Wool Combing Plant in Acton Expands Canadian Industry
Wool Combing Corporation of Canada Limited opens a new Acton plant handling crossbred tops for Canadian makers. The facility operates at half capacity with 74 employees, aims for over three million pounds annual output, and sources wool from Australia New Zealand Canada and Europe. Machinery from Britain and the U S. space totals 100000 square feet with extensive processing and storage above and below.
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Nlx Jrdonehe Gince Wool Combing Corporation of Canada Limited
Acton
Engtland
United States
Canada
Axcoss
Noor
Wool Company of Canada
Australia
New Zealand
Mnrmar
Yme
Wetino
Tor Ebussbter
Wall
Lee
Amd
Welb
Awutonatichiis Fetchis
Ans
Amt
An. Payne
Acton Creamery Plans New Brick Building on Main Street
Arrangements are under way for C Andersen owner of Acton Creamery to erect a brick one story building on Main Street replacing the Kennedye site destroyed by fire ten years ago. The 40 by 60 foot structure will lack a modern storefront and include an upside driveway, promising a suitable hub for the community and farming district.
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C. Andersen
Acton Creamery
Kennedyee
War Fund Box Social At Maple Grove Nets Twenty One Dollars
On Friday Jas Milne and the Mipte Crowe Literary Society hosted a successful box social despite bad weather. Twenty one dollars was raised for war work with progressive euchre and dancing. Floren Baynes and Jas Milne had the highest euchre counts and Now McNabb will convene the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floren “Baynes
Jas Milne
McNabb
Norval Leads in Rural Hockey League Here
Action in the rural hockey league continued with Norval on top after Friday results. Beadmore Tanners and Milton Bruins posted 5 to 20 and 5 to 0 scores as other teams faltered.
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Norval
Acton
Molin Bruins
Roekwood
Uta Leath
Nerval
Milton Hyuins
Mandas Cniyght
Nerval Stonarens
Tran Teree Neats
Beardmore Tanners
Milton Bruins
Lochwood Murat
Public Utilities Commission Meets on Equipment Purchases
The Public Utilities Commission met Tuesday evening with Commissioners Symon and Chalmers and Chairman Hansen. They discussed projector demonstrations, chose a second hand machine at 65.00, and approved buying a cheque protector and various supplies and services.
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Public Utilities Commission
M. Symon
Reeve J.B. Chalmers
C. M. Hansen
Umission
Mo Symon
Secon
OB. Chalmers
Commis Mon
Sehell
Acton Public School Board Discusses Staffing and Roof Repair
Trustees met Tuesday evening with Acting Chairman F. Blow presiding. Inspector requests prompt changes in teaching duties by Miss Tekelis and classroom routines. Principal Melkenzier suggested limits on pupil ages. roof leaks and plaster loosening were reported. a festival plan and music teaching approval were noted. a $40 agriculture grant was approved. monthly meetings to resume first Tuesday. various bills and supplies were approved as paid.
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V. B-Ramsey
Baya
Oakes
G. A. Dille
Acton Public School
kCharman F
Blow
George Mann
Mckenzin
Tet
MelKenzierg
Miss Tekotts
Suppies
Ua Ren
Fryer
Ain Ee Bell ‘Telephone Co
Ceeruce
Hon Watt Suppos Tsao Symon
Elliott Bros
Fashion Show Lifts Ys Men's Club Event in Acton
A novel fashion show hosted by Ys Men's Club in Acton drew praise for variety and humor. Models showcased outfits supplied by local merchants, with period costumes and bridal looks drawing guests and laughter from attendees.
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Acton
Ters Nabods
Agton Gilis
Weber
Bso
Arti Ashi
Charles Karkness
Usb Coote
Bodal
Chartes Kirknens
Shaw
Esquesing Council Receives Auditors Report and Minutes
The March meeting of Esquesing Township Council discussed auditor findings and financial items. Debates covered highway expenditures, farm sales, workmen’s compensation, and payments to vendors, with motions approved for road work, insurance premiums, and subsidies under provincial acts.
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Esquesing
Depuuty
UL M. Mary
G. WL Murray
Pal ‘Win Harrop
B Cleave
Commissioner of Agricultural Loan
Carton
Dick & Dick
Charles
Tarde Uw
Sears
Named to War Expenditures Committee
Jughes Cleaver MP for Halton has been appointed member of a Special Committee of the House to examine war expenditure and related services. He joins private members of the Churchill Government in this committee role.
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Jughes Cleaver
M.P
Halton
House of Commons
Churchill
Acton Boys Enlisted This Week's Register
Acton district announces local youths joining the Armed Forces this week. Harold Skilling Shman Papillon are listed among those enlisted. The entry notes service in the Army Medical Corps and related assignments.
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Wamen
Frank Actons
Columor
Acton
Army Medical Corps
Foronte
Harold Skilling
Knox Young People Meet Reports Success At Session
The Knox Young People group held a meeting with Miss M Ooty and Miss Folster assisting. Members answered roll call well and voted on a success theme while Mrs FL Anderson hosted as guest speaker sharing thoughts on achieving success and facing challenges. The event closed with social time and tea.
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Weil
FL Anderson
Fiat Heth
Acton Leads in War Savings Pledges Fight
Acton and Georgetown rally for War Savings as pledges pour in across the rural district. Delegates from Guelph Brampton and Oakville report progress while Acton surpasses its target with strong community support and a growing honor roll of contributing industries and workers.
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Acton
Rey
Campalen
Chiss
Mount Forestt
Durham
Ottawa
Ube
Orangesville
Hte Biker Payss
Evers
Acton Man Chosen President Of Halton Jersey Club
Charles McKeown of Acton was elected president of the Tinkton Jersey Cattle Club at a Milton meeting held Saturday afternoon. Tenative plans were made for the annual field day and picnic for the county Jersey show. Offiers include Hon President J Graham Georgetown Ist Vice President M Beatty Milton 2nd Vice Pres B Eloroy Milton and directors from Trafalgar Nasco Nasco Nasco and other communities.
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Charles McKeown
Acton
Tinkton Jersey Cattle Club
Flont
Milton
Jersey
Aichich Toast Sear
Halton
Cas
Ir J. Graham
Georgetown Ist
Mattrive Beatty Milton
Pirres Baan Eloroyp
Milton Sevas
INL Whitelock
Change in the Staff at the Free Press
Earl W. H. Vincent, foreman for fourteen years, resigns as Free Press Officer. Robert Macarthur, long-time staffer, also departs. Campbell Gurr resumes as in charge, while Curis joins The Chatham Daily News as a tinotype operator after seven years of prior service.
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Earl WH. Vincent
Shas
Robert Macarthur
Campbell Gurr
Township Road Request in County System Proceedings
Minutes read and adopted as read regarding township road placement in the county system. A delegation spoke for repaving needs while the council amended the motion to proceed. treasurer and road supervisor vouchers noted. convention adjourned to meet later.
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Syatothe
Conneil
Roy Ship Rugietty
Roy Ship Rugietty That Sertiom
Rehiet
Sturen Bast
Acton Town Hall Meeting and Farm Event Ad
Annuled meetings and events announced for Acton Town Hall and a farm gathering hosted by Acton Junior Farmers. Friday features Powell's Orchestra and a Minstrel show under Red Cross auspices with admission details and a Thursday March 23 program at the farm venue.
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Abedin
Acton
Bockwood Minstrel Co
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Canadian Wool Co
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