Acton School Board approves salary changes and staff re engagement
Acton School Board met Tuesday evening approving salary changes totaling over 1400 dollars annually. Re engagement for all staff was granted, supplies were ordered for summer projects, and a past policy against illustrated lectures was upheld. Various correspondence and payments were approved, with principals Leich and MacKenzie present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton School Board
M. M. Leich
G. W. MacKenzie
Insurance Company
Geo. Mann
Acton Public Utilities
Camplesion
Guelph Collegiate Institute
Dublin Literary Society Shows Victory Loan Films
At a large Dublin gathering the Dublin Literary Society closed its season with a program of songs readings and films about the Victory Loan presented by I. Lum pard from Acton. The films One Day at War in Russia Sing Song Time and All These Things were well received. FL Wright and Walter Linham spoke on the loan before the meeting ended with the National Anthem and dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin Literary Society
Verna Webster
Davidsoy
Henry Kelly
Wm. Frank
Helen Somerville
Chaz
Cutts
Lumpard
Acton
Russia
FL. Wright
Walter Linham
Officers Chosen For Bowling and Tennis Club
Acton Lawn Tennis and Bowling Club held its annual meeting in the club house on Monday evening. Officers elected include Honorary Presidents Col AOT Beardmore, S G Bennett, W J Gould. President Warden J M McDon. First Vice President Thos Watson. Second Vice President W G Cullen. Secretary Treasurer A R Battye. Bowing Committee Chairman D Richardson. Tennis Committee Chairman M Bennett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Lawn Tennis
A.O.T., Beardmore
S. G. Bennett
W. J. Gould
J. M. McDoni
Thos. Watson
W. G. Cullen
A. R. Battye
D. Richardson
M. Bennett
Liberal Association Surrenders To Hepburn Choice
The Liberal Association last week chose to align with Hon. Mitchell Hepburn in a decisive internal move. The selection signals a shift in party support ahead of upcoming votes and consolidates Hepburn’s influence within the local Liberal ranks.
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Liberal Association
Mitchell Hepburn
Nixon poised to become Ontario premier amid Liberal convention
Harry Corwin Nixon, a 53 year old St George farmer and 23 year Liberal MLA, looks to take over from Premier Gordon Conant after a dramatic leadership contest at the Ontario Liberal convention. Nixon led a four horse race to victory with an unofficial vote tally of 65?5?2?. the official vote was not released publicly. The leadership race followed Mitchell Hepburn’s October resignation and Conant’s nervous fatigue ended his bid.
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Ontario
Harry Corwin Nixon
St. George Farmer
Gordon Conant
Toronto
Nixon
Copiiat
Ontario Libeerals
St. George Farmer's
Conant
Harry S. Hamilton
Sault Ste. Marie
Ontario Liberal Association
McQuesten
Rochuck
Thompson
Mitchell Hepburn
Gorton Conant
Hepburn
Mr. Conant
Forced Landing by Avro Anson Training Plane at Acton Boundary
A training Avro Anson made a forced landing in the field of Mr. R N Brown on the Acton boundary highway on Sunday afternoon. The aircraft ran low on fuel and could not return to base. It landed opposite a previous site with no injuries and little damage as repairs begin and the plane remains grounded in the soft field.
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R.N. Brown
Ihe
Acton-Esquesing Hears Half Quota Blitz Victory Call
Acton and district reached half its Victory Loan objective yesterday with over 1.17 million raised. The Blitz Bomb timing was 6:41 pm as coupons were tallied and Mr. Goo Stewart of Willow Street won a $25 War Savings Certificate. The county totals show Acton District leading. Esquesing adds 22,050 toward a county goal of 2.4 million.
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Acton and District
Acton
Goo. Stewart
Willow
Street
May
Stewart
Mins Reta Stuckey
Oakes
Siiple
Nastagaweya
Ita
V Etory Loan
Esquesing
Esquesing-Acton
Milton
Pat Bailey
Lake side Chapter LODE meeting raises funds for war charities
The Lake side Chapter LODE met at Mrs. Gamet McKenzie’s home with Mrs. W. G. Callen in charge. About 450 was voted to war charities, 25 to the Navy League and 25 to the Acton and Vicinity War Service League. Nine new members took the oath and were welcomed. A talk on the Fourth Victory Court film followed, with bingo and penny drives planned for fall.
