Resolution Not Endorsed by Commission In Ontario Power Debate
A Ontario HEPC resolution to fix a flat rate for power from HEPC was rejected by the commission, potentially raising Acton power costs if adopted. An additional letter from OME.U announced a western division one day convention in London on October 19, with delegates to attend. The secretary, B. H. Speight, directed payment of multiple arrears including Hydro Dept power supplies, public liability insurance, and various supplier charges totaling several amounts.
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HEPC
Ontario
Acton
Ome.u
London
B. H. Speight
Scouts To Study Need Of Program For Older Boys
The Scout Leader reports a National Conference decision to form a commission to review Canadian Scout training and consider a special branch for 15 to 17 year olds. The panel includes W George Mason of Acton and is chaired by Frank Foulds of Ottawa. Findings go to the Dominion Executive Board.
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Boy Scouts Asociation of Canada
Canada
Amamuz
W. George Mason
Acton
Halton
Frank Foulds
Ottawa
Dominion Executive Board
Y M C A Opens Season Activities At Acton
The opening night gathered a large group for social games quiz contests and a variety program. Mr Ward Beatty president thanked past supporters and outlined plans under Mrs May Gray with continued group support urged by Mr BE Force Membership chairman.
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Alc
Acton
Ward. Beatty
May Gray
BE. S. Force
Acton Boys Band Praised For Concert in Town Hall
Acton Ya Mon Club sponsors the Acton Boys Band directed by Chas W. Mason as 20 to 25 boys staged scales and progress over months. Eleven contestants performed in a contest judged by Geo. Elliott, with first place to Elliott, second to Ken Anderson, third to Aldo Braldo. Lambert Twins and Ken Anderson provided extra entertainment.
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Acton
Chas. W. Mason
Town Hall
Mr. Robinson
Guelph
Geo. Elliott
Ken Anderson
Aldo Braldo
Lambert Twins
Rockwood
Chas Kirkness
Y's Men's Club
Acton Ya Mon’ Club
Postcard from Sicily by Sgt Jim McGeadle
Word direct from a First Division member in Sicily describes a hot campaign, reports he is getting along fine, and praises the 1st Division as doing a grand job for the Eighth Army. He sends regards to his Action friends and signs off sincerely.
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Word Direct
Sicily
Sergt
Jim Mmcgeadle
Arlos
Tam
Eighth Army
Jim McGeachle
Eramosa Council to Purchase Maintainer and Equipment
Eramosa Council at Rockwood Town Hall approves buying from Geo Crother Ltd a maintainer plow and wing with electrical cabling heater defroster and wipers for 7800 delivered by November 5. Meeting also passes By-law No 7 for extra 3000 and By-law No 8 for 1944 nominations with polling on January 3 1844. Councillors authorize viewing orders to implement the purchase.
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Eramosa Council
Rockwood
Roy L Leslie
Jos. J. Rutherford
E. Wi. Benham
Wm. J. Pinkney
Geo, Crothem, Ltd
Jos. R. Rutherford
Geo. W. Crathers, Ltd
Eramosa Cornell
Messrs. Henham and Pinkney
County Holstein and Jersey Shows at Milton Fair
Holstein and Jersey exhibits headline Milton Fair with 108 Holstein entries and 80 Jersey entries. Judge J M Fraser praised Holsteins while Durno Innes lauded Jerseys, with Watton and Oakville breeders earning top awards and progeny trophies. Continued on page five.
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Jersey
Halton Holstein Club
Halton Jerey Cattle Club
Walton Agricultural Society
Milton
Mir. J. M. Fraser
Streetsville
Halton Jerery
CNLE
Durno Innes
Woodstock
W. S. Wall
Oakville
Oakhall
Wis Yunior
Bank of Commerce Trophy
E. Segeworth & Son
Freeman
Bank of Nova Scotia Silver Tray
Glenrac Hwartog Mercedes
Acton Fair Plans Prize Distribution Fall Again
Acton Fall Fair directors met on a Tuesday evening and instructed Secretary C. B. Swackhammer to pay the 1943 prize money. A committee was formed to allocate the tenedal goods prizes. Reports show the fair had a successful year with strong show results and gate receipts, the Saturday dance drawing a record crowd and prompting consideration of a larger Moor.
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Acton
Plans for Community Sale by Service League
Community Sale set for October in Town Hall with Christmas parcel purchases due by November 1. League short about 500 dollars. 185 overseas members noted. canvass set for every nucleus, home, and business. donors urged to bring offerings to Town Hall sale day. Draw tickets distributed along Teague membership.
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Atom
Council Chamber
League
S. Matthews
Somerville
Teague
Continuation and Public Schools Field Day Winners
Pupils from Continuation and Public Schools gathered for a park field day ending with complete Public School results and partial Continuation School tallies. Winners were named across age groups in races jumps and relays with coaches and parents noted for support.
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Continuation
Lorng Arbie
Doug Davidson
Dave Dis
Joan Arble
Margaret Blow
Wayne Arble
Bill Skiing
Bobby Coan
Nellie Luty
Joanne Stuckey
Maureen Kinread
Russell Arbee
Ronnie Mason
Bil Somerville
B'Ann McLaughlin
Shirley Wilson
Carol Tyler
Ronnie Anderson
Philip McCristall
Joan Ware
Jacqueline Chew
Helen Somerville
Jane Elliott
United Church Marks Nineteenth Anniversary With Services
The Acton United Church celebrated its nineteenth anniversary with morning and evening services on a sunny autumn day. Rev. J.B. Moore of St. Paul’s Milton delivered sermons on Go Forward and Wall of Partition, urging progress and unity. The day featured choirs, solos by Pte. Chalmers and Mrs Fosbury, and interdenominational participation from Baptist and Presbyterian congregations.
