Acton Council Considers Open Pool Room and Street Lights
Acton council discussed granting a license for a new pool room at Main and Mill Streets and agreed to pursue street lighting installation with the Public Utilities Commission. A fence and gate for school property were proposed, with the school to cover annual lighting costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Creighton
J. Houlton
W. J. Oakes
FL Davidon
Acton
Heeve Jo M. McDonali
Mia Matheson
Terk
CB Bantherlind Measra
Jo Qhayman
A. Dilts
Dee
Aly Fighte
Lovatun
Ube
Kk. Mc Aylaworth
AC. McGinn
Newmarket
Main and
Mill Streets
Bell Telephone
Acton Public Utilities Commission
Vvarioux
Kell Telephone Co
McDonald
E. E
War Service League Ends Its Good Work
Acton and vicinity War Service League votes to conclude activities within a year after four years of sending parcels and cigarettes to overseas service members. A trustees board will handle remaining accounts and a final statement of activities. The league plans a presentation for returning brides and will donate remaining socks and yarn to the Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton and Vicinity
War Service League
Acton
Ap Paant Om
Messrs
Ao Manon
Jo Mo McDonald
Wm Middleton
Aimitar
Canada
Teague
Red Cross Society
Middleston
Tite
Red Cross
Wii Hracken
League
Francis Wilds
Middleton
Acton and
Clothing Drive Recovers Garments for Europe Aid
A large public clothing collection event at Sons Hall drew crowds Wednesday as volunteers sorted and bagged garments to send to Europe. Workers tallied loads for transport to the roadway station while organizers noted decades of similar salvage efforts in Acton and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Dharattay
Actin
Marta
Hean hosts United Church Young People night
Mr and Mrs Hean entertained United Church Young People at their home on Tuesday. A toast and refreshments followed a presentation to Miss Dat Dawkins on her upcoming marriage. Roy Wildgust, a 21 year old baritone from Acton, attended as a guest and shared his musical talents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Health
Dr. Kenney
Robson
Harrop
Hallowe'en
Mrs. Hean
United Church
the United Church
Ofean Kenes Ware
Daneh
DD Simmons
Mim Dats Dawkins
Witlainea
Gee Coe
Roy Wildgust
Tandan
Tommer
Acton
Academy of Vocal
Harold Wadguat
Knox Chama Rhote
Mrs John Kennedy Obituary Notice From Acton
Mrs John Kennedy died October 17 after seven years of ill health and six months in St Joseph's Hospital Guelph. She was 84 and a former Miss Sarah McKay. She married John Kennedy fifty four years ago and lived in Acton. Survived by husband a daughter Mrs Wilson Toronto and a son Harold Detroit. Predeceased by a daughter Mrs Cooney and Jason Joseph. Funeral held at St Joseph's Church Friday with Rev Father Morgan assisted by Rev Father Motride. Interment Dublin Cemetery. Pallbearers were Thomas Gibbons Bert Gibbons Lawrence Gibbons Thomas Byrne John Wilson Peter Walker. Out of town mourners Mrs Thos Possack Toronto Bert Gibbons Toronto Jos Gibbons Georgetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kennedy
St. Joseph's Hospital
Guelph
Kennedy
Misa Sarah MecKayue
Patrick McKayue
Acton
Mra
Mra. Wilson
Toronto
Harold
Detroit
Mich
Cooney
Jason Joseph
St Joseph's Church
Morkan
Father Motride
Hamilton
Dublin
Mesars
Thos. Gibbons
Bert Gibbons
Lawrence Gibbons
Thomas Byrne
John Wilson
Peter Walker
Thos
Possack
Jos. Gibbons
Georgetown
Trench Collapse Traps Workman for Hour
Frank Polotsko and two other workers narrowly escape serious injury when a trench collapses at a work site. One man suffers burns to the leg and is rushed to hospital after being buried briefly. The incident prompts medical attention and investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Polotsko
Haliewly
Straeth
Frank Doloegka
Foo Verve Dan Chee
Mayer Morta
Queen St. Bart
Che Tessure
Omee
Peloecko
Loken
Guelot
Tee
Apple Day Scout Campaign Sours Scarcity In Year
A historical notice describes a Scout Apple Day amid scarcity with twenty five Macintosh apples prepared for public sale. The event aims to raise funds for Scout work and urges early participation. The passage notes a postponed start and highlights the rarity of apples, tying the effort to national products and Canadian origins.
