Nassagaweya and Acton Reach the Loan Objectives
Nassagaweya Township led Halton with a $100,000+ total as the Fourth Victory Loan surpassed targets. Acton and Esquesing followed, raising $231,850 toward a $225,000 goal, from 1,199 applications, while Halton County as a whole neared its target with $2,209,500 raised to date.
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Canada
Nassagaweya
Halton
Wm. Vanalkle
Acton
Bequealng
Esqueging
Messie
C.F. Leatherland
F. L. Wright
Walter Linkam
Cananeere
H. R. Force
Eequesing
Halton County
A. Mason
In Charge of Sales Leads Acton and Halton Gains
Under his leadership for the Fourth Victory Loan Acton District sales rose by 53150 and Halton sales increased by 82350 compared with the previous loan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Acton
Market mishap in Britain yields hens with extra eggs
In East Dulwich Miss Margaret Mundy bought two hens at the market. On returning home she found each had laid an egg in the sack she carried them in, a comical wartime twist amid rationing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Dulwich
England
Margaret Mundy
Commission Buys $1000 in Fourth Victory Loan
The Acton Public Utilities Commission held a Monday meeting with members Mc Donald and Mac Arthur present and Chairman Hansen presiding. Items discussed included a request from the Ontario agencies to install meters, a service inquiry for a cheque-writing machine, transformer quotations at 270.50, and a $1,000 investment in Victory Inds noted as the limit for the term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
Ontario
Acton Commission
Hle.p.c
Packer Electric Co
E.V.A
Amos Mason
Commiiston
Thos Rigby Celebrates 90th Birthday Tuesday
The English native Thos Rigby quietly marks his ninetieth birthday on Tuesday Nay 1st. He has lived in Acton for twenty five years and many friends join in sending birthday wishes and congratulations to the veteran resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Rigby
England
Rigby
Acton
Uss
Navy League Receives Clothing and Funds From Societies
The Acton Navy League committees met on Thursday. A donation of five dollars from the Scout Mothers and a Lakeside Chapter gift supported fundraising. The Rock-a-Long Institute ladies gave socks and two turtle neck sweaters. A June 19 tag day was planned as a large shipment of magazines and comforts arrived. The appeal urged members to contribute used clothing for shipwrecked sailors.
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Acton
Navy League of Canadie
Torsday Stening
Mount
Lakeside
Rock-a-Long
Acton Nurses Lead Guelph Graduation Class of Eighteen
Miss Amy E. Anderson and Miss E Jean Beattie from Acton head the graduating group of eighteen at Guelph General Hospital Training School. Miss Anderson captured top honors and the old relay trophy, with hearty congratulations from friends. The list includes Acton residents Amy E Anderson and E Jean Beattie among fourteen other graduates from various towns and cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Anderson
Acton
Guelph Croeral Hlospital
Amy E. Anderson
Actan
Ninnever Barber Shaw
Truna
Helen ©. Barron
Guelph
E. Jean Beattie
Ida E. Bolton
Eileess Z. Bride
Prince Albert
Sask
Mins Woce
F. Meyer
Edmonton
Margaret Hl. Middleton
Clinton
Ieabel J. Nicholson
Ieabel J. Nicholson, Torontos Mis Willian M. Semple
Ren Garrett as Guest Speaker at Church Evening Service
The Young People of the United Church hosted the Sunday night service led by guest speaker Ren Garrett a Toronto University student and member of the Young People's Forward Group. The theme was Our Christian Heritage and How Thankful We Should Be with Mabel Harris Helen Simonett and A W Fosbury contributing, and Dorothy Simmons Mrs Eble Gordon and Gordon Beatty assisting. Ushers included Nora Widmeyer Erma Wilderspin Mr Bean and Mr Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the United Church
Ren Garrett
Toronto University
Young People’s Forward
Garrett
Missea Mabel Harris
Helen Simonett
A. W. Fosbury
Dorothy Simmons
Eble Gordon
Gordon Beatty
Nora Widmeyer
Erma Wilderspin
Mr. Bean
Mr. Brown
Batter and Meat Stolen Last Night at Acton Creamery
Burglars broke into the Acton Creamery on Main Street last night and stole cases of butter, meat, and chickens from cold storage. A car parked near the plant was used in the crime and fuel and tools were taken. police are investigating with Chief Harrap leading.
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Acton Creamery
Main Street
Hattesy
Harrap
Miss Jean Mackenzie Joins Canadian Air Force
Jean HL Mackenzie of Acton joins the IOC A F in Toronto and begins four weeks of basic training at Hockcliffe. She is the elder daughter of Mr and Mrs J Mackenzie of George Town and the sister of Flight Lieutenant Kenneth Mackenzie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean HL Mackenzie
Acton
J. H. Mackenze
HCA
Sean
Myr
Mire
J. . Mackenzie
Georgetown
Ioc.a.f
Toronto
Hockcliffe
Kenneth Mackenzie
Aylmer
Jean
Knox Prebyterian Church
1O.D.E
Hoan Tempe
Mrs McLachlan Addresses United W Ms
The Women's Missionary Society of Atton United Church met at Mrs To Watson home on Tuesday evening. Miss Caldwell contributed a solo, and Mrs J A McLachlan delivered a practical address on Canada's Youth in the Forces and the church's duty now and after peace. Mrs Watson served tea and cookies as the meeting closed.
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Women’s Missionary Society of the
Atton United Church
To Watson
Oakville
2. Bennett
Jas. Moore
J. A. McLachlan
Canada
Erin Red Cross Exceeds Objective by Over $600
Erin Township Red Cross campaign closes with 2030.70 dollars raised, surpassing the 1400 dollar goal by 630.70. The township canvassers and residents are thanked for supporting overseas soldiers civilians and prisoners of war. Mi Reynolds president signs the note of gratitude.
