Costs Division Given for Utilities Office Work
The regular meeting of Acton Public Utilities Commission was held Tuesday evening with Reeve J B Chalmers Commissioner M Symons and Chairman C M Hansen. The secretary was instructed to pay accounts including Georgetown Lumber Co Northern Electric Co and Canadian Telephones and Supplies Ltd totaling 3003.95. A letter from the Board of Fear and Light invited staff to attend monthly aid practices in Guelph. the invitation was accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Public Utilities Commission
J. B. Chalmers
M. Symons
C. M. Hansen
M. Symon
Georgetown Lumber, Co
Oniaris
Superior Electric Supply Co
Northern Electric Co
CNR
Canadian Telephones and Supplies Ltd
al Wright
Board of Fear and Light
Electrical Employees Association
Acton Commission
Guelph
McPherson Named Justice of Peace for Halton County
R J McPherson, former Acton Chief of Police with seventeen years service, was appointed Justice of the Peace for Halton County. The Order-in-Council dated May 22 1940 formalizes the appointment by Ontario's Attorney General Department. Acton and the department praise his capability to fulfill the duties.
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 pretty wedding was held at Mr and Mrs Thomas M Barbour home in Erin as Erene Grace Barbour married John Marshall Wilson. Rev G H Thomas officiated with Jack Huxley playing music and Evelyn Grundy singing During the register signing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbour
Erin
Thomas M. Barbour
Erene Grace
John Marshall Wilson
Chester Wilson
Orton
G. H. Thomas
Jack Huxley
Dundas
Evelyn Grundy
County Council Proposes Change in Assessment
Halton County Council met in Milton to discuss a proposed assessment shift affecting townships and Milton while raising levies in other areas. The plan would lower taxes for some localities but increase county road and building expenditures, with a projected county road upkeep cost of 68,265 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Council
Milton
Acton
Doctor's Prescription in Parliament Sparks Controversy
A fragmented report shows Dr Bruce of the National or Conservative side pushing a cure for Canada through surgery last March after alleging Hon W L Mackenzie King is incurable. It notes a shift to Dr R J Manion in some cases where the earlier diagnosis is disputed and resistance to the proposed treatment is described as poison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce
National
Canada
W L Mackenzie King
J. L. Ralston
R-J.manion
Parliament Lessons in War Readiness Across Nations
The speech by Mr Howard Green urges open recruitment, immediate training, rapid equipment procurement, home defence battalions, and removal of home treachery fears. It notes parallels to 1914 and calls for decisive action by Canadian leadership amid World War II preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Green
Vancouver South
Canada
Green
Georgetown Visitors at Baptist Young People's Meeting
The Georgetown Union members visited Acton Baptist Church for a Monday night program. President David Ganton presided, Mr Thomas Warnes sang The Old Rugged Cross and earned a silver medal at the Ontario Quebec BYU convention in Montreal. A Bible treasure trail replaced a topic talk and guests enjoyed refreshments and a social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Acton
Acton Baptist Church
Georgetown Union
David Ganton
Old Rugged Cross
Thomas Warnes
B.Y .U
Montreal
Smith
Lightning Oddity Strikes Nassagaweya Farm Barn
A freak lightning event in Nassagaweya Township at Arthur Padbury's farm caused a bolt to travel along an electric pole to the barn. The strike tore through a haystack, injuring a valuable cow but sparing the building from fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nassagaweya
Arthur Padbury
Self Sealing Petrol Tank Foam Rubber Armour
British wartime research uses foamed rubber armour on aircraft fuel tanks. The material, produced from rubber tree milk shipped from Malay, is formed into moulds and applied to bus seats and theatre chairs in peace time. It swells instantly on bullet impact to seal punctures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Shakespeare Memorial Theatre
Stratford On Avon St
War Tonic in wartime chorus at YMCA players show
A wartime sing song by YMCA players features the chorus There’ll always be an England and other tunes. The author urges readers to hum the number as a morale booster during grim war news. The piece invites singing along to lift spirits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. M-C.a
