Acton Blood Donor Clinic Sees Strong Turnout
A ninth Acton Blood Donor Clinic drew 986 attendees, with 138 present yesterday. Awards recognized donors with twelve silver buttons for full donations and nineteen bronze buttons for three donations, while volunteers from Acton and surrounding districts aided organizers in staffing, refreshments, and hospital-ready beds.
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Jar
Acton
ATS
Europe
L.C. Johnston
John Hardie
Melvin Storey
Donald Matheson
M Blacklock
Toward Graff
Wilmer Watkhina
Alfrest Ralph
Joseph Jennings
Hosa Clarien
Jtnny Mason
Maude Can
Stanley Norton
Spires
Muth Graham
Calvin Macintyre
Mra W Evans
Gordon Monrace Gipaon
Annie Mlack
Char Kirknees
Lawrence Webster
WO Mehacher
Thos. Kennedty
Donald Robertson
Karl Smith
Peres Woots
Chas Fatt
FE. Fatt
Emma Robinson
Nay Thompson
Wst
O. J. Juoknaten
AF Marshall Mod Boulton
Huby Walker
FC Lamaden
Fred Rinehart
Roy Johnston
HW. Palmer
George Musille
Peter Andruchow
Gertrude Tintany
TM Blacklock
Victor Masters
Ester Taylor
Mra FE Collett
George Holloway
Inez McLellan
Lloyd Brown
Kalbfleisch
Mr. J. Minsales
Mra
Oc. Moore
T Ylstria
Mra W. Evang
J.D. Lappin
Mr. F. Stuck
Mildred Ross
Wi Middleton
Emima Robinson
Herb. Ritcin
Doris Sigsworth
Audrey Crischow
J. Duby
GA Sinclair
Kay Mason
HH. Otterbern
HO Thoraksinson
Albert Harris
Maryguerit
Rader
Helen West
Evelyn Atkinson
Cecctt Gamble
Doulas Priestley
Margaret Toogood
ON. Wright J
Mekachera Mere F -Pink
BP. Woods
Taura Lovell
Ti Omen
Miss Ainslie
Anderson
Lake
Ball
Wol G CC. Kenney
Rockwood
Renton
Caten
Brownlow
Martin
Thomas
Black
Sproule
Chant
West
Gordon
van Norman
Finley
W. J. Beatty
C. Mathewa
F. *. Salt
M. Shroeder
Acton Council Seeks Detailed Plans For Sewage Installation
At a recent Acton Council meeting, members discussed preliminary steps for a sewerage system and agreed to hold a special session on June 15 to review plans. The Clerk was tasked with obtaining extra map copies. the meeting also noted water mains, drainage repairs, and various local notices and permits.
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John Payba
J W. Wolfe
Jota
County Council
Armstrong
Anderson & Co Engineers
Municipal Board
Lakeside
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Duke of Devonshire
Department of Strnticyal Affairs
Poll Tns
Registry Office
Mili Street
George Street
Harrop
Main
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Acton
Bertha H. Speight
Acton Airman Earns D F C for Overseas Service
Acton airman Gordon McKeown receives the Distinguished Flying Cross for courage and devotion to country while serving overseas. The citation notes his 130 plus hours over enemy territory from a Baghdad base and his earlier service with Winthorpe's Garage and Acton High School. He is from the McKeown family of Acton with brothers and sisters listed. a note of congratulations from local friends and families accompanies the honor.
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Pealy
Erwin TH McKeown
ROAR
Albert McKeown
Roo A
Tatiana Aol
Cenean
Wuaty
Bagdad
Winthim
Acton High School
Vertag
Crean
Queen's Uiverats
Kington
Gordon McRkeown
Aseas
Royal Canatian Corps of Signals
Lloyd
Famly
Ralph
Whol
Mreoine Whitham
Acton
M Watson
Hamilton
Duncan McMillan
Batlinafad
Rozeli Durrell wedding at Wolsley Sask
The Rozeli Durrell wedding took place at Mrs Com Durrell’s home in Wolsley Sask with Rev Wo Tyga performing the ceremony. David Raszett and Mrs Roszell were united in marriage as guests and family gathered for a buffet reception and later home visits amid celebratory toasts and well wishes.
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Rozeli-Durrell
Mayard
Wolsley Sask
Wolslevy, Nash
Mae Dasul Rogetl
Selmna Roszell
Acton
Com Durrell
Rew Wo Tyga
Durrell
David Raszett
Boormemy
Frank Puestes
KO Foster
JD Meek Badely
Hose Waring Wesseming
Ivan Blakley
O Black
J H Winkley
Inglis
Rostell
Foster
fReints West
Abernethy
Ros
Yell
Centennial Knox Church Sets Grand Anniversary Event
The Centennial Knox Church plans a Sunday celebration marking the church founding with attendees from distant places. Distinguished speakers including Prof Dow Hay MA are set to address the gathering, highlighting past ministers and church history in a commemorative program.
