Acton District Sets Record in Victory Loan Drive
Acton and district reported a record Victory Loan completion with the objective of 230000 surpassed and estimates placing the final total between 200000 and 335000. Local winners celebrated prizes for early close estimates as the campaign moved to a rapid finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Halton
Georgetown
Oakville
Milton
District
Canada
Julia Lenowich
Lorraine Pallant Wee
Mra Selina Rongell
Rosell
Harold Townsley
Mra
John Greer
W. E. Smith
F. L. Wright
Geo. Musgelle
R. M. Aylsworth
Acton and District
Soldier welcomed home by friends after four years away
About forty friends gathered at Mrs. Angus McDonald Dolly Varden residence on October 23 to honor Pte. Cliff McDonald returning from overseas service. Inez Scott Miksel Helen Bertha Shelbourne played bagpipe selections while Garnet Kay of Limehouse with Miss Irma Watson provided dancing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angus
McDonald
Dolly Varden
Cliff McDonald
Inez Scott
Miksel Helen
Bertha Shelbourne
Garnet Kay
Limehouse
Irma Watson
R.R
Acton
Wounded Veteran Killed in Train Yard in Acton
Willam Murphy, 6, Jane Street, Acton, an NK employee with over four years service overseas, was killed at Bath Street yards when he was crushed by couplings as he stood near a coach. He served four and a half years with the Highland Light Infantry. He married in Scotland. his wife and young daughter Irene live with his father William Murphy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willam Murphy
Jane Street
Bathard Street
Poronte Murphys
Meantha
Ovearman
Aoaleambine
Khont Forest
Murphy
Mne
Acton Utilities Board Hears Bond Purchase and Operational Plans
The Acton Public Utilities Commission held its Monday meeting with Commissioners C. M. Haneen and J Ro MacArthur present. They approved transferring 500 from operating to the general account, authorized an 1800 Ontario Victory Loan bond purchase, and noted insurance renewals. They discussed water mains testing, staff vacancy interviews, and disposal of an unused pump and motor. Budget items and utility service plans were reviewed, with arrangements for winter work and council interviews to address service installations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Public Utilities Commision
C. M Haneen
J Ro MacArthur
George Musaelle
Victory Loan
Acton
Yecilities Commission
Hydro Department
Ile.p.c
Ontario
He.p.c
Hle.p.c
Elias Rognvaldson
RCAF
Wilson
Commission
H.E.P.C
Georgetown Girls Band Concert Pleases Acton Audience
The Georgetown Girls Band presented a fine program sponsored by Acton Boys Band with Scottish numbers and pipe tunes. Performers included Grace Heenan and Piper Smith with guitar, tap numbers, and a Highland Fling and Seann Triubhas dances. Local volunteers and Band leaders thanked Georgetown Hand for the visit and praised the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Acton Boys Band
Che Cine Appeal
Georgetown
Fmt
Verpeas Pheer
Georgetown Vilis
Atton Bays
Trybhas
Grace Heenan
Leaner Smith
Mary Cummins
Grace Beerman
Lol Coadygan
Ines Scott
Shirley Wright
Halkan Hille
Acton Boys’ Land
George Elliott
Donald van Tiooren
Mra Wim. Gowdy
Mr van Gooren
Lieut Russel Firestine
Trish
Scotty” Horton
Eleanor Smith
Helen Meredith
Mes Grant McDonald Keut
Firestine
Chas Masonec
Merloughblin
Mason
Georgetown Hand
Charles Kirkness
Thora W
Ebenezer Church marks 113th anniversary weekend
Ebenezer United Church celebrated its 113th anniversary and 20th year in the present building last Sunday and Monday. Rev. R W Pickeragill preached in the morning, with a strong home choir, while Rev. N J Truax from Carlisle spoke in the evening with Carlisle choir musical items. A Monday Congregational Supper drew a large crowd with a varied musical program by Mrs Ramham, Mrs R C Moffat, Margaret Robertson, Jean Robertson, Frances Gibb, Leona Gibb, Early, and Edwin Watson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebenezer United Church
R. W. Pickeragill
N. J. Truax
Carlisle
Mtra
Knox Church Hosts Interfaith Youth Night
Knox Church welcomed girl groups from Anglican Baptist and United churches for a Knox YWCA program hosted by president Mr. Terry. The evening featured vocal numbers by Mrs. Bowen and a costume routine titled Maggie the Cows are in the Clover. Mrs. McDowell presided at the piano as groups competed in games and a personality contest won by Earl Lambert. A buffet supper concluded the night with thanks from multiple organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Church
Anglican
Bap Yat
United Church
Knox Y. W. A. Mn. F
Finch
Thomson
Terry
SOC Ial
Mra. W. Kentner
J. Ingles
Mra. A. Md- Isaac
Mra. Geo. Musselle
Mra. ,Duby
Jean Matheson
Dorothy' Simmona
Victory Loan Pictures Missed In This Week's Issue
Photographs of the Acton and District Victory Lawn events were not received in time. The Rapress Company states delivery delays for the Week's edition. shipping details show the prints arrived late, preventing reproduction.
