Parents Night Showed Strong Turnout at Local School
About 300 to 400 visitors attended Parents Night at the Public School last Thursday. Visitors toured the High School building, viewed student work, and observed classroom exhibits. Principal McKenzie noted the evening highlighted steady progress across grades and may become an annual event with extended hours. Trustee J. H. Boyd provided oranges for pupils, recalling festive childhood visits.
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McKenzie
J. H. Boyd
Beardmore Plant Worker Loses Finger In Leather Handling Incident
Mr. Stuart Lantz suffered a serious injury at the Beardmore Co. plant last Thursday when operating a leather cutting machine. His index finger on the left hand was crushed and amputation below the joint was required. Well wishes for a speedy recovery are offered.
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Stuart Lantz
Beardmore Co
Stuart
Acton Port Revenue Rises Amid Trade Upturn
Figures from Acton port show a stronger flow of goods through customs supporting an upward business trend. April to June 1939 revenue was 19 465.99, rising to 23 778.23 this year with a second period at 18 000 above last year. Annual totals reach 24 588.24 in 1939 and 42 931.40 this year, with expectations of a new all time high by year end as monthly figures echo larger quarterly gains.
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Acton
Rockalong Institute Greets Legislation Program Meeting
The Rockalong Women's Institute held its November gathering at Mrs. C. Plank's home with the chair in charge. Members discussed a new law, set meetings for 2 pm, and planned a Christmas gift exchange. Mrs. Black led the Legislation program with songs, talks, demonstrations, and a question session.
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Rockalong Women's Institute
C. Plank
W. Black
England
Guelph
Acton Business Group Seeks O H A Hockey and Local Projects
Acton Business Men's Association met in regular session Tuesday urging continued O H A hockey in Acton this year to preserve their hard won status. They backed forming a Juvenile team, discussed retailer concerns, and planned an independent Retailers Committee meeting. The Building Committee reported progress with Mr A Mason added, while the Telephone Committee noted wartime delays in securing a wider area and urged ongoing pressure on the telephone company for improved radius.
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Acton
A. Mason
Military unit roster snippet with several names
A fragment lists sergeant major N. Stuckey and lieutenants and corporals from multiple battalions including Masters Kennedy and others, indicating a routine personnel roster.
Remembrance Day Service Held in Acton Amid Heavy Rain
A cold driving rain reduced attendance at Acton Remembrance Day ceremonies. The parade formed at the Town Hall and proceeded to the Soldiers' Memorial with wreaths laid by local groups. The service moved to United Church for prayers and a sermon focusing on faith and perseverance, ending with the National Anthem.
Bloomsbury Literary Society Holds November Meeting
The regular meeting on November 8 was led by President Clarence Wilson. Ross Patterson chaired the program with readings by Mrs. Dennis Elizabeth Anderson and piano by Mrs. vanGoozen, plus a debate on whether the motor car has done more good than harm. The negative side won the judges’ decision.
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Bloomsbury Literary Society
Clarence Wilson
Ross Patterson
Dennis
Ray Stake
Elizabeth Anderson
vanGoozen
Martin Hassard
Dirk vanGoozen
Ross’ Gordon
Cameron Ramshaw
J.little
J. Little
Annual Family Night of Acton Women's Institute
The Acton Women's Institute held its regular monthly meeting at Mrs. R. L. Davidson's home last Thursday. Members reported sending twenty two Christmas boxes to Acton boys overseas and decided to make quilts for the Red Cross. The event included a progressive euchre social, with prizes to Mrs. Lazenby and Mr. Fred McCutcheon. Mr F L Wright showed colored pictures and a lunch was served before a closing song.
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Acton Women's Institute
R. L. Davidson
Acton
Red Cross
Lazenby
Fred McCutcheon
F. L. Wright
Reunior
League Leaders Defeat Force Bowlers In Tuesday Match
The Spiar Bros. Team topped the Force Bowling in the Guelph Commercial Bowling League by 5-2 on Tuesday night. The Force lost the opening game by four points in a close start to the match.
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Force Bowling
Spiar Bros
Guelph
Force
Erin Nomination Arranged for November Meeting
The Erin Town Council met at Hillsburg on November 14 to set by law 10 naming a nomination meeting site and returning officers. Nomination is set for November 22 at the Town Hall Hillsburg with voting to follow December 2 if needed. Also approved orders include 30 rolls of snow fence and treasurer payments in three installments through 1941.
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Erin
Huilsburg
Hillsburg
Bank of Montreal officials visit Acton on official business
Acton welcomed Mr. Jackson Dodds OBE DCL General Manager Bank of Montreal and Mr. H F Skey Main Toronto Office Manager for an official visit. The delegation toured the Acton branch and met local staff while ties to banking and public service were highlighted.
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Acton Industries
Acton
Jackson Dodds, Obe
DCL
Bank of Montreal
H. F. Skey
Toronto
Canada
Dodds
Knox Young People Hear Remembrance Talk By Fred Coles
The Knox Church Young People Guild met November 11 with President Clarence Coles in charge. Miss Wilma Hansen led services, Miss Inez McLellan read scripture, and soloists Bella Rozzell and others performed. Guest speaker Fred Coles delivered a Remembrance address after hymns and a Round Robin note to ex-president Bert Patrick at Camp Sussex, N.B.
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Young People's Guild of Knox Church
Clarence Coles
Wilma Hansen
Services Committee
Inez McLellan
No Man's Land
Bella Roszell
Drake
Camp Sussex, N.B
Acton Starts Motor Licenses Sale With New Plates
Acton issued green on white license plates with first numbers 195E1 to 214E2 and 22Y51 to 28Y99. J K Gardiner local issuer reports a rush as licenses expire year end rather than March, and The Free Press secured the first plates on view in the window. demand expected to exceed last year as local drivers obtain permits.
