Parliaments Glimpse War Debate Criticizes Canadian Complacency
The opening speeches in Parliament urge unwavering national effort for the war, with Hon. Mr. Hanson and Mr. Sinclair urging decisive action and unity. They call for mobilizing all resources, ending red tape, and sacrificing for victory. King outlines costs, navy and air force expansion, and training schemes to intensify the war effort.
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House
Canada
Hanson
Sinclair
Vancouver North
Acton Y M G A Elects Officers After Strong Year
Acton Murray Memorial Y M C A held its annual meeting with large senior member attendance. President W Geo Mason praised past work, Treasurer Chas Kirkness reported a cash balance of 293.34 after setting aside 50 for a sinking fund. receipts totaled 1,863.43 and expenditures 1,520.09. Board members were elected to terms of one to three years, with Hinton as president and Kirkness as secretary. A luncheon followed the meeting.
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Acton Murray
G. A. Dil
E. S
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
Miss Ostrander Tephed
Rotiring
Andi
Dills
H R. Elliott
GQ McKenze
W J Beatty
ES. Force
W. H. “Glaston
E. 5. Fores
Chris, Kirkness
G. McNenge
Veterans Surrender Pensions for War Cause
Ten World War I veterans surrender portions of their pensions to Canada’s war effort. One London Ontario pensioner gives up $21 monthly from March 1940, another Killam Alberta man loses $11.25 monthly. The eight others include a Major General in Italy and a private in Greece.
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Canada
London
Ontario
Killam
Alberta
Italy
Greece
Acton Council Considers Seasonal Water Supply and Grants
Acton Council discussed Beardmore Co request for water from municipal supply for June 1 to September 15, with 30 000 to 40 000 gallons daily, 96c per 1000 gallons, and a 1000 dollar automatic pump proposed. Discussions covered costs, pump capacity, spring rights, and a tour of the spring site with officials.
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Riad
Beardmore & Co Ltd
Fune
Wison
Corporation
Council
Commission
Burlington Council
Acton Council
Norman Rogers
Duke of Devonshire
Dr. Turville
Western University
Poland
Knox Church
Couher
Duke ‘of Devonshire
Lakeside
C.D.E
Acton Plant One of a Kind in the Dominion
An Ontario crucible plant, the only one of its kind in Canada, opens a new line for crucibles used in mining. The Acton facility, Canadian Ceramic Co, produces Actolite crucibles with a novel feeding machine and a power press made by The Acton Machine Shops.
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Acton
Dominion
Gordon Co. Keith
M.sc
The
Canadian Ceramic Society
Canada
Ontario
Is-Im
Canadian Ceramic Co
Actolite
Acton Machine Shops
Toronto Quartetette Contributes to United Service
The United Church service featured the Evangel Male Quartette of Toronto accompanying the minister’s sermon on Come to Christ. The quartet performed several numbers with strong spiritual delivery and was praised for its powerful singing. The minister hoped for a return visit to draw a large audience.
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Toronto Quartette
United
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 for organization. Officers elected include Honorary President Miss M. Nelson and President Mrs. J. M. McDonald with vice presidents Mrs. W. D. Talbot and Mrs. R. H. Bowling. Committees were named to lead social and convener roles under Mrs. Chisholm and Miss Garvin and others.
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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 to Give British War Credits in Canada
April saw ninety million dollars of British war credits established in Canada. Funds from the First Canadian War Loan were used to retire a British Government loan outstanding in Great Britain six months early. British investors registered their holdings with the British Treasury, paid in sterling, while Ottawa secured Canadian dollars to support British purchases and maintain a favorable trade balance.
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Great Britain
Canada
Ottawa
Dominion
Neighborly Talks Notes 99th Birthday for Mrs. Weaver
An Acton resident on Sunday shared a note from Neighborly Talks praising Mrs. Weaver of Lion's Head for her 99th birthday. She is the mother of Mrs. John Williams, who moved to Acton after Mr. Williams died over twenty years ago to keep the home. Many will extend congratulations hoping she reaches the century mark.
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Weaver
Lion's Head
Convention Urges Prohibition Liquor During the War
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Halton County held its forty fourth annual convention in Georgetown on May 17. Miss Rosamund Duff outlined temperance work across Ontario while urging stronger action. A resolution calling for prohibition was passed and sent to federal leaders, with the aim of constraining alcohol in national life.
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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
Bow in Humility Rally Prayer Day Call from Acton Ontario
Acton Ontario letter appeals for a hundred percent observance of May 26 as a special day of humble prayer across Britain and the empire. The writer urges Christians to unite in prayer and repentance, viewing intercession as clarity and resolve rather than a desperate remedy.
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Great Britain
Empire
God
Christ
Hitler
Actonians Graduate as Nurses Win Gold Medals
Acton residents celebrated as Guelph General Hospital School for Nurses held graduation in War Memorial Hall. Isobel Switzer won the surgical nursing gold medal presented by Dr. L. H. Leggett. Marion Day of Rockwood took the general proficiency gold. The 1940 class includes eighteen graduates with Acton ties among attendees and families.
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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 Women's Missionary Society
The May meeting at the Parsonage was led in Mrs A T Browns group in the absence of President Mrs B Mowat. Devotional by Mrs B J Reid and readings from China’s Millions. A packed sale planned at Mrs Agar’s with the Branch to run church service on Conference Sunday.
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Woman's Missionary Society
Partonage
B. Mowat
A. T. Brown
J. Reid
Tema
China
Ministry of Healing
India
Gifford
Willis
Firework Precautions Under City By laws On Victoria Day
The Reeve and Chief Harrop warn that street firecrackers are prohibited by municipal by laws and two offenders have been summoned in court. Offenders face fines. citizens are urged to use parks or open spaces away from buildings for fireworks to avoid enforcement actions.
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Harrop
Avid
Dublin Institute Officers Elected 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 1st Vice President Mrs. C. van Gooreen. a program of reports, gifts, and social activities followed with a choir and lunch.
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Dublin Institute
Dublin Women's Institute
Nelson Anderson
Somerville
G. Somerville
Bracken
van Goozen
M. Somerville
Kennedy
W. Watkins
Miga
Open Meeting and Cedar Crest Golf Club Opening Events
Duke of Devonshire Chapter 100 invites all to an Open Meeting on Tuesday May 2 at 8 pm in the Presbyterian School Room with Speaker Dr Truville Western University. Cedar Crest Golf Club hosts a Spring Opening Friday May 34 with Captain's Match and a men’s prize.
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Duke of Devonshire
Presbyterian School Room
Truville
Western University
Cedar Crest
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