Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Acton Free Press in Acton, Ontario

We have pages in Ontario

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 11, 1945

Page

17

Victory Loan meeting outlines Acton duties and speakers

J H Boulton chairs Acton town hall gathering October 6 to form committees for the Ninth Victory Loan. Nominations list a chairman and numerous committee posts as a public meeting plans a further November 8 service and a homecoming event for local service members with an in memoriam service and a Victory Loan speaker.

Acton Pan Boulton Vicecairman Co Ricknem Chattinen W Murray Heese Requeslig Keeve Dremel JoTf CF Laathesland Creighton VY Ton Halrd Wood O Qaken Nelle BE Hoy Stachlin Way Hall Mason TH. Arnold Clayton Vaangeesen Foslow Ban Woo Oakes Ft Darker Nerten Whitham Won Bickle National War Finance Tinkville Canada Aia Finich the Jobe K Ro Andras Oakyville Bird J. M McDonald Hase Vel

Hornby Farmer Killed by Bull at Farm on Monday

Clifford O. Robinson, a Hornby farmer aged around forty four, died two hours after being attacked by a bull while cleaning a pen at his Esquesing Township farm. He lived on the farm, attended St. Stephen's Church, and was a member of the Orange Lodge. Funeral held at St. Stephen's Church, conducted by Rev. Colbrook, with interment in the adjacent cemetery.

Hornby Clifford O. Robinson Robinson Milton Hospital Mr. Robinson Esquesing WY Wather Gaters St. Stephen's Church Orange Lodge Colbrook

Spud Export Resumes From Saint John

New Brunswick seed potatoes shipments to South America resume after wartime suspension. The cargo ship Rio Nendosa will carry 25,000 crates and a second ship is planned to follow with 40,000 crates.

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 of trespassing by crowning a private lawn and sidewalk. Arthur Krantz of Milton Heights pleaded guilty to neglecting to provide for his family and was remanded for one week. The Nelson Lyon case at OakhyiNe featured Cpl Duncan Martin testifying that obstructions on the LOND tracks caused delays to ten bound passengers and incurred fees.

Wolow Sidewalch Costa Wea Arthur Krantz Milton Heighta Bla Wuilly Nelson Lyon OakhyiNe Cpl Duncan Martin WCMM Nial Bae Chaiates

What Can You Spare That They Can Wear

Clothes and material donations are requested for those in need with a focus on wearable items. Community members may contribute garments, fabric, and related goods to support a local relief effort and help families without adequate clothing.

Welcome Home More Men to Homes in Acton

Acton families celebrate returning servicemen from overseas. Homecomings include McMagh, Lanulae Dragoons, Wallace MetHush, and Hector Macdonald among others, with detailed notes on their units, campaigns in France Italy Germany and North Africa, and discharge dates. Local calls for family advisers to share arrival details at the Acton hometown newspaper office.

Acton McMagh Ore Paanecena Lanulae Dragoons Odtaly France Belgium Mmolfend Heteman Wallace MetHush Stanley Oo Canadian Army Canada Hector Macdonald United States Army North Africa Italy Seventh Army Germany West

County Council Advances Search for County Assessor

The Halton County Council voted to advertise for a County Assessor with nine for and five against as of the October 1945 meeting. Clerk instructed to accept applications by November 10 detailing qualifications and salary. 1046 start anticipated.

Hallam Artim Sion Csmie Betiebde Lin Union GS Ma Gallert Bewgty Slater Maobertson Celine Game and Piet Protective Association Reeve Murray Thamer Craig Committee Hoberman Halton County Huildings Fleming Hillmer Near Hume Board of Tripector Guelph Junction Robertson Biggar

Meter Mews Association Holds Evening Meeting

Chas Wilson presided as president with a list of officers and local delegates from Acton Toronto Stratford and Kitchener. Guest speaker Colonel F A Murphy discussed wartime electronics advances while a Northern Electric representative described vacuum tube history and peace applications.

Chas. Wo Wilson Meter Mews Association Bace Mag Stade Gt Ithe Frellinwina TN We Chas Wilson Acton Lob Ceck Turantford Way Buste Cluetph Alpian Howard Hrantford Tor Cpeckae Callins New Paburg Stems Kitchener Entertainment Fo Tugh Waterton G White Simcoe J Ribett Galt J McLinden Owen Sound FA Murphy Angame Co Toronto Mr Tin Northern Electric Co Electronica Mydro Crom the Muntopalides

Presentation At Duke Of Devonshire Chapter Meeting

The Duke of Devonshire Chapter TODE met at the SSmeol Mra W Ho Clayton. The secretary and treasurer reported. Two chapters will collect clothing on Wednesday October 17 for European Relief. Mrs Graham and others attended. Ray Everdale won the Grade Earth first place. lunch followed.

