Acton Council Finalizes Building By-Law Revisions
At a regular Acton meeting the council approved final revisions to the building by-law after review by Fire Chief Gamble and Fire Marshall Caskey. Changes were drafted into the by-law, with minor adjustments. The session also approved grants to the Free Library and discussed funding for stage scenery, snow equipment, and fire brigade supplies.
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Acton
W. J. O. Oakes
C. L. Kirkness
A. Mason
J. M. McDonald
J. B. Chalmers
Canadian Legion
R. 2
Parker
Free Library Board
Caskey
Fire Marshall
Gamble
Council
Reeve McDonald
Cornell
Bell Telephone Co
J. E. McMullen
Renillance
Park Entrance
F. L. Wright
Insurance
Hayward
Constructions Co
Jas. Kerr
McCullough
Tom Harris
Acton Faex Paris
Acton Free Library
Balance of Grant Co
Harrop
Hallowe
Halton Insurance Invests $10,000 in Fifth Victory Loan
At Acton meeting, Halton Union Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Co. directors voted to invest 10 000 in the Fifth Victory Loan. The company has participated in all prior loans and totals 36 000 invested to date across various Issues.
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Acton
Halton
Acton Boys Enlisted This Week
Regi Gordon Beatty has joined the Royal Canadian Artillery this week, marking another local enlistment as the community follows the military progress of its residents.
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Acton
Regi
Gordon Beatty
The
Royal Canadian Artillery
Bomb event yields two winners in morning draw
An early morning draw produced two prize winners at 11 35 am. Acton and District quota claimed S25 War Savings certificates while Denna Andereon and Cortif tate won S18 War Savings. Officials note accuracy must be verified as timing ambiguous.
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Bence
Erin Township Red Cross Overseas Fund Opens Donations
The Erin Township Hoys Overseas Fund is now open for donations with early contributions from Willsbunyg entertainment committees that total 125.00, Mn. G. Marchall's group 10.00, and Fiuh Orchestra 215.00. Funds will provide treats for township boys overseas.
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Erin Township
RED Cross Donations For Overseas Fund
Erin Township Hoys
Willsbunyg ‘Entertainment
Mn. G. Marchall
Fiuh Orchestra
Eramosa Council Buys Hall Property at Everton Village
Eramosa Township council meets at Rockwood to inspect the Agricultural Building Farners Shed and Cheess Factory and Community Unit in Everton to secure frost proof accommodations for recently purchased manintadnes and sadw plow. The council buys the Community Wall Everton for 450 and authorizes transfer documents.
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Eramow
Rockwood
Hockwood
Everton
Church of Christ
Messrs
Benham
Seastle
McKersie McLellan Wedding at Knox Church Manse
A quiet wedding was solemnized at Knox Manse on Saturday October 16 uniting Ghidys Muriel Me Levan Acton with Lachlan Rupert McKerale eldest son of W McKerale Rackwood The Rev Forbes Thompson officiated The bride wore beige crepe with brown accessories and orchids attended by her sister Miss Inez McLellan Ines The best man was Kenneth McKerale from Suelph The reception followed at Mrs D McFadden in Guelph and the couple left for St John New Brunswick where the groom is stationed later.
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Knox Manse
Ghidys Muriel Me ‘Levan
Acton
Iman Lachlan Rupert’ McKerale
W. McKerale
Rack Iwoad
Forbes Thompson
Inez McLellan
Kenneth McKerale
Suelph
Mra
D. McFadyen
Guelph
St. John
N. B
Anniversary Supper Draws 600 at Knox Church
Over 600 people attended Knox Presbyterian Church anniversary supper hosted by the Ladies Aid Society on Tuesday evening. A varied music program followed the meal with solos, quartets, violin pieces, and readings led by local artists from Guelph Toronto and Woodbridge.
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Knox Church
Ald Society of Knox Persbyterian Church
Tureday
Hl. Leeson
Guelph
Hella Moarell
Knox Quartette
Mewar
Mann
Burton
Musselle
Coles
Sola
Elmer Smith
Stockwood
Dora Hansen
Aalo
Cecil Lynees
Mera
Douglas Gowdy
Toronto
Reading
Milas Beatrice van Norman
Misls
Orpha Farr
Woodbridge
William Scotty
Murray Clarke
Hrooke
Anglican Church
Kuo Church
Wo. Caqper
Sextan
Edwand Hansen
Wm. MacArthur
Turner's Family Reports RAF Officer Commission Amid War News
Fred Turner is commissioned Pilot Officer while brother Victor Turner, a Private in the Thamiltun LUgpht Infantry, is listed missing then reported captured in a German prison camp. Parents Mr. and Mrs. Foe Turner of Acton relay details from official sources.
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Fred Turner
Frederick G. ‘Currier
Royal Air Force
Overaeas
Bia
Foe ‘Turner
Ayered Street
Acton
Turner
Niversin
Vitor ‘Turner
Thamnilten Lugpht Infantry
Germany
Fred
Goderich
Taranto
Somerville
Pet
Somenlde
P.O. ‘Farner
Dieppe
Diaper Production Up Half Then Latest Supply Assurance
J A Ki elu, administrator of the Women's Retail Merchants Association, says this winter will see sufficient wearing apparel for all. He notes baby diaper production is 50 percent higher than ever, children underwear and outerwear up to 195? are rising, and shortages stem from hoarding and buying sprees caused by rumors.
