Ottawa rules exemptions for married servicemen in war era
Ottawa headquarters ruled that a married man living apart from his family and who married before August 4 1924 to be declared not a member of a family with a sole son eligible for service. The piece notes food shortages in Germany, claims control of Mediterranean submarines by Italy, and highlights Canadian Red Cross support and donations totaling over 23 million dollars.
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Militta
Ottawa
Dallas
Texas
Rea
Herbert ‘Kaufman
Med Crage
Red Cross
Canada
Noel Marshall
Hed Cross Council
Camia
Cody
Toronto
Barria
Thomas Valley Eheeap and Butter
Komoka
Davis Butler
Chatham
T. H., Taylor Company
Hurghfield
T. V. Patrick
Souris
Aan
Deseronto Aviation
Metor
Victoria
H.C
E. Holliday
Mount Forest
Leon
Small Repairs Urged by Street Commissioner
The Street Commissioner urges immediate, low cost repairs including paving and drainage on Mill Street, Willow Street, West Bower Avenue, and Church Street. Proposals cover broken stone, torn pavements, curb and gutter work, and street crossings, with timing set for a few days and minimal expense.
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Surceta and Watks Lo
Frederick and Elgin
John Strveta
West Bower Avenue
Willow Street
Town Hall
St. Alban
Church Street
Prederick
Igin Streets
John Street
Mill
Park Avenue
BAN
Hower Avenue
Main
Mil
Busle
Brown
Town Council Minutes Record Tax Measures and Officer Farewell
The council reviewed the tenth Finance Committee report and approved payment of various accounts including Hydra and Acton Sanitary supplies and Hobert Storey labor. A tax collector measure and dog tax increase were adopted, and a court of revision set for June 3. Fire Chief McPherson reported tampering with the town engine. offenders to be prosecuted. Mr. George King received an address and a military watch for his service as town electrician. council commends his leadership and Hydro department growth. The meeting adjourned after one hour.
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Councilera Woodhall
Kenney
Reava Lynde Ty
Tollowlig
Hydra
Tatman
Acton Sanalngy Co
Mall & Empire
Ae Hobert Storey
Hall
Cc. Weathall
Hn Kenney
W. St. Kenney
C. Woodhall
Jeterk
Praras
Carriad
Robert McPherton
Sa Moma
Frgt
Goo. King
King
Fio
Mackinon
McPherson
Omcer Reid
Military draft notices and enlistment moves in Hamilton area
Local men from Hamilton and Acton enlist or register under the Military Service Act. Pte Cameron Lalshmania heads to training, George King and others go to Toronto or Winnipeg for enlistment in Engineers. Pte Price serves in France, while friends honor Pte Butler with a wrist watch and address. Some leaves granted. others medically unfit or awaiting overseas orders. chaplaincy and battalion transfers noted.
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Cameron Lalshmania
Hamilton
Overaeons
George King
Toronto
Canadian Engineera
Perry Way
Woodga
Boyd Clark
Teller
Hank
G- Liberty
Styder & Kiowat Grove Works
Acton
Chemiltun la
William Butler
Ernest Brown
Roy
Ernie
England
Ho’ da
Fuso Panu
Queracan
James Carnahan, Jr
Brandon
Man
Fee
Carmahan
Ime Paraso
Hin
Arthur Kenney
Winnipeg
Ed Howant
Sayers’ Mila
Hay
McAlpine
Acton Baptist Church
Haliburton
Ho Wau Iier
France
Ye Hun
Duke of Connaught
Letter from Jas Robertson Thanking Acton Red Cross for Socks
Pte James Robertson writes from France on April 16 thanking Acton Red Cross for a sock parcel sent to soldiers. He notes Fourth Division men returning from England and soon to be in trenches, mentions sending home socks, and expresses gratitude for the kindness shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Red Cross
France
Pte
James Roberton
Vraneg
Briendut
Uocka
Beya
England
Soclus
Acton ‘Tattica
J. Rolertson
Teacher of singing from Hamburg Royal Conservatory teaches in Acton
Mr Arthur Lynda, a singing teacher from the Hamburg Royal Conservatory Toronto, offers lessons in Acton every Thursday. The studio is at the home of Mr A Anderson on Church Street. 40-8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Lynda
Hambourg Rungston Conservatory
Toronto
Acton
A. Anderson
Church Streat
Rev Moyer to Lead Acton Methodist Church Next July
The Hamilton Conference will likely confirm Rev Moyer as pastor of Acton Methodist Church in July succeeding Rev H A E Largo who moves to Thorold. Moyer, noted for strong pastoral work and youth ministry, has served Palaloy Memorial in Guelph and won broad support from officials and congregants.
