Assessments Appealed At Court Of Revision Last Night
Acton Council met as Court of Revision under the 1945 Assessment Act with Reeve J. M. McDonald presiding. The first appeal by H. J. Hargrave of Young Street was refused after comparing with similar properties. only minor improvements were noted and a new garage assessment added.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Mason
W. J. Doakes
C. L. Kirkness
J. H. Boulton
Acton
J. M. McDonald
H.J. Hargrave
Young Street
Property assessments adjusted by council as cases heard
The Acton council reviewed appeals on several properties. Davies had $150 relief on a Young Street building, Lantz’s $400 rise was upheld, Lawson’s $200 increase reduced by $200, Androchow’s $150 rise confirmed, and the roll was finalized with these changes. January actions included waterworks inquiry, finances, and staff pay changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davies
Young and
Mill Street
Simi Lay
Geo. Lantz
Main Street
Lawson
Frederick Street
Moe
Peter Androchow
Brock Avenue
Palmer
Scene Street
F.S. Blow
Bell Telephone Co
Cooper's Drug Store
E. E. Harrop
W. Cutting
L. W. Agar
Hall
Acton Welfare Board
Acton Boys’Band
Casualties Reported On Acton Soldiers During Past Week
Wounds and deaths reach Acton as families receive letters telegrams about soldiers in Italy Belgium and Europe. Gnr James A Higgins suffers shell fragment wounds to the left forearm. Pte Lloyd Henry Barden wounded in action in Italy September 27. Sgt Alvin Taylor's wife notified of a plane crash death in Alberta. Gnr Larry Bridges dies of wounds in Belgium after earlier injury and amputation. Surviving relatives and local connections named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl J. Higgins
Gnr
James A. Higgins
Henry Barden
Eden Mills
Lloyd Henry Barden
Ttaly
Irish Regiment
Servance
Alvin
Sammy” ‘Taylor
Moffat
McLeod
Alberta
Mansell Taylor
Erie Street
Stratford
Nacsazawega
Centennial Evangelical Church
Olive
Larry Bridges
Belgium
Nelson St. Brantford
Bridges
Gov. Bridges
Acton
England
Leslie
Storey Glove Co
Simcoe Glove Co
Simcoe
Alfred
George
Erment
Frederick
Seale
Preston
Eix
Edith Florence
Jeasle
Ethel
Winnifred
Lillian
Jas. Smith
Albert Bridges
Clayton Hill
Bristol
E. Molly Blakemore
Halton Rifles
Lorne Scots
Croydon
Grr
James Higgins
Seventh Victory Loan Appeal Urges Bonds for Returning Soldiers
A 1844 Ontario letter from local Sev enth Victory Team Campaign leader urges citizens to subscribe generously to the Seventh Victory Loan to fund military needs, prevent further suffering, and speed the return of troops overseas. The plea emphasizes duty, support, and purchasing bonds to aid the boys abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citnema
Victory
Acton Boys Band Receives Help From Lambert Twins
The Acton Boys Band, led by C. W. Mazon, performed a Sunday evening concert in Town Hall to a large audience. The Lambert twins of Rockwood joined as vocal duets, making it an all boys program. The band shows steady improvement and polished uniforms enhance their appearance. George Mallon of the Y Mens Club chaired the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
C. W. Mazon
Town Hall
Lambert Twins
Rockwood
George Mallon
The
Acquitted in Fall Assizes of Murder Charge
Mrs Louis C Bell aged 35 of Oakville was acquitted of murder at the Fall Assizes in Milton and convicted on concealment of birth. The infant died June 17 from a fractured skull and brain hemorrhage. Bell was sentenced to one year in jail from June 17. Witnesses included tenants and relatives testified to her nervous health and strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Campbell
J. Campbell
London
Bell
C. Bogart
Council For Defense
Apple Day Gross Funds Acton Scouts Hit High Mark
Acton Scouts report Apple Day gross sales of 178.63 dollars with an estimated profit near 115 dollars. The fund, a new record, rises about 7 percent from last year and will finance troop activities, badges, and equipment. Citizens and visitors are thanked for support. The Victory Loan thermometer shows slow warming at the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Apple
Overseas Christmas Away From War Service League
Acton and District War Service League organized an overseas Christmas parcel drive for soldiers. Twenty one boxes weighed about 12 pounds each, with postage totaling 282.96 and 53 malt sacks used. Parcels included cake, chocolate, gum, Oxo, meat, cheese, peaches, soap, honey, hot chocolate, soap, toothpaste, shaving cream, and socks or sweaters, showcasing broad community effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Service League
Acton
Service League
Acton Urges Seventh Victory Loan Rally for 230000 Goal
Acton residents are urged to back the Seventh Victory Loan aiming for 230000 with bond campaigns and prizes tied to Christmas season. Wounded veteran James Higgins is cited and local committees led by J M McDonald appeal for universal participation as the campaign nears halfway milestones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Canada
J. M. McDonald
Acton and District Commiitees
Knox Church Marks Ninety Ninth Anniversary in Acton
Knox Presbyterian Church in Acton marked its ninety ninth anniversary with services attended by a large congregation. Rev. Arthur Cochrane of Port Credit delivered morning and evening sermons focusing on faith in Jesus Christ and the church. Music featured Cecil Lyness of Guelph and a choral and instrumental program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxt Presbyterian Church
Acton
Arthur Cochrane
Port Credit
Cecil Lyness
Guelph
Cpl. Hansen
Cochrane
Jesus Christ
Elmer Smith
Forbes Thomson
Baptist
United Churches
Wal
Fowl Supper Draws 700 at Knox Ladies Aid Anniversary
Knox Church Ladies Aid hosted its anniversary event with a chicken supper serving over 700 in about three hours. A post supper concert in the church auditorium featured Cecil Lyness, Wilva Bell, Lyla Klein, Lynda Stewart, A. Wright, Kenneth Anderson, and a male chorus. Rev. Fors Thomson chaired as Charles Kirkness gave the reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Church
Cecil Lyness
Wilva Bell
Lyla Klein
Guelph
Lynda Stewart
A.T.C.M
A. Wright
Erin
Kenneth Anderson
Wm. Benson
Chas, Kirkness
Community events and dances listed for early November
Hallowe'en party postponed to Friday November 3. Euchre hosted by Scout Mothers' Auxiliary in Parish Hall November 2 with 25 cent admission. Legion Dance November 2 in Town Hall with Al Watson's Orchestra and 50 cent admission. active service personnel admitted free. Tea Cup reading at St Albans Guild Bazaar. Bake sale and vegetables sale Saturday October 2 from 3 to 6 p.m. Parish Hall activities noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Dance
Town Hall
al Watson
St. Alba's Guild
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Armstrong Wood & Co
Council
Harrop
Hallowe'en
Tiwaa
Bower Avenue
Lymon Hardware
Oakes
Elgin Street
Raymond S. Hillier
Port Perry
Ontario
Lambert
Fall Assizes
Post Office
Thirsh
W. League
Cec
Lyness
Knox Ladies Aid
M.C
Hallowe’en
Scout Mothers’ Auxiliary
Pareish Hall
Brookville
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