County Council Hears Lorne Scots Grant Debate at Halton
Halton County Council discuss funding for the Lorne Scots Rifles with a proposal to raise the annual grant from 450 to 600 dollars. Debate centers on training costs for overseas service and whether the Dominion government should cover military expenses. Reeve Harold Cleave and other officials attend a Brampton meeting invite and consider joint talks with Peel on March 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Peel
House of Refuge
H. Cleave
Georgetown
County Council
Lome
Powers
Lome Scots
Col. Conover
Ufe
Niagara
Canada
Joint Commission
Brampton
Chalmers
Cleave
Gilbert
Byen
Warden
Mgr
Wiilsom
Pilot Officer Lloyd Bishop Killed in Action
Pilot Officer Lloyd Bishop of the Royal Air Force reportedly killed in action. He attended Queen's University and joined the RAF in 1938. Parents in Kingston Ontario received word from the British Air Ministry.
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Lloyd. Bishop
RA. F
Kingston Ontario
British Air Ministry
Bishop
Queen's University
R.A.F
Acton District Red Cross Sends Fifth Shipment
The fifth shipment of Red Cross supplies departed Acton and District Headquarters on Tuesday. Acton units delivered bed pads gowns binders handkerchiefs wristlets sweaters scarves socks. Dublin unit sent gowns binders bag covers masks sweaters scarves socks. Ebencer Church Unit contributed one sweater. Nassavawegan Ward sent abdominal binders binders pillow slips triangular bandages wristlets scarf and socks.
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Red Cross
Acton
Hampton
Dublin
Ebencer Church
Nassavawegan
Bloomsbury Meeting Euchre and Dance Prize Winners
The Bloomsbury Literary Society held a euchre and dance on March 15. Prizes went to Ladies Mrs. R Allen and Mrs. Stevenson and to Gents Mr. R Allen and Dirk van Goozen. Mac McLaughlin won the lucky cup and Wallace Lasky the lucky chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomsbury Literary Society
R.allen
Stevenson
R. Allen
Dirk van Goozen
Mac McLaughlin
Wallace Lasky
W. Watkins
Norval Monarchs Clinch Rural Finals and Rumley Cup
Norval Monarchs win the league title and Rumley Cup by sweeping the Georgetown Pirates in two straight games in Acton Area. Manager R. Pomeroy led Norval, scoring a 3-0 victory on Thursday night as they dominated play and captured the trophy amid league celebrations.
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Norval Monarchs
Georgetown Pirates
Acton
Norval Boys
R. Pomeroy
Winnn
Norval
Pirates
Georgetown Boys
Georgetown
Monarchs
Wv. B. Rimsey
Rumsey
Jack Kentner
Address on Passion Play Presented Here
The Rev E Crossley Hunter of Hamilton spoke at Acton United Church on The Passion Play of Ober Ammergau linking its famed vow and drama to human interest and faith. He noted Bavarian villagers pledged to perform the Passion Play every decade since 1634 and highlighted the rarity of commercializing the sacred role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Crossley Hunter
Hamilton
Acton United Church
Ober-Ammengau
Ober-Ammergau
Bavaria
Europe
Acton Utilities Commission Meets and Approves Accounts
Commissioner M Symon and Reeve J B Chalmers chaired the Tuesday session. The Treasurer was authorized to pay Hydro Bell Telephone 4.90 Powerlite 10.40 C N L R 10 Guelph Light and Heat 1.50 H E P C of Ontario 2138.20 Canadian Telephone 31.98 Macdonald Electric 2205.24 Hydro Waterworks February 96.05. Transfer of 500 from Waterworks to General Account approved. Bond on Miss Speight kept at 2000. Tax collection estimate of 150 discussed with Council to confer next meeting. Pipe pushers priced 95 to 185 and approved at 95. Fire hydrant extensions 12 inch 16.75 and 18 inch 17.60 authorized. Arrears list reviewed. actions directed to Superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Symon
J. B. Chalmers
C. Hansen
Acton Public Utilities Commission
Hydro Department Bell Telephone Co
Powerlite Devices Ltd
C.nlr
Guelph Light and Heat
H.E.P.C
Ontario
Canadian Telephone & Supplies
Macdonald Electric Ltd
Gray, Tesakey & . Hill
Miss Speight
Reeve Chalmers
Canadian Brass Co
Shoe Store Property Sold To Mr E Braida
The Mull Street shoe store, formerly owned by William and John Kenney, is sold to Mr E Braida. Braida opened Actons Exclusive Footwear Store in the building just over a year ago, with Mr FP MacDonald managing. The Kenneys built the premises and ran a boot and shoe business there before retiring.
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Mull’ Street
William
John Kenney
E. Braida
Braida
M. MacDonald
Acton’s
Kenney Bros
M. Pallant
MacDonald
Theatre Packed for Liberal Candidate Speech in Snow
The Gregory Theatre at Acton drew a full house despite a fierce snowstorm to hear Hughes Cleaver Liberal candidate for Halton County. Cleaver praised wartime gains, contrasted policies with the opposition, and defended government actions while other local speakers urged continued Liberal support.
