Election Dates Are Set for This Year by Council
Council approves numerous accounts and regular payments as Acton Corneil notes the ledger items. Entries include charges for engine parts, grass cutting, advertising, voter lists, hauling, wall framing, street lights, cement bricks, plastering, and various duties. Page Five continuation referenced for full details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Corneil
Chas. Allen
Acton Fur
D. Brown
Eerie
Beardmbre Co. Ltd
Walton
Veenene
Symon Hardware
Norton Motors
Acton Public Utilities Commission
Arena
Exprea
James Robertuon
Styre Hallows
Rumsey
Marshall
Tuaac Wendgo
Wellington Gardiner
Hanowa
Mass executions three die at just one blow
Robert Darby baited a cellar trap on John Street to exterminate rats. A recent visit to the trap revealed three rats dead in the device, all caught together by the spring. The source notes uncertainty about the bait and method but reports three simultaneous deaths in the trap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Darby
John Street
Alown
Attica
Rockalong Institute Donates to War Work
The November Rocks along Women's Institute meeting at Mrs. J. Dennla's home had nineteen members and two visitors. They planned a salvage drive, announced fund gifts totaling 24 to Rockwood Red Cross for blankets 10 and a quilt to Salvation Army 10 to the Guelph Mercury Citizens Fund and a War Savings Certificate purchase. The group split into two quilting and bowling teams and held a health program on Current Event papers and modern menu demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocks Along Women’s Institute
Mra. J
Rockwood Red Cross
Salvation Army
Guelph Mercury Ciutrens Fund
Ah War Savings
W. Pasmore
Karl Brown
D. McNabb
A. Shultia
Mra. Pasmore
Remembrance Services Held Across Communities In November Ith
Despite wintry weather Remembrance Day services were held in Acton Nagangaweyo Rockwood Nassagaweya and Knox Church. Acton ceremonies included a two part program with readings from the monument two minutes of silence Last Post and hymns followed by wreaths from local organizations. The Knox Church service featured Rev Oatrom on The Unfinished Task highlighting ongoing efforts for peace. Legionnaires later gathered at Rockwood United Church and Nassagaweya Ebenezer United Church with multiple clergy participating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dory
Acton
Nagangaweyo
Rockwood
Wy Middleton
Amor Mason
H. L. Bennie
Legion
Canadian Legion
Duke of Devonshire
D.E
Lakeside
Acton Women's Institute
Province of Ontario
Christ
Wfe
J. B. Chalmers
Legionnaires
United Church
Nassagaweya
Soldiers’ Monument
Ebenezer United Church
Mr. Bennie
W. ¥. Irwin
A. W. Fosbury
E. A. Brooks
J. Ward
W. Pickerugi
Red Cross Sends Forward Another Lot Knitted Supplies
Payt-of the other quota of the Acton and district Red Cross went forward from local headquarters on Monday. This shipment included five pairs of khaki socks five pairs of gloves five turtle neck sweaters five scarves five alternate caps and fourteen pair socks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RED Cross
Acton and District Red Cross
Eramosa Plans Road Work and Bridge Construction
Eramosa council in Rockwood votes to hire county engineer to draft specs for widening the 9th line road at lots 17 and 18 and build a new bridge. Tenders to open soon with work to finish by early summer pending Highways approval. Also approves 1942 sodium chlorate request and schedules ratepayers meeting December 29. Accounts total 1039.02.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eramoga
Rockwood
Benham
Pinkney
Messrs
Rutherford
Department of Highways
Ontario Department of Agriculture
Acton Man Wins Distinguished Flying Cross
Wing Commander Morria of Acton earns the Distinguished Flying Cross for leading a night fighter squadron over Germany. He destroyed three Junkers and Dornier bombers in one night, with his observer Rex also honored, while credit for a fourth raider goes to team others. Born in Wales, Morria moved to Canada in 1927 and is praised as Acton's first decorated war hero, with his parents and community extolling his achievements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morra
