Diamond Wedding of Mr and Mrs George Soper in Acton
Longtime Acton couple Mr George Soper and Mrs Soper celebrate a diamond wedding anniversary with family from Acton Toronto Kit chener Georgetown Jamestown N Y Guelph and Galt in attendance. Mrs Soper baked the cake, they recall sixty years with few illnesses and strong health, and friends extend hearty congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Soper
Florence
Acton
Toronto
Kitchener
Georgetown
Soper
Rockwood
J. B. Chalmers
Maple Avenue
McCLEARY GIBBON WEDDING IN ACTON HOME
The wedding of Lillian Rae Gibbon of Sundridge to John William McCleary of Islington took place at the Mason home in Acton Lake Avenue with Rev. Cairn Conning officiating. The couple will reside in Toronto and guests included Mrs. J J Eston of Toronto and Miss Jesale E Gibbon of Sundridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Mason
Lake Avenue
Acton
Lillian Rae Gibbon
Sundridge
John William McCleary
A. KR. McCleary
Islington
Cairn Conning
George W. Gibbon
Englehart
Jeasie Elmalle Gibbon
Fred Thompson
Tally-Ho Inn
Toronto
Mr. McCleary
J. J. Eston
Jesale E. Gibbon
Missionary Topic at Acton B Y P U Meeting
At the Acton B Y P U weekly gathering Tuesday evening Mrs. C. W. Landsborough led the Stewardship Commission in a program on the life of Bolivian pastor Dominicas Saldias. The topic offered insight into missionary problems in Bolivia and Olive Root performed a solo during the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Landsborough
Stewardship Commission
B.Y.P.U
Dominicas Saldias
Olive Root
Acton Enlistments in Weak's Register Newsletter
Aneerie daughter of Mr vend Myre W. HL Clayton has joined the W.R.C.N.S. and is now stationed at Galt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aneerie
Vend. Myre W
HL Clayton
W.R.C.N.S
Galt
Conciliation Board Hears Labor Representation Debate
A Conciliation Board hearing in the Town Hall discussed which union would represent Beardmore and Co. workers. Wright of Toronto Lewis Duncan ICC, Norman L. Matthews of Toronto, and company and union lawyers attended as the public session explored bargaining agent status. The board will issue recommendations later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conciliation Board
Wright
Toronto
Lewis Duncan
Beardmore & Co
Beanimore ,& Co
Eramosa Reeve And Council Seek Re-Election
Eramosa Township Council and Rockwood Police Village trustees met with Insurance reps to discuss using Rockwood fire equipment for off village protection. County roads schedule advised. council approved county plowing and a bridge deposit refund. Reeve D D Gray announced candidacy for reeve in 1945 as several officials signaled future runs for deputy reeve or councillor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eramosa
Rockwood
Eden
E. H. Benham
J. R. Rutherford
Frank Day
Rutherford
Benham
W. J. Pinkney
Roy Leslie
P. R. Peavey
Acton Council Delays Drain Work and Handles Various Reports
Acton council meetings discussed delaying work on a drainage project for safety while approving payments for mowers, insurance, utilities, printing, firemen's expenses, and street services. A medical and taxation agenda was touched on as officers arranged tax collections, X ray plans, and garbage fees, with a note on a missing soldier later reported as a prisoner in a German camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Mason
Oekes
C. L. Kirkness
J. H. Boulton
Acton
J. M. McDonald
Carlosd
Iby Council
F. L. Wright
County of Halton
Bell ‘Telephone Co
Acton Exax Pures
Stewart Slinclair
James Gilmour
Cere Nee
Bats C.N.R
Province of Ontario
Collin McColl
E. P. Bowman
W. Coles
Mackenzie & Son
Oydegetpasn
W. Ri. Norton
Hossard
Re Public
Canadian Institute of Sewage and Sanitation
Municipal Dept. of Ontario
Auditora
Elgin Street
Cameron Street
Council
Two Cases Are Heard in the Police Court
In Milton yesterday Frank Hall of Burlington was charged with stealing a car belonging to Thomas Robertson. He was remanded and trial will be held in Burlington on December 6. Gordon Snow, charged with over tending his truck, paid an amount of 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Frank Hall
Burlington
Thomas Robertson
Gordon Snow
Miss Bennett Addresses Nas Sangaweya Institute Meeting
The November Nas Sangaweya Women's Institute gathering at Mrs Price's home, chaired by Mrs C Morton, heard 18 members and visitors discuss World Peace. Donations totaled 55 dollars to multiple groups plus 100 dollars to local relief, with Miss Bennett of Acton sharing views from Cape Cod and the Pilgrim Fathers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nas Sangaweya Women's Institute
Price
C. Morton
Pickergill
Bennett
Back Home In Acton After Overseas
