Acton Council Sets Milk By-Law and Garbage Contract
Acton Council discussed debt settlement for the tax collecting body and approved a garbage collection contract with L Waxman for 1100 monthly. Milk delivery hours were set 5 am to 5 pm effective December 1, and enforcement of slug machine laws was debated with officials considering attorney general guidance.
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New
Vaul
Acton
Adog
Jamen Morrison
L. Waxman
D. Wilfong
W. Sheppard
Councih
Cork
Poppy Day Fund
The
Canadian Legion
Council
Pominian
Arso
St. Joseph's Hospital
Department of Municipal Affairs
Acton Publi Utilities Commission
Ontario Commission
Actod
Waterworks Department
Hospital Fund Remains Same As Last Week
For the first week since Ta Fr Paes Fund for the London England Stek Children's Hospital opened the fund remained stationery. The report shows $251.40 collected, a splendid sum that will bring help to those carrying on their work of mercy in Old London.
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Ta Fr Paes Fund
London England
Stek Children's Hospital
Old London
Acton Bowlers Claim 2–0 Shutout Victory
McCutcheon Bowling Team defeated the Optimist's Club 2–0 as J Morton N Morton posted 245 262 852 and M Holman 233 243 697 leading a strong team score. McCutcheon's 3276 trailed Optimist's 2577 in the week’s game.
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McCutcheon
Acore
J. Morton
N. Morton
M. Holman
W. Corry
J. Adarmman
Optimlat
Municipal Affairs Forum Deliberates After Nomination
Friday night discussion on municipal affairs covered audits costs and office centralization. Reeve Chalmers opened remarks and candidate Mason voiced intent to run again while urging auditing changes and executive accountability. Hansen summarized Hydros and Waterworks growth with revenue gains and increased demand prompting office consolidation at Public Utilities.
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usuak__ratepayere
G. A. Dilla
Reeve Chnaimern
Paat
A. Mazon
Ratepayera
Mason
Reeve Chalmers
Council
J. F. Creighton
Public Utilities Office
Hanoren
Creighton
Commission
Dublin Literary Society Discusses Wartime Agriculture
The Dublin Literary Society met Friday evening led by President Burkholder. Mr Whitelock outlined wartime agricultural problems, then Prof Francia of OAC Guelph spoke on pullet culling. Doren Steele and Eleanor Ross performed a vocal, followed by Betty Burkholder’s reading. Lunch and dancing concluded the evening.
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Dublin Literary Society
Burkholder
Whitelock
Apoclal
Francia
O.A.C
Guelph
Doren Steele
Eleanor Ross
Betty Burkholder
Waa
Varied Program At Friendly Circle Meeting Tuesday
United Church Friendly Circle met Tuesday at Ja O Johnston home. Plans for Christmas entertainment were made and a quilt for the Red Cross agreed upon. Abolna Gibson led games including a humorous search for a murderer. Food and hospitality were praised.
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Friendly Circle
United Church Friendly Circle
Ja. O. Johnston
Christmax Entertainment
Red Crown
Abolna Gibson
Algotnn
Matthews
Mrs. Johnston
Rockwood Sheep Club Buys Noted Ram Lamb
The Rockwood Sheep Club purchased a fine ram lamb from Mr. John Rhule of Chealey. The ram is big set and stocky with a splendid fleece and pink skin, ideal for ramearly maturing markets. The club views the purchase as boosting their breed’s reputation and plans to use remaining ram lambs for sale in the Dominion market.
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Rockwood Sheep Club
John Rhule
Chealey
Oxford Down
Rockwood Sheep Club Benaider
Mary R. Moore Girls Guild Meet at Desser eault Home
The regular monthly Mary R. Moore Girls Guild gathering was hosted by Joyce Desser eault at her home in Knox. Tyobel MaLend read scripture and Mary Ritchie led prayer. Jean Bennie led the business portion and gave the address. A social time followed.
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Mary R. Moore Girl
Fate of Soldier's Wife in England Verdict
Coroner's jury in Romford convicts the death as suicide by gas after the wife of a soldier faced mental distress while handling 11 or 12 forms needed for a supplementary allowance.
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Romford
England
Splendid Welsh Concert In Town Hall
The Welsh Choir of Toronto gave a gratis concert Sunday evening following church services, under the Acton and Vicinity War Service League. The thirty man ensemble sang works from Comrades in Arms to The Lost Chord with strong harmony and engaging solos by Audrey Hughes and two tenor and baritone soloists.
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Toronto
Viall
Acton and Vicinity Ware
Comrades In
Harlech
Misa Audrey Hughes
Rees
Hughes and Tees
Creemo
Amos Mason
War Service League
League
Lakeside
Lo.d.e
Acclamations at Acton Town Hall Nomination Meeting
Ratepayers filled Acton Town Hall last Friday for a nomination meeting. Nominations closed at 8 30 p m with lists for Reeve Councillor School Board and Public Utilities Commission. J B Chalmers withdrew from Reeve, leaving no election this year. Next year’s board includes J M MacDonald Reeve A Mason Davison W J Oakes and Chas Kirkness.
