Work of Health Nurse Across Three Towns 1943 44
Public health nurse reports activity in Acton Milton and Georgetown from April 1943 to March 1944. Toxoid and vaccination reached 417 children and 314 were vaccinated. 619 children received eye tests with 28 wearing glasses. School record cards track academic and physical condition, with several grades, including Milton High, covered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Milton
Georgetown
Institute For the Blind
Skuce
Daughters of the Empire
Milton ¥. O. D. E
Thomson
Children’s Aid Society
Arts and Crafts Group Holds Georgetown Meeting
The Arts and Crafts Co operative met at Mrs Bruyns Georgetown home on Thursday March 6 despite bad weather. Mr Moyer president welcomed two new Georgetown members and outlined future work while a donation to the Red Cross was approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Arts and Crafts Co-operative
Moyer
Georgetown
Red Cross
Two Men Sentenced in Burford Rail Depot Thefts
Acton air arrest leads to seven year term for Earl Burleigh of London and five years for Pasquale Zoccano of Brantford after a Supreme Court jury found them guilty of breaking and entering theft at the Canadian National Railways depot in Burford. Joseph Zoccano, 19, was acquitted. A safe money orders and a radio were stolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Earl Burleigh
London
Pasquale Zoccano
Brantford
Supreme Court
Canadian National Railways
Burford
Ontario Legislature Near Prorogation After Quiet Session
The first session of Ontario's 21st legislature is winding down with few fireworks. The CCF opposition sits nearly tied with the Progressive Conservatives, Liberals holding balancing power. Only two divisions occurred, and the budget debate ended with a narrow 40-33 government majority. Premier Drew plans an Ottawa tourism conference for April 14-15 to map postwar travel and employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Ontario
Premiser Drew
1S Liberals
Jo Hiffe
Harry Nixon
Co. C. F
Progressive Labor
Labor-Progressives
Committee of the Whole
Drew Haw
Dominion
Cresswell Bauer Wedding in Georgetown Church
A wedding Saturday afternoon at St. George's Anglican Church Georgetown united Clara Geraldine Bauer and John Frederick Creswell. The bride wore a white gown with blue accessories and the groom wore a suit. reception followed at the bride's home. They will reside in Brampton after a Montreal honeymoon. The couple's families, best man J D Hurst and attendants Julian Mair and Mrs Roy Hillgartner, were present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. George's Anglican Church
Georgetown
Clara Geraldine
Jacob Bauer
John Frederick Creswell
John Cresswell
Cresswell
Brampton
WW. GO. ‘Thompson
Georg Basen
Sher
Julian Mair
Grampton
J. D. Hurst
Roy Hillgartner
Montreal
Acton Council Approves YMCA Alteration Plan
A special meeting of Acton Council approved altering the YMCA building interior and granting authority to proceed. The plan aims to expand youth facilities, improve floor space, and maintain low user fees with minimal debt. The audit urged bonding the cemetery secretary treasurer and duplicating receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
A. Mason
W. J. Laker
L. Kirkness
J. H. Boulton
J. M. McDonsk
Bell Telephone Co
Can. Ltd
Cemetery Board
Messra
Geo.Musselle
H. R. Force
A. Braida
Perpetual Care How
Reeve McDonald
Bralda
Evon
Wr. Robson
Woorrop
Y. MC. A
VY. MC. A
Y. Mlc. A
Y.mlga
Y.m.lc. A
YL A. C
W. Chisholm
Ton
Ontario
United Young People’s Church Service in Toronto
The United Church Y P held a Sunday evening service at the United Church with speaker Floyd Howlett from Toronto. Rev A W Fosbury introduced him and presided. Wesley Beatty read Scripture and Miss B Rosell led prayer. Dorothy Simmons led the Y P Choir. George El Holt played organ. ushers were Amy Anderson Nora Widmeyer Mrs Bean and Mrs Fish. Light lunch followed with thanks from members of Baptist Presbyterian and Anglican groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Young People’s Church
United Church
Floyd Howlett
Toronto
A. W. Fosbury
Fosbury
Howlett
Kingdom of Heaven
Y. P
Wesley Beatty
Hillsburg
B. Rosell
Presbyterian
Dorothy Simmons
Hills
Missea Wilma West
Olive Root
Baptist
George el- Holt
Amy Anderson
Nora Widmeyer
Ft. Bean
Fish
Erma Kentner
E. Wilderspin
United Group
Bean
Efslg Gordon
Esther Taylor
O. Parker
Mas Wilma West
Krouzel
Euchre Social Draws Strong Attendance at Town Hall
The Women’s Institute euchre party in the town hall last Thursday drew a full house. Winners included Mrs J Lacker and Mr John Mowat for high scores, and Mrs Fred Kentner and Mrs WL Davidson for white cards. Mrs Wilfred Coles won the door prize as vice president Robert Josinson thanked guests. The National Anthem opened the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Institute
