Acton Council Sets November 12 Holiday for Acton
Acton council in regular session approves a single town holiday for November 12 after Legion discussion on recognizing Armistice Day. The meeting also grants Acton Legion rental for dances, discusses arena operations for 1944-47, and appoints the Physical Fitness and Recreation Committee to manage ice season duties.
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Acton
J. HM. Creighton
W. J. Henson
W. J. C. Oakes
I. Cook
Heeve Coll. Kirkness
C Lehman
the Legion
Counci
Council
Npt
Alma
Legion
Georgetown
Milton
Guelph
Canadian Manufacturers’ Association
Generals
F. Thomann
Turner
Halloween Party By Y's Men Pleases All Ages
The Y's Men Halloween event drew wide participation from children and adults. A ghost parade through park and streets featured costumes, prizes, and a milk parade with chocolate milk. Judges awarded trios for boys and girls costumes while bands provided music. The Milk Board did not interfere as Apple and pop treats circulated and gifts were distributed by nine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallowe'en
Kaye Op
Fotkh
Chase Wir
Thame
Boye Philp Mc Cristal
Russell Arble
Caryl ‘Pyler
Jean Palmer
Folka
Itoo
Brian Thorarinsen
Jack Davidson
Bill Masters
Gate
John Cameron
Sharies Wleon
Rosa Mactan
Marilyn Sure Loo
Offy
Abe Sigeworth
Gregory Barr
Myuteen
Ronald Anderany
Madeline Rover Masters Hoy
Chester Nafka
Donald DeForest
October Meeting of Ban nockburn W I at Mrs Russell’s
The Ban nockburn Women’s Institute met at Mr D A Russell’s home on Wednesday evening with good attendance. Mr Thompson of Milton spoke on the Children’s Aid project, a solo was sung by Mrs A Kerr, and the meeting closed with the National Anthem followed by lunch. A vote of thanks was given to Mrs Russell for her hospitality.
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Bannockburn Women's Institute
D A. Russell
Acton Women's Institute Hosts Shower For McMillan Donna
Mrs Wm Evans entertained a shower organized by the Acton Women's Institute for Mr and Mrs Grant McMillan and Miss Donna after their home was destroyed by fire. Guests received pantry kitchen gifts bedding parcels from Woodside Red Cross and Rannickburn W.T plus a pop check. The couple thanked organizers as lunch was served.
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Wm. Evans
Acton Women's Institute
Grant McMillan
Donna
Woodside Red Cross
Rannickburn W.T
Acton
McMillan
Reverend Pickersgill Speaks at Nassagaweya W I Meeting
The October Nassagaweya Women's Institute met at Mrs Russell Elliott's home. Ethel Chapman was welcomed, delegates to the convention named, and Mrs Rhinehart led a speech about community activity. The meeting closed with the national anthem and a social tea.
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Naastgaweya Women's Institute
Mra
Mallon
Unis
Mas Hayes
Georgetown
Watts Ueagales
Activitiee Phas
Tees Tow Pichennagill
Opernkend
Bazaar and Tag Day funds boost chapter totals
Mra Amos Mason hosted the November LODE meeting at her home for the Duke of Devonshire chapter. Reports showed $17,208 raised by Tag Day for the Canadian National Institute for the Blind and $387 from the annual bazaar. Remembrance Day plans, an educational quiz, and musical numbers by Miss Linda Stewart highlighted the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Mason
Duke of Devonshiry
Canadian National Institute For the Blind
Acton Fair
Fos
Mra Ryland
Winnipeg
Meath
Matthews
Linda Stewart
Norman Baind
Misa Stewart
Mr Nabb
Kirknesa
Aylswerth
Airman's Grave Located in Holland Confirmed Dead
Mrs. Alex Mann received word that the grave of her brother Frt. Sgt. Kenneth Buck, reported missing since May 14, has been located at Westergiest near Lieuwarden in Holland. This confirms his death after his plane crashed in 1943, the first notification the family has received.
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Mra
Alex Mann
Kenneth Buck
Westergiest
Lieuwarden
Holland
Norseman Aircraft Added to Northern Saskatchewan Fleet
Resources Minister Phelps announced a third Norseman aircraft is added to the resources department air fleet for northern Saskatchewan. The department also has several smaller aircraft at its disposal.
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Regina
Saskatchewan
Phelps
Acton Boy Scouts Stage Knighted Banquet and Awards
Acton Troop of Boy Scouts held an evening at Knox Church with guests Merv Frank Irwin and Mr Ried MOMann. The program featured knotting teams, awards for Jack Mainprise and Doug Davidson, a tenderfoot investiture, songs, a talking horse skit, and a war time tribute to Scoutmaster Rev F Thomson. The banquet honored leaders and concluded with the National Anthem.
