Kindergarten Plans Are Considered by the Board
Acton School Board discusses summer work on Eester School room partition and attic insulation to save fuel. It eyes a Kinder garten class furniture list and cost, approves not providing supplies this year, and schedules heating system updates with a summer installation. Reengagement offered to Public School and Continuation School staff with salaries under current terms. Council approves contracts for stoker installation and coal, and follows with routine payments and bicycle shed access changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton School Board
Eester
L. L. Skuce
W. R. E. Blair
W. E. Smith
Acton Public Utilities ‘Commission
G. V. Thomson Music Co
A. M. Darling
James Texts
J. Watson
Brantford Stationers
Lymon Hardware
Bell Telephone
Suspended sentence in assault case in Acton Court
Alex McKenzie received a six month suspended sentence after being charged with assault causing bodily harm. He was bound over to keep the peace and charged with the court costs in Acton police court last Thursday afternoon. The incident involved a strike at Beardmore and Co Plant where McKenzie allegedly struck a workman. Magistrate C. M. Langdon of Georgetown presided, with Chief Harrop conducting the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex. McKenzie
Acton
McKenzie
Atrack Herman Rédy
Beardmore and Co
C. M. Langdon
Georgetown
Harrop
Erin Township Red Cross Exceeds Quota by $1650
Campaign figures show a total $2024.45 with a net surplus over the $1650 quota. Gratitude expressed to canvassers and contributors. residents asked to contact Mrs Reynolds in Hillaburg for overseas soldiers' names and addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erin Townships
RED Cross
Erin ‘Township
Ned Cross
Erin Township
Mra. Reynolds
Hillaburg
Problems Plans for Future Federation Discussion
W D Tolton spoke at the Halton County Federation of Agriculture meeting in Brookville Hall on May 2. He urged a shoulder to shoulder postwar mindset, advocated planned production, rural community centres with vocational schools, and cooperative repairs and training. Margaret Robertson and Jean Robertson sang, lunch followed, and A Diamond thanked the speaker. a euchre game was planned for the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Tolton
Halton County Federation of Agriculture
Brookville Hall
Tolton
Ollowed
Philipinos
Margaret
Jean Robertson
A. Diamond
Tremendous Egg From One Flock Stuns Campbellville
Mrs. John M. Wilson of Campbellville reported two extraordinary eggs from Mock of Light Sussex hens. A 10 inch circumference goose egg weighing 7 oz and a 4% inch circumference egg weighing half an ounce shocked observers. Fare Parss verified the display. Grade A medium eggs weigh 22 to 24 oz per dozen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Wilson
Campbellville
Fare Pares
Ballen Couple Celebrate Silver Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs W Ballen marked their silver wedding anniversary with family and friends at their Orton home on Saturday. Guests included Mrs Fred McCutcheon and Miss Clara Leeson while tea was poured under a white and silver motif with a three tier wedding cake. Musicians from Guelph performed during the afternoon and evening as four children Ness Kenneth Roy and Leslie attended, gifts and messages were plentiful. A mock wedding and sing song ended the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ballentine
Orton
Fred McCutcheon
Acton
Ballentine
A. B. Gowdy
Toronto
Clara Leeson
Wes. McGowan
Harvey Bearing
Jessa Reed
Emeat Awrey
A. Wilson
Fillisburg
C. Seluhman
Ethelyne Mooney
Guelph
Ness
Kenneth
Roy
Leslie
Eni- Ming
Lost Right Hand In Carding Factory Accident
Nelson Hepburn lost his right hand in a carding machine at the Wool Combing Corporation plant in Acton on Monday night. The amputated hand was just above the wrist. He received treatment from Dr. W G Cullen and is hospitalized at Guelph General Hospital where his condition is reported satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Hepburn
Wool Comb Ing Corporation
W. G. Cullen
Guelph General Hospital
Esquesing Council approves Stewartstown property sale
Esquesing Township Council meets to sell Stewartstown property Jot 8 and part of Lot 16 con 8 to Allan John Dickinson for 200 dollars. Reeve presides as council approves cheques and by law actions. Road work and relief payments are approved and a court revision is set for June 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Currie
Wilken
Stewarttown
Allan John Dickinson
Wilton
Cleave
Wilwon
Murray
Carrie
Blythe Construction Co
Carrleat
New Yarn Stock Secured for War Service League
At a meeting of Acton and Vicinity War Service League funds were listed including $50 from Dublin Literary Society $35 from Acton Women's Institute $10.53 from Acton Baptist Young People and salvage income of $127.69. The treasurer noted $202.73 spent on cigarettes and comforts and a new knitting yarn supply was procured with urging for knitters to contact Mrs Bracken to prepare boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton and Vicinity
