No Blame Found in Cyclist Death Verdict
Coroner's jury in Acton finds Ray Harding age 16 died April 27 from a compound skull fracture after a bicycle collision with a car driven by Albert Loutett. Evidence shows minimal light on Harding's bike. jury recommends stricter bicycle law enforcement.
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Ray Harding
Corp
Moeaker
Abe Witenesses
Yory Harding
Diane
W. J. Nordon
Clayton
BK. Jennings
HW. F. Holmes
J. K. Gardiner
Ant Tay Harding
Easat
Acton
J. 1. Moesker
Netherland Regiment
Stratford
Albert Loutett
Pourterrection
Russell Johnston
Ty Moesker
Herbert Price
Margiaret Poogo
Buy
Khan
Russell Latunatan
Ray Haren
Isoings
Georgetown
Hoare
Puessenger
EO Harrop
Moeskher
Cather
Mentoner JA McNewin
Corp Mowsker
Aesume
Ealy
Acton Delegates Attend Ontario W M S Convention
The 27th annual Ontario Provincial WMS meeting of the Presbyterian Church Canada is in Brockville May 14 and 15 at First Church. Delegates from Acton include Miss Mary E Andersen and Mrs ID J Bennie, with addresses by Carine Wilken and Princess Alice, Countess of Athlone, plus Rev. Win Barclay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario Provincial Society
W.ms
The
Presbyterian Church
Canada
First Church
Brockville
Mika Mary E. Anderson
Mina Irene Stringer
Aliss Alma Burdick
Fran Tie Foreign
Carine Wilken
Igh
Princess Alice
Countess of
London drainage system deemed not posing health flood threat
Reports to the National Technological Cisth Pro tection Committee indicate London's drainage system is vulnerable but no appreciable health menace from street flooding in bombing damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National Technological
Cisth Protection Committee
Londons
Acton Organizes For Victory Loan Campaign
Preliminary organization of the Committee for Acton and District for the 11 Victory Loan Campaign met Monday afternoon. Officers include Beatty as Vice Chairman and members Force Arnold Mason Force Leatherland Young Mallon, with the district to operate as a unit to raise its share of the loan.
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Acton
Hiss
Www
Beatty
Messrs
PE 2
Force
Rog Arnold
Gi. W. Mason
B. S. Force
C.F Leatherland
HP Young
Tad
Mallon County
Eramosa Council Backs War Drive Cooperation
Eramosa council agrees to fullest cooperation in the Canada War Loan campaign and to canvass the township early. It authorizes the collector to pursue arrears, transfers the old road girder to the Rockwood Red Cross for scrap, and approves handling ditch and highways items with the Department of Highways. The meeting adjourns to June 2 for court of revision and further business.
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Pinkney
Tees- Yee
Canada
Mags
Messrs. Rutherford and
Benham
Banlift
Ayers
Messrs
Benham Mat Rutherford
Rockwood Red Cross Society
Red Cross
Leslie
Pink
Ney
Rockwood
Pinknes
Bentham
Sutherland
Tle
Department of Highways
J.lewle
Pink- Wey
Council
S. T
Improvements At Beardmore Plant Entrance
Improvements at the Beardmore Co plant entrance include new general offices with better light and heating, reconfigured staff quarters, and expanded parking on adjacent vacant lots. The changes aim to ease crowded conditions and improve police arrangements, with private executive suites and enhanced staff facilities under construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beardmore Co
Bere
Aerat
Acton
Erange
Gtarters
McDonald Chosen Officer Safety Association Leader
Mr J Mc McDonald of Heardmore and Compa Limited Acton was elected vice president of the Leather Ribber and Tanners Safety Association at the quarterly meeting at the Royal York Hotel Toronto on Tuesday. The group discussed accidents and outlined steps to reduce frequency in high risk industries. The session included talks on industrial accident prevention and safety controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Mc McDonald
Heardmore &Compa Limited
Acton
Halton WoMLS report from various branches presented
The report summarizes activities across Halton Women’s Municipal Ladies Society branches including meetings, officers, and new organizations in Acton Burlington and Waterdown. It notes treasurer’s quarterly funds, a China charity shipment by Baby Hand, and audits and acknowledgments for 1940.
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Fle
Mis Winson
Gse
Lott Sesslotis
Fox
Miss Aotmanstited
HallinaGed
Buckington
Domanton Board
Toronto
GET Oo
Grovetown
China
Golden Age
Ching
Waals
A Muck
Beardmore Co Distributes Bonus at Acton Plant
The Beardmore Company in Acton paid a bonus to all employees last week boosting activity. About 100 workers benefited as 40 percent of the payout came in War Savings Certificates, making the weekend notably brisk for business and saving on future investments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Beardmore Co
Weekly War Commentary on Atlantic Battle and Near East News
The piece surveys April 106 Hittish naval losses and Atlantic tonnage trends, noting Allied and neutral ships, Dunkerque evacuation losses, and comparisons to 1927 levels. It mentions Churchill and Roosevelt views, Iraqi events around Baghdad, and Axis pressure at Egypt with the Salum frontier and Tobruk context, concluding with continued North Africa fighting.