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Acton
J. K. Gardiner
Free Press
Acton Community Calendar of Dances Sales and Teas
Announcements list events including Acton Continuation School Dance on Friday November 22 at 8 45 p m with Red Cross proceeds and 202 St Albans W A Sale of Work Baking on December 7 in Parish Hall Tea correction notes December 23 Mammoth Christmas Tree Town HallActon Branch Legion Tea Sale of Baking November 16 3 30 p m United Church Schoolroom by Young Ladies Friendly Circle.
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Acton
Red Cross
St. Alban’s
W. A
Town Hall
United Church School
Dublin Literary Halloween Masquerade Held at School
The Dublin Literary held a Friday masquerade in the school with judges Linham Young and Robertson. War Savings Stamps served as prizes for best disguises and costumes including best school girl Jean Robertson and best school boy Rae Webster. The program featured Ian Grant readings, piano solos by Margaret Somerville and others, finishing with the National Anthem and social dancing.
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Dublin Literary
Mr. Linham
Miss Young
Robertson
Charles
Jean Robertson
Rae Webster
Molly Cutts
David Joe
Ian Grant
Burkholder
Margaret Somerville
Dorothy
Douglas Frank
United Church Marks Sixteenth Anniversary Sunday
The United Church at Acton will host its sixteenth anniversary on Sunday with guest speaker Rev. Prof. A. S. Orton from Emanuel College Toronto. Special music by the choir and additional features are planned for services at 11:00 am and 7:00 pm DS.T.
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United Church
Acton
A. S. Orton
S. TM
Emanuel College
Toronto
Newlywed Campbell Surprise Shower At Lambert Home
Friends gathered Monday night at Mr. and Mrs. E. Lambert's home for a social evening honoring the newly married Mr. and Mrs. Campbell. The gathering included a shower and warm felicitations from attendees.
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E. Lambert
Monday Service of Remembrance in Nassagaweya
Rain cooled crowds as Nassagaweya held three remembrance services. The Soldiers Monument rite included readings by W G Middleton and Amos Mason with Last Post and Reveille, followed by a benediction. At Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church Rev Bennie led Confession, readings, and prayers. Remembrance Day address by Rev F Lawson and hymns of loyalty closed with the National Anthem. A Padbury hospitality table offered drinks and food to veterans.
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E. A. Brooks
St. Alban'’s
Philippians
G. C. Gifford
Nassagaweya
W. G. Middleton
Amos Mason
H. L. Bennie
Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church
Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church, Rev. Mr. Bennie
H. H. Kippen
F. Lawson
Kipling
Acton Public Utilities considers new water mains and bill credits
The Acton Public Utilities Commission met Tuesday with Commissioner Symon and Reeve Chalmers present. A credit of $23.00 for rural hydro transmission was noted, along with account payments. Mr. A Mason sought water service for new Alice Street homes but was advised to approach the Council. Two water services were disrupted by high winds, one at H McCutcheon’s Main Street home and another at W Bauer’s Mill Street residence.
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Acton Public Utilities Commission
M.symon
Reeve J. B. Chalmers
C.M. Hansen
Ontario Hydro Commission
Acton Commission
J. B. Chalmers
M. Symon
A. Mason
Alice Street
Beardmore & Co. Ltd
Wilson
Council
H. McCutcheon
Main Street
W. Bauer
Mill Street
Plant Superintendent Arrives at Canadian Port to Take Charge
Wool Combing Corporation officials report Mr Boyes and Mrs Boyes and assistant manager Mr Walker and Mrs Walker have reached a Canadian port this week and will travel to Acton on Monday to install machinery. They come from Bradford England. The company had been anxious after the former manager drowned when the City of Benares sank.
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Wool Combing Corporation
Boyes
Benares
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Rockalong Institute
Acton Business Men’s Association
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J. L. Moore
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T. A. Arthurs
Pte. A) Anderson
J.elkington
Pte. J. Fryer
Maj. N. Stuckey
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Pte. T. Irving
Pte. G. McLeod
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J. J. Cooney
D.C. M. 164Th Battalion
Lorne Scots
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Acton Boy Scout Troop
Canadian Legion
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Bower Avenue
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Soldiers’ Memorial
Acton Legion
Reveille
E. J. Nelson
Paul
Mr. Bennie
Bloomsbury
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M. Roote
H. Otterbien
R. Langford
W. Corry Ee Eates
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R. Crawford Setae Ewenens
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Spiar
Canadian Bankers’ Association
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Province of
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Order of the Silver Wolf
France
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Royal Army Ordnance Corps
Ordnance Services
59Th Division
Belgium
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Freedom City of
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MR. F. Coles
Knox Young Peoples
Hallowe’en Masquerade
Mrs. Walter Linham
Rev. F. Lawson
New
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Storm
Ontario Studio Commission
Hydro Department
Parkard Electric Co. Ltd
MacDonald Electric Ltd
G.N.R
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Geo
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Isuijntitinnse Hydro Department
Canadian Port
Rvermore
Nassagaweya Township
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Pte
Arthur Hadley
Edward Harrison
Chas. M. Carbert
R. FP. C
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William Tremblett
James Milne
Clarence Carton
William Grahame
William Pollock
Mark McIntyre
Kingsbury
Harvey Elliot
Wesley Roberts
H. C. Elsley
Fred Hilson
Joseph “Fryer
Ist Battalion
Allan Reading
Howard C. Robinson
William Roberts
Pike, Melvin’ Bonas
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