Ninth Victory Loan Meeting Held at Acton Town Hall
J H Boulton chaired the Acton meeting to elect a chairman and form committees for the Ninth Victory Loan. Subcommittees were named for general sales, publicity, and finance, with local officials and residents listed among members. A follow up public meeting in Acton was scheduled for October Bird at 8 PM to welcome service members home and hold an In Memoriam service.
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Acton
Pan
Chaieman
Boulton
Canada
K Ro Andras
Oakville
commMnister
Jon
Bird
J. Mc McDonald
Apnaker
Hase
Hornby Farmer Clifford O. Robinson Killed by Bull
Clifford O. Robinson, a 44 year old Hornby farmer, died after being mauled by a bull while cleaning a pen at his Esquesing Township farm. He left a wife Warriner and three children. funeral held at St. Stephen's Church with Orange Lodge members in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hornby
Clifford O. Robinson
Robinson
Milton Hospital
Mr. Robinson
Esquesing
TV Warriner
St. Stephen's Church
Orange Lodge
Colbrook
Spud Export Resumes From Saint John
The shipment of New Brunswick potatoes to South America resumes after wartime suspension. The cargo ship Rio Nendosa will carry 25,000 crates, with a second ship planned to follow with 40,000 crates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saint John (Cp
New Brunswick
South America
Cases Heard in Milton Police Court Yesterday Afternoon
In Milton Police Court yesterday afternoon Wolow and Ca faced charges for trespass by crossing over private lawns. One defendant fined eight dollars and costs or five days in jail. Arthur Krantz of Milton Heights pleaded guilty to neglecting family needs and was remanded for one week. Nelson Lyon case referenced at Oakville with Cpl Duncan Martin as witness. Obstructions found on London tracks delayed a passenger train and caused a delayed journey for travelers.
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Wolow
Costa
Wea
Arthur Krantz
Milton Heighta
Bla
Nelson Lyon
Oakville
Duncan Martin
We MD
Prameenger Rel
What Can You Spare That They Can Wear
Clothing donations are needed for a local drive. Aimed at supplying garments to residents in need, volunteers seek gently used shirts pants coats and shoes to support families in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donita
Pally
Welcome Home More Men to Homes in Acton
Acton families celebrate returning service members from overseas in World War II. Notes list soldiers and their units, including McMagh in Italy and France, Wallace Metin and Stanley in Canada, McIntyre with the RCLAS C, and Hector Macdonald with the American Army, detailing arrivals, campaigns, and discharge locations.
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Acton
Acton Familiies
McMagh
Ore
Seis Watt Ome Painecena Lanulae Dragoons
Italy
France
Belgium
McIntyre
Aines
Rclas C
Germany
Dora’ Denny
Florida
Hector Macdonald
United States Army
North Africa
Seventh Army
West Germany
County Council Approves Securing County Assessor
The Halton County Council votes to advertise for a county assessor with nine in favor and five against. Applications due by November 10 1945 to fill the post in 1946, with salary and qualifications stated.
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County Council
Halton Coty
Mematon Oayetiad
Ak Trek Blavbeera Deane
Villa Crasstanil
Anid Ruths
Betiebde
Lin Union GS Ce
Tiabke Boutty
Gillert
Robertson
Game and Pie Protective Association
Reeve Murray
Fhlmer
Craig
Committee On
Hoberman
Halton
Board of
Trspector
Guelph Junction
Biggar
Meter Mens Association Opens With Speaker On Vacuum Tubes
Chas Wilson presides as president of the Meter Mens Association at a meeting in which Colonel FA Murphy of the Angame Co Toronto is guest speaker. Tim of the Northern Electric Co. discusses wartime electronic development and its peacetime uses. The group aims to share practical knowledge on electric meters, calibration, repair, and installation across hydro systems.
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Tata
Ne Notre Stade Ghithe
Chas Wilson
Acton
Lob
J Rilett
Galt
J McLindes
Owen Sound
FA Murphy
T Angame Co
Toronto
Mr Tim
Northern Electric Co
Electronica
Ila
Duke of Devonshire Chapter Meeting Report
The Duke of Devonshire Chapter TODE met at the SSmeol Mra W Ho Clayton. The secretary and treasurer reported. Two chapters plan clothing collection for European Relief on Wednesday October 17. Mrs Matthews presented Hay Everdale with the grade award. Lunch was served by the hosts.
