Acton Council Appoints Delegates to Aeronautical Convention
The Acton Council approved representation at the Toronto Aeronautical Institute convention on May 2nd and 3rd with Councillors Kirkness and Boulton named as delegates. Other items included tax refunds, collection progress, drainage concerns, and sidewalk project planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Near
W. Lashbrook
Actoy
Aeronautical Institute of Canada
Canada
Toronto
Kirkness and
Boulton
Na Uxnal
Angoulation
Stratford
Ted
C. V. Willen
Acton, Milton and Georgetown
Geo. Moon
Warrop
Bower Avene
V.M.C.A. Board
Cemetery Board
Aan
Erin Red Cross Drive Expected to Exceed Quota
Red Cross canvassers in Hillsburg village report $547 raised with county workers still tallying. Erin Township is anticipated to surpass the $1650 quota as grateful overseas servicemen send cigarettes and boxes with thanks to Red Cross workers.
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Erin Red Cross
Red Cross
Hillsburg Village
Erin Township
K. McQuarrie
S. James
H. Spencer
A. Perryman
R. Swackhamer
C. Burgess
A. Rodgers
D. McDonald
G. Tillcox
Suspects in Rockwood Case Arrested in Toronto
Toronto police detained Wilmer Mardy and associates this week in connection with the Rockwood theft. The gang allegedly used a truck to loot M. P. Barry and Company at Yorkwood chopping mill and turnip waxing plant, stealing a 600 pound safe with bonds stocks cash and war savings certificates worth about 5000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Wilmer Mardy
M. P. Barry and Company
Yorkwood
D. D. Gray
Reeve Gray
Friends Honor Miss Clara Bauer Before Marriage
On a Saturday evening neighbors gathered at Mrs. Jake Bauer’s home in Arthur Street to honor Clara prior to her wedding. Mrs. Charles Lincoln read the bridal address while Miss Helen Melcllan and Betty Bauer presented gifts. Mina Bauer thanked guests as a lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Jake Bauer
Arthur Street
Clara
Charles Lincoln
Mix Helen Melcllan
Betty Bauer
Mina Bauer
Navy League Meeting Notes At Acton Branch
Acton Branch Navy League held its regular monthly meeting in the Council Chamber with Mr. Davidson from Headquarters explaining aspects of Senate work. The Navy League of Canada annual meeting is set for March 26 at 9:00 a.m. in room 9 of the Royal York Hotel. all subscribers and contributors are invited.
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Acton Branch
Navy League
Council Chamber
Davidson
Navy League of Canada
Royal York Hotel
United Appeals
Transfer Funds From Operations To General Fund
The Acton Public Utilities Commission met Monday with Reve J. M. McDonald and Commissioner C. M. Haren present. A transfer of 500 from Waterworks to the General Fund was ordered, new water meters to be installed where not working, owners to be notified to protect meters from frost, and the secretary authorized to pay various utility and supplier accounts including Bell Telephone and Continental Electric Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Public Utities Commission
Reve J. M
McDonald
C. M. Haren
J. BR. Marc- Arthur Preaching
Mika B.O. Speight
Genvera
Bell. Telephone Company
Servicws ‘N. McEachern, Gas and Oi
Foreg Electric Products
P.C
Ontario
Continental ‘Electric Co
MacDonald Electric Limited
Canadian General Electric Co
H. L. MacDonald Insurance
Canadian Line Materials Ltd
Smith
C.N.R
E. J. Hassard
Dept. of National Revenue
G Matthews
Baptist Young People Meet Plans Easter Pageant
Mr and Mrs E W Anderson hosted the Baptist Young People meeting on Tuesday March 4 with the president in charge. Devotions scripture reading and prayer followed by a season of prayer. Fund contributions were decided for the China India Relief and Camp Funds.
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E. W. Anderson
BLY. Plu. O
W. Coles
Mra. Landsborough
Anderson
Bauer
Bitter Waldimand Norfolk by election tests Ontario politics
In Waldimand Norfolk by election triggered by the death of PC M.P. Walsh, Charles Martin won as government candidate with 10 622 votes. Ina Gibson of CCF and George W Muirie Liberal trailed, signaling a shift from Liberals to PC and CCF. Leaders attended, with a heated exchange between Premier Drew and Jolliffe over campaign funding and remarks on public trust. The budget debate focuses on education funding and royal commission review of real estate tax.
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M.J. Coldwell
C. Cc. F
Progressive Conservative
Dinn
Jolliffe
Big House
Mr. Jolliffe
Drew
Thane
Royal Commission
Rwal Estate
Overseas War Letters Praise Home Chocolate Parcels
Letters from Acton and Vicinity Wear Service League recipients overseas describe chocolate bars and other parcels arriving in good condition. Soldiers such as Cpl McGeachie and Sgt Clifford thank home sailors for boosts to morale amid hardship, cold tents, and long delays.
