Acton School Trustees Debate Salary at Midnight Session
Acton trustees met in regular session chaired by Y B Rumsey. They approved payments for utilities and supplies, discussed coal delivery, school windbreak trees, transfer forms, and staff salaries, and adjourned after midnight with plans to resume on the next meeting agenda. The minutes note discussions on YMCA program, pupil verification forms, and classroom resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Blow
W. H. Clayton
A. Dill
Flog. Oakes
W. G. Mason
Acton
Y. B. Rumsey
Bell Telephone Service
Acton Free Press
McCutcheon
Express AO
W. OD
Talbot
Elliott Bros
Voalc.a
Gymo
Johnny Gray
Acton Y.mlc.a
W. J. Beatty
McKenniy
MckKenzie
Skuce
Alautteh
Incfeases
Sivarned
UY Ae
Empire Day Prizes For Acton School Children
The Duke of Devonshire Chapter arranged Empire Day prizes for Acton School Children. The event occurred Tuesday evening at the members meeting at the homes of Mrs MO McDonald and Mrs Woot Beatts. Miss Deark Smith presented current events. Social time followed with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Devonshire
Acton
Leach
MO McDonald
Mre Woot Beatts
Deark Smith
Woot
Acton Boys Enlisted in Lorne Scots at Georgetown
Albert Louttit eldest son and James Louthit have joined the Lorne Scots and are stationed in Georgetown. Charlee Allen also enlists with the Lorne Scots at Georgetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Louttit
Pristrand
James Louthit
Lorne Scots
Georgetown
Charlee Allen
Chinese Fund Aided by Masonic Ladies Night
The Lavilega Night of Walker Lodge AF and AM featured a social for lodge members at the YOMLCLA building with guests welcomed by W Master and Mrs. MacArthur. Roses for attendees, cards, euchre and bridge prizes, seven visiting Chinese girls from Toronto aiding games, Chinese Relief Association decorations, and proceeds for the Chinese War Relief Fund. Doris Myles Orchestra provided dancing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker Lodge AF. & AM
Yomlcla
W. Master
LR. MacArthur
T. Green
Tommy Green
Guelph
Wim. Mebeadt
Euchre
Ro McNiven
Barden
Toronto
Chinese Relief Association
Chinese War Relief Fund
Doris Mys
ConeMada T
Annals of
Masonry
Acton
Milton Music Festival Rescheduled After Measles Epidemic
The Halton County Music Festival is moved to Milton with events planned for Wednesday and Thursday May 13th. The postponement was decided at a weekend executive meeting after original dates were cancelled due to a measles outbreak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton County
Miss Margaret Smith Honored at Kitchen Shower
A delphiful party was held Monday evening at Miss Helen Ostrander's home to honor Miss Margaret Smith. Co hosts were Mary Young Kay Chapman Isabel Smith and Helen Ostrander. The room featured pink and white streamers and a large white lacy fan as a backdrop for the kitchen shower games. Lunch with a wedding cake was served before Miss Smith's upcoming marriage to Mr Fred Long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Ostrander
Margaret Smith
Mary Young
Kay Chapman
Isabel Smith
Miss Smith
Fred Long
Esquesing Township Approves Road Maintenance Funds
Esquesing Township Council approves $8,000 for road maintenance after inspecting roads causing trouble for over a year. The session noted letters from the Department of Mines Affairs and Department of Highways, with adjournment set for June 1 at 2 pm unless called by the Reeve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wo Murray
Contertiers George
Cleave
Currie
Win A Wilson
Dutta
Uhato Abl Memiers
Counent
Athe
Miurras
Wits
Tistt
Rand
Mins
Department of Tligh- Mans
Capra
Joy Wile
Mackenzie Promoted Flying Officer in Air Training Corps
Pilot Officer KA Mackenzie son of Mr and Mrs J B Mackenzie Georgetown has been promoted to Flying Officer. He teaches navigation at No 11 Service Flying Training School Avro Ont where pilots complete final training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KA. Mackenzie
