Halton MPP Hall Addresses Ontario Legislature First Time
Halton's representative Mr Stanley J Hall MullA delivers his maiden speech in the Ontario Legislative Assembly praising the province's infrastructure and planning department plans While urging development of natural resources and peaceful postwar progress he honors Speaker and stresses duty to democracy and armed forces sacrifices
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Halton
Stanley J. Hall
Mulla
Ontario
Speaker
Legislative Assembly
Yam
Assembly
Toronto
Halton County
Commonwealth of Naong
Ontario House
London
England
Fair Land
March Meeting of United Church Woman's Missionary Society
The March gathering of the United Church Woman's Missionary Society met at Mrs E Caldwell's home with Mrs EB Caldwell presiding. Devotions were led by Mrs F Cleave. Department reports impressed. a duet by Mrs B Veldhuts and Mrs A W Fosbury, and the study book For All of Life led by Mrs B Mowat. Assisting were several named members.
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Woman's Missionary Society of the United Church
E. Ed. Caldwell
EB. J. Caldwell
Acton Boys Enlisted This Week Metter News
Bob Allan has joined the navy and is stationed at Hamilton Calvert Bowles has joined the RCAF and is stationed at Manning Depot.
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ACTON
Bob Allan
Navy
Hamilton
Calvert Bowles
R.C. AF
Manning Depot
Campbellville Couple Celebrate Their Golden Wedding
CampbellvilleMr and Mrs William Hurren celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at the old homestead Tuesday Their son Edward Henry Hurren 72 and their daughter in law Elizabeth Wise Hurren 70 hail from Mountsburgh and Carlisle The couple have two sons and four daughters seven grandchildren. Mr Hurren long active in Campbellville school board and in worship at Campbellville Presbyterian Church remains able to manage home tasks despite declining health.
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William’ Hurren
Campbellville
Marden
Robert
Winnie
Louis Binkley
Car
Lie
Charles Wian
Joan
Wred Veter
Cleveland
Ohio
Ethel
Howden Lush
Kelso
Strabane
Hyoren
Campbellvilla
Hureen
Achoo Board
Camyphellville Presbyterian Church
Hurren
Knox Y W A March Meeting Hosted by Mrs McIsaac
The Knox Y W A met at Mrs A McIsaac’s home with Mrs O Hara presiding. Mrs Wilda read a devotional on Prayer as part of the program and the group planned the April Thankoffering meeting. A small turnout enjoyed lunch prepared by the hostess and assistants despite icy winds.
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Knox Y. W. A
A. McYuane
Made Restitution and Remanded for Sentence in Court
In Pelles Court in Maltan yesterday Jack May 17 of Nagsagawoya was charged with entering a refreshment booth and stealing tobacco and money. He faced a second count for entering King Calcium Products Co and stealing 644 wax coupons hidden in the brick yard where he worked. He promised restitution for the tobacco and money. the coupons were recovered. He was remanded for sentence for a new work by Magistrate W F Woodliffe's court.
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Pelles Court
Maltan
Jack May
Nagsagawoya
War
Robert Early
Campbellville
King Calcium Products Co
W. F. Woodliffe
Eramosa to Arrange Victory Loan Drive at Council Meeting
Eramosa Township council met at Rockwood Town Hall with the Reeve presiding to organize canvassers and districts for the Victory Loan. A committee including the Hockwood village trustees and Rev John Ward was formed and to meet March 2 at 8 30 pm. Auditor Arch McNabb reported January February finances. budget for 1944 with 34 mill township rate adopted.
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Eramosa
Rockwood
Hockwood
John Ward
Arch
McNabb
Messrs
Pinkney
Rutherford
Leslie and
Benham
Leane
Everton
Federation of Agriculture
Toronto Sick “Children’s Hospital
Courtiyl
Grant of $1000 Made to Assist the Lorne Scots
Halton County Council met in Millay on Tuesday with most members present. Regimental officers Bertram, Smith and McClure reviewed the past year, noting the unit now comprises youths around 17 and older men not subject to call, and that the band and cinema projector were used for training. The regimental finances showed a starting balance of $1700, ending near $200, with $960 spent on recruiting ads. Council approved grants for the regiments and considered further land for reforestation, plus hospital, education, and charitable disbursements. The Lorne Scots in Halton necks received a grant proposal of $606 to the regiment and $400 for the regimental band.