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Acton United Church
J.B. Moore
U.A
St. Paul's United
Church
Milton
Halton
Walton Presbytery
United Church
Promised Land
Red Sea
Wald
Jesus
J. Ostrom
Presbyterian Church
Forbes. Thomuan
Acton Fire Brigade Demonstration Set In Park Saturday
In observance of Fire Prevention Week the Acton Fire Brigade will demonstrate their firefighting equipment in the park Saturday at five oclock. Citizens are invited to attend and see the equipment in action, showcasing why Acton may be proud to possess it.
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Acton Fire Brigade
Acton
Driver ruled not to blame in soldier accident
Coroner's jury led by Dr C K Stevenson of Milton exonerated Frank L Tiverton of New Toronto a truck driver in the death of C W Willard of Guelph Sept 18. Police said the truck slowed on No 7 highway near Acton the driver stopped the airman fell under the wheels suffering facial cuts and internal injuries Willard's home is in Cobalt.
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C. K. Stevenson
Milton
Frank L. Tiverton
New Toronto
C. W. Willard
No. 4 Wireless School
Guelph
No. 7
Acton
Willard
Cobalt
Joan Coles Wins LO.D.E. Highest Pupil Award
At the Duke of Devonshire Chapter LO.D.E. monthly meeting at Mrs. J.C. Matuse home, Joan Coles Acton Public School pupil received the five dollar LO.D.E. award for highest standing. Members welcomed Mrs. J.W. Wolfe and Mrs. A. Gould into the chapter. Readings and lunch followed.
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W. J. Beatty
Duke of Deveonshire
J.C
Mr. Schroeder
Acton
War Service League
Navy League
Joan Coles
Acton Public
J.W. Wolfe
Mire.r A. Gould
Order
E. E. Barr
E. Ju. Ninssarnd
Teeswater Fair Draws Packed Crowd in Ontario
Reported from Acton, Teeswater is described as Ontario’s top ranking fair with crowds described as dense. Attendees include President R. W. Lewrie and Mr and Mrs Geo Somerville among Acton visitors. The event featured three bands and continuous platform attractions despite ground size noted as small.
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Acton
Fale
Acton Fale
Teeswater
Ontario
R. W. Lewrie
Geo. Somerville
S. Matthews
Donald
AVES Debuts in Uniform at National Day of Prayer
Tinkhil's AVES made their first appearance in uniform in Port of Spain in connection with the National Day of Prayer.
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Port OF Spain
Tinkhil
AVES
Attervleen
Acton District Urged to Meet War Loan Quota
At a Burlington meeting last Thursday Acton and Halton county quotas for the Fifth Victory Loan were set. Acton must raise 195 000 and Esquesing 20 000 as its share of the 2 250 000 for Halton. Campaign opens October 18 with Acton urged to mobilize every citizen to support the drive.
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Halton
Burlington
Ann Mason
Acton
Exques- Ing
Inez
Acton Fu
Walton County
Nelson
OS. N
Primary Room Overcrowded at the Acton School
Acton School Board Meets in regular session with Trustees F Blow W H Clayton Wv B Trumbey W CG Maxon and Dr FE G Oakes. Kindergarten program progress noted though details are lacking. Miss Heatley ill. Mrs C Wicard assisting. Grants of 10 for prizes and expenses approved. reports on Public Wealth Nurse and pre school plans anticipated. supplies approved. overcrowded primary room highlighted.
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F. Blow
W. H. Clayton
Wv. B. Trumbey
W. CG. Maxon
FE. G. Oakes
Acton School
Xealon
G. A. Dilly
Acton
Miss Heatley
Kix
Walker
Smith
Department of Education
Tispector
Jennines
Lelteh
Rowe
Georgetown Lumber Co
Sr Hapsies
Weil‘yphone Co
W. Sterritt
Mackenzie & Son
Mre
McDonald
Insurance Premblinn Ue
Community notices of fundraisers and events in October
Local groups announce rummage sales at Town Hall Acton and church bake sales, a War Service League community auction, a Hed Crows Concert at Greenock School with a quilt raffle, and weekly dances at Georgetown Arena starting October 13. Proceeds support war effort and soldiers boxes. Event dates range October 2nd to October 14th.
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Acton and District War Service League
Acton
St. Joseph's Church
Greenock School
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Sarnia
Commission
Hydro Dept. H.e-P.c
Hle.p.c
MacDonald Electric Ltd
C.N.R
Symon Hardware
Canadian Line Materials Ltd
Canadian General Electric
Bapphem
Superior Electric Supply
J. C. Matthews
Waterworks Dept
Canadian Brass Company
ORL
Hydro
BOY Scouts
Y.M.C.A
Acton Boys
County Holsteinand
Milton Fair
W. S. Hall
Maurice Beaty
Service League
Garet Anderson
Katie Luty
Fred Kentner
Marold ‘Yownsley
Martin] McCristall
Margaret Anderson
Elaine Arble
Ethel Hunter
Melbourne Blow
Alina Corry
Knatlo Luty
Kathleen Corry
Julian Zajac
Harold DeForest
Donnie Davidson
Fred Kéntner
M. McClintall
Harold NeForest
Bob Tyler
Annie Tuty
Helen Keelan
Marion Keelan
Glenna Parker
Benitta Francescato
Helen McLaughlin
The
J. H. Moore
Lo.d.e
Atsoin
Trinidad
Trafalgar
N. S
N.S
Porecttown
Young Women's Auxiliary
Knox Church
Georgetown Arena
Modern Aires Orchestra
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