England
Empire Day Concert Impresses Acton School Pupils
Acton Town Hall packed for Acton School Empire Day concert sponsored by the Duke of Devonshire Chapter of the LODE. Miss M Ricketts led progress with staff, featuring grades I to VIII, gold and silver medalists, duets, solos, and dances. Awards by Mrs F Blow and Mrs H Main crowned a showcase of posters, essays, and rap books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Duke of Devonshire Chapter
the Lode
A J. Buchanan
M. Ricketts
Toni
Donald Evans
Jack Stewart
Kenneth Allan
Snow
Tantoli
Betty—Gibson
Joyce _Dergureault
Eleanor_Beatty
Pather
Heaven
Betty Gibson
F. &. Blow
H. Main Prize
Duke of Dewnshire
Joy Romphi
Jacqueline Chew
Donald Davidson
Judith
Beer
Jamboree at Blue Springs Sees Rainstorms and Strong Attendance
About 250 scouts from 18 troops attended Halton County’s sixth annual jamboree at Blue Spring Scout Reserve.rainstorms caused indoor activities indoors on Friday but by Saturday afternoon sun returned and contests proceeded with awards announced by District Commissioner George Elliott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton County
Blue Spring Scout Reserve
Mimico
Torono
Toronto
Beamsville
Brampton
Clarkson
Mince
Burlinglst Toronto
Oshawa
Oakville
E A Brooks
Erin Council Meets as Court of Revision in Hillsburg
The Erin Township Municipal Council met at Hillsburg on May 27 to form a Court of Revision for the assessment. They inspected roads and bridges on May 2 and recommended culvert work and wood lot examinations. One assessment adjustment was made with four struck off. payments for sheep destruction, road insurance, assessor salaries, relief, and misc expenses were approved. The council adjourned to meet June 17 at 10 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mittee
Georgetown
Bronte Agricultural
Erin
Hillsburg
Ana
Aivision
Tayatron
Counc
Ceslarut
Tour Dees
Beame
Gis
Counes
Hawker Vendors Offer Rude Bargains for Beginnings
A fragment shows a hawker marketplace exchange with a mother and child negotiating for a gram mar for beginners priced at sixpence. The scene hints at rural shop life and old fashioned schooling aids.
Acton Creamery Sold to Toronto Man
Acton Creamery has been sold this week to Mr Chris Anderson of Toronto. Mr M Nixon retires after ten years of ownership and leadership. Anderson and family will move to Acton and occupy a residence on Bower Avenue. Nixon will pursue other business interests in Millon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Toronto
Anderson
Rod Kerr
Bower Avenue
Nixon
Millon
Interesting Lecture On Poland At Western University
Dr Traville from Western University spoke on Poland during a Tuesday evening lecture in Sunday School. She shared experiences from a Poland visit with accompanying pictures. The Duke of Devonshire Chapter LODE hosted the event with Mrs E Barr presiding and student performances and piano solos enhancing the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Stewart
Donald Evans
Betty Gibson
Dorothy Clayton
Mararet Somerville
Traville
Hassard
Bennie
Guelph
Godfrey Smith
Baking Sale and Garden Party Announced by Church Group
The Woman's Association of the United Church announces a baking sale and tea in the Sunday Room on Saturday June 6 from 3 to 6 PM. A garden party is planned in Bombay on June 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Association of the United Church
Also Mentioned on This Page
R. M. McDonald
Acton Machine Shops
Canadian Brass Co. Ltd
Isabelle Barbour
Donald McFee
Donna Dearing
Jean Anthony
Eleanor Barbour
Meryle McFee
Kay Mc Fee
Lyda McLachlan
Dorothy White
Whitelock
Haltem
Breckon
Professor Ruhnki
Council
Prof
Ruhnkie
Mrr Cilvert
Mor. Wilson
Byers
Hillmer
Wilson
Mef Bhur
Jouneer Farmers
Acton “Yy
Tre
Acton Y.M
Belgium
France
British Columbia Regiment
Mr. Lapointe
South Vancouver
Great Britain
THE
Baptist Young People's
Capacity House
1.C.D.E
Johnny Latasienes
Wealey Fountain
Grace
Josephine Boyd
Ethel Hun
Shirley Kentzer
Irma Kentner
Armand Braida
Victor Pat
Rick
Jeann Brunelle
Joyce Dessureault
Jack Mainprise
May Nicol
Lakeside
Continuatich
Blue Springs
George Elliott
Burlington
Hardington
Pire
Knotting Rekay
Kim Game
Adam
Qahawa
Pinal
Milton Shield
Tat
W. Middleton
W. Coles
Middleton
Boots
Erin Council
Hawker
Poland
Béombay
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