J.B Mackenzie
Georgetown
No .11 Service
Avdner
Ont
Acton Public Utilities Commission Approves Transfers and Payments
The Acton Public Utilities Commission met Tuesday with members Hansen and Symon presiding. They authorized transferring 500 dollars from Waterworks to the General Account and approved payment of hydro, insurance, and supply bills, plus lighting lettering for the Utilities Office. The commission also granted permission to leave orders for electrical repairs and considered collection actions per Ontario guidelines to cut off after five days overdue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Public Utilities’ Commission
C. M. Hansen
M. Symon
Com. Hansen
Hydro Dept
Norton Motors
FL. Wright
George MacDonald & Cor
Force Electric Products
HEPC
MacDonald Electric Ltd
J.C. Matthews
Symon Hardware
Ro McFachern
Commission
Clark
Eden Mills
Hydro
Beardmore Leathers Ltd
Owens
Guelph Pullette Unites Commission
Acton Commission
Acton Utilitie
Ontario
Inc
Pabtie
Lakeside Chapter appoints canvassers for Red Cross drive
The Lakeside chapter held a regular meeting and appointed volunteers to canvass the town in support of the Red Cross drive. Reports on the annual convention were read, with Mrs Lerten, Miss Emma Robinson, and Miss Bermee Reid noted for service. Group Two served refreshments at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakestte
Red Cross
Lerten
Emma Robinson
Bermee Reid
Juheh
Induction Service Welcomes Rev Thompson at Knox Church
The new minister Rev Mr Thompson was inducted at Knox Presbyterian Church in Acton on Monday evening. The service, led by Rev Frank Lawson, featured remarks from several ministers and a speaker from Guelph. A social banquet followed with local clergy in attendance, as Rev Thompson thanked supporters and pledged service to Knox Church and Acton community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes ‘Thompson
Knox Presbyterian Church
Acton
Frank Lawson
Kiteheher
Giaierply
Hey Olivier
Kno Church
Guelph
Grav Dons
Meteor
Rockwood
Eden Mills
Wilkie
Aninvonisives
Catoulota
Christian Servier
Mr. Lawson
A. W. Fosburs
E. A. Brooks
Col. Cochrane
Georgetown
Henshaw
Heston
Mr. McNeil
Nassaguweva
Ro N. Brown
Knox
Thompson
Knox Church
Noted Injury of Mr George Neeeis Jas Leg Fractured
An accident near Nassagaweya left Mr George Nellis with a fractured ankle after a wheel cover struck his leg. He was treated at a local hospital and sent home to recover with well wishes from the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Neeeis
Wile
George Nellis
Nassagaweya
Seheg Chefein
Parade and Band Concert in Acton Saturday Night
A parade forms from the Arm oures at 6 o clock led by the Lorne Scots Band. It proceeds via Mall Street to Church Street and Fellows and Mill Street ending at the Post Office. Community singing, brief addresses, and a band concert follow, with booths providing information on The Canadian Red Cross and Home Defence. If rain, events move to Acton Arena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cevenmnar
Tay
Mall Street
Church Street
Fellows
Mill Street
Bost
James Ballantine
Acton Criteerns’ Committee
Reeve
OM Mcdonald
Magen
Byurman
Acton and
Distrit
Ir Home Defence and Couestiarms
Acton
War Service Donations Benefit Local Funds and Events
The War Service donated funds to several groups including Acton and Vicinity War Service League from a dance proceeds of 3.55 and a later old time fiddlers program raising 85 dollars. Contributions went to Lorne Scots Ladies Auxiliary with an annual 50 dollars and quarterly 12.50, and other groups including Brampton Ingetown and local clubs. The Old Time Fiddlers Contest and Trappy Four Dance were planned for May, with additional donations to the Alexander Orphanage and British War Victims Fund. Letters from overseas donors and cigarette parcel notes framed the effort amid wartime acts and restrictions on tobacco gifts for non-Canadian soldiers.
