Acton and area weekend visits and engagements show many names
Mrs John Gideon and others spent days in London and Acton. Toronto and Detroit visitors include Jim Jones and Milas Gibbon. Engagments announced for Elizabeth Laxby and Velma Amelia Murmy’s daughter Velma to Boyd Millar. weddings set mid June at United Church Acton. Local hospital note reports Mrs Dera Wood recovering in Guelph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G W Murrmy
Velma
Amelia
Boyd E. Millar
Charles Millar
Freeman
Ontario
United-Gchurch
Aoton
Pearen Family Thanks Friends for Support After Bereavement
Mr and Mrs J E Pearen and family express sincere thanks to friends for thoughtful tributes and sympathy during their recent bereavement. The heartfelt expressions are deeply appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Pearen
Ssr
I . E—Pearen- and
Pamily
Humphrie Stewart Wedding at Brampton Grace United
On Saturday afternoon at Grace United Church Brampton Margaret Merle Stewart daughter of Mr and Mrs John Stewart Brampton formerly of Wolverhampton England married George Edward Humphries son of Mr and Mrs W W Humphries Wolverhampton England The Rev E O Chester officiated. The bride wore a shell pink net gown with matching jacket and pink and blue ribbons. Miss Grace Starling was bridesmaid in sea ton blue with pink bows. Mr Jack Denister was groomsman. A reception followed at Crofton Villa Cooksville. The couple left for an area trip in a blue ensemble with matching accessories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J Stewart
Jack
Grace United Church
Brampton
Grace United ‘Church
Margaret
Merle Stewart
John Stewart
George Edtward Humphries
W. W Humphries
Wolverhampton
England
EO A Chester BA
J Milter
Grace Starling
Jack Denister
Crofton Villa
Cooksville
Great Adventures of a Wandering Visitor
Fragmentary tale recalls a near drowning and a long journey told by a visitor to an old storyteller. The dialogue hints at dangers faced and sleep as a recurring theme in a restless voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myr
Holltor
Bree
Ubermeetiing
Penegal
Acton Tax Sale Notice for Lands in Arrears
The Village of Acton Halton County announces a tax sale of lands, held June 10 1940 at 7 pm in Acton Council Chambers, if taxes and costs are unpaid. Lands listed include Lot 33 Block 11 Plan 227 at Church and Frederick Streets plus several other lots with amounts due.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
County of
Halton
Corner Church & Fraierick Sts
War materials surge as Canada accelerates offshore armament
Excerpts show Canada expanding training for ex service officers, boosting aircraft and shell production, and recruiting the Third Canadian Division overseas. War supplies chief C D Howe cites needs in life sustainment, industrial output, and foreign exchange. British designs constrain equipment. $300 million in orders placed with Britain, France, and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
Canada
C.D. Howe
Miaterala
Britain
France
Phin
Defends Purchasing Board
19Aa
Department of Munitions and Supply
Navy
Air Force
Unis
Department
Great Britain
Wp Ciith
Dominion Arena
United Kingdom
Criffin
Dominion
Acton School Salary Deadlock Urges Board Resignation
An Acton letter to the school board calls for resignation over a salary deadlock involving Principal McKenzie. The writer argues for safeguarding Acton School while criticizing chairmanship, urging a substantial raise and warning of community impact if not addressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grehers
All Antares
McKenne
McKenzie
Tomiytrt Ulna
Mackenne
Halton
McKenze
Mover
Messrs
Oakes
Dis and
Boyd
Buchanan
Glyven
Schieal
Acton
M. McDonald
PU Wager
Hiss
Attice
sMpMsse
Saxo
Buchsa
Eome
Dor Buchanan
Acton School
Editon
J. HL Boyd
Beni
Jobie
Liat
Wnd
Woodside School Newly Weds Celebration
Woodside School held a reception Thursday evening for newlyweds David and May Swackhamer of Yononte. The program featured music and speeches by students and staff, gifts presented to the couple, and dancing after a light lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodside School For
Woodside
Beohool
Me O
Mel Davit
de Hurggas
Luis
Weasley Ganfield
Ted Auetoraon
Beak Vyoudty
Desmotad O'Rourke
Jim W Rourke
Guilar
Walt Melityre Lane
Ate
Swackhamer
Mra. Stuckhamer
David
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John Gideon
London
Jim Jones
Toronto
Colin McNie
Detroit Mich
Dr. Truvilie
Mrs
BE. M. Shroeder
Milas Eldpeth Gibbon
A. Mason
Mias
Betty Gibson
Mrs. Wm .Maxwell
Quelph
Misa Wilma McMillan
Mrs. W. George Mason
Richard and Prank
Sundridge
W. A. Storey
Gudolph
Alf Butcher
Ina White
Oshawa
T. Scott
8. L. Hahn
Ida Edgar
Preston
OG. C. Gifford
George Bishop
Manitoulin Islam
A. H. Bishop
Harold Stewart
Katehener
A. Stewart
C. W. Mason
H Brown
Victoria Day
Innerkip
J. Wilson
Harold Kennedy
Detroit
John Kennedy
Dera Wood
Jonsary
Guelph Hospital
Mr. LaXsby
Campbellville
Steve Elizabeth
Charles Allan
Mra
R. Heffernan
Guelph
Taxi
Beastie Winnifred
Mra. Reid
Robert H. Reid
Melvin Henry Hilliard
Thomas Hillard
Alton
Humphrie
Stewart
George Wallace
Clothes Shop
Yonge St
Ryrie-Birks
E. P
Optometrists
George's Square
F. L. Wright
Gregory ‘Theatre
Loretta Young
David Niven
Knights OF the Range
Jean Parker
Russell Hayders
Balaratka
Wiki Nelson Eddy
Mena Massey
ISIS
Cate
Canadas
Onde
Atty
Gel
Tre Acton
Usu
Wen
Provines
White Hook
Thee
ourMre Leitch
Oncurlo
Qoyugh
Hwackhamer
May
Swackhoomy
Betuds
Joun Elcapple, Foun Cole
Sid Burgess
GEO. C, Brown, Norval Ts
Amd
Accratill
Fair Grounds
New York
Ther Entertainment
Foyena
Ute
Harold Wiles
Gray Coach Lines
Str
Alershat
Canaidm
P. W. Court
Toronto Beottiah
M. J. O Griffin
Seaforth
Highlindens
Vancouver
L. T. Lowther
Prings Eiward Island
Thames
Loocon
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