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Acton
Knox Church
Merv Frank Irwin
Ried Momann
Drovindal
Toronto
Knox
Doug Davidson
Kev Forbes Thomson
Geo Elliott
F .Thomson
Doug Dvidson
Jack Mainprize
Seoul
Thomson
Hamilton
Frank Erwin
Rong
Fret McMann
Elis Rognvaldson
All-Canadian Sale Brings Heifer Bids Across Ontario
Dr Chas N Blanshard of Freeman sold an open yearling heifer for 800 at the All-Canadian Sale in Oakville held October 28. Kchas er van G Harper of Henri W S Hall Oakville paid 750 for a bred heifer from James R Henderson of Portsmouth Ontario. Max Greenberg of Freeman paid 600 to Arthur Lockhart of Woodstock for a bred heifer. Harry Robinson of Main Street delivered a fine selection of sweetpeas to the Free Press collected from his garden today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas N. Blanshard
Freeman
Oakville
Kchaser van G. K. Harper
Henri W. S. Hall
James R. Henderson
Portsmouth
Ontario
Max Greenberg
Arthur Lockhart
Woodstock
Halton County Plow Match a Record Event
The 1946 Halton County Match drew about 3000 attendees at the Farm of Win. Near- Prize winners were announced. C. D. Graham, Ontario's Deputy Minister of Agriculture, spoke at the banquet. The event featured walking plows and tractors, with top honors to Charles Hunter for Halton boys under 14 and the Special for best tractor ridge. Judges praised the organization and new director attire. A big display of modern farm machinery completed the day.
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Hatton
England
Ferguson Brothers
Naszagaweyn
John
Doncentre
Harald
Robert
Farm of Win
C.D. Graham
Ontario
Hanquet
Neer
Kaqueing
Plalton
Phurwlay
Wven
W. 4d Robertson
Moas Segsworth
Halton
Ho O
Cusht
Central Ontario
Bob Brown
Charles Hunter
Esquesing
Stirling and Dynes
Ford-Ferguson
Leonard Lister
Hornby
Wm Barrie
Galt
John Hargreaves
Reachville
Max Fitherstone
Freeman
Nelson Robinson
Roy Livingstone
Woodbridge
Stanley Hall
Mer
King
Acton School Board Approves District Plan for Schools
Acton School Board approved a district plan for Acton public schools including a new salary schedule discussion and arrangements for pupil visits to Toronto and the Royal Winter Fair. The board also planned teacher meetings, a gardening plot, tree replanting, and a hand rail along the sidewalk near Willow Street. A YMCA membership program for pupils and gymnasium use with the local YMC A was discussed along with safety lectures and community meetings with neighboring townships.
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Acton School Board
J. Chapman
FL Oakes
Lo Lavell
Gal Dille
Stewart
Phe
McKennae
Ontario Museum
Toronto
Itis
MebBensiv
Acten Tmca
YMCA
Acton Pullic
Boundry
CNR
Willow Street
Evan Jones
Lio
Globe & Mall
National
MacMillan Ca
Mm J
BO Mackenzie
Brantfont
Clar
Longmans
Green
Safety League
Heintzman
Mullc Ang Clarke
Tavin
Cripps
Watron Dairy
Goy
Cartage Ath Vel Telephone Co
Public Vehicles Commission
Acton
Halton
Toars Tange
Skuce
Milton
Georgetown
Eramosa
Erin
Sec.onttary School
Messrs Ro Rean
J OW Wolfe
Yalc.a
Y.M.C.A
Renm
Community Notices and Events List for November
A public notice style summary of local events includes euchre and dance at Limehouse Memorial Hall on Friday November 15 with cards at 45 cents admission. St Joseph's Church bake sale at Town Hall on November 9. preaching mission from Wednesday November 18 to Sunday November 1 6. Brookville Hall dance on November 8 with Bloomsbury Orchestra and Nassagaweye sponsoring admission 35 cents.
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Euchre and Dance
Limehouse Memorial Hall
Tunch
St. Joseph's Church
Thee Town Hall
Brookville Hall
Bloomsbury Orchestra
Nassagaweye Wit Admiasion
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Benson
Thompson Motors
Bannockburn W.L
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MR. Pickersgill
Nassagaweya
W.L
LODE
Boy Scouts
Harry Robinson
Main Street
Free Press
Indus
Ube
Y.m.cla
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