Electors to Decide Two Year Municipal Term in Acton
Acton Council discusses a wartime two year term for the municipal council and boards. A referendum question will be voted in December 1940 under The Local Government Extension Act. Tenders for Town Hall toilets to be re advertised due to date confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
England
Town Hall
E. EB. Barr
Council
Beardmore & Co
Frederick Street
Bickle-Susgrave Ltd
Duke of Devonshire
Harrop
Court of Revision
W. J. O. Oakes
J. F. Davison
Acton Scouts Host Apple Day At Spitfire Carnival
Boy Scouts in Acton collected red Canadian apples and sold them at a carnival booth last Saturday. They reported net Apple Day proceeds of 32 dollars and similar Garniver fundraising earnings toward the same fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miest
Welker Lodge Meeting Honors Two with Grand Regalia
Welker Lodge AF and AM held a notable Monday meeting. V Wor Bro F McIntosh and V Wor Bro John Kennedy received Grand Stewards Aprons from their Mother Lodge. Presentations were by P D G M Leslie and P D G M Tailby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welker Lodge
AF & A.M
Grand Lodge
F. McIntosh
John ‘Kennedy
P.D.G. M
Leslie
P.d.gm. Tailby
Routine Matters At The Public Utilities Meeting
The Acton Public Utilities Commission held a regular session on Tuesday evening. Commissioner Symon attended with Chairman Hansen presiding. The board approved paying routine Hydro and Waterworks expenses totaling over 5 thousand dollars and noted power interruptions caused by starlings roosting on a transformer lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public¢ Utilities
Acton Public Utilities Commismission
M. Symon
C. M. Hansen
C.M. Hansen
War Savings Stamps to Be Sold by School Principals
School Board notes arrangements for principals of both schools to keep War Savings Stamps for children to purchase as money becomes available. The property committee also to build a small elevated platform for the music room.
Baptist Church Celebrates 97th Anniversary Next Sunday
The Baptist Church marks ninety seven years of service with special anniversary services led by Rev. J. C. Williamson of Preston as speaker. A combined choir from Acton and Georgetown Baptist Churches will sing, with services at 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. expected to draw large congregations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
J. C. Williamson
B.A. B.th
Preston
Acton
Georgetown
Baptists
Thanksgiving Services at the United Church
Last Sunday at United Church offered two Thanksgiving services with the morning theme Sacraments in Common Things inspired by II Samuel 23 17 about David pouring out water to the Lord The choir performed Oh Come Let Us Sing and the anthem Give Thanks unto the Lord A solo Teach Me to Forgive by Ruth Gibson and A Song of Thanksgiving by Barbara Vincent highlighted the musical offerings God’s Goodness in Reserve framed the evening message from I Corinthians 2 9 with an emphasis on spiritual discernment and wonders beyond sense and sight
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
David
Bethlehem
Wm. Maxwell
Ruth Gibson
Guelph
Barbara Vincent
Canadians Aid for London's Air Raid Victims
A London letter praises the Canadian Red Cross for sending food clothing and blankets to air raid victims. It recalls a mother in a concrete shelter who thanked Canada for warm blankets and clothing. the letter urges Canadians to “give till it hurts” as more relief is needed.
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London
England
Canadian Red Cross Society
Canadian Red Cross
A.R.P
Red Cross
Acton
Canada
Argue Force Wedding Held in Brockville Church
Autumn decor of leaves chrysanthemums and candles set the scene at Wall Street United Church Brockville for the marriage of Miss Reba Georgina Force to Wilfred Andrew Argue. Rev R Douglas Smith officiated as the couple plan to reside in Brockville after a motor trip to the Maritime Provinces.
