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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 11, 1945

Page

8

Acton Ninth Victory Loan Meeting Chooses Committee Leaders

A Town Hall Acton meeting on October 6 1945 elected J H Boulton chairman for the Ninth Victory Loan and formed committees. Nominations included vice chair, honorary chairmen, secretary, and several sales and savings committees. A public meeting is planned for October 3 with veterans invited and an in memoriam service for fallen servicemen to be arranged.

Acton Boulton Kithnem A Manon W Murray Heeve Requeslig Ao Near Reeve Nasavan Tom Me Hireve Avton Jf Crelildon Kirkness CF Leatherland Creighton Vyabilelty Hadid Woo Oakes Nelle BoDter Stadiuin Way Hall Mason Baccafive Grahan Arnold Clayton Vangeosen Fos. Low Bor Ban Oakes Darker Norton Whitham Mekbe National War Finance Committees Garville Canada K. B. Andras Oakville J. M McDonald Patrict Hase

Hornby farmer dies after bull attack at home farm

Clifford O. Robinson of Esquesing Township Hornby was killed Monday when a bull attacked him while he cleaned the pen. He died two hours after being taken to Milton Hospital at age 44. He was born on the farm and belonged to St Stephen's Church and the Orange Lodge. Funeral services were held at the Hornby church with interment beside the church cemetery attended by family and friends.

Hornby Clifford O. Robinson Robinson Milton Hospital Mr. Robinson Esquesing Warner St. Stephen's Church Orange Lodge Colbrook Pallbesrens

Seed exports resume from Saint John to South America

New Brunswick seed exporters resume wartime suspended shipments. The cargo ship Rio Nendosa will carry 25,000 crates and a second ship will follow with 40,000 crates.

Saint John (Cp New Brunswick South America

Police Court Yields Fines in Milton Case Load

In Milton yesterday afternoon Arthur Krants of Milton Heights faced charges for croaving over a private lawn and sidewalk and received a fine plus costs or five days. He pleaded guilty to neglect to provide necessaries for his family and was remanded for one week. A Nelson Lyon case at Oakville was adjourned as Cpl Duncan Martin testified to repeated obstructions placed on the train tracks delaying passengers.

Wo Tow and Co Costa Arthur Krants Milton Heighta Tim Uming Nelon Lyon Oakville Cpl Duncan Martin WC Mod Hese

What Can You Spare That They Can Wear

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Afton

Welcome Home More Men to Hlomes in Acton

Acton families welcome returning service members in a heartfelt community notice. Veterans and relatives arrive from overseas, with details on units and campaigns in Europe. Families urge organizers to share return dates and invite them to report to the local home town newspaper office.

Hlomes Acton

County Council Seeks County Assessor Amid Hiring Debate

Halton County Council votes for advertising to hire a new County Assessor. Nine in favor, five against, with applications due by November 10. The meeting also covers deer controls, governor’s house rental, and local publicity steps.

Halton Trinaty Peete Phe Deport Peter Con Brad Teas Seerth Peaettere MS Toe Sontewartfowa Fiat Tie Nalin Assunta Puimsead Fiat Pia Espemdibase Eteeserbersd Nbet SUN MI Nefal Service Wheatfield Gilbert Robertson Game and Fish Protective Association Reeve Murray Hilmer Craig Hoberman Halton Governors House Fleming Hillmer Near Stume Council Board of Triport County Council Guelph Junction Biggar

Meter Mews Association Elects Officers At Meeting

Chas. W. Wilson re elected president of the Meter Mews Association with Avice President Tob fector and others named. Guests included Colonel FLOA Murphy of Angame Co Toronto, who spoke on wartime electronics and vacuum tube history. The group promotes electric meter maintenance and calibration for Hydro systems across municipalities along the Grand River.

Mena Fedlasamg Edeet Chas Wilson Acton Tob Wanbaste Couelph Alvtan Howard Brantford MeLeod Hess Haseldivh New Huntury Stema Kitchener Rush Waterloo Go White Simcoe J Ribett Galt Jo McLinden Owen Sound Floa Murphy Ang Grand River

Duke of Devonshire Chapter Meeting Notes

The Duke of Devonshire Chapter LODE met at SSmeol Mra W No Clayton. Officers reported. clothing drives for European Relief set for October 17. Miss Bennett spoke on the History of Quebec. Ray Everdate honored for top standing in tirade Eight. luncheon served by hostesses Mrs Graham, Mrs Evans, Mrs Irwin, Mrs MacDonald, and Mrs Matthews.

Duke of Devonshire Lode Ssmeol Clayton Bennett Quebec Beatty Piani Parson G MacDonald Evans Irwin Graham Matthews Ray Everdate

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 the ratepayers of Glen Williams requested completion of the local bridge. Council adjourned to meet on Tuesday, November 13.

Lerwick Shetland Shetland Islands Thsrgstown Esquesing Oakville Glen Williams

Walton Guernsey Breeders Sweep Classes At Show

Walton Guernsey breeders dominated the show with top wins in multiple classes. Notable results featured winners from Oakville and Palermo, with judge oversight by Cleo P. and mentor figures guiding standout entries in feathered categories.

Faber Geo TH King, & Son Oakville Joseph Piggott Maser Foo Jot Welarin Fiaky Tove Cotat Pha Tallon Btale Laas Aw Holt Sibowl Wis Agile Gia Aetna Vrassters Fesvan Bette Bey Palermo Cleo PE Pos Welbon Pian Tdi Rario

Open Season for Deer Declared in Erin Township

The council sets an open deer season for three days November 22 21 and 24 in Erin Township with shotgun use only and rifles or dogs prohibited. Licenses issued by the Township Clerk. Elections and polling divisions listed. Administrative accounts approved.

Erin Township Cox and Spottt Department of Game and Fisheries

Fisher Couple Celebrates Silver Wedding Anniversary

Last Friday evening Alvin and Mrs Fisher entertained about thirty five relatives and friends at Ospringe for their twenty fifth wedding anniversary. The pink and white decorated dining room featured a silver centered bride's cake. Bingo and euchre were played and Elm er Fisher proposed a toast for the couple's health and happiness. gifts came from Milton Georgetown Acton Toronto Brampton Hillsburg and others.

Alvin Foner Ospringe Elmer Fisher Alvin Fisher Milton Georgetown Acton

Acton Event Listings Featuring Bands Arts and Dances

A dense notice of Acton town events lists band concerts at the Town Mall and Brookville Hall, dances at Brookville and Town Hall, bake sales and bazaars in municipal rooms, masquerades at the Town Hall and Brookville, a luncheon and tea reading, euchre and dance evenings, and various sponsored activities by local groups including Nassagaweya WI and the United Church Friendly Circle. Multiple dates in October and November are shown with admission details and event hosts.

Sion Hebt Ker DVO Jesse McEnery Brookville Hall Miller's Orchestra Nassagaweya WI Adminsion 400

Debenture Issue Prices Reported At Acton

Debentures issue at Acton priced at 99.25 with securing details outlined. Officials discuss water works funding and plans, including maintenance and inspection actions, and the need to clear obstructions to ensure uninterrupted supply.

Acton

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