Acton Council endorses junior band start and repairs plan
Acton council discussed forming a junior band with C. W. Manon and Manson offering help. Instruments from the municipality may be used for rehearsals with repair costs to be approved by council. The meeting also covered street lighting costs, hydrant parking complaints, and plans for Remembrance Day activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.W. Manon
Manson
Acton
Mason
Gamble
Min Street
C. W. Wilson
Hydro
Fyr-Fyter Co
W. F
Mooney
Rink
County of Halton
Acton Y.M. CA
Acton Public Utilities Commission
Acton Frer Parss
Lymon Hardware
King Calctum
Ili
Albert McCutcheon
Laber’ AS
Co. F. Leatherland
Pretty Church Wedding Framing Acton Couple at United Church
Helen Lorraine Ostrander and John Wesley Wolfe wed Friday at Acton United Church with a full ceremony. Attendants wore pastel faille and net halos. bouquets of orchids and stephanotis. After a reception at James Matthews home the couple left for Limberlost Lodge and will reside in Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton United Church
Helen Lorraine Ostrander
James Chester Matthews
Lnte
Jos
Thomas Clement Ostrander
John Wesley Wolfe
Acton
Albert Edward Wolfe
Streetsville
Mary Young
Wilfred Sankey
Milton
Marjory Mcleod
Toronto
Joan Rumley
Eleanor Beatty
Betty Mae Fosbury
Bat Emerson Wolfe
R.C.A.F
Torontoe
Claude Cook
Roy Loree
Guelich
Bower Avenue
Matthews
Roy Jones
Zone Meeting of Canadian Legion at Acton
The first Fall Zone 26 meeting of the Canadian Legion was held Sunday afternoon at the Acton Legion Clubrooms. Delegates came from Acton Brampton Georgetown Milton Port Credit Oakville and Streetsville. President George Murnelle opened the session and passed to Zone Commander Col. G. Cousens. Discussions covered war veteran welfare servicemen and dependents including pay medical care and allowances. Comrade Judge Cochrane spoke on forces welfare and recruitment work. Visitors enjoyed light lunches after the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Legion
Acton Legion
Acton
Brampton
Georgetown
Milton
Port Credit
Oakville
Streetaville
George Murnelle
Col. G. Cousens
Judge Cochrane
Wrampton Legion
War Service Selective ‘Board
jLegion
Reminder to Red Cross donors to fulfill pledges
In a Red Cross appeal, officials urge those who pledged contributions to come in and settle their obligations with Treasurer W. K. Graham. The notice emphasizes that no one intends to evade a promise and asks forgetful donors to adjust their pledges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
W. K. Graham
Public School Field Day Winners List Surfaces
Acton Public School held its annual Field Day yesterday with events at the school grounds and in the park. Championships undecided as the program was incomplete. winners listed include high jump and standing broad jump in various classes with names like Bill Clayton Jack Kentner and Melbourne Blow among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Public School
Bill, Clayton
Jack Kentner
Bill Knight
Fred Kentner
Melbourne
Dena Francescato
Rev Captain Rawson Opens Y M C A Season with Inspiring Talk
Rev Captain Norman Rawson of Hamilton lectured at the Y M C A opening night, urging support for the Victory Loan. His address titled the Luck of the Irish drew on his boyhood and wartime service to praise the Y M C A and the need for strong bodies and minds for the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.M.C.A
Capt. Rawson
Mfe
Y.M. C.A
Bowling Tournament Closes Season at Acton Greens
The Thanksgiving Day event in Acton draws rinks from Guelph Preston Elora Milton and Acton for a men s doubles competition. Guelph rinks dominate with Spackman s team winning first plus 18 points, Moore s from O A C second with 16, Blackwood s from O A C third with 20, Anderson s from Milton fourth with 9. The day features pleasant weather and swift completion in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guelph
Preston
Elora
Milton
Acton
Greens
Mr. Spackman
W. Moore
O.A.C
Prof. Blackwood
War Service League Plans for Community Auction
Acton and Vicinity War Service League members discussed a community auction to raise funds for overseas care. Donations totaled 122? from Hviee League and Bliss. Actyn Women Institute gave 50 to buy a Christmas wake for the overseas bones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Service League
Acton
Nassagaweya
Bliss
Lakeside
DOLD
Lorne
Acton J
Acton Residents Urged to Support Dominion Victory Loan
Acton and District residents are urged to participate in the Dominion-wide Third Victory Loan campaign. Citizens are asked to consider investments carefully and be ready to subscribe on the first call. Local salesmen Leatherland and Linham request cooperation to meet the obligation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Acton
Aire Cy FP
Leatherland
Walter Linham
Canady
Germany
Shorthorn Exhibit Features Erin Fair Monday Afternoon
With 140 entries the Shorthorn exhibit at Erin Fair drew strong interest. J E Pearen Acton placed first on herd and won champion senior female plus reserve females and several other prizes. Judges included Kenneth Duncan Unionville. Exhibitors included J E Pearen Acton FE Griffin Son Acton Wm J Kay Guelph and many others from Ontario towns and farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erin Fair