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Lakeside
Mra
D. Condon
Mire Cullen
Winmilton
F. J. Wright
C. OF. Leatherland
Uae
Prize Winners At Euchre Held By Acton Institute
The Women's Institute euchre event drew a good crowd for social time. Door prize went to Mrs. Fred Cole. high prize to Mrs. H Dalphing, second to Mrs. Stanley Matthews. Gent first went to Mr. Harding Price, second to Mr. Earl Lambert. Travelling prizes to Mrs. Goo Fields and Mrs. J. Smith. Quilt drawing awarded to Mrs. Min. Waterhouse. Proceeds support Acton and Vicinity War Service League.
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Women’s Institute
Cuchre Barty
YLCA
Jett
Fred Cole
Cuchre
H. Dalphing
Stanley Matthews
Harding Price
Gent
Earl Lambert
Mra. Goo. Fields
Mire. J. Smith
Mire. Min. Waterhouse
Acton and Vicinity War Service League
Esquesing Council Names Deputy Wardens for 1953
Esquesing Township Council held a regular meeting to appoint Deputy Wardens for 1953 including Daniel Allan Alfred Brigden W A Benton George Leslie Ray Creighton and others. The session reviewed highway and defence letters and approved several accounts with plan to reconvene June 4 as Court of Revision and council.
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Esquesing Township
G. W. Murray
George E. Cleave
George Curster
Wm. A. Wilson
C. J. May
Department of Highways
Association of Assemling Officers
Department of National Defence
Cleave
Wil Ikon
Murray
Currie
Bell ‘Telephone Co
A. E. Wilson, Co
Glen Willings
Wesley South
Norval
Lorne L. Mifflin
Acton
W. J. McDonald
Harvey Nurse
Georgetown
Meldrim Stark
Milton
Neilson ‘Stark
Wil‘mer Watking
Spencer Wilson
George Woods
George Townsend
Jas Council
Rev W Pickersgill Guest Speaker at Duke of Devonshire Chapter
The Duke of Devonshire Chapter LODE met at Mrs. PA Smith's home Tuesday evening with Regent presiding. Rev W Pickersgill of Natcaga was guest speaker on social security and postwar international issues. Fourth Victory Loan reps FL Wright and C Feather Lond attended and presented a film. Lunch followed served by Mrs J K Garttiner's group.
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Duke of Devonshire
PA. Smith
W. J. Beatty
E.E. Barr
Harhose
Chapman
Ma Jecy
LW. Pickersgill
Natcagaweya
FL. Wright
C.feather‘lond
National War Finance Committee
J. HK. Garttiner
Iola
Public Utilities Board routine meeting outlines purchases
The Public Utilities Board met in regular session Monday evening with Commissioners J W MacArthur and C M Hansen present. Items include procurement for fittings and materials, potential Victory Bond purchases from surplus funds, and inquiries about installing equipment in a water tank. Arrears list reviewed and accounts payable approved ending with figures for Hydro Dept Co N R and Canadian General E supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Utilities Commission
J. W. MacArthur
C. M. Hansen
Vulvey
Canadian Race Company
C. W. Wilson
Hse.c.p
Ontario
Victory
Federal Equipment Co
Mins B. H W. Speight
Guelph Old-Time Fiddlers Stage Popular Town Hall Concert
The Guelph Old-Time Fiddlers performed to a full house in Guelph Town Hall on Tuesday night under the Dub-In Women’s Institute and Scout Mothers’ Association with proceeds aiding the Acton and Vicinity War Service League. The program featured Jas McHaffie in Scotch songs, Jack McGarry with songs and tap dance, Della Cavasin in cowgirl Western numbers, Audry Check in acrobatics, Darle Butler tap dances, Jean Trento vocal solos, Alvin McIntosh Western songs, and Tom Simpson as comedian. Every number earned enthusiastic encores and the show closed with a dance.
