Acton Council Passes Accounts and Announces Health Measures
The Acton Council met with W. J. Oakes A Mason C L Kirkness and J H Boulton present. Mason acted as reeve. Accounts approved include Acros Furs W D Talbot Bell Telephone Co and Public Health Nurse. A Farm Commando Brigade was proposed and F L Wright named secretary. Acton’s School Nurse reported visits and eye exams for 43 children. Howard A Norton of Acton graduated as Pilot Officer in the RCAF and attended graduation in New Brunswick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
W. J. O. Oakes
A. Mason
C. L. Kirkness
J. H. Boulton
J. M. McDonald
Acros Furs
Public Health
W. Coles
Bell Telephone Co
Registry Office
Milton
Department of Agriculture
F.L. Wright
Guelph General Hospital
Mother's Allowance
Children’s Aid Society
Walker
St. Joseph's Hospital of Guelph
Assensor’s Association
Symon Hardware
Boulton
Public Health Nurse Committee
Mixs Walker
Department of Municipal Affairs
Fred Hunter
Church Street
Hunter
E. Harrop
Tom Harris
Kerr
S. Chatham
N. BD
I.C.A
Howard A. Norton
W. FR
Mra. Norton
Howard
Acton Continuation School
Toronto
International Petroleum Co
Gusydgul
Equador
Norton
Marjorie
New Brunswick
Alice
RCAF
Tex Fars Pass
Halton Juniors Plan Achievement Day and Livestock Judging
Halton Juniors announce their annual livestock judging contest and Achievement Day for Halton Junior Homemakers on Saturday June 3. Girls display projects at Milton Town Hall including Cotton May Be Smart and Summer Clothes For Girls. 35 Girls enrolled in Girls Garden Brigade. Boys will visit five Halton farms to judge ten livestock classes. event open to all Halton males under 300 years old. Registration June 1 with awards that evening at Milton Town Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Agric
Jutoral
J. E. White Block
Milton Town Hall
Halton County
Acton Named by Italian Frontline Soldiers
Major Hert S Wemp recounts an Evening Telegram feature on interviews with the British Eighth Army in Italy. Acton Island soldiers Bombardier Thomas Nicol and Sergeant John Nicol gain recognition as locals urged others to learn of Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hert S. Wemp
Eighth Army
Italy
Acton Isds
Thomas Nicol
Acton
John Nicol
Nicola
Canada
Resignations Reported by Acton School Board
A special Acton School Board meeting discussed re engaging teachers for the next term. Resignations were received from Miss Jean Mc Calg Miss Frances Dilla and Miss Nina Kelly with thanks for cooperation. The board set salaries for remaining staff and directed advertising for Grades two four and six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton School Board
Jean McCalg
Frances Dilla
Nina Kelly
Smith
McKenzie
Red Cross
M. M. Leitch
Mra. Gould
Miss Baker
Killed in Active Service Sergt Gordon McLellan
Sergt Air Gunner Gordon McLellan, last week reported killed on active service, is survived by his wife Anne Drennan of Milton and his parents Mr and Mrs D G McLellan of Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon McLellan
Anne Drennan
Milton
D. G. McLellan
Acton
Annual Meeting of Halton Institutes in Acton
The 43rd District Annual of the Halton Women’s Institute met at United Church, Acton, on May 14 with delegates from seventeen senior and two junior institutes. Mrs. Alex Near was reappointed president as discussions covered war conditions, work opportunities for girls, and overseas aid. Total district receipts were 4073.66 against 4778.90 in expenditures, with reports from branches including Acton, Ashgrove, Burlington and more. Highlights noted blood clinics, overseas boxes, accident prevention, and local civic contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Mra
Alex. Near
Near
Canada
David Wendover
Patermore
Acton
Ashgrove
Bannockburn
Burlington
Campbellville
Dublin
Georgetown
Hornby
Limehouse
Mountain Union
Nassagawega
Welson
Norval
Omagh
Palermo
Scotch Block
Esquesing
Agricultural and Canadian Industries
Garley
Mii
Acton Troop Scouts Award Badges to Thirteen Members
Acton Troop held an unusual Thursday investiture at the scout hall. Eight new scouts were welcomed and thirteen members received Service Stars and various badges, with Patrol Leaders presented plastic hats and plans for night hikes announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Scout Hall
Bill Hutt
Roy Hirkness
Gordon Lawson
Biw McKinnon
Monte Ranney
Sheridan Rompht
Harold Smith
Harold ‘Townaley
Mev
It. F. Thomson
T. Jones
Ken Allan
John Barr
Vegellnr
BI Clayton
Allan Corry
Doug Davidson
Jim Dennis
James Dills
Noy Kirkness
Jack Malnprize
Andrew Nicol
Sheeddan Romlph
Jimmie Spielvogel
Laudryman
Dave Dills
Knotter
Aliasa
Doug
Davideon
Scoutminater
Young Liberals of Halton County Choose Convention Delegates
At a Halton Young Liberals meeting L Cadeau was elected chairman and M P Hughes Cleaver spoke on Canada’s war effort. Delegates to the Winnipeg convention were chosen on the fourth ballot with Grant Campbell and Irene Currie elected. the meeting closed with the National Anthem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Finlay Temple
Burlington
Lois Merry
Trafalgar
E. Cook
Milton
Olga Hyslop
Alison Ball
Stanley Turner
Diane Myers
Buttery
Grant Campbell
Nassagaweya
Mina Conkell
Russell Stackhouse
Shirley Sherwood
Nelson
Charlotte McCullagh
Gee
Henderson
John Lawson
Joe Ross
Irene Currie
Will Alexander
Stuart Miller
Cavell
Holstein and Jersey Breeders Plan Field Day at O A C
Holstein and Jersey breeders from Halton and Peel organize their annual Field Day and Picnic at the Ontario Agricultural College in Guelph scheduled for Saturday June 10. Led by W H Robinson and Edwin Harrop, presidents of Halton Holstein and Jersey clubs, a strong program is planned and weather permitting up to 1000 enthusiasts are expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton and
Peel
Ontario Agricultural College
Guelph
W. H. Robinson
Edwin Harrop
Halton ‘Holstein
Sixth Victory Loan Returns Highlight Local Seals
Final returns from the Sixth Victory Loan show Acton surpassing its $225 000 goal with $226 090 raised and Nanagaweya winning the plaque for the highest percentage. Halton County totals reach 92 828 250 subscribed. Oakville Burlington Georgetown Milton report strong percentages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskville
Chat Acton
Burlington
Adviltee
Cop. Swackhaner
Forestly Wttrle Products
Mason Knitting Co
A. Mosok
Acton Committee
Canadian Wool Co
Mason
Nawagaweya
Nanagaweya
Halton County
Nasmogaweya
Oakville
Georgetown
Milton
Yeo
Hughes Cleaver Answers Editorials War Expenditures Committee
Halton MP Hughes Cleaver spoke on Hamilton radio defending Canada’s War Expenditures Committee powered to probe waste during wartime. He argued representation mirrors Parliament and noted rapid expands in aircraft, navy ships, and weapons production, acknowledging wartime learning curves. Continued on Page Eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes Cleaver
Halton
Hamilton
Canada
Hous
Daily
Preas
House of Commons
Liberal Party
Great Britain
Hrat
Local Breeders Contribute to National Holstein Sale
Local consignors submit Holstein cattle to Canada’s premier annual sale in Brampton. R C Given & Son of Georgetown consign three head, Harold Bingham of Georgetown two, and others including F Belletterio of Milton H A Dolson & Son of Georgetown Dr Chas Blanshard and E Segsworth of Freeman each contribute one head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brampton
Canada
R.C. Given & Son
Georgetown
Harold Bingham
F. Belletterio
Milton
H. A. Dolson & Son
Chas. N. Blanshard
E. Segsworth
Freeman
Coming Events In Acton This May And June
Tag Day for the Blind in Acton on Saturday May 27 under Duke of Devonshire LO.D.E. Rummage Sale May 27 in Town Hall under Knox. Tew served. 462 Y.M.C.A. Field Saturday May 27 at 2 p.m. for boys and girls 12 to 14. Dance Recital by Shirley Elliott pupils at Town Hall Acton on Wednesday June 7 at 8:30 p.m. 30 talented children in costumes. Admission Adults 35c Children 20c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Duke of Devonshire
Lo.d.e
Town Hall
Knox
Shirley Elliott
Chikinen
Also Mentioned on This Page
Howard Norton
Halton Institutes
Jersey
BY. Boul
Eddie Crewson
Brian Olive Noot
Wilma West
Colex
London
Helen West
Jean Matheson
Landsborough
Mr. Coles
Kenny Anderson
Wilmar
Vielon West
Weya
Quola—Storey Glove Co
Greeie Wool Co
Clobe and Mail
Tella
National Holstein
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