Pte Victor Elliott arrived back in Acton on Saturday evening invalided from overseas with an injury to his right arm. His father Mr David Elliott and other family members welcomed him home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Elliott
Acton
David Elliott
Bloomsbury Society Hosts Public School Inspector Speech
At No. 9 school on November fifteenth Bloomsbury Literary Society welcomed Public School Inspector How. The meeting featured musical pieces by Donald Ferguson and Mrs. Van Gooren, readings by Edith Nellig and Mrs. Murray Clarke, and a speech by Mr. How on education. Prizes went to Mrs. Mansell Nellis and Alex Near. lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 9
Bloomsbury Literary Society
C. J. .van Goorlen
Donald Ferguson
van Gooren
Edith Nellig
Alex Near
Murray Clarke
Howit
Society
Haow- Ii
Mansell Nellis
Munch
Editors Pressure on Readers to Influence MPs Over Draft
A Telegram from an Essex County editor urges readers to persuade MPs to send draftees overseas. The piece questions the telegram’s origin and funding, urges readers to decide independently, and recalls the January 1942 “Committee for Total War” stampede as a cautionary parallel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essex County
Psrcenne
Ottawa
Committee For Total War
New Pump For Waterworks To Be Shipped In January
Acton Public Utilities Commission notes a new waterworks pump will be shipped from the factory on January 3 1945. Reeve J M McDonald and commissioners report no truck permit yet and will seek wartime price board approval for an attached salary raise for Miss Jessie Walker. Other items include follow up of accounts and routine department payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Walker
Prices and Trade Board
Chas, Wilson
Mc Kerale
Department C
Prore Cei
HB. McEachern
Ton
Errersers
Acton Free Preas
Orange Hall
Brampton
Bell
Stewart Force Electric
Ugus
Ellott
McDonald Electric
Sup
Une
Hydro-Electric Power Commission
Neptune Meters
Waterworks Department
Local Dance and Bake Sale Listings Tower Over Weekend
The notice lists events around Milton and Brookville. Dance at Dance-Odd Fellows Hall Milton on November 2 with Bloomsbury Orchestra admission 25 cents. St Joseph’s Church ladies bake sale and tea at Town Hall November 23. Brookville event Friday November 24 with Galbraith Orchestra from Guelph admission four cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oddfellow's Hall
Milton Om
Bloomsbury Orchestra
St. Joseph's Church
Brookville
Busy Bees
Galbraith Orchestra
Guelph
Acton Town Hall
Stewart Elliot
Acton Fire Brigade
Town Hall
Acton
Doris Hull
Mission Soc
Recognition of Services to Agricultural Societies Noted
Acton Agricultural Society awarded Mr. H Lindsay a diploma for long active service. He helped found Acton Fall Fair in 1913 and remained a director for thirty one years. Earlier he served with Esquesing Agricultural Society and the Georgetown Arts and Crafts Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Lindsay
Acton Agricultural Society
Lindsay
Acton
Acton Fair
Lin
Esquesing _— . Agricultural Society
Georgetown
Acton Leads in Seventh Victory Loan Returns
Final results show Acton surpassed its 265 550 target with 2110 applications, the largest loan total to date. Halton County achieved 135 percent with a per capita record, led by Georgetown Oakville Milton Burlington Acton Nassagawega and local industries Beardmore Wool Storey Glove in payroll savings driving 64 770 over quota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Storey Glove Co
Beardmore & Co
Wool, Combing Corporation
Halton County
Canada
Georgetown District
Oakville
Milton
Buriington
Nassagawega
Lindsay and Mrs Lindsay Celebrate Silver Wedding
Mr and Mrs D H Lindsay observed their silver wedding anniversary on Wednesday November 15 at Mrs Hattie Price’s home with immediate family dinner and social time. Mr Lindsay received a crystal water pitcher embossed with sterling silver and a matching fruit bowl as gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. H. Lindsay
Hattie Price
Mr. Lindsay
Fire hits barracks at Medicine Hat prisoner of war camp
Fire swept two large barracks in the Medicine Hat prison camp POW compound injuring one person. The blaze marked the second fire at the facility since its construction two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calgary
Medicine Hat
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Mrs. Gee. Soper Hadj
Acton B. Y. P. U
His Majesty's
Peace River Block
B.C
Conncil
Norman H. McDonald
Mizalng
Germany
England
Scotland
Mra A. McDonald
Holland
M.Z. Bennett
Nassagaweya Institute
Bloomsbury
The
Acton Public Utilities
Acton Pubiic Utilities Commission
C. M. Hanzen
J. R. MacArthur
Legion Dance
al Wattson
Admission_Inc
Lorne School
ME. and
Mrs. D. HH. Lindsay Mark Silver Wedding
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