Duke of Devonshire Tode Ssmeol Clayton Trenoeurer Bennett Gay Quebec Pinn G MacDonald Evans Irwin Graham Matthews Ray Everdale Hostens

Whale of 30 feet caught off Shetland by Norwegian ship

A 30 foot whale was caught by a Norwegian vessel off the Shetland Islands near Tiergstown Esquesing and Oakville. A petition from Glen Williams tavellers requesting bridge completion was read, and council adjourned to meet Tuesday November 13.

Lerwick Shetland Shetland Islands Tiergstown Esquesing Oakville Taveplyers

Guernsey Show Junket Highlights Class Sweep

Report from the Walton Guernsey Show notes Dominant performances across classes led by top contenders. Senior and junior riders, including notable entries such as Dinllon and Kibnegt Moon, secured multiple wins while organizers faced scheduling shifts and adverse weather.

Open Season for Deer Declared in Erin Township

The Erin Township Council set a three day deer hunting period November 22 to 24 under provincial game rules. Rifles and dogs are banned. only shotguns may be used. Licenses issued by the Township Clerk. Various council accounts approved.

Cox Ant Spott Department of Game and Fisheries Lon Ds

Silver Wedding Anniversary Marked by Mr and Mrs Fisher

Last Friday evening Mr and Mrs Alvin Fisher of Ospringe celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with about thirty five relatives and friends. The dining room featured pink and white decorations and the bride's white cake with silver trim. A bingo and euchre game followed a bountiful supper with a toast to twenty five years by Mr Elmer Flasher and a reply by Alvin Fisher. Guests came from Milton Georgetown Acton Soronto Brampton Hilleburg and many gifts were received.

Alvin Fisher Milton Georgetown Acton Soronto Brampton Hilleburg

Community Fall Band Concerts and Dances Planned

A series of events announced for October and November includes Aston Boye Band Concert at Town Mall on Sunday October 14 at 1 PM, charity bazaars, teas, and dances at Acton Town Hall Brookville Hall and Parish Hall. Sponsored by Nassagaweya WI and local clubs with varied admission and prizes noted.

Aston Boye Town Mall Hrookville Hall Miller's Orchestra Nassagaweya WI Admianton Acton ‘Town Hall Modernaires Orchestra St. Alban’s Guild

Debentures Issue At Acton Priced At 99 25

A report details Acton debentures issued at 99 25 for water and Cheechiati projects. The clerk directs immediate action to fix the section and restore supply as temporary cuts affected progress with no further interruptions expected.

Acton

Also Mentioned on This Page

J. H. Boulton Donita Pally Ap Tre de France Ite Mos Maal Mebelan Sieds Ie Inno Sons Mill Street Benardmare & Co McIntyre Rclas C. T Dora’ Denny Navy Florida Regan Thome Hector ‘Macdonald Mex Alex Macdonald Church Street New York Camp Sheridan Chenge Pte. C. Sterritt He de France Cpt Gudley Arason Cameronia Mra He ‘Thorarinson Toranto County Council Alan Halton Caunty Maas Winthor County Uta Pees Jialan m Guernsey King Joseph Bigsott Coutsan Ital Moon Brent Chania Daten Pater Coe Chad Shale Winalag Erin Township Witaturg Tote AR Currie Doitt Frank Bryden Valltnafad Robi Kerr DVO Jease Hopynard Jes Clleapdle Dco Wtod L. Macpheson HO Morgan Tirahan Minwusa Albert Hemzell Dio Karl Jemop Teburg HA Kirby Taimwell J. Woo Anr A. Fisher Ander St. Alban’s Parish Lakeside Toante Town Rhythmaires Orchestra Fuchee Pariah Hall Kopi Ausphesa Councy Chambers Bannockburn, Women's Institute United Chugech Friendly Circle Brookville Auspices Legion (Auxiary Acton Ladies Lorange Benevolent Association L.O.L Crewson Mr. Rolwss Caine Anne Fender Tebente Ieee Lee Efier Leanne Veep Andeervier Ae Staat Uta Adv
Search Courier

Search the Acton Free Press Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Acton Free Press?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication