Knox Church Observes 97th Anniversary With Guest
Knox Church marked its ninety seventh anniversary with morning and evening services led by Rev. H. G. Cleghorn of Preston. Mrs. Annie Sommerville of Toronto sang at both services as the choir performed. Cleghorn spoke on Christian Guidance and Living Hope citing Acts 27 24 and Philippians 1 21, urging humility prayer and a Christ centered life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Church
H. G. Cleghorn
F. J. Salt
Annie Sommerville
Toronto
Somerville
Cleghorn
Preston
Paul
Mme
Chingtlang
Pauls
Usl
Jesus Christ
Mr. Fosbury
The
United Church
Fosbury
Acton Comforts Committee Receives Overseas Thanks
The Acton Comforts Committee reports grateful responses from fifty four and eighty two servicemen abroad who received cigarettes in recent shipments. A note from Sgt. F Turner in East Anglia thanks the committee, saying cigarettes are in high demand after missions and affirming support for the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comforts Committee of
Acton and Vicinity
G OW
Acton
Acton Comforts Committee
Fred Turner
Poppies Bloom Again In Acton Garden
The Oriental Poppy blooms again in an Acton garden this year. In October 92nd an oriental poppy was in brilliant bloom in the garden of Mrs. G. W. Masala on Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
G. W. Masala
Main Street
Have Fun on Hallowe'en, But Don’t Destroy Property
Chief K Yarrop warns during Hallowe'en that police will not enforce restrictions for fun but will punish property damage. War-time needs mean no funds for repairs. youth urged to enjoy without harming others or their property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallowe’en
K. Yarrop
Hallowe'en
Chief Harrop
Nighta
Oura
Acton Junior Farmers Meet Features Music and Prizes
The Acton Junior Farmers gathered at Lorne School on Friday with President Ekwood Johnston presiding. A program included duets, home improvement pictures, a ploughing talk, a violin solo, prize presentation to nine winners, and a closing national anthem followed by lunch and dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Lorne School
Ekwood Johnston
Blanche McKinnon
Dorothy McKengle
Flaher
Harvey
FL. Wright
Howard Switzer
Maneel Nellis
Thomas Sealle
Acton Bowlers Move to Second in League After Win
The McCutcheon bowling team rose to second place in the Royal Commercial Bowling League with a 3-0 victory over Ford V-8. Key scores include N Morton 272 259 221, M Holmes 154 155 156, and C Letahman 283 142 149. McCutcheon totaled 382 989 936 9907. Ford posted 768 931. A 100 pins handicap per game is noted.
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Acton
McCutcheon
Royal Commercial
Ford
M. Roote
N. Morton
M. Holmes
C. Letahman
W. Corry
Anniversary Services at United Church This Sunday
The United Church marks anniversary services this Sunday with special guest Rev. W. A. Fosbury to preach. The choir will perform enhanced music in morning and evening services with soloists Miss Dorothy Fulcher of Toronto and Mrs W. J. Beatty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
W. A. Fosbury
Dorothy Fulcher
Toronto
Mra
W. J. Beatty
Acton launches war savings drive for naval gun pledge
Acton and nearby communities kick off a Canada wide drive for War Savings Certificates. The campaign asks residents to pledge regular monthly savings toward a naval gun and to watch weekly progress charts at the Post Office. Local organizers list chairs and committees and promise local recognition for steady savers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Canada
Post Office
Thera Wil Bo
Acton Haa
Campaian
G. A. Dilla
W.G. Manon
Fos
Force
C.F. Leatherland
FL Dawking
Mra Ro
Arnold
Lady Canvarsers
Ming M
Bennett
Arta
District President Guest at Dublin Institute Meeting
The Dublin Women’s Institute October meeting at Mrs. D McDougall’s home was chaired by President Mrs. N Anderson. District President Mrs. Merry spoke on Dr Cannell’s address Unity of Canada. Mrs. Grant led nutrition. gifts included jam for overseas and Hampers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin Women's Institute
D. McDougall
N. Anderson
Cas
Adiana
London England
Grant
Merry
Cannell
Unity of Canada
van Goozen
Watson
Webster
Near
Evening for Newcomers Welcomed to United Church
The United Church Women’s Association hosted a welcome evening for new church members. A T Brown showed slides, Mrs Brown and Miss Ethel Franklin performed, Dr. Cullen and Mrs Fosbury spoke, and a friendly mingling game preceded ample refreshments.
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United Church
Women's Association
A T. Brown
Mra
A. T. Brown
Ethel Franklin
Cullen
W. A. Fosbury
Mra Fosbury
Nto
New Addition Planned for Peel and Halton House of Refuge
The Peel and Halton House of Refuge faces overcrowding with 100 inmates in a facility built for eighty. A new wing and renovations will cost about 80 000 and include two washrooms and a recreation room. The board includes George Finney and Bealle Korna. The Welfare Department deems the home well run.
