Acton Council resumes four day garbage collection schedule
Acton Council met in a fortnighly session with Oakes Kinuess Mason and McDonald presiding. Accounts were approved and tax arrears discussed. The council ordered a return to four day garbage collection due to under emptied containers and freezing contents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
W. J. O. Oakes
Chas. Kinuess
A. Mason
J M. McDonald
Guelph Sand and Gravel Co
Herman Ready
C. Gardiner
Warry Mcleod
Besasi
J. J. Mer
Acton Boys Enlisted This Week Register
Owen Masales joined the RCAC and is stationed at Lachine Quebec as announced in this week’s Acton register.
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Acton
Owen Masales
RCAC
Lachine
Que
Erin Council Advances By law for local officers
The Municipal Council of Erin met in Hillsburg on March 8. By law 7 appoints Fence Viewers Pound Keepers and Sheep Inspectors. A tag day for the Canadian National Institute for the Blind is planned for June 5. Expenses for ration cards were paid. The relief roads matter adjourned to April 5, 1943.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erin
Hillsburg
Canadian National Institute For the Blind
Miscaneous Council
Scout Mothers Auxiliary Meeting Funds Chinese Relief
The March meeting at Mrs. D Richardson's home opened with the Scout Mother's Promise. Reports from the last meeting were read and a donation to the Chinese Relief Fund was voted. The gathering included a competition won by Mrs. Ranney, a light lunch, and thanks to the host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scout Mothers’ Auxiliary
D. Richardson
WW. Boulton
Chinese Relief Fund
Myre. Wichardson
Eramosa Township Keeps 1943 Rate Unchanged
Eramosa council met at Rockwood Town Hall with Reeve D D Gray presiding. Budget set with township rate unchanged. auditors reported 1942 results. 5000 trees ordered for residents, to be distributed by Rockwood Horticultural Society. road and snowplow actions approved. accounts total $283.73.
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Eramosa
Hall
Rockwood
D. D. Gray
Wm. J. Pinkney
BE. H. “Benham
Noy Y F. Lealle
Mesars
John Lier
George Gordon
Rockwood Pallee
St. John's Ambulance
Ratton
Pinkney
A. McEwing
Blackwood
Archie McNabb
Messié
Leutle
Alex
Galt
Oregon
Messrs
Leslie
Bonham
C. O. Plank
Rockwood Horticultural Society
Former Acton Boy Appointed Manager Two New Hotels
John D. Gibbons, formerly of Acton, is named manager of the Dauphin Hotel at Broadway and 67th Street and the adjoining Marie Antoinette Hotel. The Dauphin has 320 rooms, 12 stories, five stores, assessed at $1,030,000. the Marie Antoinette has 160 rooms, eight stories, five stores, assessed at $665,000. Acton friends offer congratulations on his promotion.
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New York Post
The
New York Sun
John D Gibbons
Acton
Benjamin Winter
Dauphin
New York
Broadway
67Th Street
John D. Gibbons
Gibbons
Sussex Hotel
New Weston Hotel
Letters From Acton Boys Overseas
Two letters from Acton servicemen recount travels in the Middle East. Clifton Elsley details leave in Palestine visiting Jerusalem Bethlehem Nazareth and Tel Aviv with notes on snow in Jerusalem and cheap fruit. He promises to share more upon returning home.
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Acton ‘and Vicinity War Service League
W. Anderson
Osbert W Tittman
A. R. Ford
Clifton Elsley
Palestine
Ventrent
Jerusalem
Bethlehem
Nazareth
Holy Land
Jeruslem
Dead Sea
Sea of
Galites
Tel-Aviv
Reminder on arrears and lost copy notices by paper rationing
The Acton Free Press urges prompt renewals for in arrears subscribers. A pink slip marked lost Copy means no paper can be sent, and unpaid names may be deleted due to rationing. Old subscribers are being dropped if payments are not received in advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fea Peres
Esquesing Farmer Mauled by Bull on Farm
James Dougelad of lot 18 first concession Exquesing Township was attacked by a bull while moving it from the stable. A neighbour, Joe Raven, acted quickly preventing a fatal goring. He was taken to hospital in Guelph for treatment and is expected to recover.
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James Dougelad
Durham Hall
Exquesing
Joe Raven
Douglas
Doughs
Guelph
Social Night At Bloomsbury Aids Two Funds
A Bloomsbury Literary Society social event in S S No 9 Noxsagaweyn featured music by Donald Ferguson Alex rood Mansell Nelsen and Mabel McGregor reading by Mrs Alex Near. A debate on whether the horse is more useful than the automobile was won by the affirmative with Messrs Patterson Near and Gordon Kiteling speaking for the negative. Auctioneer Ce J van Goozen sold pies and the proceeds supported the Chinese Relief Fund and the Lawson Distress Fund. Doughnuts and coffee concluded the evening.