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Duke of Devonshire
Tode
Ssmeol
Ho Clayton
Migs Bennett Gay
Quebec
Pinn
G MacDonald
Evans
Irwin
Graham
Matthews
Hay Everdale
Whale 30 Feet Caught Off Shetland By Norwegian Vessel
A 30 foot whale was caught by a Norwegian vessel off the Shetland Islands. A petition from Glen Williams residents requesting completion of the local bridge was read. The council adjourned to meet Tuesday November 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lerwick
Shetland
Shetland Islands
Tiergstown
Esquesing
Oakville
Taveplyers
Walton Guernsey Hreaders Sweep Classes at Show
Walton Guernsey readers sweep events at the county show. Awards go to King and Joseph in the male classes. Contests include age groups and notable performances from several entrants.
Open Season for Deer Declared in Erin Township
The Erin Township Council declares an open deer season for three days November 22 to 24. Rifles and dogs are prohibited. shotguns only. Licenses issued by the Township Clerk. Elections and polling officials listed for local districts.
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Erin Township
Huaturg
Tote
Capringe Dininion AR Currie
DCI
Frank Bryden
Vallt
MiNaburg Amnien OH
Fred McMillan DO
Geo Lacey
Lacalle
Chas. McKeown Dro
Magh Reid BC
Cox Ant Spottt
Department of Game and Fisheries
Fishers Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Alvin Fisher of Ospringe marked their twenty fifth anniversary with a Friday gathering for about thirty five relatives and friends. The evening featured pink and white decorations, a white silver center cake, bingo and euchre, and a toast to the couple’s future. Guests hailed from Milton Georgetown Acton Toronto Brampton Hillaburg and other communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Fisher
Milton
Georgetown
Acton
Community Events and Fundraisers in Acton Area
Local listings show multiple events including band concerts at Town Mall on Sunday October 14 at 1 pm, tea in St Alban’s Parish Hall on Saturday October 7, and a large dance and masquerade circuit in Acton and Brookville in October. Ongoing bake sales, bazaars, and euchre dances fund local organizations such as Nassagaweya WI and Legion Auxiliary with entrances often at Town Hall or Parish Halls.
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Aston Boye
Town Mall
St. Alban’s Parish
Jall
Debenture Issue in Acton Priced at 99.25
A historic document notes Acton planned a debenture issue valued around 2 million dollars to fund water system improvements. The clerk ordered immediate action to collect the station funds, with interruptions and temporary supply cuts affecting workers and the site.
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J. H. Boulton
Tle de
Ite
Maal Mebelan
Highlanders
Sieds
Io Inno Sons
Omnd
Mill Street
Benardimare & Co
Thome
Hector ‘Macdonald
Mex
Alex
Macdonald
Church Street
New York
Pte. C. Sterritt
He de France
Cpt
Gudley Arason
Cameronia
Mra
Thorarinson
Alan
Halton County
Seventern
Tin Hatett Nan
Campbell Tlle
Ted Mans
Betty
Uta Petty
Pettey
Chas
Wo Wilson
Meter Mens Association
Jinlan
Guernsey
King
Joseph Bigaott
Onbv
Ebi Sage
Diatlon
Ted
Kite
Yearhlog
Dtasbend
Did
Furst
Pater
Dbs
Seaetiage
Tiafalyar
Dinlbon Chaerasey Hiveders
Tenwa
Ana
A. Fisher
Ander
Hazaar
Lakeside
Hrookville Hall
Millar's Orchestra
Nassagaweya WI
Admiianton 4c
Toante
Town
Rhythmnaires Orchestra
Fuchee
Pariah Hall
Kopi
Scout Mathers’ Auxiliary
Councy Chambers
Bannockburn, Women’s Institute
United Chugec Friendly Circle
Brookville
Legion [Auxiary
Fender
Baronef Keany
Toby Fetter
Leanne Veep
Ae Staat
Ubatwe
DU Tage
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