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Gregory
Acton
Hughes Cleaver
Halton
Arden of the Moon
Delock
Canada
Cleaver
T. A. Blaitlock
Oakville
King
Atkins
Oakyfile
Cc.f
TEY
National Party
A. Padbury
Nadsagaweya
England
Williams
Halifax
G. A. Dills
Acton Liberal Association
Fireside Hour Draws Acton Young People at Y
Young people gathered Sunday evening at the Acton YMCA for Fireside Hour. Fred Coes led singing with old-time songs and hymns while Esther Taylor read and Rev Gifford gave a Fireside Chat on self inquiry and choosing to act. Dorothy Kitching played piano and lunch was served by visiting young ladies. next Sunday Miss Bennett will lead the Fireside Chat.
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Y.M.C.A
Fred Co'es
Esther Taylor
Gifford
Feoale
Othem
Dorothy Kitching
Bennett
Acton Public School
Acton
Salvation Army War Fund Appeal Seeks Public Help
Canvassers for the Red Shield Home and War Fund report strong support but urge more donations before month end. W K Graham and E F Barr oversee a campaign to aid soldiers with comforts, coffee, ambulances, and mercy services worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army War Fund
Red Shield
War Fund
W. K. Graham
Bank of Nova Scotia
E. F. Barr
Large Exhibit Noted At 1940 Halton Seed Fair
The 1940 Halton Seed Fair at Georgetown last Friday and Saturday drew the largest exhibit to date with cereal grains and alfalfa well represented. Nobarb Barley grown by Reid Broc of Georgetown won the cereagrams championship. T. J. Brownridge and Craig Reid of Georgetown earned special trophies for alfalfa entries and for sponsoring exhibits. Educational displays from Ontario forestry and agricultural departments complemented practical judging events won by Craig Reid and Bruce Reid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Halton Crop Improvement Association
Georgetown
Reid Broc
T. J. Brownridge
T. Eaton Co. Ltd
Craig Reid
Association
Ontario Forestry Branch
Sails
Ontario Agricultural College
Field Histandry Department
Ontario Department of Agriculture
W. E. Brecken
Freeman
W. R. Reek
Deraily
Ontario
Reek
Frank Morwick
Highton County
Gordon Leslie
Ted
Richard McLaughlin
Norval
Strathcona Orchards
Bruce Reid
Grorgetown
Waterloo Tigers triumph over Acton in final thriller
In a 5-4 finale Waterloo defeats Acton to claim the group championship after two goal margins in both decisive games. Key plays featured Kroppseceen, Bayliss, and Wills as Waterloo’s defense and Woods in goal held firm against Acton’s late surge.
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Acton Tanners
Waterloo Tigers
Waterloo
Acton
Breska
Cudner
Ahelas
Woods
Miemen
Kroppseceen
Cotey
Mooney
Brinkert
Fron Gildner
Lindsay
Norm Morton
Lo Woods
Morozzi
Dunbrook
Baylis
Bayliss
Vic Rumley
Carney Byrne to Head District Council C Y O
At the inaugural Mit chewes Welington and District Counties C Y O meeting in St Marys Church Hall Kitchener Carney Byrne of Acton Georgetown was chosen President. The executive includes Vice President Katherine O Toole Secretary Frances Skodly Assistant Secretary Ruth Krusky and Treasurer Maurice McKenna with delegates from Kitchener Guelph Gut Preston Hesapeter Elora and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchewes-Welington
C-Y.o. Council
St. Mary’s Church Hall
Kitchener
Chita
Guelph
Gut
Preston
Hesapeter
Elora
Pergus
Waterlooo
New Germany
St. Clements
Acton
Georgetown
Carney Burry
Acton-Georgetown
Carney Byrne
Frances Skodly
Guelph Sacred Heart
Ruth Krusky
Maurice McKenna
Quelph
Force Bowlers Back in the Alleys Again
The Force Bowling Team beat Printers 5-2 in a Commercial Bowling League match on Tuesday night. Morton returned to form with a three game 781 and highs of 320 and 286 as W. Corry totaled 634 for second best three game score. With hockey finished, Acton Bowlers aim to keep the stride and defeat rivals ahead.
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Force
Printers
Morton
Maples
W. Corry
Acton
Missing Here Since Tuesday Bilton Sought
Robert Bilton 53, 5 feet 7 inches, 140 pounds, partially bald with gray hair, left home Tuesday morning near the Storey Glove plant heading west. His dog accompanied him. searchers fear exposure may have caused harm as a heat wave hampered efforts. Anyone with information should contact Chief Harrop at Acton.
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Robert Bilton
Bilton
Waa Laztisten
Storey
Harrop
Minstrel Show and Town Hall Events Update
March events at Rockwood Town Hall include a minstrel show under United W. A Mission with 25¢ admission for children 15 and under. Toll Brothers present South American travel story on May 15. Hockey concluded. election near. Mayer presents a delightful play at the Y M C A.
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Rockwood Town Hall
Auspices
United W. A
M. C.A. -Mayer
Boba
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Lorne Scots
Milton
Harold ‘Cleave
Reeve Kerns
Halton County
Warnden
Acton District
Council and Utilities Commission
Waterworks Department
Hydro Department
Ine
Burlington
Mr. Cleaver
Manion
George Atkins
Arthur Swackhamer
Tigers
Trenton
Jericho
Sealer
F. J. Mawdesley
R C.A.F
Trentom
Haylixs
Laing
Guy
Schmaltz
Terry
Molozzi
N. Morton
Pipher
B. Morton
Brash
Goy
Marzo
Waterlow
Malchenki
Pugh
Gilmner
Kropp
Schmaitz
Wills
Koppesner
Ifinshbenger
Beet" McKay
Pires
C.Y.O
Tion
Katherine O'Toole
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