Utilities Officials at Acton Meeting Apply Unemployment Act
Acton Public Utilities Commission met Tuesday, approving payrolls for Hydro Dept suppliers and staff. A 500 transfer moved from Waterworks to General Account. The commission plans unemployment insurance application and minor staffing changes, plus ads for Hydro-lamps. The next meeting is set for October 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario Municipal Election Association
Commission
Ontario Hydro Commission
Ontario Commission
Misa Speight
Jeasie Walker
ANT Commission
Improvements and Extensions at the Beardmore Plant
Reconstruction work at the Beardmore Co. site includes strengthening filter beds south east of the plant and new excavating machinery and trucks arriving to complete the task. A rarely used building is being repaired with a new roof as part of extensive plant improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beardmore Co
Beardmere Company
Acton Volunteer Civil Guard Starts New Training Course
The Acton Volunteer Civil Guard under Capt. J M McDonald begins a new training course this evening at 8 30 CST in the park. All men, young and old, are invited to receive instruction and stay fit for emergencies in defense of Canada and the Empire. Col ing Officer of the Flatton County Civil Guards will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Acton Boys Enlisted In Ragisher Grant Unit
E Allan Ragisher Grant announced enlistment in the Ontario Armoury unit joining the Ontario Company now stationed at Woolley Barracks London Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant, E. Allan
Ontrance Corp
Woolley Barracks
London
Ont
Acton Endures Severe Windstorm Disrupts Town
Last week Acton and nearby centers faced a heavy windstorm causing local damage. A section of the Wool Combing Corporation plant shed, two hydro poles supplying pump power fell, and the park judge's stand toppled. Trees and branches dotted streets as municipal crews cleared debris while services briefly interrupted. Fruits suffered widespread losses.
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Acton
Wool Combing Corporation
Hall-Watson and Sanford-Hills Wed At Monticello Church
A double wedding at Monticello United Church on Saturday September 27 officiated by Rev. A M Rope united Helen Lorraine Watson of Acton Ontario to Ralph Bordon Hall of Hamilton Ontario and Muriel Margaret Hill of Conn Ontario to Kim John Arthur Sanford of Valcar ter Quebec.
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Monticello United Church
A. M. Rope
Helen Lorraine
John Watson
Acton
Ont
Ralph Bordon Hall
Hamilton
Quebec
Misa Watson
Miss Hill
Mary R Moore Guild Holds Regular Meeting at Home
The Mary R Moore Guild met at Audrey McKinnon's home. A two minute silence honored Mrs Moore. A poem by Hole Malnprice was read and missionary reading by Audry McKinnon followed. Wilma Hanson conducted a questionnaire.
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Mary R. Moore's
Acton War Savings Campaign Plans Formed
Local units form for War Savings drive with Acton supervising Acton Naggsaga weya and Esquesing townships split into separate units. Quotas set for monthly pledges: Acton aims 3600 dollars, Nassagawega and Esquesing seek targets to buy a Blitz Buggy and a carrier at five thousand dollars monthly. Campaign to open in a few weeks.
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Acton
Acton Committee
Mrr
Alex Near
Nassagawega
A. Beaumont
Esquesing Township
Field Day Public School Championships Report Details
Acton Public School field day results feature champions George Ellett with 18 points in boys and Dorothy Cunningham with 18 in girls. Rained out portions altered standings with Bill Clayton Martin McCristell close behind. numerous events listed including broad jump high jump and pole vault across senior and junior divisions.
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Acton Public School
Twa
Thesa Conteata
George Ellett
Bill Clayton
Martin McCristell
Dorothy Cunningham
Joan Somerville
Siiney Kentnoer
Bill Layton
George Elliott
Armand Bralda
Martin McCrintall
Freddie * Kentner
George Turkesz
Joan Coles
Shirley Eliott
Shirley Kentner
Maureen O'Rourke
Aileen McIsaac
Ethel Hunter
Shirley Palmer
Earl Carmite
Melbourne Blow
Martin McCristall
Special Prizes For Market Hogs At Acton Fair
Results of the T. Eaton Co. special for Market Hogs at Acton Fair were received this week by Secretary E. Thetford from the Dominion Department of Agriculture. The hogs were sold on Fair day to the highest bidder and prizes were awarded as judged. F. West Acton was first and won $12. F. Coles Limehouse won second money of $10. Robert Millar Georgetown won third and $8. E. Pearen Acton won fourth with $6.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Eaton Co
Acton Fair
E. Thetford
Dominion Department of Agriculture
F. West
Acton
F. Coles
R. R
Limehouse
Robert Millar
R.'T
Georgetown
E. Pearen
Red Cross Sends More Supplies to Aid the Sick
Local Red Cross reports ongoing relief work for war casualties. Shipments this week include 13 dress gowns 5 pneumonia jackets 10 warm coats 12 sheets 2 small sheets 2 pillow cases 19 lace cloths 3 binding folders 1 lining 1 hot water bottle cover 10 masks and 9 leather mitts.
