Assessments Appealed At Court Of Revision Last Night
Acton Council met as a Court of Revision presided by Reeve J. M. McDonald. Councillors A. Mason W. J. Doakes C. L. Kirkness and J. H. Boulton were present. The appeal of H J Hargrave on Young Street was refused after noting siding stucco work and a newly assessed garage. comparisons with similar properties were made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Mason
W. J. Doakes
C. L. Kirkness
J. H. Boulton
Acton
J. M. McDonald
Adam Bell
H.J. Hargrave
Young Street
Armstrong Wood & Co
Harrop
Hallowe'en
Bower Avenue
Lymon Hartware
Oakes
Elgin Street
Council reviews property assessments and local bids
The council confirmed several changes to property assessments including a $150 reduction on a Young Street building and a $200 increase on Frederick Street to align with similar properties. Other appeals on Main Street Brock Avenue and land values were upheld or adjusted as noted. Budget actions cover waterworks inquiry, sewage system decisions, public works contracts, and social service payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davies
Young and
Mill Street
Geo. Lantz
Main Street
Lawson
Frederick Street
Peter Androchow
Brock Avenue
Palmer
W. Cutting
L. W. Agar
Hall
Acton Welfare Board
Acton Boys
Casualties Reported On Acton Soldiers During Past Week
Acton residents learned of wounded and deceased servicemen in the past week. Gnr. James A. Higgins sustained shell fragment wounds to the left forearm. Mrs. Pearl Higgins awaits further details. Pte. Lloyd Henry Barden, 21, wounded in Italy, reports slight foot injury and letters describe his combat conditions. Sgt. Alvin Taylor, 20, of Moffat, died in a McLeod Alberta plane crash. parents Mr. and Mrs. Mansell Taylor receive official notice. Gnr. Larry Bridges, formerly of Acton, died of wounds from action in Belgium after an arm amputation. Bridges, who served with the Halton Rifles and Lorne Scots, had been overseas three years and left a wide living family network in Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl J. Higgins
Gnr
James A. Higgins
Henry Bandén
Eden Mills
Lloyd Henry Barden
Italy
Tervan
Alvin
Sammy” Taylor
Moffat
McLeod
Alberta
Mansell Taylor
Erie Street
Stratford
Nacenzawega
Centennial Evangelical Church
Olive
Larry Bridges
Belgium
Nelson St. Brantford
Bridges
Gar. Bridges
Acton
England
Leslie
Storey Glove Co
Simcoe Glove Co
Simcoe
Alfred
George
Eximest
Frederick
Lealie
Preston
Edith Florence
Jeasle
Ethel
Winnifred
Lillian
Jas. Smith
Albert Bridges
Clayton Hill
Bristol
E. Molly Blakemore
Sim‘coe
Halton Rifles
Lorne Scots
Croydon
Seventh Victory Loan drive letter from 1844 Ontario
A October 24 1844 letter from a local campaign chair urges citizens to subscribe generously to the Seventh Victory Loan to fund the war effort. It stresses avoiding further loss of life and delaying soldiers return, asking readers to buy bonds and exceed previous contributions.
Acton Boys Band Concert Led by Mason with Lambert Twins
The Acton Boys Band under C. W. Mason performed a Sunday Town Hall concert to a large, appreciative crowd. The Lambert twins of Rockwood joined with vocal duets, making it an all boys program. George Maxon of the Y's Men's Club chaired the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
C. W. Mason
Town Hall
Lambert
Rockwood
George Maxon
Y‘s Mens’ Club
Acquitted of Murder at iFall Assizes in Milton
Mrs Louis C Bell of Oakville, 35, was acquitted on murder charges at the Fall Assizes in Milton and sentenced to one year for concealment of birth. The infant died June 17 from a fractured skull and brain hemorrhage. Evidence cited nervous health and strain. Jury deliberated overnight. verdict delivered at 8 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Campbell
J. Campbell
London
Bell
C. Bogart
Council For Defense
P. D. J. Kelly
Acton Boy Scout Apple Day Raises 178.63 in Gross Sales
Acton Scouts report Apple Day gross sales of 178.63 with an estimated profit near 113. Funds will finance the troop next year, supplying badges and equipment. Leaders thank citizens and visitors for their generous support as the thermometer at the Post Office warms up slowly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Overseas Christmas Away From War Service League
War Service League of Acton and Vicinity organized an overseas Christmas effort. 218 boxes packed by 19 girls weighed about 121 pounds each, with postage $282.96 and 53 malt bags used. 1000 to 1100 dollars total. boxes contained cake, chocolate, gum, Oxo, meat, cheese, peaches, soap, honey, hot chocolate, soap, toothpaste, shaving cream, and socks or sweaters. Community wide help and sacrifices highlighted collective effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Service League
Acton Seeks 230000 for Seventh Victory Loan Drive
Community rally in Acton urges citizens to buy Seventh Victory Loan bonds. Despite wartime gains on the front, local organizers stress the bigger quota of 230000 and describe prizes for participation. James Higgins, wounded on October 19, is named among those supporting the drive as officials recall past campaigns and half way marks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Canada
J. M. McDonald
Knox Church Marks Ninety Ninth Anniversary Sunday
Knox Presbyterian Church in Acton celebrated its ninety ninth anniversary with special services. Rev. Arthur Cochrane spoke at the morning service on faith and freedom in Jesus, while Rev. Forbes Thomson attended the evening service. Cecil Lyness of Guelph and a local choir provided music. a male chorus and violin soloists accompanied the rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Presbyterian Church
Acton
Arthur Cochrane
Port Credit
Cecil Lyness
Guelph
Cpl. Hansen
Cochrane
House of Jesus
Dima
Jesus Christ
Elmer Smith
Forbes Thomson
Baptist
United Churches
Ee Setortag
Anplver
Knox Ladies Aid Fowl Supper Draws 700 Attendees
The Knox Church Ladies Aid hosted its annual fowl supper drawing over 700 guests in three hours on Tuesday. A post dinner concert featured Mr Cecil Lyness Tenor Soldat Miss Wilva Bell elocutionist and Mrs Lyla Klein from Guelph with other local musicians and readings led by Rev Forbes Thomsen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Church
Cecil Lyness
Soldat
Wilva Bell
Lyla Klein
Guelph
Ynda Stewart
A.T.C.M
A. Wright
Erin
Kenneth Anderson
Wm. Benson
Chas, Kirkness
Forbes Thomsen
Community Events Highlight Local Hallowe'en and Dances
Coming events list shows a Hallowe'en party supported by Scout Mothers' Auxiliary in Parish Hall on November 2 and 3. A Legion Dance with Al Watson's Orchestra takes place November 2 in Town Hall with nominal admission. active service personnel free. Also notes a Brookville tea cup reading and a Gullah Bazaar bake sale in Parish Hall on Saturday from 3 to 6 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Town Hall
Thuresday
al Watson
Sonnel
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Raymond
Hillier
Familly
Port Perry
The
Ontario
iFall Assizes
Post Office
Thirsh
War Service League
Victory
Grr
James Higgins
Cec'l Lynes
Knox Ladies Aid
M.C
Hallowe’en
Scout Mothers’ Auxiliary
Pareish Hall
Brookville
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