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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 09, 1941
Page
9
A community group in Acton forms the Acton and Vicinity War Services League under the War Charities Act. It coordinates Comforts Committee work, salvage drives, bingo events, and salvage warehouse operations to fund comforts for British troops overseas and war victims.
Acton Women's Institute met at Mrs. Gamble's Crescentvilla home for an October gathering led by President Mrs. F. J. Wilds. The group donated $10 to the Ten-Acton Fare Paris fund and $24 to Acton district War Service, planned quilts, and publicly honored former active member Mrs. Bertha M. Wilson with life membership and a presentation certificate by Mrs. J. F. Wilds.
In Hull England Mrs Catherine McFadzean warns that her pet lamb Willie Shakespeares will not be separated from her. The lamb refuses to mingle with other sheep and accompanies her wherever she goes.
The Acton council met in special session to schedule the Court of Revision on the 1942 assessment and to authorize the Legion branch to obtain a wreath for Remembrance Day. An account for $50 from Fred Cooper for municipal dump rental was approved. Councillors A Mason and E Jones attended with Reeve J B Chalmers presiding.
The October meeting of the Women's Association was hosted by Mrs. J. R. Kennedy with Mrs. Symon presiding. After devotion and business, Rev. A. W. Fosbury offered prayer. Mrs. Kennedy and Miss Nelson assisted by Mrs. Agar served lunch, and a social hour followed. A vote of thanks was given to the hosts.
The Acton School Board met Monday with Acting Secretary Rumiley. C Kirkness asked about using the YMCA gym for physical training at $45 for three months. approval granted. Supplies for art and music approved, library upgrades discussed, agriculture reintroduced, and heating and painting projects budgeted. Trustees Mason Rumley Clayton Dita attended. F S Blow chaired.
The United Church Young People meeting featured a devotional service, talks on European conditions and Canadian art, a biography of Paul Kane, and a review of Dr Cronin's novel The Keys of the Kingdom. The group closed with For the Beauty of the Earth and planned next week with the Women's Missionary Society.
The Rockwood Sheep Club sold 23 Oxford breeding sheep to Mr. Tom Groves of Tifton Missouri USA. This marks Groves second purchase from the club to improve Missouri flocks. Sales of this kind credit stock values and bring in currency.
A reflective verse urges readers to help neighbors and appreciate rural abundance. It quotes Anne Sutherland Brooks from the Homemaker page of the Globe and Mall, praising farmers and country life while critiquing economic distribution.
The 4th annual meeting of the Dublin Literary Society was held at the school on Friday October 3. Officers elected include Honorary President Walter Linham President H B Wurkhalder Vice President Molly Cutts Secretary Mrs Walter Linhum Treasurer Duncan Wardle Pianist Margaret Somerville Assistant Pianist Dorothy Frank. an executive committee was named. A demonstration of a well planned summer wardrobe followed, with lunch and a social time.
Acton Y M C A opened its season last Friday drawing a large crowd for the new supervisor Johnny Gray and his bride. The gala included a one act play The Teeth of a Gift Horse by the Y M C A Dramatic Club, camp songs by the summer camp girls, and a talk by Mr. Chisholm on Y M C A war services. Guest George Force of Hamilton spoke on Beausoleil Island camp plans, with tumbling demonstrations. W Beatty chaired. decorations featured red white and blue.
Esquesing Township council met Monday afternoon with Reeve Wm A Wilton presiding through Mr G C Brown and K D Charlton. The meeting approved insurance premiums 253 60 and 238 38 and rent accounts 1001 25, plus relief payments 175 87 and various town expenses. The council also fixed pheasant shooting dates October 2 25 and 29 and approved grants of 75 to Acton Agricultural Society 75 to Esquesing Agricultural Society 25 to Halton Agricultural Society and adjourned to November 3.
The Board of Health of Eramosa Township conducted its annual inspection of 14 cemeteries on Oct 3 1641. Rockwood Cemetery received high marks for care with Johnsons Eden Mills Everton and Stone Church also praised. Osburn Cemetery and St Johns Rockwood remained in poor condition. upgrades at Lot 21 on the 5th and 7th lie needed.
The Duke of Devonshire Chapter LO DE met at Mrs Pour Smith’s home on Tuesday with Mrs RH Elliott presiding. Milas Dorothy Pallant won the Acton Public School entrance class award. The program included piano solos by Miss M. Jucketts and a reading on Our Flag by Miss Pearl Smith. The chapter voted to donate 10 to the London England Sick Children’s Hospital fund. Mrs W J Beattle to supervise magazine collection. Miss M Bennett reported on Christmas boxes for the op viors and planned War Service League activities. Members agreed to participate in Poppy Day and salvage sorting.
In a Wednesday meeting at Mrs Harria s home the United Church Friendly Circle elected its 1941 42 officers Teacher Mian M Bennett president Mrs J Pell secretary Mrs Helen Waterhourn treasurer Mrs U Helen Cullen group leaders Mina EF Gibron Milas J Dawkins Misa M Harris Mrs P Richardson plans. New members welcomed and a substantial luncheon was served by Mrs Harrla Mrs Adamson and Mias Reid Mrs Parker moved thanks to Mrs Hareta for use of her home.
In London a French prisoner says 200 fellow countrymen who escaped to Britain now place faith in British victory after France fell. He reports some planned to Russia before reaching Britain. In Germany camps some inmates remain hopeful about Allied success.
Eramosa township council meeting at Rockwood Town Hall discussed support for police presence on Halloween, snow plowing service, cemetery board health report printing, and highway auditors. The session approved grants to the Canadian Legion and Erin Fair, noted tax collections, enacted By-law No. 7, and planned to reconvene November 10th.
Acton residents send £35 or $154.45 to the London England Hospital for Sick Children. Treasurer W. K. Graham of the Bank of Nova Scotia forwards the remittance, waiving charges so every cent helps the hospital. A future second remittance target remains, with Acton Civil Guardsman, Acton Women's Institute, and others contributing.
The Acton Junior Farmers held a weather affected meeting on October 3 at the school, opening with The Maple Leaf. Officers for the coming year were elected: President Elwood Johnston, Vice President Dorothy McKenzie, Secretary Isabel Swackhamer, Treasurer Howard Switzer, Executive Committee Harvey Fisher Blanche McKinnon Melvin McCullough Evelyn Pearen, and pianist Dorothy McKennis assist. Johnston gave a brief address and the next meeting was set for October 17. The group sang the national anthem and enjoyed lunch.
A Tennessee farmer proclaims ownership of a device and method designed to catch mice, highlighting its specialty and practical use on his land.
St Albans Guild hosts a November after noon tea and bake sale at Erie Hall under Silvercreek Club auspices. Proceeds support BLW. Vocal Orchestra. Admission two cents.
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