuceday
Won
J. AL. Maley
W. Spinney
National War Finance Committee
Noranda Mines Limited
Associated Companies
Heather Guest Speaker At Officers Tea For Duke Chapter
The Duke of Devonshire Chapter Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire held its first meeting of the term with an officers tea at Regent Mrs. W J Beatty’s home on March 4. Mrs Barr presided as guest speakers included Lakeside Chapter officers and teachers. A new member was welcomed and salvage for the Actons and Vicinity War Relief was urged. A free C T A movie in Town Hall was planned. Mrs G A Heather of Kitchener gave a talk on the Order and her travels abroad and was presented with a book of Ann Sutherland Brooks poems.
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Duke of Devonshire
Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire
Terr
Barr
Lakeside
C.T.A
G. A. Heather
Kitchener
Ann-Sutherland ‘Brooks
Dublin Institute Met in February at Mrs Near's Home
The Dublin Women's Institute February meeting was hosted by Mrs AJ Near with President Mrs Anderson presiding. Members heard a diary roll call, a picture and story on an interesting place, current events by Miss Sommerville, and readings by Mrs Wim. McGlaughlin spoke on a sugar charge and typhoid prevention, and Mrs A Near discussed nutrition. A note of thanks was given to program participants and the hostess. The gathering closed with a National Anthem and refreshments, including a pamphlet from the Department of Agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin Women's Institute
AJ Near
Anderson
Department of Aggerture
van Toazen
McCutcheon Narrowly Wins But Stays Two Points From First
The McCutcheon base team defeated the Barbers last night but cannot advance in the Tin League standings. They remain two points behind Central Ontario, with three must win games next week to have a shot at tying for first place. The first series ends with scores showing Jo Morton, N Morton, Lephman, Corry, Adamson, and Barber among the top scorers.
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McCutcheon
Central Ontario
Ost Plpce
Jo Morton
N. Morton
Lephman Lin
W. Corry
Jo Adamson Zhu
S Barber
New Lakeside LO.DEL Officers Installed for 1941 42
The Lakeside Chapter LO.DEL held its meeting at Mrs. M. M. Leitch’s home Tuesday evening. New officers for 1941 42 were installed by Mrs. George Somerville. the charter presented to Regent Mrs. M. M. Leitch by retiring Regent Miss Emma Robinson. Luncheon and plans for an afternoon bake sale were announced. Mrs. Neil Gibbons gave current events. a group served a dainty lunch.
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M. M. Lefteh
George Somerville
M. M. Leitch
Emma Robinson
Neil Gibbons
Local Play "0 Promise Me" Draws Full House In Aden
An all local cast staged the annual Aden t's Men's Club production "0 Promise Me" to a full crowd last night. The comedy featured strong performances by Gordon Beatty, Jeff Bradford, Monty Foote, Reita McNabb, Dora Wool and Kathleen, with Dr. Wreeie Welcomed as host and Bram Humphries of Toronto as a Victory Bonds speaker. Funds support Acton youth summer camps and the show continues tonight with Capt. Rev. A. Rawson of Hamilton as the next speaker.
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Victory Loan_Campaten
Bram Humphries
Toronto
Barry Hollis
Furber
Gordon Beatty
Seth Miller
Jef.Bradford
Butlan
Monty Foote
Reita McNabb
Sue
Dora Wool
Barry
Kathleen
Percival
Dorothy Foottit
Anne Furber
June Powers
Patsie Linden
Mabel Harris
Linden
Patsy
Madge Hough
Gladys Vance
Lois Dawkins
Ralph Saundese
Minty
Piave
Cat Rowles
Pee Geweeke
Charles Kirkless
Acton
New Ontario License Plates Cut Steel Use for 1943
Ontario officials announce new auto markers for 1943 to conserve steel. Plates will be issued one per vehicle and attached to the rear. The 143 markers will use 190 tons of steel versus 450 tons for this year’s plates.
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Ontario
Ontario Reformatory
Guelph
School Board Finalizes on Insurance and Fees Policy
The Acton School Board led by Chairman W. B. Rumley discussed fire insurance, non resident pupil fees, and the use of a Victory Bond. They approved denying privileges to non paying parents, noted two Georgetown High School attendees with fees, and authorized payments and repairs.
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Acton
W. B. Rumley
HL. McDonald
C. F. Leatherland
Georgetown High School
Brants
Empire Manna Coal Co
CNRR
A. Harris
Masacles
J Nicol
McDonald
Bannockburn Institute February Meeting at Miss M Youngs
The Bannockburn Institute held its February meeting at the home of Miss Margaret Young with President Miss Edna Russell presiding. Members discussed why they belong to the institute, reviewed January war work including four sweaters, one scarf, mitts, and seaman socks, and heard an address on Canada and the Whar. A reader contest was conducted by Mrs. M Madil. Lunch and a social half hour followed.
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Bannockburn Institute
Margaret Young
Edna Russell
Tollenil
S. Matthews
Canada
War Service League Reorganizes Fundraising Efforts
The February 26 meeting overhauled the district War Service League structure. Each of the fourteen organizations will raise funds independently while the League acts as a clearing house. A monthly budget of 110.00 is set for overseas comforts and donations will be acknowledged in The Acton Free Press.
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Acron Fund
District War Service League
League
Itons
J. Mc McDonald
Geo. Mason
A. V. Wz. S. League
Acton Free Press
Bannockburn Institute Hosts Enjoyable Doble Night
Visitors at Bannockburn Institute last Wednesday enjoyed a dobler evening with Dublin Institute providing the pre program. Mrs Somerville acted as chair, solos by Mrs Watkins and Miss Webster, readings by Mrs McLaughlin and Mrs Go Somerville, instrumental by Miss Somerville, and the National Anthem as the closing number. Tea and sandwiches were served and dancing followed.
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Bannockburn Institute
Dublin Institute
Ive Somerville
Wilmer Watkins
Verna Webster
McLaughlin
Go Somerville
Margaret Somerville
Meeting of Brin Council Transacts Routine Business
The Brin Township council met at Helisburg to approve By-lot No 6 appointing Fence Viewers Pound Keepers and Sheep Inspectors and to authorize payments to Orion POW S2460 and Tatisburg 2) trustees $115.09. Other routine township expenditures and road and maintenance items were noted before adjournment.
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Brins
Helisburg
Orion
Tatisburg
Royal Bank
Hallsburg
Erinwaza
Local events listed for March include sales and socials
Reading of coming sales at Miss Lues Rewards home on Church Street. A euchre tournament at the Women s Institute hall offers prizes and a quilt drawing for AV WST proceeds. A play Pig Tale by Ballinafad United Church youths occurs in the Community Hall with admission 25 and 15 cents.
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Wooen's
Acton
Ehuadiys
Ballinafad
Dallmatad
D.S.T
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Halton Juniors
W. I. Dick
Esquesing Council
Dublin Literary
Commission
Tydro Vepe Association of Municipal
Electtric Utilities
C.N.R. and
MacDonald Electrics Ltd
Supe
Matthews
Lymon—Hardhware
Waterworks Dent
Canadian Brass Company
Nset
Hydro Dept
G. L. Christie
Holstein
Ottawao
Free Press
Acton, Ont
Mrs. Heather
St. Alban’s
J_A_McNiven
St. Alban's Church
J. A. McNiven
Atton
Amie
Jim
McKengie
M. Young
War Service League
Baldan
Shisul
TSA
Dublin
Acton Publi Sehool
Bietares
Fie
Elliott
EOE
Bannockburn Branch
Brin Council
Lues
Church Street
Lakeside Chapter
Po Ory Be
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