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Guelph
Jas
McHaffie
Jack McGarry
Della Cavasin
Audry
Darle Butler
Jean Trento
Alvin McIntosh
Yoddes- Ing
Tom Simpson
Two campaign figures tied to bomb timing miscalculate
In a local contest two active campaigners each guessed the bomb timing, placing equal bets. One scored at 4 on Tuesday and the other at 5 on the day, but both were a full day off and tied to the incident’s focal suspect.
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Tod
Overseas Mail Letters From Acton Soldiers Honored
Letters from Acton residents overseas express gratitude for the town’s support during World War II. The writers in England praise the Acton War Service League and local readers, noting regular papers, cigars, cigarettes, and parcels uplift their morale. They vow to return home after the war and commend Acton’s industry and community spirit.
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Myr
Acton
Beardmores
Way Service League
Mr. Dills
Millen
Sigm. W. H. Barber
Acrow Fa
Exjster
Acton War Service
J. Stewart
A. A. McEmullen
W. W. McMullen
Acton War Service League Receipts Reported at Meeting
Receipts totaling 20.25 from the Victory Orchestra 10 from the Busy Bees of Nassagaweya and 26.76 from a Dublin Literary Society box sale were reported. Beardmore Employees Association plan a monster Bingo on May 27 approved. Three new names added to overseas list: L Cp E G Eliott Emerson Patrick and Frank Kelly. Adjustment arranged with Mr J Jesseman on a harrow taken in error in collecting salvage material.
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Victory Orchestra
Nassagaweya
Dublin Literary Society
Acton and Vicinity War Service League
Alex. Orr
Beardmore ‘Employees' Association
Annual Meeting Elects Officers for Children’s Aid Society
The Children's Aid Society of Peel and Halton Counties held its annual meeting at St. Pauls United Church Brampton on April 27. Mrs W J Hood presided with Rev J B Moore opening in prayer. Officers were elected for the coming year and a report noted 299 child protection cases including 64 involving soldiers families.
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Children's Aid Society
Peel
Halton
St. Paul's United Church
Brampton
W. J. Hood
Stev. J. B. Moore
Milton
Mire
Hood
Ottawa
G. F. ‘Tharsan
Las Creas
Faryil Tee
Wen
Niram Fletcher
Wentworth County Society
Children’s Aid Society
Fletcher
Muntelpot
Better Citiwenk
J. G. Hooper
Marion
Burns
Hamilton Society
C. M Flatt
Hionorary Solicitors
W. ¥. Dick
K. Pes Milton
A. C. Davis
K.C
Mra
E. D. Maguire
Clarkson
Jon
A. Mason
Acton
Edna Anderton
R. L. Mas“Wey
J. J. Jamieson
Cookeville
David Wilson
F. Pullun
Oakville
M. E. Nixon
J. 8. Moore
W. N. Gilbert
Bronte
J. M. Campbell
Alastie Sherman
Mono Road
J_C_Moopar
Malton
May events and fundraisers listed for Acton area
Community notices announce Spring Rummage Sale in Council Chamber on May 29 with tea. Brookville Hall dance May 12 featuring Dorix Hall’s Orchestra. Monster Bingo in Acton Town Hall May 27 with Beardmore Employees and War Service League. Scout Mothers’ Auxiliary bake sale May 11. junior and senior tennis club meeting May 12. United Church play The Quilting Bee May 12. Lakeside Chapter I O D E Monster Bingo May 18 with 15 games and door prize. admission generally 25c.
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W. A. of the
United Church
Lakeside
D.E
Ausps of Acton and Vicinity War Service League
Acton Town Hall
Ticketa
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Kiem
W. B. Rumsey
F. S. Blow
W. H. Clayton
G. A. Dills
Dublin
C. Nixon
Actos
Dominion
Lakeside Chapter
LOD_E
Euchre
Acton Institute
Esquesing Council
W. Pickersgill
Public Utilities Board
Hydro Dept. Co. N. R
Ae J.C. Matthews
Overseas Mail
Cause of Freedom
England
Fund of Service League
Children’s Aid
Council Chamber
Knox Y.W.A
Brookvile Hall
Dorix Hall
Admisasion
Monster Bingo
Beardmore Employees’ Association
Process For War Service League
Scout ‘Mothers’ Auxiliary
Adj
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