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Senate
Acton Institute District Meeting Led by President Address
The October gathering at Mrs Blanche Lappins home featured district president Mrs Lloyd Crawford from Campbellville who spoke on member privileges and the motto Home and Country. An afternoon Euchre, financial report from the Acton Fair booth, and a social session followed with praise for guests and hostesses, plus a note urging purchases to aid the Victory Loan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Actory Women's Institute
Hell O
Blanche
Atte Lappin
Nathanial
Marchment
Acton Fair
Mra F. Anderson
R. J. Davidson
Intereal
Lloyd Crawford
Campbellville
Cithenia
Lovell
Shower honors bride Miss Lol Dawkins at Johnston home
An October 20 afternoon bridal shower for Miss Lol Dawkins was hosted by Mrs 1. O Johnston at her home. Guests played games, admired gifts, and enjoyed a light luncheon served by hostesses Mina Marjory Cohen and Met Oo Johnston.
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Che ‘Boewlay
Mussel Mabeten
Maa
Deane
Mina Sadeley
Mise
Helen Itaen
Mies
Mile Rowlea
Mia
Bawritt
Mon Slorry Murray
Mie
Twno
Mas Treward Dolpty
Caer
Johnston
Mina Mar-jory Cohen
Oo Johnston
Mins
Lol Dawkins
Acton Events Highlight War Bond Drive And Community Festivities
An Acton town gathering featured a Victory Loan tribute and music with the Rhythmaires Orchestra and Masquerade dances. Local organizations hosted dances, euchre, and social events at Town Hall and Ballinafad Hall with prizes and admission fees, while speeches urged residents to support the Ninth Victory Loan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Town Hall
Acton Athletic Association
Rhythmaires Orchestra
Acton Soldiers Return Home From War
Cpl Stanley Joe returns to Acton after four years in the Canadian Army, arriving October 3. He served in Sicily, Ireland, France, Belgium and Holland, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe of Acton, now living in Milton. Capt Percy Nichelle also arrived home, after nearly three years overseas with the Sherbrooke Fusilier Regt. Other Acton locals listed as due home include Pte H Lambert, Sgt Ted Dufford, Pte C McDonald, RR 4 Acton, Pte W Crofts, and Symn W H Barber RR 3 Acton. More details welcomed for next week’s columns.
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Soars
Acton Boy Scouta
Ponalda Inspection, Ltd
Matt. Tyler
Robert Johnsan
W. Coles
Armaco Limited
Mr. Dunn
Acton
The
Canadian Legion
St. Peter's Infirmary
Gus Mauro
Aled
W. N. Munro
Aun
Pesehoel
Mime
Stewart
Mun
Canada
Franklin
Hell
Reeve
OM. McDonald
Diatrict
Anderson
K. HM
Back
Eletey
Ebwed
John Gibbons
Wileam Gordon
J T Guthrie
Iter Hipher
A W. McCron
Sat
William McCron
Go Ko Melale Fan
Nol McNabb
Morris
Gar
Fo Near
Af, Perryman
I Robertson
Hol
Stmypson
Garts A Smethuret
Ste Jack Sweeney
Teveter
Pot B
Paykter
Te CL. Webster
Mme
Ceri
Reeve d. M. McDonald
Reeve McDonald
Hector Lambert
RCAF
Sarge Matt. Tyler
Gunner Oabert Pittman
Corp
Jos. Jorque
John Nicol
Bat
S M
Tom Nicol
Lyle Cripm
Percy Elliott
Bof Carnahan
F.O. Kon
Langford
Bob O'Nara
Harry Otterbein
Sergt_Kanis
Gunner Ford
M. McMillen
John McHlugh
Bruce Bargeter
Marold Robson
Gerry Paregeter
Harold Déforest
Nerne Wheeler
Hamilton Peel
Cpl
C. Rognveldeen
Alan Buchanan
Ralph Ayleworth
Ted Hlanen
DI Finlay
G.G. McGregor
Queen's
Cn Wifles
KR. R. Parker
Sgt McGregor
City Street
Er Orden
Asrvicemen
Becausy
Valiant Hearts
Itr
J. H. Boulton
Acton and District Victory Loan Committee
Stanley Joe
France
Sicily
Irely
Belgium
Holland
Mra
Alex. Joe
Milton
Goodyear Rubber Co
Toronto
Cpt
Percy Nichelle
We de France
Kt. Bean
Church Street
Sherbrooke Fusilier Regt
H. Kt. Lambert
Ted Dufford
Cod. McDonald
W. Crofts
Symn
W. HH. Barber
R.R. 3
Preas
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St Alban’s Pariah Halt
Fosbury
F .Dinuneor
Ites
BOA Mulher
Hes Woot
A. Gany
Tofattey
Treas Garnete McKensie
Loys
Avem- Viet Whlye
Customs Office
Truxteen
Lite
Drive In
Neto
DAR
Acton Institute
Lois Dawkins
Andre
Seceete
Watnimass
No. 7
Nassagaweya
Ballinafad Hall
Bardens Orekestyp
Hannockburn Women's Institute
Booth
Crewson
Thuryiay
Hoye
Alan
Ne de France
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