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Centennial Knox Church
Koor
Taabek Anfersen
Atderson Ann
Linate
Twenty Fifth Wedding Anniversary Honored in Guelph Area
Mr O and Mrs Vermnan Cole of Guelph and Miss Hiner Fraport of Acton marked their parents 25th wedding anniversary with a Friday evening reception at Brookville Hall. Guests from Avton, Guelph, Mulden, Cambridge, Dyrmuinghamthorpe, Aurora, Hornby and Moffat joined the couple for a modest gift table and words of welcome by Mr Davenport. Light music accompanied the event while Mrs Davenport requested gifts only for family.
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Vermnan Cole
Guelph
Hiner Fraport
Acton
and Mes
Daven- Peltoof
Nassavaneva
Brookville Hall
Davenport
Tpr
Arthur ‘Davenport
Tros
Avtons
Multen
Cambelville
Dyrmuinghamthorpe
Aurora
Hornby
Moffat
Boys Band Jamboree Planned in Acton Park
Arrangements are made for a Band Jamboree at Acton Park on Saturday June 16 with Ingersoll and Guelph Y's Men's Clubs bands, Bolton Citizens Band, and Acton Bands as contestants. An afternoon and evening program will feature a combined performance by Ingersoll Guelph Bolton and Acton bands with over 125 boys participating and a 24 page souvenir program. Committee members include R Bean chairman S Larne C Heard G Kalbfllach W Clayton E Lambert and W Benson.
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Acton Park
Ingersall Y's
Guelph Y's
R.bean
S. ‘Larne
C. Heard
G.,kalbfllach
W. Clayton
E. Lambert
W. Benson
Acton Man Returns Home From Overseas Service
A local Acton family celebrates the safe return of a relative who went overseas in World War II. The lettered update notes his absence since December and confirms his homecoming after widespread communication from the front.
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Acton
Overseas Hospital Report For Pte Herbert Price
News confirms Pte Herbert Price, husband of Mrs Mallertert Price, is dangerously ill in a foreign hospital. Earlier reports claimed he was wounded. later messages indicate some improvement and that he has been able to write home. Families and friends await further word on his condition.
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Mrallertert Price
Herbert Price
Biggland Pte Price Wine
Bannockburn Women’s Institute Holds May Meeting
Bannockburn Women’s Institute met at Mia Morrison’s home for its May session. Members exchanged roll call, planned to raise funds by making a fancy quilt and selling tickets, and opened with a piano solo by Mrs Coles. Mira Gordon Bowen performed a vocal solo and Mrs Coles reported on the District Annual at Campbellville held May 1. The gathering closed with the National Anthem and a social half hour.
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Bannockburn Women's Institute
Mia
Conservative Candidates Meet Electorate at Dance
A dance organized by the Progressive Conservative Association was held at the Town Hall Acton on Tuesday. Attendance was impacted by rain, but the evening was enjoyable. Stewart Elliott's Orchestra provided music as Provincial Candidate Stan Hall and Federal Candidate Allan Nicholson spoke to the gathering.
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Progressive Conservative ‘Association
Town Hall
Acton
Vy Tain
Stewart: Elliott
Stan Hall
Allan Nicholson
Gaithering
Three Candidates for Halton County in Provincial Election
About 100 people attended the Milton meeting for Halton County candidates. The lineup included Creigetown’s Woo Me Bowell returning officer and three contenders, with notes on election logistics and polling times.
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Milton
Woo Me Bowell
Creorgetown
Alton
Funes
Stanley Hall Farmer
Streetsville
Monty " Peter
Kiberad Woo
Electitein
Sanlth St
Hudlagten
Cor
Chadionn
Police
Meanorial Service At Everton Church For Pte Gordon Mack
A memorial service was held at Everton Church for Private Gordon Mack. The ceremony featured ministerial remarks, Legion honors, and veterans’ tributes, with plans for postservice proceedings and local attendance.
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Everton
Pte
Gordon Mack
CCF Candidates Hold Second Meeting in Acton
Bert Laurens provincial CCF secretary spoke at the Gregory Theatre on May 29 urging action against slander propaganda and praising COEF party security. He cited child deaths and maternal risk, urging better care for pensioners and the blind. Federal candidate C C Browne and provincial candidate Cecil Millward spoke briefly. Robert Duncan of Oakville chaired.
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Bert Laurens
CCF
Gregory Theatre
COEF
Woolaworth
CC Browne
Cecil Millward
Robert Duncan
Oakville
Community Events and Local Gatherings Announced
Listings show a June schedule of events in Acton Park and nearby venues. Plan includes a Sunday program June 16, a Lakeside chapter garden party June 2, plus dances with Galbraith’s Orchestra on June 8. Admission 40 cents. other notices include meetings, concerts, Euchre nights, and a Sunday church service with speakers and a noon dinner.
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Victory
Acton Park
Creighton
Hie Vallety
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