Commission Mourns Loss of Miss Bertha Hl Speight
The Acton Municipal Commission held a meeting to pay tribute to Miss Bertha Hl Speight, long time secretary-treasurer, praising her loyalty and untiring service to citizens. A water service rebate was granted due to winter freeze damage, and engineers planned soil borings for water works extensions. The board approved payments to Hydro Department and suppliers and discussed increasing the main feed line to raise plant capacity.
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Acton
M. Manson
Jic MacArthur
Herthart Speight
Vivasurer
Muntelipal
Aucrean
Tisdre
Aston
Wilson
Hydro Department
Bell
Wright
T. J. MacDonald
Force Electric
Northern Electric
General Electric
Symon Hardware
Welpc. of
Ontario
Gordon-Thile Wedding in Limehouse Church
Gwendolyn, daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Til of Limehouse, wed Allan W Gordon of Rockwood in Limehouse’s church. The ceremony featured snapdragon decor, a white alsp per eatin gown, and a bouquet of American Beauty roses. guests from Toronto, Hamilton, Acton, Rockwood, Belwood, Limehouse and Georgetown attended.
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Gwendolyn
Arthur Til
Pimehouse
Allan W. Gordon
Wood Gordon
Rookwood
Cochrane
Lloyd Thomas
Vivtan Hill
Toloyd Thomas
Rock Oool
Frei Tal
Hubert Hat- Mes cToronto
Helen Meredith Sans
Ritz
Prue
Mro
A Hum
Gordon
Wu Werte
Genin
Bouvantia
Rip
Kingston
Toronto
Hamilton
Acton
Rockwood
Belwood Limehouse
Georgetown
Candidates Address Meetings in Nassagaweya
Federal candidate Browne of the GP spoke at Brookville Hall Nassagaweya on May 17 outlining policy on home, jobs, education and health and urging security for Canada by fighting monopolies. Cecil Mudward also spoke. other candidate Yrowne criticized a pamphlet and praised Saskatchewan reforms. A second meeting was held at Edenh Mills the same evening.
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Halton
Browne
Brookville Hall
Nawagawesa
Canada
Saskatchewan C. C
Tabor
Das
Yrowne Apike
cSovial Sulehte
Cecil Mudward
UC. UF
Cc. C.F
Saskatchewan
Knox Church Plans Centennial Celebration Sunday June 3
Elaborate plans have been under way for months for the Knox Church centennial marking the founding anniversary. A reunion and display of church history will feature a photo exhibit, portraits, and a bound volume detailing early members and church events. Speakers include Prof DD Wo Ting and guests from Curtph, with dinner arranged for visitors.
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Knox Veshytecan
Acton
Gut Kink
Misa Taabel
Robbie
Alain
DD Wo Ting
Knowle
Toronto
W N. Taranto
GG Lyneas
Curtph
Solotate
Aid
Che
English Bulldog Show Girl wins big at Guelph event
The English Bulldog named Show Girl owned by Mr Lawrence Wreck from Tower Avenue won multiple prizes at the Guelph Kennel Club International All Breed Annual Spring Dog Show 1045 held Saturday. She placed first in Open Close and over 40 lb class and earned Best Female in the whole dog class.
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Lawrence “Wreck
Tower Avenue
Guelph
Acton and District Surpass Bond Quota in Eighth Campaign
The Acton and District reports a 109 percent raise in the Eighth Victory Bond drive led by local committee chairman J U Toulten. Multiple area businesses including Adams Engineering and Baxter Laboratories contributed strong totals as workers and residents exceeded the town quota, with thanks voiced to committee members and Mel Matthews for efficient effort.
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Sota
Acton
Seater
Ted
Heantmorland
Dnas
Tagog
Ofty
Ajns
Mason Knitting
Xeon Sawith
Baxter Laboratories
Arima Co RY
Lown
J UP
Mel Matthews
Boulton
Messages of joy as prisoners are liberated in war's end
Noise of relief spreads through families as POWs return home. John Irvine, of Bower Avenue, was held after Dieppe and later listed as a prisoner of war at Camp Stalag S. He earned the Canadian Efficiency Medal and served with the Lorne Scots. Warrant Officer James Robert Debbie, once of Acton, was liberated and is safe in England.
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Germany
Jake Irvine
Bower Avenue
Cpa
Mager
John Irvine Peesimishy
Priensenr
Irvine Testdy
Keith
CSM
Dieppe Rand
Camp Stalag S
Wits
Lorne Scots
Jas. Dobie
CNR
Clifford
Ant
Acton
Son
James Robert
Debbie
England
Rc.laf
Ste W.C. Doble
Acton Public School
James
Brock Avenue
Ontario floods devastate farms and homes across region
The province faces extensive crop and land damage from a month of heavy rain. Western Ontario and Niagara areas see severe flooding with towns like Wallaceburg hit by three feet of water in the Sydenham River, and Chatham merchants scrambling to protect goods from the Thames surge. Provincial election coverage notes candidates and party counts ahead of the June 4 vote as overseas ballots begin.
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Ontario
Dis Pays
Niagara
Sydenham
Chatham
Thames
Wallaceburg
Cambron
Kent
AVL
EMS
George Drew
COR
Urberals
Jayo
Labor-Progressive Party
Siw
Labor. Tv
Progressive Conservative
Sotther
Friends Honor Siege on Mrs Gibbons 70th Birthday
A group of friends and relatives gathered at Mrs. E. Calesta's home to honor Mrs. James Gibbons on her 70th birthday. The evening featured Bingo, a sing along, and a luncheon served by the hostess. Mibbens thanked guests for the memorable party and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Calesta
James Gibbons
Tomi Mibbens
Mibbens
Liberal meeting draws crowd at Gregory Theatre
A large audience packed the Gregory Theatre for a liberal meeting on Wednesday evening. The event featured speakers including Hughen Cleaver and Mayey Th Dentit, addressing local issues and attracting notable attendees such as Mrs Detrit and Mtr CTenver.
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Gregory Theatre
Acland
Hughen
Ayend
Cleaver
Petey Pitts
Bedore
Geutelie
Bertanrest
Dannibers
Ian Acton
Halton Deanery backs Bible lessons program in schools
The Halton Deanery of Clarehoof England approves teaching of Bible studies in public schools and lauds the Department of Education. The statement defends minority rights and cautions against majoritarian control in schooling amid debates on religious instruction.
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Halton Deanery
Ontario Deepart
Halton
Clarehoof England
Georgetown
Othe
Laltorn
Department of Fatucathes
Department of Eattication
Rockalong Institute Elects Officers At May Meeting
Myra Shultis presided as Mrs Wm Pasmore chaired the May Rockalong Institute meeting. Officers elected include Honorary President Mrs Albert Shulton and President Mrs Douglas McNabb with multiple vice presidents and directors. A $9 Jam Fund donation was given. national anthem sung. lunch served.
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Charles Harris
Hosteaa
Ouf Hockalong Women's Institute
Mas
Myra
A Shultis
Wak
Robt Joebnaston
Tower
Henry Maude
Wm Pasmore
Albert Shultin
Douglas McNabb
Mra .C. Plank
Mart. Wm. Black
Mra
Wm. Dunbar
Black
Doris Watson
A. Shultis
Edgar Johnston
Wm. Pasmore
Chas. Harris
G. L. Graham
Gates
Esquesing Council Seeks School Area in Township
Esquesing council votes to set aside a school area in the township. The by law proposal includes by section notices and appointments for the Road Superintendent and the Treasurer. Delegates are named to the Niagara Falls convention with expenses to be paid. The council adjourns to meet June 8.
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Esquesing Council
Ontegalien
Streatford
Oatarty
Dloxphad
Woodstock
Cenuadtedd
Cweniest
Leesayres
Sinance
Ottawa
Heserve Fund
Cleave
Puke of Devonshire Chapter held charity sale at town hall
A successful baking and rummage sale took place Saturday May 1st in the town hall by group one of the Puke of Devonshire Chapter. Mrs Wesley Marsales convened the event. Mrs Geo Gibblinw and Mis Jos. Whitham contributed. Proceeds totaled about 120 dollars from sale and tea.
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Puke of Devonshire
Wesley Marsales
Mra
Geo Gibblinw
Whitham
Wol Cayton
Sima
Lakeside Chapter Events and Memorial Fund Drive
The Lakeside Chapter schedules a Mile of Money event on May 26 and a hand concert in Aston Park on May 27 with community support urged for the boys memorial hall. A Victory Garden Party is planned June 2 in Acton Park with other gatherings including a Legion Dance and euchre evenings at St. Joseph’s Acton. The Knox Church Centenary services will be held on Sunday with Reverend Hay and soloists participating.
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Aston Park
Boys
Acton Park
Rus Creighton
The
Surray
D. Hay
Mre
W, S of
Toronto
Eeee
Gielph
Quest
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Bertha Hl. Speight
Gordon-Thile
Limehouse Church
GGP
Nassagaweya
Acton and District
Jatin Perdee
Frank Funds
Preestaff
Friends
Detrit
Mtr
Cnet
Rockalong Institute
Iither Stesan Ad
Murray Pheddert
Seth
D. EK Group
Lakeside
D. FE
St. Joseph's
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