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Acton and District Victory
Visual Sound Machine Upgrades At School Board Meeting
Acten School Board met in regular session to approve two visual sound machines and two screens for classrooms, enlist cadet uniforms for two students, secure silver medals for athletic championships, and purchase books, blackout material, phonograph, report forms, attendance cards, and rhythm band costumes. The board also discussed tobacco control measures, nurse reports, a November 12 holiday, building plans, sidewalk repairs, and costs for toilets.
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Acten School
von Wesday
AL Chapman
Fog Oahes
No Hain
GA Dilly
Vow Kumiley
Gads
Stewart
Ailver
Estah- Wahing
Om Heh
Saigon
McKenzie
Harrop
Miss Chant
Dr. Kenney
Department of Education
Hamton
Auliffe
Willow Street
Schoo! Lane
H. Kenney
Lis! Ginn and Co
H. A. Wilson
Balla & Bats
General Films
U. S
Free Press
G. Munn
Grundy
Public Utilities
Masaba Dairy
K.P
Watson Dairy
Key Anderson Co
Sewage Disposal Question Brought to Acton Election
Acton council moves to hold a vote on a complete sewage system and disposal plant costing 1,484,000 with plans to advertise and conduct the municipal election ballot. The meeting also appoints Dr. Joyce as Medical Officer of Health and discusses water and arena issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceouneors
Boultan
Wood O
Gtks
Monpesael
Inyo Acton Cound
Kervewis
Oakes
Beeson
Tower Street
Weld
Don
Grogenr
Fo Dawkins
Acton
Dawkina
Microp
Robson
Tiphway
Toty Wowas
Wilsons
Public Utilities
Anderson
Armaco Co
Bower Avenue
Public Utilities, Commission
Queen Street
Joyce
Medilcal
Dhaene
Agriculture talk brightens Acton Women’s Institute meeting
The November Acton Women’s Institute meeting at Mrs. W. Marchment’s home featured District Convenor Mrs. Geo. Somerville on Modern Home Crafts. Mrs. Lazenby offered her home as a future venue. a painting project at the cemetery entrance was discussed. Mrs. R. Blanche moved thanks to the speaker and hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Women's Institute
Mra. W. Marchment
Mra Lappin
J. Wilds
E. Lambert
Lazenby
Geo. Somerville
Agriculture and Canadian Industries
R. L. Davidson
Hunter
J. L. Davidson
F. Wilds
Maddox
Lovell
Community Events and Dances Announced in Acton and Nearby
Local notices list Legion and TF dances at Acton Town Hall with 50 cent admission. Stan Portch and his Rythmaires perform Fridays. Brookville Hall hosts a Tuesday dance with Miller's Orchestra. St Alban's Players plan a three act play Aunt Tilde Goes to Town. Euchre and dance pledged by Ladies Orange Benevolent Association at U S Hall Crewnons Corners Thursdays. Everyone welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Acton Town Hall
Stan Portch
Acton Athletic Association
Brookville Hall
Nasangawoya W
Acton
Ladies Orange Benevolent * Association
U.S
Crewnons Corners
Truck Capsized But Potato Load Undamaged
Last Friday afternoon a Wright Fruit Co. truck rounding No 25 Highway north of Milton at high speed turned over onto its side in a ditch. Two occupants were badly shaken but not seriously injured. Potatoes were unloaded and no bags were broken as the truck was righted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright Fruit Co
No. 25 Highway
Milton
Record price calf sparks Buenos Aires bid in Canada
A $20,000 bull calf born to the highest priced cow on the continent at Pays Dairy Farm in Calgary was delivered in Flint Michigan. Before birth a cattle breeder in Buenos Aires bid $20,000 for the calf, highlighting cross continental interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmonton
Platte BY
Pays
Calnary
Flint Mich
Buenos Aires
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Hema
Acton Public Utilities Commission
Hydro’ Department
Hydro-Electric Power Commission
Acton Free Press
Canadian General Electric
Remington Rand ‘Ltd
MacDonald Electric
James Kearney Corp
Waterworks Canadian Brass Co. Ltd
Georgetown Girls
Ebenezer Church
Nutaing
Aesie
Toronta
Margaret Young
Actan
Tod Telford Beaney
Jet Kentey
Guelph
Sens Nepyiewai
Moat
Bush
Col Kenney
Act
Hamilton
Allore
Agian
S. A. James
Ite
Queen's Own Rifles
France
Ile
Germany
Horne
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