Soldiers from Acton Suffer Heavy War Casualties
War reports from Acton list Pte John Gibbons killed in action in Germany on March Hth and Pte McNabb wounded amid overseas service. Also noted are Corporal Ernest Edwards wounded and Gunner J Alfred Faw— dis, with families in Acton awaiting news and the Canadian Army losing several men in recent weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gibbons
Acton
Germany
Mra
Fifeabeth Gibbons
Eveneus
Canada
Alamiston
Niagara
Nanaimo
Jamaica
Damatce
Walter
Taly
Eleanor Water
Milton
Aston Fron Placebridge
Beardmore Co
J Alfred Fawardis
Rocks Wood
Ovens
Loula
Owen Sound
Citan Ife
Merchant Marine
Ernest Edwards
Alfrad
St Patrick Supper and Program in United Church
The Women’s Association of the United Church held a St Patrick’s supper with an Irish flavored menu and a large crowd. An evening program followed featuring vocal, instrumental, and reading performances by named participants with accompanists and a grand organ finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
United Church
Presenta
Caret
Chas Landsborough
Minas Trivia Wilderspin
Mre
Richard. Aon
Hadminton Champions Crowned at YMCA Tournament
Ruth Masters and Mac Symon won the annual hadminton tournament for Force Electric Property at the VAMCA on Whinesdhis March 8. They defeated Susannah Valker and Doug Davison in the final to claim the title amid a record field of twenty four players. Coffee and cake followed the matches per YMCA custom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ino
Hadiminton
Force Electric
VAMCA
Whinesdhis
Ruth Master
Mavs Symon
Susannah Valker
Doug Davidon
YMCA
Acton Enlistments In Canadian Army Report
Lloyd Robinson, 20, of Mr and Mrs Abbott Robinson has joined the Canadian Army and is now in Toronto. George Hollinger, son of Mrs Sarah Hollinger, has enlisted in the Canadian Army and is now in Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Robinson
Ab. Robinson
Toronto
George Hollinger
Sarah Hollinger
Sgt Roy S Miller Killed in Action Overseas
Sgt Roy S Miller 24 of Guelph Ontario was killed in action in Germany after returning from leave. He was one of four Miller brothers serving overseas with the Canadian forces. His family at 24 Verney Street, Guelph, mourns his loss as other siblings remain in service or at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Losure
Roy Santtietad Miller
Lne
Germany
Sgt Miller
Mima Miller
Verney Street
Suelph
van Miller
Gorp Lantz
Adan
Joseph Moo Pletcher
London
Joe Fletcher
Don van Norman
Couetph
Aoitler
Oolane
Petar
Winston
Glighbend Light Infantes
Calton Lane
Nassagaweya
Kaas Presbyterian Chum
Miller
Oval
Canadian Arms Senice Corps
St Sut Nott
Ratert
Leonardote
Foe
Mra
Pletebert Rathbeent
Dasisten
Jean Maller
Buffalo Noy
Marine Millet
Neil McCormick Old-Time Violinist Dies Aged 87
Neil McCormick, known for his Irish fiddle heritage and stage presence, died March 7 in his 87th year. A former Highland parish member and longtime resident near Pitsburg, he taught local youth, coached relatives in Canadian checker circles, and farmed on the Fast Garatrasse concession before retirement. Funeral services were held at Pimsburg Disciple Church with interment at Maxles Cemetery. pallbearers included A. McDonald and Dan McAlister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nal McCormick
Toronto
Lisnetoe
Marty Yarbour
Pitsburg
McCormick
Willsburg
Ma Cormic
Angus Vrawforn
Alton
Reeve McDonald Car Stolen and Recovered Last Week
A car owned by Reeve McDonald was reported stolen from a garage on Thursday. It was recovered on the Sth line via Trafalgar Township with damage including a broken steering column and fender, trunk tampered, and a broken east Tepister found inside. Police from Acton and Provincial Headquarters investigated the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OM McDonakin
Waeitnes Clastright Tt
Sth
Trafalgar
Napwal
Hay Mason
Acton
Dublin Friends Honor Newlyweds With Presentation
A large Dublin gathering at Dublin School on Wednesday evening March 2 honored Mr and Mrs Wm Hitchie after their marriage. The program featured dancing, an orchestral selection, readings by Mrs W Linham, and a presentation of two wicker balls and a leather sock hat from Alex Wardle Kevin Breen and Alex Frank. Bill gave a fitting reply, and the event closed with the group singing For They Are Fellows. Lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin School
Wm Hitchie
Charles Cutts
W. Linham
Alex. Wardle
Kevin Breen
Alex
Frank
Bill
Seed Fair and Bacon Show Shines With Notable Attendance
The Milton Town Seed Fair and Bacon Show drew a sizable Saturday crowd for a display of seed grains and Wiltshire hogs. Judges and speakers highlighted market quality and export potential while noting improvements in Halton farming and urging larger shares of Grade A pork.