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Erin Red Cross
Red Cross
Erin
Vicory
Mi. Reynolds
Erin Council Holds May Session Ac Hillsburg
Erin Township council members were present for the May session. The Reeve Nell Me Kinnon and treasurer presided. accounts totaling 535.70 were approved for payment along with 17.74 in other claims. The meeting adjourned to June in Tiltsburg.
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Erin Township
Nell Me Kinnon
Apwn Kot
Sheeg
Wald Wene Harber
Ubseegr
Condan Jackson
Albert Wheeler
Cound
Tiltsburg
Wieder
Court of
Wevidea
Knox W. M L Society Holds May Meeting at Manse
A well attended Knox W M L Society meeting met at the Manse on Thursday May 7 with President Mrs Fired low in charge. Mrs Geants and Mrs M L McDonald led devotion. Mire Howard Allen spoke on Missions and the World War from the Study Book. Mrs Leishman sang This is My Task. Mrs Baldwin discussed the work of the missionary for Canada Tract and Hook Society and the sailors’ welfare. Mrs Thomson served a luncheon afterward.
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Knox Peesbytenan W. Mls
Manse
Fired Low
Geants
ML McDonald
Howard Allen
Mixaions
Mre. C. Leishman
Baldwin
Department of Canada Tract and Hook Society
Percy Evans Wins Second Victory Loan Guess Prize
Acton district celebrates as Percy Evans correctly estimated the moment of the Second Blitz Bomb near 5 55 pm on Monday May 17th. Evans receives a $25 War Saving Certificate from R R Arnold of the Acton Public Relations Committee after his near perfect timing in the Fourth Victory Loan contest.
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R. BR. Arnold
Acton Public Relations
Percy Evans
Church Street
Evans
Acton
Esquesing
R. R. Arnold
Mr. Evan
Beardmore Co
Victory Loan
Acton and District
Ballaté Dex
Victory Loan Committee
Reta J. Stuckey
Occasors
Sugar allotment for canning district announced
The Halton County War Finance Committee and Acton committees praise local efforts as 10 pounds of sugar are allotted for canning in Acton and surrounding townships. The local board reports 98 760 pounds allocated against 233 719 pounds sought, with no further allotments likely before May. Coupens will be mailed by June. no more applications will be considered.
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Halton
Acton
Local Nation Board
Lettgrtown
Nazsagawrya
Begguening
Canning
Ngures
Atlantic
Y's Men's Club Hosts Boy Members Party
The Y's Men's Club at the Y M C A sponsored a boys party Wednesday evening for non member boys aged 9 to 16. About 125 boys attended enjoying stories by George Elliott of Milton, songs by George Maxson, games, and a well fed program led by Chief Chef Weasley Wolfe.
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Y's
Y.mlca
George Eliiott
Milton
George Maxson
Hoys
Charla Mason
Weasley Wolfe
Wright Cardno Wedding Saturday in Elora Church
A pretty ceremony at Knox Church Elora united Dorothy May Cardno and Sergi Norman Wright with Rev J Wilkie officiating. Guests travelled from Toronto Hillsbury Acton Guelph Fergus Bellwood Tottenham as the couple departed for a eastern honeymoon.
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Minex Jean
Yrene Cardno
Slaters
Jack Blow
Menura
W. Mainprize
K. Blow
Acton
Toronto
Points East
Hillsbury
Guelph
Fergus
Bellwood
Tottenham
Acton School Board Sets Salaries After Special Meeting
At a special meeting the Acton School Board confirmed salary levels from the prior session and noted all staff engagement letters including from caretaker Geo Mann. They acknowledged teachers from the Public School and decided to join the Trustees and Taxpayers Association, with the secretary completing requested forms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton School Board
Geo. Mann
Trustees’ and Hatepayers’ Association
Boy Scouts Raise Over 25 For Summer Camp Equipment
Acton Boy Scouts earned more than 25 dollars through a charity sale of dishes and other donated premiums. Mr E E Barr provided space in front of his store, and the steady customer flow helped the group fund camping gear for the forthcoming Commanderee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
E. E. Barr
Women Learn to Build Grain Ricks in Britain Courses
In Manchester a Britain wide program teaches Women’s Land Army members to construct grain ricks. Special courses organized by county agricultural committees aim to improve rural farm efficiency and self sufficiency among female workers.
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Manchester
C. P
Britain
Women's Land Army
Dance at Brookville Hall Opens Season with Doris Hull
Doris Hull's Orchestra headlines a spring dance at Brookville Hall on Wednesday May 26 with admission 35 cents. The season opens earlier at Edgewood Park on Saturday May 22 featuring Gibson Boyd Orphe.
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Brookville Hall
Doris Hull
Edgewood Park
Gibaon Boyd -Orphe
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Areulla Eleru
Wellington
Guelph City Sloss
Vents Guelph
Mosp
Puslinch
Erin Village
Acton Town
Burlington Town
Thaliso
Burlington Nelson
Burlington “District
Oakville Trafalgar
Oakvie
Abu Milton
Milton Nelson
Milton Trafalgar
Eaquesing
Lem, Poe
Mes
Commission
Thos
Navy League
Lassline
Yeels
Mike
Jean MacKenzie
Canadian Airforce
McLachlan
United W. Mls
Erin Council
Hillsburg
Knox W. ML Society
Canning District
ME. A. Manon
Y.M.C.A
London
Sir Walter Moncton
Russia
Frank
Tof Ux
BOY Scouts
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