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Halton
Smith
Toronto
McClure
Reeve Robertson
Craig
J. MM. McDonald
Children's Aid Society
Ontario ‘Training School
House of Refuge
Bank of Nova Scotia
Red Cross Society
Reeve Near
Nassagaweyn
Nelson
Board of Transport Commission
Campbellville
Fisher
Lome Story Regiment
Hillmer and Craig
Lorne Scota
Halton, Pee and Dufferin
J. M. McDonald l
Heslop
E. Harrop
Humphrey R. Browne
Tately
Deceas
War Service League Memaws Appreciate Boxes From Home
Letters from soldiers in England Palestine and Canada thank the War Service League for care packages and cigarettes. Messages praise chocolates bars weather and news clippings while noting plans for home leave and upcoming postings. A long list of names from Cpl WL Godfrey to Pte M.S. McYoclinn accompanies the notes.
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War Service League
Fey
Finney
Nadia
A. F
al- Waysak
Cpl
W. Godfrey
Acton
J Taimir
England
League
Lemgue
Cookle
Cluvle
Ufe
Dude Lindseay
Clifton Bluley
Ulrut
Palestine
Cordy
FE. W. Coles
R. M. Swackhamer
John Gibbons
TH. II
McIntyre
Laceb
Lasby
Doug, Prier
A. Gamble
Slamn
W.barber
R. A. Johnson
Tyr
J. Jacque
Tpr
WW. Lindsay
Pte
John Dol. Young
Alpert Scrivon, PLC
P. A
Miss M Anderson Addresses Knox W M S Meeting
A Knox Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Society gathering at Mrs. W J Gould’s home was led by president F S Blow with devotional by Mrs. Geo Murray and Mrs Paterson. Miss M Anderson spoke on ensuring Christianity’s place in homes, shared a solo, and Miss Anderson closed with prayer as Mrs Gould hosted a luncheon.
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Knox Presbyterian W.mls
W. J. Gould
F. S. Blow
Geo. Murray
Miss Anderson
Wounded Soldier Writes Parents on Recovery Progress
Mr and Mrs David Drysdale receive a letter from Pte John Drysdale stating he is recovering splendidly from serious stomach wounds sustained in action in Italy. The message offers further encouragement and optimism to the family.
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David Drysdale
Pte
John Drysdale
Italy
Two Splendid Donations to War Service League
Two substantial donations were presented to the War Service League at Chenecting Last Nhureday. The Victory Club cleared 3100 tinaygo and donated their amount. Mr. Ry Parker accepted on behalf of the group. A cheque for 449.16 and a report of four eight accompanied a separate donation. Expenses included printing and advertising 25.00, projection bulbs 3.00, and 265.00 for costumes and other items, totaling 7620.
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War Service
Bulb
Eenta
Muse
Toof
uUp
Uainkeda
Chyulyun Maxon
Murray Wilfong Fatally Injured in Car Accident
Murray Wilfong five year old son of Mr and Mrs Daniel Wilfong of Acton died from head injuries after being struck by a truck while crossing Queen Street Grant d Tor. Funeral held Saturday at Hexpeler funeral parlor. Survived by grandfather Mr Mary Wilfony Preston a sister Shirley and brothers Gilbert David Bertie. two others predeceased.
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Queen Street
Grant d 'Toronto
Murry Wilfong
Sadd
Daniel Wilfong
Whedipeter
Acton
St. Michaela Hospital
Hexpeler Funeral Parlor
Acton Ald Bealdes
Parcoks Tx
Geandnother
Mary Wilfony
Preston
Alster
Shirley
Gilbert
David
Bertie
Friends Present Gifts To Newly Weds Musales
A gathering at Morold Klnneaud home on Bower Avenue honored newlyweds Lorne and Pongy Musales. After cake were played the couple were asked to Cyne for a surprise gift of a TV lite floor lamp end table and envelope with money. Peggy and Lonny thanked everyone as short speeches followed from Vickers Wells and Farmer. A brief lunch was served.