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Ciety
German funeral of Hitler sparks encore applause joke
A German man returns from Hitler's funeral and tells his wife the service had mountains of praise. He recalls Goering Goebbels and von Ribbenstrorp delivering eloquent speeches and the crowd applauding so loudly that the casket was repeatedly lowered and raised for an encore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Fuehrer
Herr Goering
Herr Goebbels
Herr von Ribbentrop
Klafrau
Newspaper Week Invitation Highlights The Free Press History
During National Newspaper Week The Free Press invites readers to visit the office and view modern printing equipment. It notes sixty six years serving Acton and district with 3 482 chapters and a rich archive. Readers welcome questions about past production methods and the paper’s evolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Press
Dominion
Three Branches of Women's Institute At Scout Reserve
The Dublin Women's Institute met at Blue Spring Scout Reserve for a September gathering. Mrs. Anderson chaired a business session with Dublin, Acton, and Rockwood branches in attendance. Papers covered nutrition and local life, readings featured Nature Invented and Maple Leaf, with discussions, a rag doll making demonstration, a treasure trail contest, and a closing social with the National Anthem.
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Dublin Women's Institute
Blue Spring Scout Reserve
Anderson
Dublin
Acton
Rockwood
Mra. Plank
Nock-n-Long
G. Wallace
Nature
Doris Watson
McNabb
McDougald Keachie Wedding at St Pauls Anglican Church
In St Pauls Anglican Church Toronto Clare Keachie daughter of Mr and Mrs Morton Keachie married John McDougald son of the late Mr and Mrs Malcolm McDougald of Acton Canon H J Cody officiated with Maitland Farmer at the organ The church was decorated with gladioli and palms The bride wore ivory satin with her mother’s lace veil and carried swansonia bouvardia and white gladioli petals Attendants wore turquoise frock s and Mary Stewart halos The best man was Edward Williams Ushers included Morton Keachie and Lloyd McMillan Smith A reception followed at Strathearn Road The couple left for Muskoka and will reside in Hamilton
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St. Paul's Anglican Church
Toronto
Clare Keachie
Morton Keachie
John McDougald
Malcolm McDougald
Acton
H. J. Cody
Maitland Farmer
Mary Stewart
George Morrison
Ellen Watson
Betty Sheppard
Edward. Williama
Artsura, Morton
William Keacle
Lloyd McMillan-Smith
Anniversary Observance At Churchill United Church
The 103rd anniversary of Churchill United Church was celebrated with a Sunday morning address by Dr C F Silcox of Voronts on Christian unity. Monday evening featured a popular fowl supper and varied entertainment by local and visiting performers from Elora Hillaburg Toronto and Ospringe.
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Churchill
Silcox
Miga Corn Scott
Elora
Camry
Clark
Holy City
Ming Jean Akitt
Hillaburg
MacNaughton
Toronto
Lambert Brothers
Rockwood
Blanche McKinnon
Dorothy McKennie
Ospringe
Misa Jean Akitt
Ming Helen Akitt
Mina Muriel Akitt
Mexars
Howard Graham
Donald Robertson
Lloyd Burt
Rosas McKay
W. A. Feabury
Actan
H. S. Lovering
Trafalgar
Former Actonian Appointed Professor at Toronto University
Announcement last week announced the appointment of Mr. Roy J. Brown formerly of Acton as assistant Professor of electrical engineering at the School of Practical Science, Toronto University. Brown grew up in Acton and attended local schools, with Acton cited as his home town. Friends offer congratulations on his appointment and his lifelong dedication to his work. Miss Fern Brown, assistant Postmistress here, is his sister.
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Roy J. Brown
Acton
School of Practical Science
Toronto University
Prof. Brown
aActon
Tie Farr
Paris
Noblilty
Fern Brown
Acton Library Plans Fall Book Purchases
Acton Library Board arranged the annual fall purchase of new books on Tuesday evening. Readers seeking special books should consult librarians before October uth. The board accepted the resignation of Mr. Nell Gibbons and instructed the secretary to notify the School Board to fill the vacancy.