Morria
Youn Street
Acton
Canada
Aly Heroen
Moon of Commons
C. G. Power
Diadinguluahad
Tox
Dulta
Morria Hia
Sargeant Rex
Haa
Slout
F. W. Millock
Walmsley Blvd
Toronto
J. G. Bell
Montreal
Morris
Wales
Appleby College
Oakville
Warchoure
Canadian Wool Company
Air Force
Camp Gorden
Trenton
Marabank
Sask
Mosshank
Morris Comen
Roger Vaughan
Davidson SprowL wedding in Acton on October 31
Ada Alberta Findlay and Wilmer Lawrence Davidson wed at the home of Mr. and Mrs Griffin Sprowl on Fourth Line Acton at 7 pm. Rev H L Bennie officiated. Attire featured heavenly blue crepe and rose trimmings. groom's party included Lloyd James as best man. The couple will reside in Acton after a wedding supper and cake display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffin Sprowl
Acton
Ada Alberta Findlay
Wilmer Lawrence Davidson
R. L. Davidson
Rev
H. L. Bennie
Rodah Whitney
Georgetown
Lloyd James
Owen Sound
Points West
Acton Public School Hosts Education Week Parents Night
Over 300 visitors attended Acton Public School Monday for Education Week Parents Night. Inspectors Mr and Mrs Skuce of Milton joined other guests as students showcased art displays, sand tables, newspapers, and local photos. Teachers and pupils presented songs and classroom features highlighting school life in Acton and district with substantial annual investments in education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Public School
Acton School
Acton Citizones
Acton
Rescuer Mary Green Found Dead After House Fire
Mrs. Mary Green, 40, who rushed into a blazing London house to save seven year old Mece, died beneath the child’s bed from burns. The girl escaped to the street without assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mary Green
Annual Social Night of Acton Women's Institute
Acton Women's Institute held its annual social night at the home of Mr and Mrs Davide soneWeather conditions interfered with the usual abundance. Mrs Wild in charge and roll call answered by first names. Acton Dench cooperated with the roadlimited and sent two cases of Jim oversons. President Mrs Wilder spin and Mrs Lappin were presented with a gift. Mr Lappin thanked the gathering for their memories. A euchre and social evening followed with prize winners Mrs Yar Davidson and Mrs I jotnaton and Mr McCutcheon and Mrs J Wilda. A splendid evening was enjoyed in the hospitable home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton _Women's Institute
Mra
Davidesone
Feotpur
Chare
Acton Dench
Abthor
Jim Oversons
Wilderspin
Lappin
Ma Yift
Baptist Society Honors Member Miss Reta Chipps
A faithful Acton Baptist Young People's Union member was honored at a Monday BYPU meeting. Min Reta Crippy was called to the front as fellow members presented a miscellaneous shower. The program opened with devotional period and an address by Mr. W Colen recalling the first nineteen who answered the call in 1914 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Baptist Young People's Union
P.U
Min Reta Crippy
W. Colen
Ain Addro
Acton Bowlers Near Top in City League
The McCutcheon bowling team edged No. 7 Ten Room 3 0 to move within one point of the top in the Commercial Bowling League. McCutcheon rallied from a 100 pin deficit in the 10th frame, finishing with a 2005 total versus 2722 for Ten Room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCutcheon
Ten
M. Holmes
C. Leishman
W. Corry
Remembrance Day collection aids London hospital children
Remembrance Day services in Nassagaweya raised funds for the London England Hospital for Sick Children. The collection totaled 19.40 with 0.60 needed to reach 350, a Sunday School plans to forgo its Christmas treat to donate the amount saved. War recollections moved attendees to help innocent children harmed by conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nassagaweya
Pues Payas
London England
London
England
Drunken Arrest After Window Break At Local Home