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J. A. Kielu
Women's Retail Merchants’ Association
Early Copy Urged for Canadian Champion and Free Press
The Acton Free Press and Canadian Champion will print next week. copy must reach by Tuesday evening for display ads, and news articles risk insertions after Wednesday afternoon. Cooperation will help maintain mailing schedules.
Knox Church Anniversary Service Highlights
The Knox Church held an anniversary service with two guest speakers Rev. W. Melvar and Rev. Frank Lawson. Music featured Waldo Dorrington and a quartet including Mesias Kirkness and Alex Burton, plus a violin piece by E. Smith. An evening sermon by Rev. Lawson urged Canadians to follow Christ amid opportunities, with a special anniversary offering for new heating equipment.
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Knox Church
Hev. W. O Melvor
Gillelply
Ted
Matthews
Melfvar
Hanes
Waldo Dorrhigton
Alton
Galilee
Vyceday
Mesias
Kirkness
Alex. Burton
W. Coles
Geo. Munsell
E. Smith
Frank Lawson
Kitchener
Naxwagaweya
Cecil Lyness
Guelph
E ¥Elen Holaves
Joyce Dessar
Vault
Margaret McPhail
Inez McLetan
Dora Hansen
Margaret Somerville
Pte
Ted Hansen
Forbes ‘Thomson
Baptist Church
United Church
Fosbury
Oakville Editor Loses Son in Flying Accident
Oakville mourns as local editor George C. Atkins loses his son J. A. C. Atkins in a flying accident during training. Funeral services were held at St. John's United Church in Oakville on October 19. Atkins was the community’s fourteenth Oakville High School graduate to die in service, leaving sorrowing parents and a town in deep sympathy.
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George C. Atkins
Oakville
George
George C. Athins
St. John's United Church
Oakville High School
Minley
C. Atkins
Blow
Catone
Atkins
Warkdae
Oak Ville
Railway contractor native of Acton dies in Vancouver
Obituary details the life of Mr. Mann a prominent railway contractor born in Acton Ontario. He worked across Canada from Ontario to British Columbia on major projects including the Nakusp and Slocan lines the Welland Canal and the Detroit Windsor tunnel. Survivors include his widow and two daughters.
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Acton
Vancouver
Absuuider
Bea
Dbuht
Muti
Herm
Ontario
Daly Wind
Milannia
Abcauntor
Bi Acton Public Sehioots
Winnipoa
CPO
Greenwood
Huntint’ Columbia
Man
Fort Saskatchewan
Alta
Jon Allen
Tisdale, Sisk
Father and Son Called Up on Same Day in Royal Navy
Raymond Hutchin, 42, who volunteered for the Royal Navy in 1941, and his 18 year old son James received call-up papers the same day and were ordered to report at the same time and place. Both preferred navy service. they will not be posted together as one serves as a wireless mechanic and the other as a writer.
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London
Raymond Hutchinson
Royal Navy
James
Navy
Acton Mulls Victory Loan Support in Campaign
Acton leaders in Norfolk County press for Victory Loan drive with a goal of 225000 for Acton and district to help win and bring the boys home. The call urges donations and urges residents to back the effort as the county weighs how many bombs must be funded.
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Acton
Naltom
Hales
Acta
Bielge
Te Overwuba
Mertie
Acton Monjukte
Unclear OCR: Development and Welfare Mentioned
Fragmentary text references development and welfare themes with mentions of land, cancer, and labels like jail and weevil. Specific facts, dates, places, or named entities are unreadable.
Letter from Italy by Sgt McGeachie Tells of Customs
Sergeant Jim McGeachie writes from Italy about marching conditions and daily life. He notes the Mediterranean view and local customs, describes donkeys and women carrying loads, fruit meals, and limited rations. He mentions Allied bombings, English speaking locals, and hopes to see home soon.
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Italy
Sgt.j.mcgeachie
Acton Victory Loan Quiz Winners Named at School
Acton district held a Victory Loan Quiz at Acton School last Friday with Patsy Chew winning Group A, Teddy Wachiin Group 1, and Chiiale Lamb Group C honors. Judges were Milas M. Hennatt Hov A W Fosbury and Stev Forbet Thomson.
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Acton
Patsy Chew Wan
Teddy Wachiin
Chiiale Lamb
Milas M. Hennatt
Hov. A. W. Fosbury
Stev. Forbet Thomson
Halton
Milton Town Hall
Ontario
T Robert Simpson Co
Toronto
Dance and Band Night Ads for Local Events
Announcements list Firemen's Annual Dance on December 3 with Fisher's Orchestra and Jim Brooks as floor manager. Dance in Orton Community Hall on Wednesday evening November 3 features Harvey Fisher's Orchestra Lynch served with 50 cent admission.
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Firemen
Fisher's
Brookville
Busy Bees Club
Doris Hull
Jim Brooks
Orton
Harvey Fisher
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E. Braidan
Halton Insurance Company
Eramosa Council
Everton Village
Derby
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London, Midland and Scotish
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Acton Free Press
Wrights
Victory
Roasell
J. Aw, Mackenzie & Nan
Towandie
Mark
Farmers Association
Andre Cully
Bela
Wales
Eabsfoctive Cospeariiag
Willy
Lanai
Pciaddas
Acdea Teadifes
Bory Evens
Oltuwa
Family Creek
Arto
Howe
Feuer
Acton Servier Tlengie
Alwa
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E.A.F
Mlex
bin Nickolack
Sicily
Jerry
Cigs
Jim McGeachie
Grand Forks
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