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Mew Morold Klnneaud
Bower Avenue
Lorne
Pongy Musales
Komen
Cyne
Peggy
Lonny
Pty Yvan Vickers
Upperwauh
Ont
B. m. Wells
Voronta
LN. Farmer
Acton
Erin Township Plans to Purchase Road Maintainer
Erin Township council met in Hillsburg on March 6 with all members present. Reeve Edward Waxley presided as by law to appoint Fence Viewers and Sheep Valuators. names listed by division. A $15 donation to Sick Children's Hospital Toronto was approved. A motion authorized purchasing a maintainer with snow plow and power equipment for township roads. Hayword Construction Co. won gravel tender at 90 cents per cubic yard. contract to Highways Department. Erin Advocate printing contract for 1944 set at 3400.00. Accounts for Indirect and Direct Relief, General and Road funds approved. Adjourned to meet April 3 or when called.
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Erin
Hillsburg
Maly
Edward Waxley
Poe
Albert Wheeler
Earl Jexsop
Burns McKinnon
Gordon Jackson
Sick Children's Hospital
Toronto
Haywant Construction Co
Highways Department
Erin Advocate
Red Cross Campaign Progress Report From Acton District
The Red Cross drive in Acton District remains incomplete with canvassers busy house to house. Reported donations include Dr. S. L. Young's $231 from Nassau-yaweyn and the Busy Bees contributing $1, while the campaign aims for $4,000 in the Acton Branch. The rural sections and nearby towns are urged to complete their donations as organizers hope the drive ends soon.
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Red
Acton
Canvans
Ytty
Young
Naxsityaweyn
March Meeting Of United Church Women's Association
The March meeting of the Woman's Association of United Church was hosted at Mina BR GL Johtigen's home. Devotional led by Mrs BR Jennings with a daughter’s contribution from Mrs Hansmand Mitch D. Simmaworms. Plans for a future play and a pot luck supper were discussed. A hearty lunch was served and gratitude was given to Mrs Johnson for her hospitality.
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United Church
Mina BR
Johtigen
Uewday
Mid
Mra
Jennings
Hansmand
Mitch D. Simmaworms
Bare Johnson
A. W. Fosbury
Women to Help in Next Blood Donor Clinic Here
For the first day since the Blood Donor Centers opened in Acton women are invited to be donors at the next clinic. A definite date has not been set but it is expected to be held the last of this month. The committee urge that volunteers register now.
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Acton
St Patrick’s Pot Luck Supper and Local Events
Community notices for March list St Patrick’s Pot Luck Supper at United Church on March 5 times 6 40 pm. A Y Party at United Church March 6 with cards dancing refreshments. Baking sale and tea at Town Hall March 18 3 to 5 pm by St Joseph’s Ladies. Page secures dance in Brookville Weatherday March 22 with Al Watson Orchestra Nassagaweya Women’s Institute. Young People’s Personality Party United Church 8 8 pm March 21 admission 5c. 36-2 Women’s Institute Euchre Town Hall March 23 4 30 pm door prize extra. St Patrick’s Dance Acton Town Hall March 17 Fisher’s Orchestra admission 50c. Progressive euchre Bannockburn School March 20 admission 25c proceeds Red Cross Junior Red Cross.
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St. Joseph's Church
Brookville Wall
Weatherday
al Watson
Ampires
Nassagaweya Women's Institute
Young People's Personality Party
United Church
Women's Institute
St. Patrick's Dance
Acton Town Hall
Acton
Fisher's Orchestra
Bannockburn School
Red Cross
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United Church Woman's Missionary
A. McIsaac
Lorne Scots
M. Anderson
Knox W. M.'S
Murray Wilfong
Erin Township
Erin Township Council
Hilieburg
Woman's Association OF United Church
Neaday
St. Patrick's
Vth
United
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