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C. F. Leatherland
J. Bo Chalmers
J M. McDonald
W. J. O. Oakes
Evan Jones
Fred Davison
J. M. McDonald
John Creighton
A. Mason
J. H. Boulton
B. D. Rachlin
Chas. Kirknews
Fred Dawkins
John Nicol
Clarence Cook
Frank Oakes
W. HH. Clayton
Public Utilities Commission
C. Hansen
J. B. Chalmers
M. McDonald
Chalmers
F. S. Blow
W. B. Rumley
W. G. Mason
F. G. Oakes
G. A. Dills
W. H. Clayton
Public Utilities
Commission
M. Syman
Maple Grove Literary Opens With Varied Program
Maple Grove Literary held its first meeting on Thursday evening with minutes read by Myrtle Maide and W. McNabb presiding. The program featured readings by Mina Helen Bayne and Enid McNabb, a saxophone piece by B Raynadon, a speech by C O Plank, an all star quartet, and a closing song followed by dancing.
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Maple Grove “Literary
Mbis Myrtle Maide
W. McNabb
Mina Helen Bayne
Sonja Voine
Mins Ruth McKay
Mins Enid McNabb
B. Raynadon
C. O
Time Hymns to Feature a Sunday Evening Service
An old-time hymn program will anchor the United Church service next Sunday night. The lineup includes Bubblah Land Sweet bye and bye When peace like a river and other old tunes. Storisa will explain hymn origins with lantern illustrations. Rev Fosbury will base a brief address on John Wesley’s rules for good hymn singing.
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United Church
Mr. Fosbury
John Wealey
Lincoln Cripps Wedding at Georgetown Parsonage
A quiet ceremony took place Saturday November 15 at the Baptist parsonage in Georgetown uniting Reta Evelyn Cripps and Charles Arthur Lincoln. Rev J E Ostrom officiated. The bride wore a navy blue alpaca dress with braid and a matching felt hat. The couple will reside in Toronto after a brief wedding dinner with close family.
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Baptist Parsonage
Georgetown
Reta Evelyn Cripps
Edwin Cripps
Charles Arthur Lincoln
Mr. George, Lincoln
Berkshire
England
Lincoln
J. E. Ostrom
Mrs. Lincoln
Toronto
Lorne Literary Society Hosts Crokinole Social
The Lorne School November meeting featured a crokinole social with many rounds and sore fingers. Winners were Mrs McCutcheon for ladies and Mr W Watkins for gentlemen, followed by lunch and a brief business session. The next gathering is planned for late December.
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Lorne Literary Society
McCutcheon
W. Watkins
Gent
Red Cross Appeals for Medical Supplies to Russia
The Canadian Red Cross launches a $500,000 emergency appeal for medical and relief supplies for Soviet Russia. Funds will buy medical items shipped via Britain with no admin costs, and every dollar yields three in goods once delivered to Russia.
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Soviet
Russia
Canadian
Red Cross
Britain
F. W. Routley
Dominion
Canada
Soviet Union
Routley
Allotting of Rooms in County Buildings Is Problem
Acton War Savings drive progress report notes an extension of time to complete. A white spot on the Post Office chart shows ten percent of returns to come in weekly, with several industries already pledged at one hundred percent. The council discusses county building space and planning for new offices as it faces a busy schedule.
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Acton
Industrie
Good Roads Committee
Steel Company of Canada
Troy Smith
Dr. Heslop
Cleave
Craig
Road Committee
Ftkddelh
Smith
Hugh Donalt
County Buildings Committee
Mutton Gift From Farmers Aids Air Commandos
Farmers from Pricaka and adjacent districts contributed 264 shrep of meat to the A Air Commando as thanks for an air display.
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Pretoria
Farmera
Pricaka
South Africa
103 Men Overseas Are Cared for by Service League
The Acton and Vicinity War Service League met in the Council Chamber to review reports and plan activities. 103 men overseas from the district receive monthly parcels and comforts, with efforts to keep addresses accurate and parcels flowing. a concert, dance, and auction are planned to raise funds.
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Acton and Vicinity War Service League
st _avening
H. B. Burkholder
Dublin
Misa M. Wtyder
Lakeside
C. Kirkness
League
Red Cross Society
Coming Events and Meetings Announced
The Lakeside Chapter IODE sponsors The Shepherd of the Hills at Gregory Theatre on November 27 and 28, with tickets sold by chapter members. A dance is planned for Friday night at Acton’s Tide Hall by the Canaitan Legion’s Acton Branch, with the Cilla Boyd Orchestra providing music. Admission is Me and a lucky door prize.
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Actos ‘Tide Hall
Acton Branch
The
Canaitian Legion
Cilssa- Boyd Orchestra
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F. Davison
Georgetown Lumber Co
Corporation
Atlaftic
School Board and Cemetery Board
Finance Committee
Fyr-Fyter Co
W. D. Talbot
E. Harrop
J. R. Leishman
MacKenzie & Son
Bell Telephone Co. Eervices
Wm.Cooper
Lucy Edwards
Tawep Ee Maeledbiealsiattyeetessthauae B.A
Rockwood Club
Fine Ram Lamb
Joyce Dessereault
Knox Girls’ Guild
Maple Grove Literary
Lincoln-Cripps
Georgetown Parsonage
Lorne School
Dominion Government
Milton
Hampton
York County
Ham
Bete Sires
Children's Aid “Soriety
At. Catharines
Children's Aid Society
T. Catharines
Ort
Newmanville
Glirla
Galt
Brampton
Nassagaweya
Mr. Smith
Service League
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