War Service League
League
Dublin Literary Society
Acton Women’s Institute
Acton Baptist
Acton Opens Sixth Victory Loan Campaign With Slow Start
The first stage of Acton and district’s Sixth Victory Loan shows weaker totals than the fifth loan though more buyers. Authorities remain optimistic the quota of 3 225 000 will be met, noting $553 617 550 raised versus $557 000 000 in the prior drive. A letter from Sergt. Jim McGeachle in Italy reports Canadian troops near their 3 500 000 goal, with one brigade reaching 141 percent of its quota. The Acton post office thermometer climbs slowly as every dollar is urged to reach the top before invasion timing and victory in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Celienn Renee Ls
Dominion
Acton and District
Sergt
Jim McGeachle
Fox Passs
Italy
Army
Europe
Reduction in Power Rates Announced for Acton Hydro
Acton utilities board announces power rate reductions affecting water heater users under the thirteenth power bill. Domestic and commercial rates stay unchanged. flat bracket drops from 1.8 to 1.6 and second bracket from 1.1 to 1.0. Estimated saving averages 29 cents every five months. Board approves $3,000 Victory Loan purchase and reports on operating costs and meters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bates
Acton Commission
Acton and District Victory Loan
Utilities, Commission
Ontario
Acton
IMS
Wilson
Mls. B
Receiver General of Canada
E.P.C
Sutherland-Shulty Electric Co
Acrow Farr Paras
P.C
Automatic Electric Co
CNR
Transport, Express
Canadian General Electric Supplies
Hemington Rand
A.T. Brown
Three couples mark wedding anniversaries at social gathering
A pleasant evening at the home of Mr and Mrs W Mc Glaughlin saw the families of J WW McGlaughlin of Guelph Masson of Guelph and W Mc Glaughlin of Acton honor the couples on their 25th 32nd and 20th wedding anniversaries. Grandparents aged past 62 also attended making the gathering merrier.
Halton Juniors Appointed to the Provincial Association
Delegates representing over 5 000 Ontario Junior Farmers and Junior Homemakers met in Toronto to form a Provincial Organization uniting rural youth. Premier George Drew presented 2525 in war service organization cheques. Gordon Orr of Maple York County was elected president and Charlotte McCullough of Norval was named to the executive. Dr G J Christie of Ontario Agricultural College warned of major farm managerial transfers in five years and urged preparedness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nixty
Ontario
Toronto
George
Halton
Geo. C. Atkins
Palermo
G. J. Christie
Ontario Agricultural College
Bride and Groom Honored by Friends at Scotch Block
More than 100 neighbors and friends from Boston Church Scotch Block gathered at Waterloo School on Thursday evening, April 27, to honor bride and groom Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Masales. George Michie read an address as Gordon Hume and Bernie Van Fleet presented a table, lamp, and money. The couple thanked guests, a sing song followed, and a dainty lunch was served by the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Church
Waterloo School
4Th Line
Lorne Masales
George Michie
Gordon Hume
Bernie van Fleet
May Events Gather for War Relief and Community Fun
A series of community dances and gatherings take place in May across Brookville and Acton. Highlights include Doug nt Hume Orchestra at B Dance in Orton Hall on May 10, Fisher's Orchestra at St. Joseph's Church hall on May 16, and Town Hall concert on May 12 with Alton Merrimakers. Proceeds support war relief and local causes. The 44-2 Annual Mile of Money raises funds for Acton and Vicinity War Service League on May 20. Knox Presbyterian Church hosts a baking sale and tea May 6, while Knox Church holds a special service May 7 featuring the Guelph Young Men's Bible Class orchestra and chorus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High School
Alton Merrimakers
Lakeside Chapter 1
C.D.E
Acton and Vicinity War Service League
Ladies’ Aid Society of
Knox Presbyterian Church
Acton
Knox Church
Guelph
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Leitch
Smith
V. B. Rumley
F. S. Blow
G. A. Dills
J. Chapman
F. Gales
Lieut
Nora Kenney
Peter Smith
Duke of Devonshire
J. C. Matthews
Shhroeder
Institute of the Blind
J. W. Wolfe
Hampton
W. J. Beatty
Acton Court
Mrs. W. Ballen
Esquesing Council
Exquesing Township
G. W. Murray
George E. Cleave
George Currie
Wm. A. Wilson
C. H. May
Garfield McClure
Norval Cemetery
C. B. Swackhamer
Bell Telephone Co
L.E.P.C
Brampton
Council Chamber
Lovell’ Co
Nassagaweya
Acton Hydro
Lakeside Chapter
Lakeside
Y. M
C. A
Mra. F. G. Oakes
Hamilton
T. Jones
Miles Frances Dilla
Empire Study
Herb Drow
Acton Public Uniified Commission
C. M. Hansen
J. RR. MacArthur
Waterworks Department
Hydro Dept
Halton Juniors
Brookville
Doug
nt-Hume Orchestra
Orton Hall
Fisher's Orchestra
Bingo
St. Joseph’s Church
St. Joseph's Assembly Hall
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