Acton Airman Bails Out After Tail Spin Overseas
Flying Officer Erwin McKeown parachuted from a plane that spun out of control near his overseas training quarters. He was picked up unharmed, and his mother Mrs Jennie McKeown received the word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erwin McKeown
Jennie McKeown
Acton Red Cross Near Five Thousand This Week
Acton and district raised SH69.00 this week toward a $2500 target for Red Cross. Ballinafad area contributed $235.80 plus $3835 from a euchre party. An additional $42.35 was for the Acton and Vicinity War Service League. The community again overran the goal, supporting Red Cross relief efforts amid rising needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Red Cross
Ballinafad
Euchre Party
Acton and Vicinity
War Service League
Overseas Mail Letters From Charles Harpers In Army
A wartime letter from Charles Harpers writes to Mr Dills thanking Action and Vicinity volunteers for support to soldiers abroad. He describes difficult winter conditions, encounters with fellow soldiers, and life on the front with mention of parcels from the Action and Vicinity War Service League and the Red Cross. He notes slow mail, simple camp life, and hopes for news from home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Dills
Tims
Archie Martin
Dave Hodge
Tore
Charlies
Vincent Gar
Germany
Acton and Vicinity War Service League
Canada
Erinted Cross
Charles Harpees
Service League Donates To Various Funds After Benefit
War Service League report shows donations from J Kirkwood $1 Jordan $2 Ye Busy Bees of Nassagaveya $95 Hallinafad District Red Cross $122% and total receipts $57035. Shoe and Leather Workers Local 26 contributed $7205 from recent dance and bingo proceeds. Expenditures include $25 to Kinamen Milk for Britain Fund and $25 to British Minesweepers Auxiliary. Total expenditures $118.05. Meeting approved $25 to British Minesweepers Auxiliary and $15 for salvage expenses to Mr Lowry. Overseas mailing list reviewed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Service League Tast
J. Kirkwood
Mr. Jordan
Nassagaveya
Hallinafad
Shoe and Leather Workers Union
Kinamen Milk For
Britain
British Minesweepers Auxiliary
Lowry
Acton Postmaster J C Matthews Dies Suddenly
Acton mourns J C Matthews postmaster for twenty two years and former assistant to his father James Matthews The Matthews family has led Acton postal service for eighty years Funeral planned at United Church with Masonic rites and burial in Fairview Cemetery A fuller obituary to follow
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
J. C. Matthews
Bower Avenue
Matthews
James Matthews
Woodside School Honors Soldier William Thompson
A farewell party at Woodside School on March 1 honored William Thompson who joined the army. W. Melntyre chaired. program included songs, solos by Rosell Saunders Don Melntyre and others, readings, and a gift of a signet ring and bracelet. The event closed with greetings and a luncheon followed by dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodside School
S. S. No. 10
Erin Aid
William Thompson
Owls
Aective Arrmy
W. Melntyre
Maple Leaf
Miss Rosell
K. A. Saunders
Don Melntyre
Sidney Speers
Mint Burgess
Mrr
Freeman
Frank Freeman
Ed. Smith
Shortill
Merc
Jesse MecEnery
Mrs. Kerr
A. Saunders
Will ‘Thompson
Arthur Swackhamer
Wilma Butler
Will
P O Meeting Held This Week At Landsborough Home
The regular meeting of the Bly KPLOU was held Tuesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Landsborough with the president in charge. Mrs C Lincoln read scripture and Mr McMullen led in prayer during devotions. Plans for the Easter Pageant were discussed with Yola Hohel and Olive Root in charge of the program. Mr Coles rung up songs and Miss Hoarell presented the people Me Spirit of Forgiveness. Miss Hoot read a poem We Cue to hymn and prayer, led by Mrs Eve Atkinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landsborough
C. Lincoln
McMullen
Mises Yola Hoael
Olive Root
Coles
Salg
Miss Hoarell
Community Events Include Dance and Sacred Concert
The Nasagaweya Women's Institute hosts an April 5 social at Lorne School with Al Watson's Orchestra and a Junior Red Cross social on Thursday. An Afghan draw is planned for April 6. Cedarvale WL presents a sacred concert at Cedarvale School on April 2 at 8 pm with Rev. T. J. Rees as chairman. silver collection noted.
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Nasagaweya |Women's ‘Institute
al Watson's Orchestra
Lorne School
Junior Red Cross
Cedarvale
T. J. Rees
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Miss Made
Arts and Crafts
Axvociation
Thhe Empire Press Union
EP Wa
J. J. Astor
London Times
Union
Cresswell-Bauer
YMCA
Meeting of Young Peoples
Acton Institute
Euchre
Acton Red Cross
Overseas Mail
Locl Boys
Bertie
Ataly
Service League
Line
Jonamy
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