Costs Division Given for Utilities Office Work
The regular meeting of Acton Public Utilities Commission was held with Reeve J. B. Chalmers and M. Symons present and C. M. Hansen presiding. The secretary was instructed to pay multiple accounts including power, line material, supplies, insurance, and labor totaling 3 003.95 dollars. A letter from the Board of Hear and Light inviting employees to attend monthly practices in Guelph was accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Public Utilities Commission
J. B. Chalmers
M. Symons
C. M. Hansen
M. Symon
Board of
Hear and Light
Electrical Employees Association
Acton Commission
Guelph
McPherson Named New Justice of Peace in Halton
The Ontario Attorney General’s Department notified R. J. McPherson that he is appointed Justice of the Peace for Halton County by Order-in-Council dated May 22, 1940. Former Acton Chief of Police with seventeen years service, he will fulfill the duties admirably.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Province of
Ontario
R. J.mcpherson
County of
Halton
Mr. McPherson
Acton
Department
Chief McPherson
R. J. McPherson
Wilson Barbour Wedding in Erin Home
A wedding at the Barbour home in Erin united Erene Grace Barbour to John Marshall Wilson son of Chester Wilson of Orton. Rev. G H Thomas officiated with Jack Huxley providing music and Evelyn Grundy singing During register signing. The bride wore white silk net over taffeta and carried Sweetheart roses. Attendant Isabelle Barbour wore Regina blue taffeta with pink carnations. Flower girl Donna Dearing and guests numbered 35 at luncheon prepared by friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas M. Barbour
Erin
Erene Grace
John Marshall Wilson
Chester Wilson
Orton
G. H. Thomas
Jack Huxley
Dundas
Evelyn Grundy
Isabelle Barbour
Donald McFee
Hillsburg
Donna Dearing
Jean Anthony
Eleanor Barbour
Meryle McFee
Kay Mc Fee
Lyda McLachlan
Dorothy White
County Council Proposes Change in Assessment
Halton County Council meets in Milton to discuss a reform that would cut levies for most townships and Milton while boosting the levy on other areas. The plan faces a deadlock with estimated county road and building repair expenditures listed. agricultural officials urge soil restoration and map plans are submitted for display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Council
Milton
Acton
Doctor’s Prescription: Parliament Debate on Canada Cure
The report describes Dr Bruce a National Conservative MP still advocating for a cure for Canada. He argues surgery failed last March and proposes a medicinal cure led by Hon J L Ralston. The text notes Dr Manion’s removal and questions the original diagnosis as wrong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce
National
Canada
W L Mackenzie King
J. L. Ralston
Glimpses of Parliament on War Readiness in Canada and Britain
A Canadian parliamentary discussion highlights urgent war prep including broad recruitment, rapid training, immediate equipment procurement, and home defence units. The remarks by Mr. Howard Green stress five steps to bolster defense and quell treachery fears, noting the need for action despite postwar memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Green
Vancouver South
Canada
Green
British Columbia Regiment
Mr. Lapointe
AH “Ghose
South Vancouver
Great Britain
Georgetown Visitors at Baptist Young People's Meeting
The Georgetown Union visitors attended a meeting at Acton Baptist Church on Monday night. David Ganton presided, with Mr. Thomas Warnes performing a solo and winning a silver medal at a recent Ontario Quebec B Y U normual convention. A Bible treasure trail accompanied Q and A, followed by light refreshments and a social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Acton
Acton Baptist Church
Georgetown Union
David Ganton
Old Rugged Cross
Thomas Warnes
Montreal
Smith
Lightning Tracks Through Farm Barn in Nassagaweya
A freak lightning event last week in Nassagaweya Township at Arthur Padbury's farm sent a bolt along the electric line into the barn. It traversed a hay rack, through hay, and into the basement, badly injuring a valued cow but sparing the building from fire. The hay stack was burned through by the hole the bolt made, with no flames observed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nassagaweya
Arthur Padbury
Self Sealing Petrol Tank Foamed Rubber Armour
The text describes a British wartime innovation using foamed rubber as armour for aircraft and vehicle petrol tanks. It notes production from milk-rubber, its use on buses and theatre seats, and a method where a bullet impact causes petrol to leak and the rubber to swell and seal the hole.
Empire Day Concert at Acton School Delights Audience
Acton Town Hall packed for Empire Day show by Acton School pupils. Festival medals awarded across grades for posters, essays and rap books. Performances include The Toy Maker's Dream, Swedish and Danish dances, solos by Betty Gibson, Joyce Dessureault and others, with the 25-voice Boys' Choir and Double Trio in a festive program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Evans
Jack Stewart
Kenneth Allan
Snow
Tantoli
Betty—Gibson
Joyce _Dergureault
Bleanor Beatty
Pather
Aurora
Betty Gibson
Joyce Dessureault
Jécari Harris
Anetta Evans
Duke of Dewnshire
the Lode
Terenas
Joy Romphi
Jacqueline Chew
Donald Davidson
Judith
Beer
Jamboree at Blue Springs Faces Heavy Rain and Hard Beds
About 250 scouts from 18 troops gathered for the Sixth Halton County Jamboree at Blue Spring Scout Reserve. A fierce east rainstorm disrupted Friday events, but by Saturday noon sunshine returned and contests proceeded with awards announced by District Commissioner George Elliott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Springs
Halton County
Blue Spring Scout Reserve
Mimico
Torono
Toronto
Beamsville
Brampton
Clarkson
Mince
Burlinglst Toronto
Oshawa
Oakville
E A Brooks
George Elliott
Milton
Burlington
Acton
Hardington
Pire
Knotting Rekay
Kim Game
Adam
Qahawa
Pinal
Milton Shield
Burlington Bugie
Erin Council Meets as Court of Revision
The Municipal Council of Erin Township met at Hillsburg on May 27 and, with the road superintendent, inspected roads and bridges on May 2. The assessor and commissioner of assessment were instructed to examine wood lots and oversee exemptions. One adjustment was made at the Court of Revision with four items struck off. the meeting adjourned to June 17 at 10 a.m. Readings included payments for sheep destruction, road insurance, assessor expenses, relief, and miscellaneous items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erin
Hillsburg
Aivision
Tavatzon
Gaini Mg
Counaid
Net
Tour Dees
Begme
Gins
Hawker and shopper exchange at the market stall
A brief street scene shows a hawker selling a book to a woman for sixpence, while the buyer refuses extra items the hawker offers. The exchange captures everyday marketplace chatter and social norms of bargaining.
Acton Creamery Sold to Toronto Man
Acton Creamery has changed management this week with Mr M Nixon retiring and Mr Chris Anderson of Toronto taking over. The Anderson family will move to Acton to reside in the former Kerr residence on Bower Avenue, while Mr Nixon will pursue business interests in Millon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Toronto
Acton Creamery
M. Nixon
Chris Anderson
Chase
Nixon
Anderson
Rod Kerr
Bower Avenue
Millon
Interesting Lecture on Poland Given Here Tuesday
A lecture on Poland was presented Tuesday evening by Dr. Traville at Western University under the Duke of Devonshire Chapter of the LODE. Mrs E Barr presided and introduced the speaker. Public School children provided program items including songs by Jack Stewart and Donald Evans and piano solos by Dorothy Clayton and Margaret Somerville. Appreciation for Dr. Traville’s visit was voiced in a vote of thanks by Mrs Hassard and Mrs Bennie. The Chapter was invited to a garden party at Mrs Godfrey Smith’s Guelph home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dy ‘Pruille
Western University
Poland
Bn Runes
Dar
Pruville Hac
Duke of Devonshire
Lode
E. Barr
Jack Stewart
Donald Evans
Betty Gibson
Dorothy Clayton
Margaret Somerville
Traville
Hassard
Bennie
Guelph
Godfrey Smith
Boxing Sale and Tea at United Church Woman's Association
Read as a community notice announcing a boxing sale and tea hosted by the Woman's Association of the United Church. Event held in the Sunday Room on Saturday June 15 from 3 to 6 with a garden party planned for Monday June 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Association of the United Church
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Georgetown Lumber, Co
Oniaris
Superior Electric Supply Co
Northern Electric Co
CNR
Canadian Telephones and Supplies Ltd
al Wright
R. M. McDonald
MacDonald Electric Lia
Wm. Wilson
Ain J. Matthews
Waterworks Department Act
Canadian Brass Co. Ltd
Barbour
Whitelock
Haltom
Breckon
Professor Ruhnki
Council
Mr. Whitelock
Prof
Ruhnkie
Agrculural
Cilvert
Wilson
Mittee
Bronte Agricultural
Byers
Hillmer
Kean
Mef Bhur
Downe
Folkéwink
Janeor Farmers
Halton Junior Homemakers
R-J.manion
Acton “Yy
Acton Y
Belgium
France
THE
Baptist Young People's
London
Shakespeare Memorial Theatre
Stratford On Avon St
Y. M-C.a
England
Capacity House
1.C.D.E
Town Hall
Duke of Devonshire Chapter
A J. Buchanan
M. Ricketts
Toni
Johnny Latasienes
Wealey Fountain Grace
Joesephine Boyd
Ethel Hun
Shirley Kentzer
Irma Kentner
Armand Braida
Victor Pat
Rick
Jeann Brunelle
Jack Mainprise
May Nicol
Lakeside Chapter
Continuatich
W. Middleton
W. Coles
Middleton
Boots
Erin Council
Hawker
Edmonday
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