Glimpses of Parliament on Canada's war effort critique
The opening speeches in Parliament critique complacency and urge united effort. Hon Hanson and Mr Sinclair press for full accountability, action, and mobilizing all resources, while Canada increases defence spending. King outlines costs, navy ships, air force expansion, and training under the Empire plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Canada
Hanson
Sinclair
Vancouver North
R. B. Hanson
King
England
Siecond
Devito
Pew
Acton Y M G A Closes Year Elects Officers
Acton Murray Memorial Y M C A held its annual meeting with strong attendance. President W Geo Mason praised the work of W J Benson and the Ladies Auxiliary. Treasurer Chas Kirkness reported a cash balance of 293.34 and receipts of 1863.43, with expenditures of 1520.09. Members approved a board size reduction from fifteen to nine and elected directors for one to three year terms. A luncheon followed the business session.
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Acton Murray
G. A. Dil
H. H. Hinton
C. F. Leatherland
W. J. Benson
Y's Men’s Club
Y.M.C.A. War Services
W. Geo. Mason
Mr. Benson
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Helen Ostrander
Benson
Ostrander Tephed
Andi
H R. Elliott
GQ McKenze
W J Beatty
ES. Force
E. 5. Fores
Chris, Kirkness
G. McNenge
VETS DO THEIR BIT Surrender of Pensions Aids War Effort
Ten veterans from Canada surrender part or all of their pensions to support the war. A London Ontario pensioner gives up $21 monthly from March 1940, a Killam Alberta veteran deducts $11.25 monthly, while eight others include a Major General in Italy and a private in Greece.
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Canada
London
Ontario
Killam
Alberta
Italy
Greece
Beardmore Co Seeks Seasonal Water Supply for Town
Acton Council considers Beardmore Co Ltd proposal to supply water from the municipal system from June 1 to September 15. Estimated 30 000 to 40 000 gallons daily, with total cost 96 cents per 1000 gallons including debenture. Superintendent Wilson outlines pump capacity and need for an automatic pump at about 1000 dollars. Council tours spring property data and coordinates with Halton County Council for best price. The motion notes home guard units proposal and charity raffles. park supervision funds allocated.
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Riad
Beardmore & Co Ltd
Fune
Wison
Corporation
Council
Commission
Burlington Council
Acton Couneil
Norman Rogers
Devonshire
The
Dr. Turville
Western University
Poland
Knox Church
Couher
Lakeside
C.D.E
Acton Plant Drives Ontario Crucible Industry Growth
Gordon Co Keith reports on Canada's ceramic sector with emphasis on a new Ontario crucible plant. The Acton facility, Canadian Ceramic Co, produces Actolite crucibles using a novel machine, aided by a power press from The Acton Machine Shops. The plant adds local employment and signals industrial innovation in Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Co. Keith
M.sc
The
Canadian Ceramic Society
Canada
Ontario
Is-Im
Acton
Canadian Ceramic Co
Actolite
Acton Machine Shops
Toronto Quartette Contributes to United Church Service
The United Church on Sunday evening hosted Toronto’s Evangel Male Quartette and a choir with a fine audience. The minister spoke on what it means to Come to Christ and praised the quartette for their spiritual power. The pastor hopes for a return visit from the Toronto group soon.
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United Church
Evangel Male Quartette
Toronto
Lady Bowlers Elect Officers for the Year
Acton Bowling and Tennis Club members met at Mrs. Wm. Chisholm’s home to organize for the season. Officers named include Honorary President Miss M. Nelson and President Mrs. J. M. McDonald with vice presidents Mrs. W. D. Talbot and Mrs. R. H. Bowling.
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Acton Bowling and Tennis Club
Wm. Chisholm
Bower Avenue
M. Nelson
J. M. McDonald
W. D. Talbot
RB Ag
R. H
W. Chisholm
M. Garvin
Pearl Smith
S. Rushmere
J. Ingles
H. Helwig
H. Wallace
R. H. Elliott
Debt Repaid Through British War Credits in Canada
During April Canada issued ninety million dollars in British war credits to repay a Canadian government loan maturing in Britain. British investors held Canadian bonds which Ottawa redeemed in sterling, while Canada received British dollars or credits to balance trade and aid Allied war efforts.
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Great Britain
Canada
Wes Securites
Ottawa
Dominion
Cahite
Neighborly Talks Note Former Resident Turns 99
An Actonian noted during Neighborly Talks on Sunday to extend congratulations to Mrs. Weaver of Lion's Head who is celebrating her 99th birthday. Mrs. Weaver is the mother of Mrs. John Williams, who came to Acton after Mr. Williams passed away over twenty years ago and kept the home together. many readers will honor the elderly lady and wish her a century mark.
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Weaver
Lion's Head
Convention Urges Prohibition Liquor During the War
The Halton County WCTU held its forty fourth annual convention in Georgetown on Friday May 17. Miss Rosamund Duff spoke of temperance work and education across Ontario with about fifty thousand students reached. A resolution urging prohibition and stricter action was passed and to be sent to Canada’s leaders.
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Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Halton County
United Church
Georgetown
R. B. Galbaith
Milton
E. G. Baxter
Canada
Rosamund Duff
W.C.T.U
Ontario
Coleee Essoys
Ontario Educational Association
F. C Overend
wWe
Halton
W.e.tu
Acton Letter Urges All Christians to Observe May 26 as Humble Prayer Day
A May 23, 1940 letter from Rev E. A. Brooks in Acton Ontario appeals to readers to observe May 26 as a special day of humble prayer across Britain and the empire. The piece frames the day as a unifying witness for Christians and allied causes, urging sincere observance rather than fatalism or ritual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Hitler
Acton Nurses Graduate With High Honors At Guelph
Acton students celebrated at War Memorial Hall as the Guelph General Hospital School for Nurses held its 1940 graduation. Miss Isobel Switzer won the surgical nursing gold medal, presented by Dr. L. H. Leggett, and Miss Marion Day of Rockwood earned the general proficiency gold medal. Velma Blair of Acton received her diploma, with the 1940 class listing many Ontario towns. Local attendees included W R E Blair, Omar Parker, G H Switzer, E E Barr, W G Middleton, Margaret Young, and others from Acton.
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Guelph General Hospital
War Memorial Hall
O.A.C
Isobel Switzer
Ge. H. Switzer
L. H. Leggett
Marion Day
Rockwood
Velma Blair
W. R. E. Blair
Acton
Mary Isabel Switzer
Ontario
Mary Marguerite Harper
Guelph
Helen Sloane
Milton
Dorothie Evelyn Lamb
Mary Isabella Horsburgh
Gorrie
Martha Adeline Ruby Smith
Erin
Emily Irene
Mclean
Glen Williams
Jean Verney Clark
Heathcote
Mona ‘Warner Ayres
Owen Sound
Margaret Leona McEachern
Mount Forest
Edith Ann Royce
Omar Parker
G. H. Switzer
E. E. Barr
W. G. Middleton
Margaret Young
Basil Johnston
Laura Johnston
Bernice Reid
Dorm Lambert
May Meeting of United Woman's Missionary Society
The May meeting was held at the parsonage with Mrs. B. Mowat absent. Mrs. A. T. Brown led a devotional. chapters from China's Millions were discussed. prayers and hymns were shared. an instrumental number by Mrs. Arnold. plans to pack the bale at Mrs. Agar's. Branch to lead Conference Sunday service. invitation to join with another society. thanks given to Mrs. Gifford and Mrs. Willis for their hospitality.
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Woman's Missionary Society
B. Mowat
A. T. Brown
J. Reid
Tema
China
Ministry of Healing
India
Fireworks ban urged for Victoria Day park use
Reeve and Chief Harrop remind residents by law prohibits setting off firecrackers on streets. Two offenders already summoned in court and fined. Offenders warned that strict enforcement will continue. discharge fireworks only in parks or open spaces away from buildings.
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Harrop
Avid
Dublin Institute elects officers at annual meeting
The Dublin Women's Institute held its annual meeting on May 16 at 2:30 PM at Mrs. Nelson Anderson's home. Officers elected include President Mrs. N. Anderson and vice presidents Mrs. C. van Gooren and Mrs. W. Watkins, with committees and delegates named. program notes and gifts were announced and members sang the National Anthem at the close.
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Dublin Institute
Dublin Women's Institute
Nelson Anderson
Somerville
G. Somerville
Bracken
van Goozen
M. Somerville
Kennedy
W. Watkins
Milga
Grant
A. Near
Webster
Open Meeting of Duke of Devonshire Chapter Planned
An Open Meeting of Duke of Devonshire Chapter 100 is set for Tuesday May 2 at 8 pm in the Presbyterian School Room. Dr Truville of Western University will speak and a small silver collection will be taken.
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Duke of Devonshire
Presbyterian School Room
Truville
Western University
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W. J. 0. Oakes
J. F. Davison
J. B. Chalmers
Soldiers’ Memorial
Dominion of Canada
L. W. Agar
Town Hall
Bell Telephone Co
the Carswell Co. Ltd
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E. J. Hassard
R. Rawson
A. Smith
D. Elliott
C. Sterrit
E. Perryman
N. Lambert
M. McDonald
F. Cleave
A. Cockerill
Force Electric Co
Co. R. Brown
F.O.B. Milton
S. F. Lawrason & Co
Toronto Quartette
United
Cpt.j
Maurchie
National Peer Headquarters
Col
Maurice. A. Jce
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Acton Pree Perss
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United Woman's, Missionary. Society
W. Bracken
Cedar Crest Golf Club
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