J. BE
Pearen
Shorthorn Breeders’ Association
Kenneth Duncan
Unionville
Shorthorn Club
J.E. Pearen
Acton
Griffin A
Orangeville
Tindal
Fergus
Geo. Fletcher and Son
Erin
Geo. C. Burt
Allisburg
Sbree Bros
Rockwood
Dr. A. P. Hart
Milton
Gordon Breckon
Bronte
D. Jackson
J. D. Jackson
Harriston
R. W. Elliott
Ariss
YMCA Members Conduct Initiatory Degree at Walker Lodge
Y.M.C.A. members of Walker Lodge A F and A M conducted a Monday evening meeting led by War. Bro. E. M. Schroeder. A notable number of Y men participated in the ceremony marking an initiatory degree for a member of the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.M.C.A
Walker Lodge
A.F
A.M
E. M. Schroeder
Esquesing Council Passes Road and Tax By Laws
Esquesing Township Council met at Stewarttown with Reeve C H May presiding. They passed a by law to collect penalties for late taxes after December 31 1942 and another to prevent fencing on highways. Payments covered include hydro lights and various public utilities. Insurance premiums were approved and relief and road accounts paid. Pheasant shooting dates set as October 23 24 and 28. Meeting adjourned to November 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewarttown
G. W. Murray
G. ‘E. Cleave
George Currie
Wm. A. Wilson
C. H. May
Wilson
Murray
Harry Robertson
I. M. Bennett
Nassagawega
HEPC
Brampton
Coanen
Sanford
Board of Health
R. Robertson
Lindsay
Valuator
Cleave
General Accudent Assurance Company
Township Road
Currie
Muray
Carrient
Tipi
Wile ‘Son
Department of Game and Fisheries
United Church Women host autumn meeting and victory loan drive
The Autumn Thank-offering gathering featured Mrs. Giordan Agnew sharing experiences in China plus Mrs. Poole's solos. The talk urged prioritizing Christianity as the Pilot Light. The Victory Loan Drive aims to fund war materials with 275 Acton district volunteers and leadership by A Mason and W Beatty among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church Women's Missionary Society
Giordan Agnew
China
Gordon Agnew
C. L. Poole
Moffat
Caldwell
Agnew
S. Reid
CGLT
Poole
Indies of Knox Church
the Baptist Church
St. Alban’s Church
United Church Group
Knox
St. Alban's Women's Auxiliary
A. W. Fosbury
Acton
District
Jando
Canady
Acton and District
Acton and District Group
A. Mason
GA. Dims
WJ. Beatty
EF. S. Force
ublitt_Relations
Ay OQ Oakes
Secreta W. Mason
C.F .Leathhand
Fo Dawkins
Bennett
Ft Ro Arnold
OK. Graham
W. Ho Clayton
Arnold
Reeve J. Mo McDonald
Wo Murray
Co Moffat
Geo Musselle
Geo Fountain
Len Lovell
Beatty
Local bowlers post wins and losses in week
The McCutcheon bowlers won and lost their last two matches, beating Master Cleaners then losing 7 to 0 to Fischers. Notable scores include N Morton 212 288 317 totaling 757 and C Masales 196 187 219 for 602. Fischers posted strong marks with F287 and USO 227.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCutcheon
Master Cleaners
Fischers
N. Morton
C Masales
Masales
W. Corry
McCutcheons
J. Morton
C. Leishman
Bbc W. Corry
J. Adamson
CG. Masales
McCuteveans
Recruiting Station Shows Strong Interest In Enlistments
Acton recruiting stall reports solid results with hopes for rising enlistments. The list names Acton district volunteers including Annie Beirne Ada Booth Irene Corner Thelma Finne raft Una Hil Grace Kidd Jean Tennant and men CE Gibbony CH Fletcher H C MacArthur J W Price J EC Ford Ryder Troup and others from Glenwillams and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Tom Langfeld
Hetty Drascutt
Wall
Canadie
Annie Melissa Beirne Cheltenham
Ada MuaPyaret Booth
Inglewood
Irene Corner
Ceeerpelow
Amelio Lorriman
Grace Kidd
Jean Tennant
Thelma Finna Raft
Glenvithama
Una Hil
Acon CE
Gibbony
CH. Fletcher
H. C. MacArthur
J. W. Price
J. EC. Ford
C. Ryder
J. Troup
Glenwillams
H. Lorrimagl
W. Hadley
United Society Elects Officers for the Year
The United Young People group met at the Parsonage Tuesday evening to elect officers for the year. Bry ssident is Mrs Fosbury. President Elsie Gordon. 1st Vice President Christan Pel lowstope. Vice-President Mrs Adamson. Missionary Helen Sampson. Citizenship Howard Switzer. 4th Vice President Social and Literary Irma Wilderspin. Secretary Nora Widmeyer. Assistant Secretary Frances Lamb. Treasurer John Kingsbury. Song and Game Leader Creaville Miasailis. Pianists Fhet Franklin and Miss McKensie. A ten meetings monthly plan was approved. social and devotional activities included an executive meeting at Irma Wilderspin’s home, games, and lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Young People
Bry
Fosbury
Elsie Gordon
Christan Pellowstope
Adamson
Helen Sampson
Howard Switzer
Irma Wilderspin
Nora Widmeyer
Frances Lamb
John Kingsbury
Creaville
Fthet Franklin
Missi McKensie
Romunating
Sof
Ima Wilderapin
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Council
W. J. O. Oakes
A. Manon
C. Kirknesg
SIL
Workmen's Compensation Board
Association of Assessing Officers of
Ontario
Pital
Couneil
Cornell
Layton
Toe
VSA
W. J. 0. Oaken
Capt
Rawson
Eee
A."mason
Acton and District Victory Loan Committee
Esquesing Council
Reeve Murray
Aswad
Celtpetown Hydro
Clenwilliats
Acton Public Utilities
Bell ‘Telephone Co
United
WM-5
United Society
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