Acton Public Utilities approves water charges and bond policy
The Acton Public Utilities Commission met on Tuesday with Commissioner Symon and Chairman Hansen presiding. It approved paying various utility accounts, rejected selling Dominion bonds, and granted Beardmore & Co. a large water consumer rate of 15 cents per thousand gallons for 500 000 gallons or more annually after confirming their three month usage of 1 019 310 gallons. The panel ordered arrears theft checks and directed cutoff of those in arrears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Public Utilities Commission
Everting
M. Symon
C. M. Hansen
Board of Light and Heat Commission
Guelph
Superior Electric_Supplies
Cn.r. and
Transports
Sutherland Schultz Electric Co
MacDonald Electric Ltd
HEPC
Ontario
Beardmore & Co
Beardmore Co
Messrs. Beardmore & Co. Ltd
Wilson
Force Bowling Stumbles to 7-0 Loss Against Hatters
The Force Bowling Team extended its losing streak with a 7 0 defeat to Hatters on Tuesday night. Despite the setback players kept spirits high and expect improvement after a few more weeks against more experienced teams.
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Force
Hatters
St Alban's A Y P A Opens Season Meetings
Bill Benson spoke at the opening St Alban's A Y P A meeting last Monday night marking a strong start to ad season work. President Footitt chaired. Reidel discussed YALCA's beginnings and growth since 1844. Group games and carpetball followed with refreshments and a devotional led by Mr Brooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Benson
St. Alban's A.Y.P. A
Footitt
Reidel
YALCA
Brooks
Splendid Show by Halton Holstein Breeders at Milton
The Black and White Show sponsored by the Halton Holstein Breeders and Halton Agricultural Society highlighted the Milton County Fair with 100 Holsteins from 29 Halton herds. Premier exhibitor Robinson Bros. of Georgetown won the Grand Championship for females with Daisy Gano Hartég and Bank of Commerce Trophy for the winning herd. Beaufort Burke Mercedes, a 4-year-old bull bred by E. B. Somerset, took male Grand Championship with his sister Beaufort Queen Dewdrop forming the top progeny group. The get of sire class saw Mercedes win for Messrs. Segsworth and Robinson, while Glen Allen Ray Apple Snowball placed second for A. Stark & Son of Milton. Inter-Township herd class favored Nelson Township, and Milton Holstein Calf Club held Achievement Day with awards by Agricultural Representative C. D. Graham.
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Halton Holstein Breeders
Halton Agricultural Society
Milton
Halton
Duno Innis
Woodstock
Robinson Bros
Georgetown
Daisy Gano Hartég
Bank of Commerce
Peel
Ward Brownridge
Irwin Smith
Staney—Watson
John Richardson
Fred Bell
Jack Hamilton
War Savings Committee Forming in Acton District
A War Savings Committee is organized in Acton District after a meeting last Thursday evening in the Connell Chamber. W George Mason was appointed Secretary and G A Dills was chosen Chairman. The group outlined aims and appointed representatives from women’s groups industry schools and local townships Nassagaweya Esquesing to complete the roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connec#l
Acton District War Savings Committee
Myr. W. George Mason
G. A. Dills
Industry
Retail 1
Nassagaweya Toonship
Esquesing Township
Mrs Skace Guest Speaker at Lakeside Chapter
October meeting of the Lakeside LO.D.E. Chapter was held at the home of Mrs. C.F. Leatherland. Miss Emma Robinson presided with a solid business session while Miss Emily Young reported current events. Guest speaker Mrs. Skuce of Milton described LO.D.E. Chapter work in Northern Ontario schools. Group One hosted refreshments.
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Lo.d.e
C.F. Leatherland
Emma Robinson
Emily Young
Skuce
Milton
Ontario
Spitfire Fund Receives Direct Contributions
Citizens unable to attend the Spitfire Carnival may send direct contributions to Treasurer Councillor W. J. Oakes. Out of town donors have already contributed, and funds will be sent to Acton, England for the Spitfire relief effort.
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Spitfire Fund
Counellor W
O.oakes
Acton
England
Ontario Premier Applauds Weekly News Service
The Ontario Premier lauds weekly newspapers for unselfish service and steadying influence. He praises their support of home life and postwar rebuilding, wishing them success as the New Year and the Ontario Weeklie celebration approach.