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Wall Street United Church
Brockville
Reba Georgina Force
Force
Cicero Force
Galt
Wilfred Andrew Argue
Andrew Argue
R. Douglas Smith
Clare Taylor
George
A Force
Hamilton
Sey
Val
Gladys M. Larke
Joanna ‘Hill
Larke
Argue
Maritime Provinces
Victoria Avenue
Halton County Teachers Conventon Draws 120 Plus
Halton County teachers held a two day convention with centers in Esquesing Nassagaweya Nelson Trafalgar and Acton. Sessions featured teaching demonstrations and discussions on methods while afternoon programs included addresses by Rev Bennie J B Chalmers and J M Denyes. Election of officers listed Miss D Forster as president and L L Skuce as inspector with several principals and delegates noted.
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Halton County
Stewarttown
Nassagaweya
SS. No. 9
Nelson
Fisher's Corners
Trafalgar
Linbrook
Burington
Acton
Knox Orurch
H. L. Bennie
Reeve J. B. Chalmers
A. J. Buchanan
M. Z. Bennett
Princpal
Acton School
Skuce
Ladies of Knox
The
United Churches
United Church
O.E.A
June Frank
Georgetown
G. McKenzie
J. M. Denyes
Quiet apprentice learns from naturalist tortoise run
A studious boy apprenticed to a naturalist struggles with slow work. After two hours of feeding canaries he asks what to do next. The master suggests a simple task, “you may take the tortoise out for a run,” highlighting patience and gentle instruction.
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Canaries
Bloomsbury Literary Society Elects Officers for the Year
The opening meeting on Friday October 11 elected officers with Clarence Wilson as President and Ross Gordon as Vice-President. Audrey Watson will serve as Secretary, Will Dodds as Treasurer, Mrs van Goozen as Pianist, and Mrs Ross Gordon as Assistant Pianist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomsbury Literary Society
Cameron Kitching
Clarence Wilson
Former Esquesing Township Treasurer Dies at 84
George Leste 84 longtime Esquesing Township treasurer died at his home on Monday after 42 years in office. A native of Chinguacousy Township he settled here in 1881 and served under 24 Reeves. He was predeceased by wife Martha Ann Cook and two sons Roy and Frank. survived by three daughters Mrs W Bowman Mrs W Torrance Mrs J Jamieson and son J C Leslie of Calgary.
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George Leste
Esquesing
Esquesing Township
Leslie
Chinguacousy Township
Martha Ann Cook
Roy
Frank
W. Bowman
W. Torrance
J. Jamieson
J. C. Leslie
Calgary
Alta
Acton Junior Farmers Elect 1940 41 Officers
At a regular meeting in Lorne School Acton Junior Farmers elected officers for 1940 41 Manuel Nellis was named President Laura Johnston Vice President Margaret McPhail Secretary Dirk van Goozen Treasurer Dorothy McKenzie Pianist Blanche McKinnon Assistant Pianist and an executive committee of Howard Switzer Edna Cook Lorena Locker and Elwood Johnston The session included a talk by Col Ballentine on the Farm Home Improvement Contest and ended with lunch and dancing.
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Acton
Lorne School
Reguar
Col. Ballentine
Acton Junior Farmers
Fred Wright
Manuel Nellis
Laura Johnston
Margaret McPhail
Dirk van Goozen
Dorothy McKenzie
Blanche McKinnon
Howard Switzer
Edna Cook
Lorena Locker
Elwood Johnston
Norton Motors Wins Second Prize in Ford Tractor Contest
In a province wide September contest Norton Motors earned second prize for the largest sales increase of Ford tractors with the new hydraulic hitch. The farming community values the machine for its practicality and Norton Motors outperformed larger branches. Congratulations were extended.