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Stev. I . BE
TL A. B.D
Acton
Hamilton
Large Wan
Thorold
St. Catharines
Large Hie
Seamon of
Stapa
Loe
Moyer
Guelph
O Metal Heart
Hov
Mn Moyer
Ofdala
Epworth League
Hoe
Mayer
Dons Mast
Woman's Missionary Society
France
Qmcigl
Moyer Haw
Woyar
Montreal conviction over a $44,000 fraud and wartime notices
A Montreal court convicted Armand Lafonte of defrauding the Hawk of Hlocholago of 44000. A coastal steamer Ethie near Cape Tse was safe after a near disaster. Kingston issues guidelines for medical examinations of bunafde carriers as wartime measures intensify.
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Armand Lafonte
Montreal
Ethie
Cape Tse
Kingston
Goderich
Board of Trade
North Huron
Wingham
A. HH. Musiove
Ee Tha Yellah
House of Lords
Gernany
United States
Washington
New York
Letters From Capt Kenney Describe Egypt Trip and War Wait
A letter from Capt. W. W. Kenney of the Royal Veterinary Corps reports convalescence in Egypt after service in Syria and Egypt. He details pyramid viewing, canal trips, and marble bulls in tombs, noting delays in correspondence and hope for the war’s end. He signs with family greetings and wishes for England.
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W.W. Gd
C. Kenney
Royal Veterinary Corps
W. J. Kenney
Kenney
Yeltiah
Jerussicom
Jericho
Syria
Egypt
Alexandria
Cairo
Pyramids
Meterinary Hospital
Altthy
Capt. Sparling
France
Tomba
Boudun
Arthur
Mungland
Verhapa
London
Golthur
Ufe
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Berthe
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Goro Tay
Sianay
Ara
W. Th. Chinholm
Wm. Hall
William Henry Wright
McLean
Nia
Caprinne
Mesday
James McLean
RLIN
Grindstone City
Mich
Mary Hyde
James Held
Coyne
Trafalgar
John Coyne
Mount
Hip
Joth
Con
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Milton
Judge Gorhamy
Hatton County
Helen Duthie
Charlies Gorham
Newmarket
the Arton
Fier Press
Germany
Mediterranean
Deloone
Italan Navy
Yentar
Electrician
Geo. King
The
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Hobert Htorem Town Hall
Robert Storey
Camatary
A. J. Mackinnon
Debenture Byhiw
Rogal
Jas, Robertson
REV. I. M. MO
Acconta
Hag
Wriday
Kreuzer
Muin Street
Kitchener
Wood Alcohol Corp
J. Hathcock
Amolunburk
Alngle-Hander
Pere Marquatts
Aremen
WH. A. Genet
DL 8
Brantford
Thos. C. Knott
Lodon
Alberts
Sudbury
H. Prefontaine
Longruell
Quebec
Lopyuell
Mew
Mra W. L. Tynon
Samuel Lount
Australia
Stratford
Civic
Ontario Resources Committee
Willan John Weatington
Beceder
Okwadato Farm
Landon
Tan Caurtiera
Farmera Gener
Miny
Hrantford
Percy Prine
Boundsy Company
Sarnia
Gollay
General Motor Com
Pomire
Phe
Louk+ hobors
Vines
Kingston Policy Court
Mario Vertrand
Doninton
Motor Trucks Company
Trantford
Charles TL
George Voure
Stebert Crawford Hrampter
Candia Interior Association
W. GC. Kenney
R. W. G4
SUL Poplin
Penman's
Comway
Ollege
Guelph Business College
Herald
A. L. Bouck Prin-Prop
Guelph, Ont
Borsalino
Walthausen
Guelph Made
R. E. Nelson
Quelph
Acton Bakery
M. Edwards & CO
Mill Street
Wiles
Livingstone
J. R. Livingstone
Ballinafad
Aftuy Ledith Waddell
Manne
Oliver Mlarahull
Fergus
Mra
L. Sayers
Wiz Graham
Norval
Jane
Mins Farnell
Huurd Hilaw
Grand Valley
Prank Anthony
G. T
Harristan
Thia
Vicinity
the Merchants Bank
L. B. Shorey
W. Grandy
Pugeley, Dingroan & Co., Limited
Torosty
Melo
the Methodist Church
Vio A. Om
Topeam
Large
Thea Ideal Commonwealth
White
Knox Avenue
HIG
Pinder
Teive
Tua
Tyou
Ome
Ainterest
Keanly
Mico Tight Wallace
Secton
Aaid
Horas
Riga
Wm. McConville
Nelson
J.C. Nelson
Durham
Farrow
Canhr
R. J. Kerr
W. KK. Graham
Colery
A. Bishop
Fairview Avenue
New Wonderland
Durand
Dustin Farnum
Alice Jones
R. L. ‘Gregory
L. Starkman
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