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Add
Malton
Milton
Dartey
Sesretars
Witelock
Dss
Vis Fy
Sofes
Surtahes
Tribute Paid to Mrs Thomas Watson by United Western Mission
A memorial tribute honors Mrs Thomas Watson at a church service with Southern district leaders and society members in attendance. The obituary notes her active church work and the impact of her passing on the local community and society members who remember her with gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos, Watson
United W. MS
Eramosa Town Council Sees 28000 Spending Plan
Eramosa council approved a six year budget projecting 28000 in projects with 10000 for bridges and 5000 for basic infrastructure. The plan includes 10000 for schools and educational facilities and 5000 for roads. Tax arrears remain with the bailiff and will be cleared after roads become passable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apepdinres
Eramosa Council
Tieeanit Tate
Hanning
Eramosa
Sears
Peoruars
Ateh McNabb
Mutwa
Routine Matters At Meeting Public Utilities Commission
The Public Utilities Commission held its regular meeting on Monday. Delegates discussed accounts and ongoing projects including hydro and cable issues, with several officials and commissioners present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ae Warne
Jas Wilson
Wiarttenitiorks
Presentation of Outstanding Service to halting Holstein Breeders leader
At the Milton Agriculture Office meeting of the Doreet ats of the Tinkton Counts Holstein Breeders Club Agricultural Representative Joe Withelack was presented with a handsome prize by KOOP Iriggar in recognition of ten years of service as Agricultural Representative in Halton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tinkton Counts Holstein Brewders Club
Milton
Joe Withelack
Koop Iriggar
Gakvile
Toas
Halton
Police Court Hearings In Milton Outline Several Thefts
Cases heard in Milton police court yesterday featured charges of theft and property removal. Defendants included Hastings of Hamilton for stealing farm equipment and tools, Labendd of Trafontear for weapons and gear, and Haddleton for theft from Alex Lawton. Remands were issued with sentences set for March 2 and March 28, 1910. Marine patrol and constables gathered evidence from Dundas Street and nearby farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liosd Hastings
Hamilton
W. A. Pettit
Lake Medad
Nehon Township
Hastings
W. F. Wood- Tite
Arthur
Haddleton
Alex. Lawaton
Yorke Buncombe
Petawawa
Major T V Kenney Awarded M B E for gallant service
Major T V Kenney native of Aeton was named a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire in recognition of bravery and overseas service with the Canadian forces. The ceremony and presentation details follow a district program at Acton and nearby venues, noting Kenney’s residence in Guelph and his roles with the HOO AR. The event drew local residents and officials as the community honored his military service and civic contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pallantly Veity
Teabire Pooval
Mtoe Kenney
Et Cerdon Steet
Cote
DE Ben
Dublin Institute March Meeting at Mrs Steele’s Home
The Dobba Woman's Institute held its March meeting at Mrs Mo Steele's residence with Mes Wo Barber presiding. Members donated to the povsters box and the Red Cross. representatives to War Bride's Committee were appointed. The program included a sale by Verna Webster and a paper on Citizenship for a Democracy by Mrs Somerville.
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Dobba Woman's Institute O
Mo Steele
Mes Wo Barber
Povsters
Hed Croce Mra
Somerville
Mra Bracken
War Bride’s
War Service League
War Service League Thema
Verna Webster
Hubertson
Edith Netles
Thas
Acton Community Events and Meetings List
Community notices include a St Albans W rummage sale on March 21 at 1 pm, Acton Junior Farmer social at Larne School March 26, Euchre event April 5 at Parish Hall, Legion dance March 24 featuring Filcher's Orchestra, and a March 26 meeting at Town Hall to appoint Bee Cross officers and committees. Women urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Albans
Actan
Larne
Legion Danse
Acton Town Hall
Filcher's +Orchestra
Legion
Acton
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Pte
Nai Gihasa McNabb
McNabb
Mroo
Mia Aller Cobbona Arton
Taniwes
Anna
Muriel
Heathmore
Ruth Masters
Mac Symon
Roy S. Miller
Neil McCormick
Reeve McDonald
Dublin
St of Avtarn
Abe Shaw
Ualtorr
Aga
Craig
Mesataer
Csargetown
Dattess
OAC
Hatton Crop Diseasement Ass
Fraser McNabb
Don Atonala
Georgetown
Eh Vie Thais
Chr Fedecal Department of Agriculture
Ned Caninda Backers Limited
Wiltshire
Campbell
Rioof
Georgefosn
Chris Fothergill
Hronte Petting Reece
Sinclair
TT Binton
Nation
Watson
Denmark
Pring
WS McMull Jen
Federal Livestock Branch
Whitelock Dhretw
Challence
W.S. McMullen
Velfard Vo Bennes
Feenmey
Yoteo
Ub Gs
National
Lerfrmeg Bas
Hiretedte Bengaes
Mason and Mes
Ory
Pater Eqeeut
Conchart
Ithanks
Johnson
Shep
Hydro Rept
Blydio
Dasveg
Edie
Symon
Harry Hoop
Reneanhos
Bovis
Creed Cote
Walter Wood
Patel
Per Acton
Poker Court
Millon
Joan Labendd
Dundas Street
Tranfogar
Pollet
Oaksile
Bernam Conover
Jor i
Trafntear
Lemon
Consables
Patterson
Tronte
Eol Vaines
T. V. Kenney
Aeton
John Kenney
Mr. Kenney
Acton Vomoglal
Cormmentanes
Count Kalb
Acre
Cma
Binesea Ryettre
FW Sharp
Dublin Institute
St. Alban's Guild Care Holding
Euchre
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