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Norton Motors
Ford
New Industry Moves Into Mason as Baxter Laboratories Expands
Negotiations advance to establish Baxter Laboratories in the former Mason Knitting Co. site at Acton. Toronto based investors T. H. Genecke, Jordan, and Amos Mason attended council and school board meetings to finalize transfer of land and water rights. About ten employees planned with five relocation hires. surveys marked property boundaries and water rate assurances offered to large users. The plant operates under a Canadian charter with parent company near Chicago and aims for steady postwar operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Mason Knitting Co
Baxter Laboratories
Toronto
Aros Mason
T. H. Genecke
Jordan
Amos Mason
Chicago
Fund of 900 Raised to Aid Spitfire Purchase
At Acton Business Men's Association meeting last night, 900 dollars were raised to aid a spitfire purchase. A committee of six members, including R. H. Eliott as chair, will oversee retail group items and new projects. Plans for a Made in Acton Pair event were discussed along with urging the Council to consider municipal garbage collection.
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Acton Busness Men's Association
R. H. Eliott
B. D. Rachim
W. D. Talbot
L. Lovell
R. Agar
J. Hargraves
Acton Pair
Acton
England
Soldiers Write From Many Points To The Editor
A war letter from Acton Canada details service duties with the Lewis Gunners AA LG badge, life aboard ships, and hopes for leave. The writer explains training, reports from the Atlantic and Great Lakes, and thanks Halifax's Free Press for home-town news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Dills
Acton Free Press
Pargss O.K
A.A.L.G
Lewis
R.N
Bart
Maritimes
Great Lakes
Atlantic
Mr. Dills
Sussex Military Camp Letter From New Brunswick Recipient
A partial letter from Sussex Military Camp in New Brunswick dated October 11 thanks Mr. Dilla for continued sending of Tae Fare Paras. The note includes fragmented phrases and indicates continuation on Page Three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sussex Military Camp
Sussex
New Brunswick
Mr. Dilla
Community Events and Social Gatherings Listings
Announcements list upcoming events with dates and details including a Bloomabury Masquerade on October 25 with prizes and lunch, Acton W I Euchre on October 22 at 8 30 PM, a Knox W A rummage sale with afternoon tea, and a Hallowe en Masquerade at Lorne School on October 26. Admission typically 25c with costume penalties.
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Bloomabury
Acton
W. I. Euchre
Council
Lorne School
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. H. Creighton
M. Sinclair
J. Davison
Reeve J.B. Chalmers
Albert Harris
J. R. Price
G. Chfford
Acton Fair
Fred Cooper
Wm.j. Mcléod
Lymon Hardware
Georgetown Lumber Co
F. L. Wright
Bell Telephone Co
Acton Free Library Board
J. B. Chalmers
Shore
B. Harrop
C. F. Leatherland
Bank. of
Montreal
Terest
Acton Legion
Regalia
Walker Lodge
D.D.G.M. Cosford
Waverley Lodge
P.D.G.M. Tailby
Speed and Credit Lodges
Hydro Department Bell Telephone Co. Services
Symon Hardware
H.E.P.C
Ontario
HEP
Line
Cansfield Electric Works
Bank of Montreal
Canadian General Electric Co
Cable, Etc
Hilliard Lasby
Waterworks Department
Hydro Dept
Dominion Securities
Commission
Wilson
Halton
D. Forster
J. Buchanan
BSA
O. A.C
L. L. Skuce
B.A. B.paed
I. W. Minty
Milton
J. M. Pinder
Nassagamweya
A. Fraser
E. Black
J. F. Meares
Urban Schools
O.F.A
Edna Black
J. A. Harris
G. O. McMullen
Hamilton Normal School
Bloomsbury Literary
Acton Junior Farmers’ Group
Mason
Spitfire
Army
Navy
Halifax
N.S
Hve Dron
A.B. Aalg
Old Land
Harry Brittain
W. Geom Mason
R. T. Amos
Geo Robertson
Ospringe
Fred Wilds
Holmes
Stewart Lasby
B.rd. Georgetown
B. Allen
W. K. Grahham
Yardley Shaving Set. Mrs. J. Rowles
C. Hansen
A. Cruickshank
McCormack
J. A. Elliott
Eleanor Allen
Mem ‘A
Acton Ladies’ Home Guard and Boy
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