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Acton. Library
Acton Library Board
Nell Gibbons
Leatherland Addresses Banockburn Women's Institute
The September Banockburn Women’s Institute meeting was hosted by Mrs D A Russell with president Miss Edna Russell in charge. Mr C F Leatherland gave an engaging address and a planned October afternoon tea followed the business. the meeting closed with the National Anthem and refreshments.
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Bannockburn Women's Institute
D. A. Russell
Edna Russell
C. F. Longauo-S-Usey
Shopping Time in London Open for War Workers' Wives
Food control committees coordinate with production chiefs to extend shopping hours for married women who are war workers, aiming to ease household duties during wartime.
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London
New High In Customs Receipts At Acton Port
Acton Port customs office reports a three month period July August September receipts of 103388.43 dollars, more than double the prior year’s 42031.40 dollars. Officials credit industrial growth in Acton and expanding local industries for the surge. A three month record marks the latest rise in customs revenue.
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Acton Port
Acton Customs Office
Acton
Friends Honor Mrs Cowie and Miss Cowie Before Removal
Residents of Acton gather at Park Avenue home to honor Mrs Cowie and Milas Cowie prior to their move to Guelph. Milas Bennett reads a farewell address while Mrs Lindsay presents a silver flower basket. The guests thank the embrace of neighbors and sing Bless me the tie that binds.
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Miss Cowie
Guelph
Mra. G. Cowie
Mixa Inobal Cowl
D. H. Lindsay
Park—Avenue
W. J. Beatty
Milas M. Z. Bennett
Mra.d. Lindsay
Stewart Golden Anniversary Observed in Acton District
Mr and Mrs John Stewart of Brampton former Acton district residents marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary on a Monday with a home gathering. Guests included Mr Wallace Lasby Acton and Mrs Robert Forsythe Orangeville sisters of Mrs Stewart. A dinner followed with twenty five attending and a purse presented by J J Stewart Acton and Mrs George Humphries Toronto.
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John Stewart
Brampton
Acton
Stewart
Nellie Batley
Dublin
Golder
Wallace Lasby
Robert Forsythe
Orangeville
Slater
R. J. Collard
Toronto
J. J. Stewart Acton
George Humphries
Everett McDowell
Edna Toronto
Bob and
Ted
George Humphren
A. McClure
J. J. Stewart
Jack and Barry
Erlene Roberts
Albert Acton
Acton's Fund Support for War Children Receives Donations
A weekly report shows Acton's Fund for Child War Victims totaling 178.85 with gifts from the Busy Bees Club and a Saturday sale raising 3.51. Donors include Aileen and Helen Melanc, Leona Sugaski, Joy Romph, Sheridan Romph, Kenneth Mann, Kenneth Taylor and a donor labeled No Name. Funds will aid hospital care in London, England.
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London
Eng
Soumanas
Ulate
Buay Base Club
S. 3S
Nassagaweyn
London England
Old London
Aileen
Helen Mclaane
Leona Sugaski
Joy
Sheridan Romph
Kenneth Mann
Kenneth Taylor
Naxsagaweya
Helen Melanac
Leona Snagaaki
Books Wanted For Army Navy And Air Force
Special arrangements by the Canadian Post Office Department enable donation of books to Canadian Forces in camps across Canada and Newfoundland. Donated books should be clean in good condition and may be handed in at any post office for handling in mall bags.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Post Office Department
Canada
Newfoundland
Willan PMutork_ iC. M.P
Coming Events at YMCA Open Night and Rummage Sale
Announcement for a YMCA opening event with play lunch dance and cards to cost 2c admission. The Presbyterian YW A hosts a Rummage Sale and Tea on Saturday Oct 4 in the Council Chambers from 3 to 6.
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Y.M.C.A
Presbyterian Y.W.A
Also Mentioned on This Page
Acton Public Utilities Commission
Hydro Dept
HLE P.C
Ontario
Powon Esesseseceseresseney
Howard
Federal Wire & Cable Co
Line & Cable Accessories Ltd
McDonald Electric Ltd
Pew
Force Electric Products
Sutherland Shulty Ltd
Reveers
Jax
R. Keayney ,Corp. of Canada
J.C. Matthews
CNR. and Transports
J. E. Holdcroft and Co. Poles
Waterworks Dept
Canadian Brass Company
Beardmore
Acton Volunteer Civil Guard
HALL-WATSON _ SANFORD-HILLS
Mary-M-Moore
GUILD
Naasagaweya
Esqueaing
Unita
RED Cross
Free Preas
Women’s Institute
Churchill-on
Dr. Silcox
Leatherland
Bannockburn
Minnie Z. Bennett
Gertrude Lindsay
Acton’s
Khusy Bees Club
Wexpital
ARMY
NAVY
Airc Force
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