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Moe
Acton and Vicinity Wear Service League
Cpl
Jm McGeachie
Chuck Burgess
Dave Hodge
Alka Secon
Archie Martin
Dr. T
Nicol
Mediterranean
Iwlah
EB. A. Clifford
Oime
Navy
Acton
Gerry Pargeter
York
A.V. WS
Tyr. Y. Melagh
Yealy
Jae Jacque
Tay
Actan
Pte
Yourneur
A. Ford
Gnr
W . Gibbons
bin Withers
Rus
Nica
A. W. Sinclair
de McDonald
Slemn
W. HH. Barber
N.S. O'Mara
Roger Mahon
L. Marzo
Ti. Rutledge
Cpl. Pure
Beamish Wright Wedding Held at Elora Parsonage
A quiet March wedding took place Saturday at the Elora United Church parsonage as Alice Mae Wright married Richand Forest Beamish of Ospringe. The Rev. F Cryderman officiated. the bride wore a forget me not sheer lace ensemble and the couple plans to reside in Ospringe after a Toronto and southwestern Ontario honeymoon.
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United Church Parsonage
Elora
Alice Mae
J. Wright
John Vortiht
Richand Forest Beamish
Ospringe
Ugary Beamluh
F. Cryderman
Toronto
Points
Ontario
Jin Ospringe
Neighbors Honor Mr and Mrs Wilson at Farewell Party
A gathering at James Marshall farm Rockwood honored Mr and Mrs N H Wilson who sold their farm and moved to Acton. Friends shared a social evening with games and an address read by Mrs Lorne Robson. Gifts included a library end table reading lamp and book ends. The couple expressed thanks and a bountiful lunch ended the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Marshall
Rockwood
N.H. Wilson
Acton
Lorne Robson
Marshall
Penfold
Mrs. Wilson
Wilson
Red Cross Campaign Surpasses Ontario Goal by $1000
Acton and District reports a strong push for the Red Cross drive with $34,500 pledged locally and efforts to reach $5,000. Messages from soldiers in Italy praise home support while contributions from residents and groups keep the drive moving, including a mysterious $5 donation from Cleveland.
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Acton
WK. Graham
Red Cros
Dlateiet
Pease
Cleveland
Ohio
Rexpense
Mare
The
Red Cross
Willou
Junior Farmers Social Evening at Lorne School
The Acton Junior Farmers held a social at Lorne School on March 16 with good attendance including Norval Juniors. Guests enjoyed progressive euchre and Chinese checkers with prizes won by Mrs. Re L. Davidson and Mrs. Geo. Jackson for the euchre and Howard Swh and Geo. Jackson for seats. After relay games tea was served and the evening ended with dancing.
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Acton
Nearly 30 Million Gallons of Water Used Here in 1943
Water works report shows 24,180,000 gallons pumped and 23,682,227 sold in 1943. Industrial consumers led with Wool Combing Corporation using 5,338,162 gallons, while commercial users and households accounted for other major totals.
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Polie Utilities Commission
Acton Industries
Baxter Laboratories
Storey Glove
Armaco Limited
Mason Knitting Co.,, Ltd
Force Electric, Products
Acton Creamery
Beardmore, and Co., Ltd
Personality Party Shines at United Young People Event
The United Church hosted a Personality Party featuring past and present figures and varied costumes. Guests enjoyed song, dance, and a Scotch duet as Eldon Lanier led the music with Mrs Anderson at the piano and Mgr Anderson on cornet amid festive pageantry.
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PLU
The
United Church
Victorhay
Gandhi
Uncle ‘Sum
Scoth
Rurprike
Witter
Cauldwell
Mba Brown Tan
Mba Hennett
Fosbury
Admiralty Considers Closing Fishing Areas
The Admiralty announced it may shut certain fishing zones after Veasela were found in prohibited and mined areas, threatening navigation and safety. Officials said the move could affect existing fishing grounds and requires careful consideration.
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London
Admiralty
Community Dance and Concert Announcements
Various events listed include dances in Brookville Orton Acton and Woodside School with orchestras Fisher’s Overland and Red Cross proceeds at Woodside. Dates span March 3 24 25 29 30 with admission 25c and a guest lecture on agriculture for Acton Junior Farmers.
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Orton
Overland Orchestra
Woodside School
Red Cross
United Church
J. E. Whitelock
Acton
Lorne School
Also Mentioned on This Page
Aeronautical Convention
W. J. Oakes
J. H. Boulton
A. Mason
C. J. Kirkness
Acton Council
J. M. McDonald
Acton Furze
W. Colee
Clara Bauer
Navy League Meeting
Baptist
Overseas Mail
Italy
Artou
Tony
Army
Jim McGeadle
War Service League
Nike
Force Electric
Bristol
FE. W. Cates
United Young People
Krkippers
Brookville
Fisher
Legion
Acton Town Hall
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