Final Returns in Second Victory Loan Campaign
The Second Victory Loan campaign figures from Oakville show Halton County subscriptions reaching 1814, with county total $?74,500 and 2,422 employees in 15 plants contributing $114,750. Acton district posted strong gains, roughly 17 percent, leading to countywide increases near 247 percent of quota. The report praises broad participation, notes per capita performance, and describes extensive canvassing across Nassagawega Kingsbury and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakville
Halton
Sloroim
Acton
Nassagawega
Gilbert
Kingsbury
Innes
Nassagaw Oya
Elist Sear
Wright
CLF
Leatherland
Harding Price
Contributions To War Service League Grow This Week
War Service League collections total 6644 from the Acton Women s Institute euchre event and quilt draw. Four Wool Combers members the Happy Four contributed 5880 at a recent gathering, with thanks to the workers and a welcome to new members. Margaret Harrison of Teranta was honored in Acton with a miscellaneous shower before her upcoming marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Service League
Acton Women's Institute
Ming Margaret Harrison
Teranta
Gifta
D.C. Russell
Mina Jesale Retaxell
Margaret
Migs Harrison
Reeve
Myra C. Hye T Harrison
Acton
Acton Boys Enlisted This Week in Register
Gordon Ko McKeown joins RCAS.C. stationed at Newmarket Erwin Ho McKeown joins the RCAF and is currently at Manning Depot Toronto.
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Acton
Gordon Ko McKeown
Rcas.c
Newmarket
Erwin Ho McKeown
RCAF
Isc
Manning Depot
Toronto
Institute Evehre Nets $66.44 for Service League Work
The Acta Women's Institute held a successful quilting event in the Town Hall last Wednesday night. Prizes went to several winners including Mrs Loken and Mr McCutcheon, with Doris Keeler winning the quilt. A cheque for $66.44 was presented to Mal McDonald, treasurer of the War Service League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acta
JM. McDonald
Hwestan
F. McCutcheon
J. A. Locker
London Hospital Acknowledges Second Donation Letter
The Free Press editor reads a letter from Southwood thanking donors for raising funds for the Hospital for Sick Children at Great Ormond Street. A further donation of 250 is enclosed with expressions of sincere gratitude and appreciation from Acton, Ontario.
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London Hospital
Tondon England
Dewar Ma
Tetler
Great Ormond Street
Gai P
Free Press Appreciation Letter From Ontario Bookends Victory Loan Effort
The Acton Free Press reports a letter from Ontario Headquar ters of the Second Victory Loan Committee thanking local press and lenders for cooperation. The note credits assistance with making the loan an outstanding effort and expresses sincere gratitude from Dds Cobban, Chairman, Ontario Public Relations Committee.
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EMIS
Acton Free Press
Acton
Dds
Ontario
A.D. Cobban
Second Victory Loan
Acton Industry Loans Services to Government Board
Eugene Henry Foree of Uial named local representative of the Warine Private and trade loan board. He will head the sub regional office by Cunakt, covering Preston Trespeler and Cralt. Forea, Brantford native, formerly Acton sales rep for Force Electric Products. He served in the 125th Infantry Battal and North Battalion in the Great War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Henry Force
Uial
Haas
Warthne Prive
Cunakt
London
W. Edarold McPhillips
Galt
Preston
Trespeler
Cralt
Foresta
Brantford
Force Electric Producta c
Acton
Ont
Ontario
England
125Th Infantry
Battal
Serth
Mgr
Force Electr
Phe Dan
Cult
Gardiner to Address Halton Federation Agriculture
Halton Federation of Agriculture prepares a general meeting in Milton on Monday March 20 with Hon J G Gardiner minister of agriculture as special speaker. Progress report on federation activities and the advisory committee survey findings will be presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Gardiner
Halton
Federation Agriculture
Paul Fisher
Halton Federation of Agriculture
General County
Milton
Manay
Maren
Tian
Guardine
Canada
Progres
Federation of Agriulture
Tno
Halton Agricultural War Service Committee
Acton St Josephs edge Georgetown 5-1 in playoff opener
Acton St Josephs defeated Georgetown 5 to 1 in the first hockey playoff game at the local arena. The match featured colorful uniforms and mascots from both sides with tenacity from Krotowski who scored three goals for Acton and Latrusse scoring Georgetown’s lone tally. Next game set for Georgetown Thursday night.
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Tolly Cross
St. Joseph's of
Acton
Spiauters
Acton Boys
St. Joseph's
Ceargetown
Inds
Holy Cross
Dean
United Effort
Krotewski
Coles
Clayton
Duvalane
Latrusse
Georgetown
Grateni Toon
Uns Wis
Joseph Catbert
Michael Larusso
Bob Connell
Bulls Muir
Centr Hulme
Philp Carney
Are Ternates
Jin Golden
Beronard Gilbert
Ross Boyles
Gerald Witens
Ciiteen
George Yurkose
Bill Duval
Peter Krotowski
Martin McCristal
Lorne Arcie
Armand Beawa
Ray Archie
Ben Papillion
Freddy Dunn
Hartley Coles
Fan Zian
Charles Rocher
Julian Zajac
James Citlowns
Herer
KO Keatner
John Krotowski
Joseph Lar Tussi
Arte White
Spadines Hule
Acton Hydro Reports Surplus and Plant Statistics
Acton Hydro shows a surplus of 1442.89 and reports on the Acton plant finances for the year. The Ontario Commission notes depreciation and no net profit, with total earnings and operating costs listed, and Acton's equity at 63896.70. The commission plans thirteenth power rate changes and year-end closing procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario Commission
Acton
Suatel
Power Interruption Enables Completion at Sub Station
An hour long power interruption at Saging Acton allowed completion of network upgrades at Che mibestathan. Transformation units are changed, outside bank and equipment rearranged, boosting capacity beyond demand though further changes rely on future conditions.