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Week
Ontario
Acton Council Considers New Subdivision and Toilets
Acton Council discussed opening a new Main Street subdivision under option to purchase with Canada Homes. Dr Nelson urged immediate toilet upgrades at Town Hall after inspecting current facilities and recommending school style toilets. tenders to install for men and women were approved.
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Main Street
Town’ Hall
Arena
Department ‘of National Defence
Oakes
Frederick Street
Bickle-Seagrave Co
Library Board
Utah
Paries
Toronto
Acton
Fiow
Canada Homes
A. L. Hemstreet
E. J. Nelson
Christian Fellowship Night At United Young People
The Young People's Union of the United Church held its weekly meeting on Monday evening. Christian Fellowship night was directed by MansolTm Nellis with scripture by Jack van Coozen. Mrs G Ford led study and Miss Laura Johnston spoke.
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Christian Fellowship
MansolTm Nellis
Jack van Coozen
Dorothy Kiteling
Laura Johnston
Ted Anderson
Red Cross Campaign Opens in Acton District Next Week
The Acton and District Red Cross Lottery campaign launches next week with a mass meeting at Acton Town Hall Sunday at 3 PM. Major E. H. A. Watson of Toronto will address attendees as residents are urged to learn about wartime Red Cross work.
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Acton’ and District
Acton and
Red Cross
Rural Mail Couriers Association Holds Annual Meeting
Hughes Cleaver M.P. presided over officer elections at the Halton Branch gathering held September 30 1940 at Prospect Lodge Nelson Village. Officers named were C. E. Parker Georgetown president W D Britton Acton secretary treasurer Nora Krantz Georgetown. The meeting followed the Peterborough convention which adopted a revised constitution. The address noted the vast scale of Canada’s rural mail system with 46865 boxes and 4712 routes in 1939 and the 5 882 000 head of hogs on farms as of June 1 1940.
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Halton
Rural Mail Couriers__Association
George Greer
Nelson Vilage
Peterborough
Greer
Hughes Cleaver
Cleaver
Nora Kranstz
Georgetown
Mary Pettit
Freeman
Prospect Lodge
Association
Greetings to Our Halton County Press Week Message
A provincial note praises Halton County weekly newspapers Acton Free Press Burlington Gazette Georgetown Herald Milton Champion Oakville Record Star for support during wartime. It urges readers to acknowledge good journalism, support local printers, and recognize the press role in Canada's war effort.
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Canada
Acton Free Press
Burlington Gazette
Georgetown Herald
Milton Champion
Oakville Record Star
Awards Made to High Pupils at Entrance Exams
The Duke of Devonshire Chapter Daughters of the Empire held its first regular fall meeting at Mrs R M Mac Donalds home. Regent Mrs Barr presided and two minutes of silence honored the Provincial Regent. Howard Killick and Jack Mainprize received awards for top Entrance exam results. Members discussed knitting sweaters for overseas boys and War Savings Stamps. Mrs Grayton offered her home for the November gathering.
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Duke of Devonshire
Daughters of the Empire
R. M. MacDonald
Barr
War Savings Department
Peter Smith
M. Z. Bennett
Canada
Empire
Howard Killick
Jack Mainprize
Grayton
Barn Fire Engulfs Nelson Township Farm During Threshing
A fire of unknown origin destroyed a large bank barn on Cameron A. Winn’s Nelson Township farm during threshing last Thursday. Loss estimates reach $6,000 with partial insurance. The threshing machine and an entire season’s 115 loads of hay and grain were lost. A purebred Jersey calf died. a Jersey cow and another calf were saved. Milton Volunteer Fire Brigade saved the implement shed and residence.
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Cameron A. Winn
Nelson Township
Milton Volunteer Fire Brigade
How to Address Soldiers Mail for Prompt Delivery
Post Office notes delays in soldiers mail link to improper addressing. Citizens urged to consult the Postmaster or assistant for correct forms and guidance to ensure prompt delivery. Emphasizes shared responsibility in proper addressing.
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Post Office
Toronto Speaker Addresses Y s Men Club
A. E. Wilson of Toronto addressed the Y s Men s Club Thursday, sharing experiences as one of four originators of the Big Brother movement in Toronto. He urged that no community is too small for a service club or YMCA and praised the local club project. Plans were made to entertain visiting club members on Monday October 7.