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London
Abipa
Hrithh
Ate
Petras
Low Countries
Dunkerque
Manny
Sandatormes
Kain
Egypt
Salum
Rusptia
Pobruk
Ettering
Ethiopia
Acton Legion Hosts Ladies' Night Presentation
Acton Legion held a Ladies' Night with presentations by members. Past President W J Gould presented the Past President's dowels to Immediate Past President Wu McDonald, and Comrade Gould gave a presented cigarete case as a personal fee. Music by Mix Ricketts and others followed, with entertainment from the ensemble and local contributors.
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Acton Braet
Heven
Gray Win
I 1D Mussette
W. J. Gould
Wu McDonald
Gould
McDonald
Ricketts
Chalten
Atnad Masson
Coles
Landsborough
Mason
George
Jeannie
Collen
Georgetown
Hingo Yanien
May Mission Rand Knox Church Meeting Highlights
The Victoria Mission Rand of Knox Church held its May monthly meeting in the Ahead room with a ceremony led by the men’s group. The program theme was providing. President Jian Kumles presided and aides included Spielvaget, How, Marit, Green, Leer, Armstrong, Sormervikle, Ded, Ftydler, and Diesen.
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Victoria
Melbourne
How
Ranged Marit
Jlpiate Green
Andrew Leer
Buddy Armstrong
Hite Sormervikle
Tremmie Ded
Waar Ftydler
Dosee Diesen
Housing And Local Improvements Discussed At Acton Meeting
Rural telephone extension and a review of paving No 25 from Acton to Milton were on the agenda. Attendees reviewed costs for proposed residences and other questions including road work and housing policy.
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Gt Wrhabamerest
Acton
Creighston
Milton
Auteins
Office Hours Change for Free Press in Summer
The Free Press office will close Saturday afternoons during May and through June July and August to allow a weekly half holiday for staff. The office will open Friday evenings from ten until mid evening instead of the usual Saturday hours.
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TF Until & Fem
Acton Lawn Bowling and Tennis Club Elects Officers
The Acton Lawn Bowling and Tennis Club held its annual meeting last Thursday evening reviewing a year with a small balance. Officers chosen include President Cu A Beardmore, Vice-Presidents Woo CGuald and St Bennett, President J Mo McDonald, First Vice-President Ig Ho Elbate, Second Vice-President WwoG Cullen, Secretary-Treasurer RL Battye, Bowling Committee Thos Watson, Tennis Committee Jas Roas.
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Wib Seari
Avertion
Acton Lawn Bowling and Tennis Club
Lion
Cu A
OT Beardmore
Woo Cguald
St Bennett
J. Mo McDonald
Ig Ho Elbate
Wwog Cullen
Acton Council News and War Loan Campaign Requests
The Acton council met Monday with Davinon and Maken in attendance. Discussions covered insurance, building by laws, and inviting a regular tenant committee to review the town’s policies. A letter from Lord Stabby Cooma Engh urged friendly greetings and town support for the wool combing industry in Canada.
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England
Cornell
Hepburn
Acton Council
Connettiorn
Davinon
AL Maken
MclDonald
Bivan Fonen
Herven HW
Counet
Beapienes Committee
Acton Lek Pines
Pie Bo Tfarrap
Pontinge
JI McCullum
Jack Keptner
Jain
A. Mason
J. M
Cork
Acton
Whetford
Whevelerk
Lord Stabby Cooma Engh
Weel Combing Corporation
Anada
Legion Dance Draws Crowd and Lucky Numbers
The event at Acton featured a dance by act names and a prize draw conducted by Mr. A Chapman. Minn Nicol announced the lucky numbers amid a crowd enjoying the wartime fundraiser atmosphere.
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Legion
Acton
Aly
A Chapman
Minn Nicol
Gibson-Hayd
Oreheater
Presbytery Meeting Reports Ministry Work And Prohibition Stance
The Hatton Presbytery meeting chaired by Rev Foreman notes preparations for the Hamilton Conference May 26. It reports on Arthur Charles Dayfoot and candidates for ministry and endorses Evangelism and social service efforts including opposition to Sunday excursion trains and a push for wartime total prohibition.
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Hatten
Leaweile
McMaster Thapeeasats
Tiarafon
Ontario
Aoow Fomanan
Ballioufad
Chairallien
Meteor
Appleby
Sear
Ontville
Votten
Hornby
Christian Education
Arthur Charlen Dayfoot
Faminuel College
Nxt
Ryerson
Boas
Glen Williamia
Victoria College
Presbytery
Lakeide Chapter LO.D.E. Dance at Acton Town Hall
Announcement lists the annual Lakeide Chapter LO.D.E. dance in Acton town hall on Thursday May 15 with Gibson Hoyd Orchestra. Includes refreshments and music.
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Lakeaide
Lo.d.e
Acton
Gibson- Hoyd
Hia Orchestra
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Mission Rand Monthly
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Constit Tenta Etary
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County Council
Mr. Foreman
Hatton
Ontario Temperance Federation
Christ
P.C. Overend
Crete
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