Mother’s Day Reflections Across the World
Readers contemplate Mother’s Day beyond borders as a time to honor mothers and home. In shifting views, the 101st year offers a sense of peace, inviting families to celebrate with loved ones and reflect on wartime losses and future security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chang
Presbyterian Missionary Society Meeting in Orillia
The Ontario provincial meeting of the Women's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church in Canada will be held in Orillia. Spear speakers include Miss J. Simpson of India and Mrs Fl Ralston, with Miss Frieda Matthews, Field Secretary, Mrs ARL McMurrich, and Rev. J. Stanley Glen of Toronto among the delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Women’s Missionary
Typo Presbyterian Church
Canada
Orillia
Miay
Speer
J. Simpson
Indu
Fl Ralston
Aind Deaconess
Toronto
Frieda Matthews
Foot
Arl McMurrich
J. Stanley Glen
Red Cross Appeals for Acton District Drive
The Acton and District Red Cross plans a $3,000 campaign after the resignation of the secretary. Swackhnier was chosen as acting secretary and campaign duties begin. The drive aims to raise funds for Canadian and British prisoners of war, armed forces, and relief supplies as war widens. The local fund reported $240,921 for the year with $3134 in administration and other expenses, leaving a small balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thetford
Acton Fall Fair
Syenekhnier
Swackhnier
Metfordt
Che
Nerange
Prides
Acton
Canada
Atyrt
Companie
Ridre
Hed Cross
Acton and District
Me. A. Mason
Phila
Red Cross
Dias
Germany
Italy
Navy
Moerchant Marina
ATO
Canadian Red Cross
Bettona
United Nations
Poussin
Anandals
Stohn Ambulance
Tre
Achere
Actonani
Tet Cross
Acton Dustrict Red Cross
Cars Collide at Main and Knox Corner
Two cars collided at the Main Street and Knox Avenue corner Sunday night. Private Allan White of Stanley Barracks Toronto turned from Main Street and hit a car driven by Norman Bercraft of Brest No. 2. The accident caused about $100 in damage but no serious injuries. Chief EO Harrap investigated and charged with careless driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Knox Avenue
Allan White
Stanley Barracks
Toronto
Aoearc
Norman Bercraft
Brest
South Long Main Street
EO BL Harrap
Therysfabel Oomiase” Pte
Adan White
Acton Community Events Feature May Gatherings
A string of local events fills Acton pages including a YMCA youth demonstration on Fridays and Saturdays May 1 and 16, a film screening and safety talk, a charity drive by the Acton Services League, and a concert by the Guedon Old Dine Fiddlers at Acton Town Hall with proceeds aiding the War Service League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YMCA
Fruday
Surin Phetitsians
Malion
Ciregor
Tith Muntines
Iscare
Acton Services League
Pied Viewty
Giuedon Old ‘Dine
Acton ‘Town Hall
Spices, Scout Mothers, Handockburn and
Dublin Institute
Acton and Vicinity War Service League
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Y.M.C.A
Saroo
Empire-Hanna Coal Co
Mixs Masted
Georgetown High School
F. J. Wright
Finance Committee
Guelph Collegiate
Empire Day
The
Lo.d.e
Milton
Watermarka Dept
Canadian Brass Co
Lakeside Chapter
F. ‘Thompson
Citizens’ Committee
Post Office
War Service
Hoys
Saent
Alesander
Sian
Comaudtore
FE Maan
Cour Dads
John Gibbons
Wo Anderson
FL Turner
Hodge
WoDouglas
Jas Wallace
Cpl Purdy
TH Godfrey
Cod McDonald
Po Near
Young
Karl Frank
Paper MeVe
Findhig
Absborough
Car Feol
Finnes
Gibson
Toni Need
Set Clifford
Jatrany Gos
Hall
Hotsodfres
Slo Cach
Ian
Presbyterian Missionary Society
Acton Fallair
Cinvassera WL
Wek
Tonden Ucpy Army V
Taipan Ed Apie Finite —Duzy
Army
Knox Ave
Chuh
Una
George Mason
Seniot Ori
Diloxid Hobisoo
Miartin Mc Cristal
Tes
On Champ
Jofshapoetest
Senor HbOoup
Thas
Caf Giese
Avas Mide
Ot N Tai
Stearns Miade Tepbs
Tork
Crus Ryder
Peart Shudt
Tenson
Cid
Tin Ir Woo Cullen
Free Press
Acton Tuner
Pegruler
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