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Y’s Men
A. E. Wilson
Toronto
Wilson
Ontario
Y.M.C.A
Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association
Canada
Lfe
Keen Interest in Acton Drive to Buy Spitfire Fighter
The Acton mayor appeals to help England by raising funds to purchase a Spitfire. A Saturday night carnival on October 12 at the Arena features booths games a Bingo table and a musical program by Acton Band. Early ticket sales show strong public eagerness with no refusals from buyers.
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Acton
England
London
New Street Created Fast At Frederick Street Ravine
Within a little over a week the south end of Frederick Street was a ravine now filled and graded. County Engineer Smith supervised modern road work to provide a full width road and future sidewalk. Traffic to the Wool Comb ing Corporation plant now uses the route as crews finished all work on Tuesday.
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Frederick Street
Smith
Wool Combing Corporation
Oakes
Knox Sabbath School Rally Unites Church On Last September Sunday
Rally Day services unite Knox Sabbath School and the Congregation under one banner with theme Enlisting for Service. Superintendent Mr Leitch aided the minister as children participated and over 30 scripture memorization awards were presented amid strong scholar performance.
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Leitch
Acton Boys Seek Sleeveless Sweaters for Overseas Toys
Volunteers are asked to knit sleeveless sweaters for the Acton boys overseas. The project, backed by the Duke of Devonshire LO.D.E. Wool, asks knitters to notify Mrs. F S Blow.
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Acton
Duke of Devonshire
D.E. Wool
F S. Blow
Churchill United Church observes 103rd anniversary
Churchill United Church in this district marks its 103rd anniversary with Sunday services featuring Dr. R. G. Agnew fresh from China on furlough. A Monday evening fowl supper hosted by Churchill ladies will be followed by a program with Dr. Agnew, Mrs. Agnew, and the Johns Family of Toronto.
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Churchill United Church
R. G. Agnew
China
Churchill
Agnew
Johns
Toronto
Acton School Board reviews supplies and property needs
Trustees Boyd Oakes and Dills attended as Acton School Board met with Chairman Dr Buchanan. Principal McKenzie presented required supplies for general, art, music and Continuation School. The Supply Committee to secure essential items this year while deferments are considered.
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Boyd
Dr. Oakes
G. A. Dills
Acton School Board
A. J. Buchanan
G. McKenzie
Caustic Sanitation Co
Property Committee
Special Music Service at United Church Sunday
The United Church will host a special evening service titled Mining Gold in Your Hymn Book. The choir leads with guest sopranos Misses Beth and Dorothy Fulcher of Toronto, members of the Bach Choir and Toronto Operatic Society, singing duets and illustrating hymn interpretation. Communion will be celebrated at the morning service.
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United Church
Beth
Dorothy Fulcher
Toronto
Bach Choir
Toronto, Operatic Society
Knox Presbyterian Church Anniversary Supper and Bazaar
Readable notice lists church events: Anniversary Supper at Knox Presbyterian on Oct 28, plus a Bazaar, Duke of Devonshire event, YMCA Milk Fund, Georgetown Golf Club close, bingo and luncheon events. Also mentions Junior Farmers prize distribution at Lorne School on Oct 10.
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Duke of Devonshire
D.E
YMCA
Lorne School
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Canadian Brass Co. Ltd
Wood, Gundy & Co
Dominion of Canada
Acton Commission
M. Roote H. Otterbien
E. Grischow
R. Langford Ral
E. S. Force
Ren Sete
ST. Alban’s A.Y.P.A
WAR Savings Committee
Mrs. Skace
Lakeside
Omlario
M. Fhepburn
S. M. Sinclair
J. H. Creighton
W. J.O. Oakes
J. F. Davison
J. B. Chalmers
Col. Conover
Lieut
Armories
W. D. Talbot
I. B. Weadge
Crass
Fasco
Eeeratesaiette Hiljentalas
Nada
Oees
Acton Public School
Bank of Nova Scotia
Bank of Montreal
R. J. McPherson
Elliott
W. Elliott
C. Cripps
M. Mason
Ray Thompson
E. E. Harrop
United Young People's
Hughes Cleaver, M.P
C. E. Parker
W. D._ Britton
Dundas
Ancaster
Halton County
Yours Sincerely
Y’s Men’s Club
Churchill Church
Finance Committee
A. M. Darling
N. F. Moore
Ritual
Bell. Telephone Co
Interlake Tissue Mills
Tommy Green
Tyrie
Knox Presbyterian Church
Georgetown Golf Club
Mackenzie King
Aas Clastion
Newspaper Week
W. L. MacKenzie King
Ottawa
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