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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 01, 1941

Page

8

Acton Welfare Board Trims Fees and Appoints New Members

The Acton council appointed a new cemetery board and discussed welfare funds and park improvements. Minutes showed finance committee recommendations for rates and taxes, a plan to erect a bathing beach plank, and officer changes including a new clerk. A social event funded by the British War Victims Fund featured euchre, dancing, and a charity drive at the park.

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Oliver Guest Speaker at Ys Men’s Club Meeting

The Y's Men's Club hosted Oliver as guest speaker, recounting wartime parallels and lessons from St George as a county audience considered democracy and national effort. He contrasted past and present efforts, highlighting farmers, industry, and defense needs while noting Canada’s role in global peril.

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Darig Guest Speaker Spurring Baptist Meeting

Washington dispatch notes a Baptist gathering featuring Darig as guest speaker. Attendees from Georgetown and Anglican circles attended, with reports praising the event’s work and patient discourse among Mrs Widdhoubs and others.

Chetates Widdhoubs Georgetown Meethays Petento

Weekly War Commentary on Atlantic Security and Policy

A raw wartime summary discusses U S stance on protecting British convoys in the Atlantic without deploying ships to convoy duties. President Roosevelt signals a safer western Atlantic while Germany’s Greenland activities are noted as a possible concern. Concluded on Page Eighty.

Canada Herman Menace United States Attick Cordell Bladb Navy Frank Knox Partin Hoosevelt Atlantic Ocean Germany Greenland Mir Roosevelt

Lady Golfers Elect Officers for the Year

The Lady Golfers meet on Monday night to elect officers for the year. President Mia Willoughby Captain Mie Marlette Gault, Vice Captain Mise Larelly Ma Phemean, Acton Secretary Mian det Macken. committees listed for handicap and social duties with names of members and assignments. The opening event and schedule of meetings announced.

Fem Mis JB Miehenene Ape Hy Spud Teen Ware Slerteg Mia Willoughby Mie Marlette Gault Auivo Mise —Larelly Ma Phemean Acton Mian Eponiee Tonstibees

Acton Roys Enlisted This Week's Register

Mr Robin Chalmers of Wingham has enlisted via the ROC ACF and will be stationed at Landon this week.

Robin Chalmers Wingham ROC Acf Landon

Bicyclist Dies After Collision With Car Near Acton

An inquest into a fatal bicycle accident near Acton is planned after a cyclist was hit by a car on a highway. The driver was later questioned as police and coroner investigators looked into the crash, with a public inquest scheduled in Acton next week.

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Pinal Win Pushes Bowlers Toward Third Place

An unclear OCR fragment describes a bowling event where Pinal wins to force a third place verdict. Mentions teams or names like Seaton and Mateo, with scattered references to venues, opponents, and dates. Overall, the readable text signals a league or match result affecting standings and placements.

PINAL

Power Load Sets New Record For Acton Plant

In 1941 a notable event festival and county gathering featured school activities and a program of music and performances. The act included various community groups and individuals presenting acts and songs amid a broader celebration of local culture and achievements.

Acton

Port Huntor Farmer Club program planned

A detailed report outlines planned activities for the Port Huntor Farmer Club, including project bases, supply procurement, and staffing changes. The commission discusses moving offices, meter testing, and cooperation on reorganizing facilities.

Huntor Farmer Club

High School Tag Sale Supports Greek Relief Effort

A school fundraiser in Acton raised funds for the Greek War Relief through a student-led event. The Greek War Relief Fund received proceeds from proceeds at a charity tag sale and related activities organized by Acton High School students and staff.

Duke of Desonghine Chapter Presents Deanna Durbin Event

The notice announces upcoming events including a Duke of Desonghine Chapter program with Deanna Durbin at Spring Point on May 29. Proceeds support Acton Soldiers' comforts.

Duke of Desonghine Deanna Durbin Spring Point Acton

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