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Acton
Che Mibestathan Perce
Atellon
Actan
Letter Sent From Singapore Before Its Surrender
A letter dated January 5 reached Singapore before the fortress fell. Mr Lawrie Jr and family await news as the city faced surrender to Japanese forces in February.
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Singapore
Row. Lawrle
Mgr
Stewart Lanvile
Japan
Frank bin
Acton
Mar Lawrie Jr
Friendly Cire Entertain The United Congregation
Inclement weather did not deter about eighty members and friends of the United Church who attended a social evening in the Sunday School room hosted by the city Circle. The program featured singing by Marjorie and Betty and a humor filled talk by Mrs Caldwell, plus a short play by Ethel Franklin and a Shadow Play by local men. After the program, attendees enjoyed sandwiches doughnuts and coffee before departing.
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The
United Church
Marjorie
Betty Ron
Caldwell
Nla
Yiel Owas
Ethel Franklin
Trish
St Patthel
H. Sedgewick
W. Fosbury
I. Richardson
Bo Jennings
M Franklin
Ho Simpson
J. Adamson
Cbr Cullen
Faust
Ar ‘Yt. Brown
O. Johnston
Ft Haris
Me. J. Adamson
Mr. Tell
T. Yehurdson
Procedure for Exchange of Insurance Books Readied
The Guelph Memnoyer of the Unemployment Losswareness Commission states a March 3 date for exchanging insurance books. Officials will prepare forms and instructions and send them from the Craelph local office to all employers of labor in Craelph and surrounding territories once ready.
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Guelph
Victory Loan Committee Thanks Acton District
The Acton and District Victory Loan Committee expresses sincere thanks to citizens for their splendid response and cooperation achieving a record second Victory Loan. Thanks also to the salesmen for their courage and reception. A Mason, Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victory Loan
Acton and Distret
Ctizens
A. Mason
Acton and District Victory Loan Committee
St Patrick Social Covering County Council Meeting Notes
The Know Young Peoples Guild hosted a St Patrick's Social with speeches and games led by Habe Ranzett and a Falke prize event. County leaders discussed grants for a local militia unit, liability insurance, and a plan to fund training and equipment, with remarks by Col Conover and concerns about costs and defence needs.
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Know Young Peoples Guild
St. Patrick’s
Habe Ranzett
Callanet
Duncan MacQueen
Ken Waoswirel
Hall Fiavesren
Selon
Daycoe
Drsiereuult
Bey Dorothy Morrin
Wan Clavend
Savery
Bea
Calla
Tatton
Lorne
Hitler
Conover
Reyhaent
Col
Einsten
Bam
Minnittonn
Ottawa
Lori Renasen
Mr Craig
Mar Kerns
Larne
Tafles
Ma Hiulker
Nay
Mir Mac Fionald
Acton
Imation
Kant of Soc
Augele
Anglo Scotfish
Che County Bar Beana
Fuliey
Bia
Ba Penewerd
AOE
Wilson
Chin
Dr Agnew Arrives Safely in India Amid Medical Mission
A cable dispatch reports Dr. Agnew arriving in India on Tuesday to lead medical work in Ching. The noted physician and family greet the journey with cautious optimism as the mission begins, following strong prior successes.
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Dr. Agnew
India
Carden Apne
Ted Hog
Seed Faire Championships Highlight Halton Event at Acton
The Halton Seed Faire at Acton on March showcased 11 entries from Halton growers. Crowds packed the venue as buyers eyed oats, barley, and alfalfa. Fruitful talks by experts addressed seed practices and export demand while local stocks risk depletion without immediate farmer action. The event crowned winners in small seeds and cereals with notable prizes.
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Acton
Frank
Veteh
Cheargetow
Whlty
Ontario
Ah Dy Mfeliecd
Ontario Department of Agriculture
WO Ela Braskon
Trew
Woodlands Orchards
Bronte
T. Eaton
Acton Event Spotlight Weekend Food Fair and Dominion Exhibit
Reading from a fragmented notice at Lakeside Chapter event details, the piece references a Saturday baking event led by Miss Lucy Edwards at Church Street and a March town hall display titled Shy roots across Canada with Dominion imagery from Moneton to Vancouver. The proceedings are connected to local groups and sponsors including Duke of Devonshire and Canadian Industries.
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Maren Zist
Lucy Fedwards
Church Street
Lakeside Chapter
Dobre
Canada
Dominion
Moneton
van Couver
Acton ‘Town
Duke of Devonshire
DW Noachimston
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Margaret Harrison
Lord Southwood
Southwood, Chairman
Arlat Dilts
oThe Acton
Candas
Vv Fitters
Fathawings
Peceme
Lanin
Acton Industry Loans Services To Government Board
Acton Hydro
Unes
Unsere Oat
Co Thanken Wi Pressent
Mo Symon
Acton Prabdie Vution Commission
Visdro
Hell ‘Telephone Co
Ana
SAGE
Mcdonald, Burg
STO Packoed Vectrie Company
Dept. of National Revenue
Viydira
Pepe
Try
Ara Commission
Ante Ascisn
Britain
ARO
Friendly Cire
Knox-Y
Arann
County Council
Crant Maude
Phe Acton
Lorne Schoul
Canadian Industries
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