Acton Second Blood Donor Clinic Attracts 87 Donors
Acton’s YMCA hosted a second blood donor clinic on Tuesday morning. Eighty seven donors contributed, with eighty donations averaging well over 400 cc per person, under the supervision of Miss Fallon and Mrs. Hicks. Local farming residents supplied significant support and several donors gave a second donation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
YMCA
Murray E. Clarke
A. F. Marshall
Leslie Gordon
William Kanis
George Robertson
Otto Hill
R. McEachern
Alex. Near
Donald Ferguson
Harold, Ferguson
Manselle Nellis
W. L. Ferguson
Wilmer Watkins
Chas
WW Lasby
August Spitzer
Joseph Jennings
James H. Wilson
C. van Gaozen
Charles Barber
Ernest Anderson
Melvin Story
Charlie Anderson
E. Marzo
Stewart McDonald
Douglas Priestley
J. A. Robson
E. Jennings
Gordon Rognvaldson
B. D. Rechlin
Gordon Beatty
Lorne Masters
George Mason
George
Grant Kalbflelagh
Sydney J. Larne
Joseph Euriger
Claude Cook
Fred Kentner
Charles Heard
A. W. Fenbury
Herb Ritchie
A. Buchanan
Earl Davidson
Nell Gibbons
Norman McEachern
Harold Perkins
Albert Ryan
William Middleton
R. Splenagel
Norman Robertson
E. S. Farce
Victor Rumley
J. E. Lambert
Ray Mason
Clifford Weenan
Mra. Finlay
Herbert Ritchie
Wal Force
H. Smethurst
H. C. Boyes
R. Heeley
J. Adamson
H. Helwig
F., Terry
Frances Dilla
Jas. Ingles
C. Heard
C. Nellis
W. Middleton
Harvey Walters
A. Mason
A. B. McLean
W.H. Clayton
Y's Men's Club
Social night and dance celebrate winning of trophy
A large crowd of 300 attended a Town Hall dance hosted by Wool Combing Corporation night shift to celebrate winning the Barnby Cup. Invited were day workers from Canadian Wool Co. and locals enjoyed lively dancing with the Merry Makers providing music. The event was described as a fine gathering and effort that felt too short.
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Wool Combing Corporation
Canadian Wool Co
Acton reminiscences link wartime finance to local kin
The Financial Post piece notes Geo W Spinney as National War Finance Committee chairman with Graham Towers at the Bank of Canada and Ken Venderson as executive chairman. The essay traces Ken Henderson Acton roots to becoming deputy governor of the Bank of Canada, and recalls local history from D M Henderson’s store to Christie and Henderson in 1872.
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Financial Post
Geo. W. Spinney
National War Fine Anew
Graham Towers
Bank of Canada
Canada
Ken Venderson
Acton
D. M. Henderson
Ken
Bower Avenue
Galt
Yoronto
Ken Henderson
David Henderson
sPrivate Banking
Mr. Henderson
Christie & Henderson
National War Finance Committee
Acton Boys Enlisted in This Week's Register
Leonard Cripps and Mr and Mrs Darwin Cripps have joined the active service forces, signaling local enlistments. The item notes Acton families contributing to military mobilization with unspecified branches.
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Acton
Leonard Cripps
Darwin Cripps
3300 Ration Books Issued In Acton Last Week
The local Ration Board led by Mrs J C Mattewa Mrs W Arnold Reeves and Mr McDonald distributed 3300 ration books with 30 volunteers. Workers visited Beardmore Wool Combing Mason Knitting Storey Glove Baxter Laboratories plants to fill books and avoid Town Hall crowds. Milton office opening shifted some distribution away from Acton over the four day period ending Saturday night.
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Mra
J.C. Matttewa
Arnold
Town Hall
Milton
Acton
ILY.P.U. JOINS CORN BOAST AT MATHESON HOME
Members of TRYSPOL and baby friends enjoyed an indoor event at the N. Ow. Matheson home in Silvercreek on a rainy Tuesday. W Coles led singing. Mrs. Landsborough led prayer. Ernest West read scripture. The quiz and stunts entertained before rain sent guests indoors and then everyone praised the hosts for hospitality.
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Mucxlay
Aug
N. OW. Matheson
Silvercreek
W. Coles
C. Landsborough
Ernest West
Mr. Coles
M. C
Comemando Adomen
Cem Atkinson
Wilma West
Mex. Matheson
Family
Tim
Acton Council Re-Drafts Building By-Law At Special Meeting
At a special Acton Council session Reeve J M McDonald presiding the council approved granting the Acton Fall Board access to the park drawing room for fall use. The focus was a comprehensive by law aligned with fire underwriters standards and the Fire Marshal’s Act, covering all building types in Acton and setting construction and placement restrictions. The by law will be redrafted as amended and a meeting with the Fire Marshal’s department will be arranged before final passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
J. M. McDonald
Fire Underwriters
Fire Marshal's Department
Oakville Man Named for Head of Victory Loan
At a Milton meeting Monday evening Mr. Weldon of Oakville was appointed chairman of the Halton County unit of the National War Finance Committee. He succeeds A. Mason of Acton who resigned after leading the Halton unit in the Fourth Victory Loan. Plans were discussed for the Fifth Victory Loan likely starting October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Weldon
Oakville
Halton County
National War Finance Committee
A. Mason
Acton
Halton
Wounded in Sicily Acton native reported injured
An Acton native, formerly with the ed Wighlanders, is reported wounded in Sicily. Details obscure but the report notes he served with Canadian forces and was in France earlier. Further updates expected from military authorities.
