Nassagaweya and Acton Hit Victory Loan Quotas
Nassagaweya Township led Halton by surpassing its Victory Loan target with $54,150 of a $50,000 goal while Acton and surrounding areas exceeded their combined quota of $225,000, reaching $231,850 aided by 1,199 applications. Officials praise the community effort across industry and homes in this war-time fundraising drive.
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Canada
Nasagaweya
Halton
Nassagaweya
Wm. Vanalckle
Acton
Bequealng
Esqueging
Messie
C.F. Leatherland
F. L. Wright
Walter Linkam
Aneere
H. R. Force
Enquesing
Halton County
A. Mason
In Charge of Sales Leads Fourth Victory Loan Efforts
The article notes leadership over sales in Halton and Acton during the Fourth Victory Loan. Acton District sales rose by 53150 and Halton by 82350 under his leadership compared with the previous loan.
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Halton
Acton
Woman Finds Extra Egg after Market Purchase
Miss Margaret Mundy of East Dulwich England bought two hens at the market. On arriving home she found each hen had laid an egg in the sack she carried them in. With rationing as it is that is something.
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East Dulwich
England
Margaret Mundy
Commission Buys $1000 in Fourth Victory Loan
The Acton Public Utilities Commission held a Monday meeting with members J. M. McDonald J. H. MacArthur and Chairman D. Hansen present. Letters from the Industrial Accident Prevention Association and WLEL P.C. of Ontario discussed meter needs and service for the two wire meters. The Cheque Writer Company offered service for the local office machine. Packer Electric Co. quoted IS K.V.A. transformers at 270.50 dollars. Amos Mason urged investment in Victory Inds, and the commission agreed to a maximum of 1,000 dollars for the tally.
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Acton Public Utilities Commission
Heene
J. M. McDonald
J. H. MacArthur
Dc. M. Hansen
Industrial Accident Prevention Association
Ele.p.c
Guelph Hydro
Wlel P.C
Ontarioy
Acton Commission
Hle.p.c
Ontario
Packer Electric Co
K.V.A
Amos Mason
Commniston
Thos Rigby Celebrates 90th Birthday in Acton
Thos Rigby, born in England, quietly marked his ninetieth birthday on Tuesday, Nay 1st. He has resided in Acton for twenty five years as friends extend warm congratulations and best wishes.
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Thos
Rigby
England
Acton
Uss
Navy League Receives Donations From Societies
The Acton committee of the Navy League of Canada met and heard a donation to the committee for fundraising from the Lakeside Chapter LO DE. The Rock-a-Long Institute ladies provided socks and two turtle neck sweaters. A tag day is planned for June 19. A large shipment of magazines and comforts arrived and members were urged to donate used clothing as needs remain high for shipwrecked sailors.
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Acton
Navy League of Canad
Lakeside
Miss A E Anderson Heads Class of Graduating Nurses
Two Acton women, Amy E. Anderson and E Jean Beattie, are among eighteen graduates of Guelph General Hospital Training School. Anderson won the high standing and old stefal, with congratulations to both her and Beattie on their graduation.
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Acton
Guelph Croeral Hlospital
Ren Garrett Guest Speaker At Sunday Service
The Young People of the United Church hosted the Sunday night service with Ren Garrett of Toronto University as speaker. His address focused on Our Christian Heritage and Our Thankfulness with participation from Missea Mabel Harris Helen Simpcott Mrs A W Fosbury and Dorothy Simmons among others.
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the United Church
Ren Garrett
Toronto University
Young People’s Forward Group
Mrr. Garrett
Missea Mabel Harris
Helen Simpcott
A. W. Fosbury
Dorothy Simmons
Eble Gordon
Gordon Beatty
Nora Widmeyer
Erma Wilderspin
Mr. Bean
Mr. Brown
Burglary At Acton Creamery Stolen Goods Reported
Sometime last night a break in at Acton Creamery on Main Street led to theft of several cases of leather meat and chickens from cold storage. A car, eight gallons of gasoline, a battery, and a radio were also taken with marks of soot on the vehicle. Chief Harrap coordinating with provincial police and others for leads.
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Bunglan
Acton
Main Street
Ecwrn
wWe
Weiner
Harrap
Miss Jean Mackenzie Joins Canadian Air Force
Jean Mackenzie born in Acton leaves her Acton business to join IC A2 in Toronto and begin four weeks of basic training at Hockcliffe. She is elder daughter of Mgr and Mrs J B Mackenzie of Georgetown and sister to Flight Lieutenant Kenneth Mackenzie stationed at Aylmer. She attends Knox Presbyterian Church teaches Sunday School and was active in St Johns Ambulance. The IADE and Hoa Temple Bridge Club presented a farewell gift.
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Jean HL. Mackenzie
Acton
J. H. Mackenze
HCA
Sean
Mgr
J. B. Mackenzie
Georgetown
Ic.a.2
Toronto
Hockcliffe
Kenneth Mackenzie
Aylmer
Jean
Knox Prebyterian Church
1O.D.E
Hoa Tempe
Mrs McLachlan Delivers Address at United W M S
The Women’s Missionary Society of Atton United Church met at Mrs To Watson’s home on Tuesday evening. Miss Ben snett and Mrs Jas Moore reported on the Presbyterial meeting at Oakville. Mrs J A McLachlan spoke on Canada’s Youth in the Forces and the church’s duty now and after peace. Miss Caldwell performed a solo and the meeting closed with prayer. Mrs Watson served tea and cookies.