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S. S.no. 9
Noxsagaweyn
Bloomsbury Literary Society
Donald Ferguson
Alex. Rood Mansell Nelsen
Mabel McGregor
Alex. Near
Messrs
Ross Patterson
Alex
Messia
Ross Gordon
Cameron Kiteling
Mansell Nelles
Ce J.van Goozen
Chinese Relief Fund
Acron Fare Paras
Lawson Distress Fund
Guelph Mercury
Mra R. Gordon
A. M. McPheskon
Halton Seed Fair Showcases Labor Saving Equipment
Agricultural Representative J. E. Whitelock announces exhibits of labor saving devices at Halton Seed Fair. The Malton Seed Show runs March 19 and 29 with prize lists available via the local agricultural office. President Harrop and the executive finalize awards including three specials from T Enton Co Limited. Interest in Clover and Alfalfa weed inquiries grows as the committee promotes quality seed for sale or purchase.
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J. E. Whitelock
Malton
Viatt
Halton
Harrop
T. Enton Ca. Limited
Victory Minstrels Draw Big Crowds In Town
Last Thursday evening the Victory Minstrels filled the Town Hall with over 1000 attendees and many returned for a second night. Plans are under consideration to tour nearby communities with dates to be announced once arrangements are finalized. Photographer Geo Mason took pictures during the show. enlargements are on display at Nie Fare Pures window. A post performance lunch for about fifty local workers followed, with thanks expressed to those who assisted.
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Victory Minstrels
Maearby
Victory
Geo. Mason
March Meeting Of Acton Branch Of Women's Institute
The Acton Women's Institute held its March meeting at Mrs. Lazenby’s home. Mrs. Unntz was absent. the past-president presided. They read letters of sympathy, noted a death, and discussed fund efforts for Red Cross and Chinese Relief. Members pledged 50 cents for funds. a light lunch followed.
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Acton Women's Institute
Lazenby
Mra. G. Unntz
Mra
Mra. R. Johnson
Grandma
Mint
Marshall
A.’ Molozz
Navy League
J. F. Wildy Wee
Russia
Red Cross
England
Vincent Massey
Eleanor Hamiton
Burlington
Mra Laze
Red Cross Meeting Draws Strong Local Support
Last night’s Red Cross gathering at the Town Hall drew a hearty turnout despite bad weather. A China relief drive, aided by a Bloomsbury School event, pushed the campaign toward its $7,200 goal as Major Watson outlined wartime needs and showed films on China and Japan.
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Het Cross
Hed Cros
Acton
Dis
Telet
Hed Cross
Jover
Amos Mason
C. Heand
Stobl
Jane
Watson
Red Cross Society
Acton Soldier Chack Alger Receives Canadian Medal
Canadian Forces Company Sergeant-Major Chack Alger of Acton has been awarded the first day to the Dan nih Fiffh Kloney Medal according to a press announcement last week. Congratulations are in order as Acton friends join in extending recognition to Jack tow.
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Chack Alger
Acton
Onger
Jack Tow
School Board Acts on Attendance and Supplies
The March meeting approved two wall maps for Principal M M Leitch and other small supplies. A truancy discussion urged strict adherence to compulsory attendance for under 16s, with permits granted only in dire necessity. The board also appointed W G Mason to the Public Health Nurse Committee and noted ongoing staff cost discussions and YMCA kindergarten support.
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Act
W. B. Rumley
W. Clayton
W. G. Maxson
F. S. Blow
G. A. Dither
M. M. Leitch
Me. J. HY
Reed
Need
Thee Board
Trus’ Tow
W. G. Mason
Tian
Hving Banux
Gore Insurance Co
Abe
Y.M.C.A
R. & Spires
Symon Hardware
C. Anderson Co
J. B. Mackenzie
Blue Ribbon Inks
Elliott Bros
Local Bowlers Lose Another Game to Master Cleaners
The McCutcheon Rowling team lost 5-2 to Master Cleaners in a Guelph City Major League match. Scores include A Sheffield 233 174, O Krull 176 216 145, Y Adamson 127 166 481, W Corry 206 250 191, and MN Morton 201 211 642.
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McCutcheon Rowling
Guelph City
A. Sheffield
A HO O. Krull
Y. Adamson
IRS
W. Corry
MN Morton
WMT
McCrutcheons
Acton Junior Farmers Meet and Local Euchre Dates
Regular meeting of Acton Junior Farmers at Lorne School on Thursday March 18 with program lunch and dance. Euchre party at Ballina Community Hall on Friday March 19 with tea provided and self‑brought sugar. Duke of Devinshire Chapter ODE holds euchre and bridge at Acton Y M C A on Friday March 19 at 8 pm to benefit the War Services League.
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Acton
Lorne School
Ballinafad
Duke of Devinshire
Tl O& D. E
Acton Y. M.ca
War Services League
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Taxca
Board of Transport Commissioners
Marin Street
Bell Telephone
Guelph General Hospital
Mr. Waxman
Mr. Kerr
Waxman
Acletter
War- Uime Warehousing Corporation
Acton Commiuustion School
Department of Municipal Affairs
Yu Men's Club
Erin Council
Scout Mothers
Council
Acton Boys
Acton Free Press
Bloomsbury
Goss
Women’s Institute
China
Bloomsbury School
Iverson
Chiaa
Bloomsbury Witercary Society
CSM
Jack Alger
Yv.mlc.a
Andes
Ing
Sre
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