William Bavan was arrested by Chief Harrop after breaking a window at Mrs John Yussell's home on Young Street. He threatened Mrs Wilacell and demanded entry. Charged with drunk in a public place, the case will be heard in Volloe Court next Wednesday. The incident recalls a prior disruption of a church prayer meeting by the same man. He appeared in Chatthre court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bavan
Harrop
John Yussell
Young Street
Mra
Wilacell
Volloe Court
Hinitonce
Chatthre
United Church Women Attend November Meeting at Agar Home
Mrs. Caldwell presided at the United Church Women’s Missionary Society gathering held Tuesday evening at Mrs. Agar’s home. Mrs. Hawthorne led the program after business, with devotional by Mrs. Mew Caldwell and Mrs. Brown. Mrs. Mowat opened the second chapter of the study book, selections sang, and a delightful lunch followed. Appreciation for hospitality was voiced and an invitation extended to join the Thank Offering Meeting in Knox Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mew
Caldwell
United Church Women's Minalontry Society
Mes. L. Agar
Mie
Hawthorne
I. Brown
Mesdamas
Rugged Cross
Kev
Fosbury
Agar
Dun
Gardiner
Halton Plowing Match Honors Dented by Weather
Unfavorable weather failed to dampen enthusiasm at the Halton plowing match on Albert Anderson’s Nassagawoya farm. Fifty-one contestants plowed under judges N Mcleod Wm Hoa frawser and Clark Young with notable work by Margaret Erb of Gada HUI. WG Brown of Galt won the Bank of Commerce Trophy for the best ridge by a walking plow. John Lister of Hornby earned distinction by winning a special Halada Tea prize. Kenneth Peddin of Milton and Yvan Taylor of Moffat were deemed eligible for next year’s Halada Tea class. Eight Walton youths under 20 competed for the Bank of Nova Scotia Trophy, awarded to Donald Ferguson of Hockwood. Concluded on Page Five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stalton
Albert Anderson
Nassagawoya
N.1
Mcleod
Wm. Hoafrawser
Clark Young
Peterborough
Wise Margaret Erb
Gada Hui
Claud Jolner
Bank of Commerce
Wg, Brown
Galt
John Lister
Hornby
Belig Anward
Halada Tea Company
Halton
Mir Lister
Kenneth Peddin
Milton
Yvan ‘Taylor
Moffat
Plowmen
Walton
Bank of Nove Scotis
Donald Verguson
Hockwood
Harold
Nelson Memorial Essay Contest Honors Acton Pupils
Mrs. Colin Campbell of Winnipeg funds a Nelson Memorial Essay Contest for Halton county elementary schools. For 1940 41 Barbra Mackay, Elizabeth Glover, William Rirain, Elizabeth Main, Fraser McNabb, Helen Lindley, Lilian Bennett won prizes. A 1941 42 competition announced. Acton naval gun donation prompts continued War Savings effort. J L Wiley urges communities to reach objective and boost War Savings Certificates to aid Victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colin Campbell
O.B.E
Winnipeg
Halton
Lord Nelson
Mra. Campbell
Algon Buck
Palermo
de. Anson and Keturah Buck Nelson
Aboo
Barbra Mackay
Oakville Publc School
Elizabeth Glover
S. S. No
Nelson
Willam Rirain
S. S
Baqueaing
Elizabeth Main
S&s
Fraser T. McNabb
Esqueaing
Helen Lindley
Burlington Public School
Lilian Bennett
Milton Public School
Acton
J. L. Waley
Una Loge
Sacis
Baat
Coming Events at Mestings and Local Concerts
Knox Church Mission Band Tea and Bake Sale set for Saturday November 15 at Town Hall 4 p.m. A Firemen's Annual Dance planned for Friday December 5 with Gibson Boyd Orchestra admission 50 cents. Mary R Moore Girles Guild house to house Candy Sale Saturday November 22 1941. Coming Sunday November 16 8 15 p m Baptist Church Syd Johnston and group from Toronto in a special evening service. Dance tomorrow night Acton Town Hall under Acton Branch Canadian Legion. Gibson Boyd again providing music admission 5 cents lucky door prize.
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Knox Mary R. Moore
Guild House
The
Baptist Church
Syd Johnston
Toronto
Acton
Canadian Legion
Gibeoni- Boyd
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cullen
Rockalong Institute
Acton, Rockwood
Narsapaweya
Eramosa
Rockwood Town Hall
Son of
D. G. Morris
B. M. Morris
Women’s Institute
Nassaga
United W. M
Kenneth Peddie
Ivan Taylor
J. L. Wiley
J. L. Ilrley
Hitler
Navy
Knox Church Mission Band
Town Hall
Firemen
Gibson-Boyd Orchestra
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