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Peel and
Halton House of Refuge
Peet
Wilton Countlow
Wrampton
Prowntine
Wooping
Ontira
George Finney
Bealle Korna
Waren
Halton County
D. Moebride
J. Jamieson
Welfare Department of
Ontario
Peel and Halton House of Refuge
Provines
Acton Fire Brigade Demonstrates New Hose Nozzle
Acton Fire brigade showcased a new type of hose nozzle named the Fag nozzle. In a oil and gasoline fire pit, the fog nozzle stopped the blaze in five to ten seconds while protecting firefighters from heat and smoke. Milton firemen observed, and one firefighter could handle the nozzle alone, using minimal water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Brigade
Acton
Wade
Milton
Howe Qn
Red Cross Appeal for Blankets to Aid Raid Sufferers
The Canadian Red Cross launches a second nationwide appeal for blankets and quilts to support bombed Britain and other raid victims. In the prior drive Canada supplied 139,137 blankets and 101,234 quilts distributed through Britain. Contributions should go to provincial or local branches and blankets must be woollen new or like new.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Canada
Canadian Red Cross Society
Canadian Red Cross
Birmingham
Coventry
Plymouth
London
Canadian Red Cross Overseas Organization
Weekly War Commentary on Dunkirk and Asia Tensions
The column surveys Britain's Dunkirk evacuation lessons, Britain and the United States stance toward Japan, and the Pacific balance. It notes Lord Cort’s published views, Japan's Tojo cabinet, U S policy signals, and the threat to Moscow with updates on the Kearney attack and arming merchant ships. It closes with Soviet and German front insights and Odessa developments.
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North Sea
Germany
Cort
France
Dee
Dunkerque
Lord Gort
Britain
Corts Rapart
United States
Windiwostok
Ruedan
Fautern
Euld Tojo
Tojota
Japan
Washington
Netherlands
Pacific
Roosevelt
U. A
House of Representatives
Senate
Moscow
Stockholm
Berne
Leningrad
Kalinin
Klement Voroahilov
Vyarma
Odessa
Mock Municipal Elections at United Young People
A local meeting at United Church Young People featured reeve candidates Koshury and Carruit McKenzie, with McKenzie eventually declared reeve. Five council candidates Gordon Lowa Bhoiche Kedywick Marjorie Nelwon Wahn Pell and Woward dwityar proposed improvements including park widens roller-commuters and street lighting changes. School board winners Dora Witaan and Lloyd Gifford were acclaimed. entertainment included a wing-song by Marjorie Kwon and piano by Ethel Franklin. a citizen interpretation questionnaire was led by Mrs Ad finnan. New week will host a Hallowe en social.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orchide
Dora Witaan Atk
Lloyd Gifford
Thatructiya Entertainment
Marjorie Kwon
Ethel Franklin
Alo
Mra
Adfinnan
Chase
Newt
Hallowden
Cornerstone Board From 1901 Stairway Unearthed in Acton
A damaged clipping recalls a stairway board laid May 1 1901 by Ob Mackenzie and Son for a store owned by Mr Pallant. James Brown was the contractor with Jack Mackenzie as supervisor. The board, left forty years ago, resurfaces memories of early Acton building days.
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M. Pallant
J. Od. Mackenzie & Son
Ob. Mackenza
J. J
James Brown
Jack McKenzle
McKenzie
Mme
Acton
Lakeside 1.0.D.E. Group Holds Knit Meeting
The Lakeside Chapter 1.0.D.E. met at Misa Dora Lambert's home on Tuesday evening. Attendees knit and discussed poppy sales and salvage sorting with War Service League handling overseas Christmas boxes after an earlier reporting error.
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Misa Dora Lambert
War Service League
Magazines Collected For Army Camps By Duke Of Devonshire Chapter
The Duke of Devonshire Chapter invites donations of current magazines for Army Camps. Readers can drop off Life Liberty Time Macleans Colliers Galues Cosmopolitan Red Book Western Detective Digests Geographies, or give to Mrs W J Beatty or a school child who will pass them to their teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Devonshire
W. J. Beatty
Life
Liberty
Time
Macleans
Colliers
Galues
Red Book
Cosmopolitan
Western
Detective
Lucky Prizes Won At War Service League Event
Mrs. Robert Turner of Acton won the afghan drawn at Bingo held by the Acton and District War Service League. Mr. FL. Wright took the door prize. The event, first for the new organization, raised about 85 dollars for its funds and activities at the Town Hall with good attendance.
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Robert Turner
Acton
Acton and District War Service League
Mazon
FL. Wright
Dublin Branch Raises funds for London hospital appeal
Dublin branch of Women's Institute donates to the London England hospital fund while outlining upcoming events. A charity dance at the Wish School and an afternoon tea in Acton help support sick children and hospital care despite wartime hardships.
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London
Maygland
Dublin
England
Women's
Ynstituta
Paris
Alek Children'n Hospital
Pupila Sre
France
Rannarkburn Institute
N. McFachers
Acton
Alck
Old Teondon
Surprise Silver Anniversary Celebration For McPhersons
Mr. and Mrs. A. M. McPherson celebrated their silver wedding anniversary with a surprise party by neighbors. Gordon acted as chairman for an impromptu program and a silver tea service was presented. Lunch was served as the pleasant evening concluded.
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A. M. McPherson
Ailver
Gao. Gordon
Community Halloween and fall events announce gatherings
Acton clubs announce Halloween dances on October 31 and November 14 hosted by the Acton V's Men's Club and Acton Legion. Also listed are a Halloween Party at Lorne School, a rummage sale and tea at St Alban's W A, a church Halloween carnival, and a seven piece orchestra event with ticket prices.
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Acton V
Acton
Lorne School
Acton Legion
Gibson Boyd
St. Alban’s W. A
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Knox
East Anglia
R.A.F
Sgt. F. Turner
Rey Rca F. Overseas
FE. E. Harrop
Dublin Institute
Halton-Peel House of Refuge
RED. Cross
Australia
Mock
United Young Peoples
D.E
Acton Baptist Choir
Moss Day
Danetay
Kutire
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