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Acton
Canada
Ed Wighlanders
Kayden
France
Allied Leaders Rally in Quebec and Mountbatten Appointed
A weekly war summary notes the Quebec Conference shifting Allied strategy with Japan in focus. It highlights Lord Louis Mountbatten named supreme Allied commander in the Southeast Asia theatre and contrasts Churchill and MacArthur as coalition leaders.
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Preen
Haff Weller
Louis Mountbatten
Aska
Mamy
Douglan MacArthur
Agha
MacArthur
Ron
Southwest Pacific
Anne
Matey Goul
Cheganastlige
Jrpun
Stupur
Twelve Quilts Finished at Red Cross Quilting Bee
Yesterday between 50 and 75 women attended a quilting bee at Acton Town Hall for the Acton and District Red Cross Society. Twelve quilts were completed in the afternoon and evening and Mrs. A. Mason organized refreshments for the group.
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Acton Town Hall
Acton and District
Andy Clarke Neighborly News Returns on Sunday
Ontario listeners learn that Andy Clarke’s Neighborly News will resume Sunday at 10.05 to 10.20 a.m. EDT. He has taken a month off and will bring new stories tall tales and happenings from rural Ontario.
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Ontario
Andy Clarke
Andy
Acton Fair Plans Unique Events For 1943 Show
Acton Fair organizers report most plans complete for two day event September 17 18 with weather and turnout key. Highlights include stock prizes totaling over 1500 dollars a parade midway concert acts and a War Exhibition Ferris Wheel and a new acrobatic dancer among planned attractions. Officials emphasize school child programs and extensive exhibits with judges led by C B Swackhammer and R W Lewrie.
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Acton
Ohba
Chile
Midway
Ayers
Tve
Actun Fale
Lawele
Acton Fair
Larne Sears Rand
Nvestack
George
Radio Art Int
Vo Radferlel
Checkley
Ciaas
Thu
Swackhammer
R W. Lewrie
Ivestock
Middle School Certificates Now Ready in Acton
Secretary Wm G Middleton has received Acton middle school certificates for pupils who wrote the examinations. Complete results and standing were announced at the close of the school year. Fourth form completions include Margaret E Smith Mary K Richie Isabel McLeod Shirley M M Duval Dorothy M Clayton Eveleen T Braida. Those with three or more fourth form subjects include M Eleanor Allen Margaret Blow Frank Burress Hartley E Coles Douglas A Davidson David R Dills Betty Gibson John T Gordon John R Malu prize June I Talbot Ada Thompson. Two subjects: J Samuel P Brunelie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. G. Middleton
Acton
Thos
Margaret E. Smith
Mary K. Richie
Isabel McLeod
Shirley MM. Duval
Dorothy M. Clayton
Eveleen T. Braida
M. Eleanor Allen
Margaret Blow
Frank Burress
Hartley E. Coles
Douglas A. Davidson
David R. Dills
Betty Gibson
John T. Gordon
John R. Maluprize
June I. Talbot
Ada Thompson
J. Samuel P. Brunelie
Peaches and Grapes Bring Bid Prices In English Market
In a wartime letter from England Pte Frank Sunes describes rationed provisions and high prices for items such as peaches and grapes. He notes soldiers exchanging small pay for basic comforts and compares window displays to jeweler standards amid shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Frank Sunes
Harold Iarber
Miss Beardinore Dies in Paris
Miss Beardinore, resident of Acton and granddaughter of the late Willan Muckersl, died in Paris after years of limited contact with family. Four sisters survive, and her only brother Willan died in May. Details of the death and cause remain unavailable. attempts to arrange her return to Canada were unsuccessful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prikoner Insurance
Nadine Beaatinore
Carante
Meru
Niara
Acton
Ir Willan Muckersl
Miri
Bawndinore
Willan
Mira Beardaare
Warkale
Mins Meardiaare
Acton Mosquito First Canadian to Sting the Hennies
Canadian pilot J. G. Uren and navigator KR Bevington flew the Acton Mosquito to England in the Atlantic Ferry run. The crew praised the aircrafts cold climate start and engine smoothness while noting the bomber’s aggressive role against German targets.
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Acton
KR. C. Bevington
Hillydale Ave
Toronto
K. B
New Glasgow
Marthly
England
Berlin
Reid
der Fearher
New Meters Arriving for the Water Services
At the Acton Public Atsldes Commission meeting on Monday, officials discussed new meters and water supply issues. Superintendent Witmer reported a guard fence at the Water Tower, a new water had arrived, and costs for supplies and staff were itemized with salaries and purchases to be charged to Fall Wake.
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Acton
J. M. McDonald
JS. MacArthle
Chsirman C. M. Hansen
Che Clark
Wili Wan
Witmer
Deana Ware
Witell
Rationing Time Table Notices From 1943
Rationing time table items list coupon validity for Coffes tea sugar butter meat and preserves. Various coupons like 1 14 15 16 17 24 25 26 27 have specific valid dates in September and some declared void. The notices specify eligibility and quantities such as coffee 4 ounces per unit sugar per pound and butter 1 to 24 percent per pair.
Auction Sale and Concert Benefit in Brookville Hall
Parish Hall hosts an auction sale on September 21st and 22nd at 8 p.m. A grand concert by the Guelph Legion Concert Party follows in Brookville Hall on Friday. Proceeds go to war work with a refreshment booth and admission of 15 cents.
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Ion
Brookville Hall
Ebenezer W.'A
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