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Women’s Missionary Society of the Atton United Church
To Watson
Oakville
2. Bensnett
Jas. Moore
J. A. McLachlan
Canada
Caldwell
Watson
Erin Township Red Cross Exceeds Fundraising Goal
The Erin Township Red Cross campaign raised 2030.70 dollars, surpassing the 1400 dollar objective by 630.70. The township thanks canvassers and residents for generosity aiding overseas soldiers and prisoners of war, with a hopeful note on victory. signed Mi Reynolds, President.
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Erin Red Cross
Red Cross
Erin
Mi. Reynolds
Erin Council Holds May Session in Hillsburg Ac
Erin Township Council met on a May Monday with full attendance. Reeve Nell Me Kinnon presided and the treasurer attended. Meter payments totaled 535.70, other payments 17.74, and several claims were approved for payment. Council adjourned to meet in Hillsburg on Monday June Tilt in regular session.
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Erin Township
Nell
Kinnon
Apwn Kot
SWS
Albert Wheeler
Cound
Tiltsburg
Court of Weviden
Knox W. SM Society Holds Meeting at Manse
A Knox Presbyterian W.M.S. meeting was held at the Manse on Thursday May 7 with President Mrs Fired Wlow presiding. Mrs Geants and Mrs ML McDonald led devotionals, Howard Allen spoke on Missions and the World War, Baldwin addressed Canada Tract and Hook Society, and Mrs Leishman sang This is My Task. Thompson served a light lunch as the group concluded.
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Knox Peesbytenan W. Mls
Manse
Wlow
Geants
ML McDonald
Howard Allen
C. Leishman
Baldwin
Department of Canada Tract and Hook Society
Thomson
Percy Evans Wins Second Savings Certificate in Victory Loan Event
Local Victory Loan activity sustained interest in Acton and District as Percy Evans won the Second Savings Certificate for a close guess of 5.55 p.m. Monday May 17. Evans received a $25 War Saving Certificate after RR Arnold presented it at his residence.
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Ror. Arnold
Acton Public Relations Committee
Percy Evans
Church Street
Evans
Biltz
Acton and
Esquesing
RR. R. Arnold
Acton Public Relations
Mr. Evan
Beardmore Co
Victory Loan
Acton and District
Victory Loan Committee
Reta J. Stuckey
Occasors
Sugar allotment for canning district approved in Acton
The Acton local War Finance Committee and county boards report 10 pounds of sugar for canning allocated to the district, with coupons mailed before June and an established May 1 deadline for applications. Total district allotment is capped, with no further allotments expected, amid ongoing shipping and weather concerns reducing fruit crops.
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Acton
Local Nation Board
Lettgrtown
Natsagawrya
Begguening
Ngures
Atlantic
Y's Men's Club entertains Y M C A boys party
The Y’s Men’s Club hosted a Wednesday evening party at the Y M C A for 9 to 16 year old boy members and visiting nonmembers. About 125 boys attended, with George Elliott of Milton delivering an engaging talk, George Maxson leading singing and games, and Charla Mason voicing thanks as chefs, chefs and volunteers kept order under Weasley Wolfe.
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Y.mlca
Royal Tire
George Elliott
Milton
George Maxson
Bond
Charla Mason
Weasley Wolfe
Wright Cardno Wedding Saturday in Elora Church
A wedding took place at Knox Church Elora as Dorothy May Cardno and Sergi Norman Wright wed with Rev J Wilkle officiating. The bride wore a white union gown with tulle halo and carried crimson roses, with bridesmaids in yellow and green brocade. Out of town guests came from Toronto Hillsbury Acton Guelph Fergus Bellwood and Tottenham. Sir Walter Monckton in London commented on his Russia tour remarks at a luncheon referencing public opinion during his visit.
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Wer Bruesmaida
Mines
Jean
Yrene Cardno
Slaters
Jack Blow
Menura
W. Mainprize
K. Blow
Acton
Toronto
Points East
Hillsbury
Guelph
Fergus
Bellwood
Tottenham
Special Meeting on School Salary Question Acton Board
Acton School Board held a special meeting Tuesday evening to accept re engagement letters from Continuation School staff and caretaker Geo Mann. Letters from Public School teachers discussed changes. The board unanimously kept salaries as previously set and joined the Trustees and Ratepayers Association.
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Acton School Board
Geo. Mann
Trustees and Hatepayers’ Association
Boy Scouts Raise Funds for Summer Camp Gear
Acton Boy Scouts earned over 25 dollars for camping equipment through a sale of dishes and other articles donated by E. E. Barr. They operated outside his store, attracting steady customers all day, enabling them to attend the Commanderee with adequate gear.
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Acton
E. E. Barr
Women Learn To Build Grain Ricks In Britain
Manchester report notes special courses organized by county agricultural committees to teach women of the Women's Land Army how to construct grain ricks. The program aims to improve farm storage skills and support wartime food production efforts.
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Manchester
C. P
Britain
County Agricultural Committees
Women's Land Army
Dance at Brookville Hall Opens Season
Doris Hulls Orchestra to play at Brookville Hall Wednesday May 26 with admission 35c The season opener moves to Edgewood Park on Saturday May 22 featuring Gibson Boyd Orchestra Orphe.
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Brookville Hall
Doris Hull
Edgewood Park
Gibaon Boyd -Orphe
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Acton Creamery
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Jean MacKenzie
McLachlan
United W. Mls
Erin Council
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London
Sir Walter Moncton
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