Acton School Board Welcomes New Officer and Secretary
Acton School Board held a busy session electing W. H. Clayton as trustee and W. G. Middleton as secretary. They took oaths before Clerk C. F. Leatherland. Principal McKenzie reported decor improvements and urged wall care. The board discussed liability insurance, fuel supply, and repairs, with across-the-board financial approvals and notices to pursue a formal insurance survey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Blow
W. H. Clayton
W. G. Middleton
C. F. Leatherland
Clayton
McKenzie
Flol. Wright
HL. McDonald
Kaustine—Sanitation Co
Middleton
Tro
Department of Public Health
Healthawith
Bank of Montreal
Yom.c.a
Eastern Steel Products
David Menzies
Ellioatt. Bros
Bell ‘Telephone Co
Rell Telephone Co
Acton Public Utilities
Com- Tussiot
To Insure or Not to Insure In Acton Utilities Meeting
Acton Public Utilities Commission discusses unemployment insurance status for employees under Ontario Hydro advisory. Caution urged delaying plan until security and water service equipment issues are resolved for wartime industry needs. Financials show Waterworks Department supplies 14.00 and trustees attended chaired by F. S. Blow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Public Utilities Commission
Ontario Hydro Commission
Crom—the_municipality
Department of Municipal Affairs
Securitms
Hydro Ound
Pearen Wins Acton Field Crop Competition
J B E Pearen led the Acton field crop contest with 97 percent points. Judges included Lorne Porter of Jarvis. Winners listed include J F Pearen Acton 97, F W Ruddell Georgetown 95 1/2, J Ruddel RR 2 Georgetown 91, R N Brown Acton 83, Arthur Swackhamer Acton 85, others adjusted by district RR 2 Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Lorne Porter
Jarvis
J. FE. Pearen
Georgetown
Wile
Millerros
J. Ruddel
Robert Kerr
R. R
Hugh M. Reid
CL W. Swackhamer
Arthur Swackhamer
R. N. Brown
Children Help V Also Contributes to Sick Children’s Hospital Fund
Local children Bobby Rumsey Betty and Jean Wilds run a lemonade sale in front of Johnstones Tunes store to aid the Sick Children’s Hospital in London England. They raise funds totaling 56.26 with donations including a five dollar gift and ongoing acknowledgments reported weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ina
London
England
of Mercy
Bobby Rumsey
Betty
Jean Wilds
Johnstones & Tunes
Tm Farr Parss
Bobby Rumiley
Betty and
Booth
W. Burton
M. Pallant
Tu Fer
Sick Children's Hospital
Colorful Brockville ceremony honors first officer trainees
Opened in April to train junior officers the Officers Training Centre at Brockville marked August 20 with Col the Hon. O L Ralston presenting certificates to the first group of officers earning commissions. The class drew Active and Reserve Force personnel from across the Dominion including seven US citizens serving in the Canadian Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion
Weekly War Commentary on Arctic Front and Allied Efforts
A wartime column notes potential winter campaigns against Russia influence on Japanese policy and hints at British American opposition to a co prosperity sphere in East Asia. It reports on Laval's improving condition, Vichy skepticism, and Petain’s new party, while Roosevelt urges greater production and Bevin touts labor unity. Russian offensives push toward Moscow Leningrad and Odessa, with Canadian troops arriving in Britain as the war drags into its 105th week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gehininger
East Asia
Konoaye
Nagla
Moscow
Leningrad
Black Sea
Odessa
Red
Britain
Dominion
Mill rate changes for Erin S S No 6 and bonds renewed
Erin township council met at Hillsburg on September 2 1931 and amended By law No 57 changing the mill rate for S S No 6 from 3.7 to 5.7 mills. The tax collector’s bond was renewed with Canadian Co Surety Co Toronto for 5000 with 2000 insured. Council donated 10 to Wellington County Plowmen’s Association and ordered miscellaneous payments. Meeting adjourned to Hillsburg October 6 1931.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erin
Hallsburg
Canadian Co Surety Co
Toronto
Wellington County Plowmen’s Association
Hillsburg
Enrolment Up at Acton Schools on Tuesday
Acton schools report higher enrollment this year with 297 students in the eight public school grades. The high school opened with 48 pupils and classes 1 and 2 show 37 and 22 pupils respectively while Form 3 has 29 pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Acton School
Reformatory Youths Sent to Kingston Penitentiary
Three youths escaped from the Ontario Reformatory in Guelph last week and were captured Tuesday night at Ac. They pleaded guilty to robbery and threats and received two years in Kingston Penitentiary plus six months for stealing a rifle. The magistrate ordered remaining terms served at Kingston along with concurrent sentence for threats. Crown Attorney J M Kearns noted the rifle theft was from Hewitt Carter’s home after the escape. no harm to Mrs Carter. Past records showed multiple prior convictions for McCullough Manders and Carpenter. parole unlikely before Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario Reformaiters
Guelph
Kingston
Penitentiary
F. Watt
ROC
The
John Manders
Hamilton
Patrick McCullough
Napanee
Ontario
Karl Poenter
AMS
Westminster
Miuagistrate
Reformatory
Privieges
Watt
J.M
Kearns K.C
Hewitt Carter
Arkell
Manders
Carpenter
United Women's Association Meeting at Mrs Denny's
The United Church Women’s Association held its regular monthly meeting at Mrs. AW HH Denny’s home on Thursday afternoon. A dainty lunch was served by Mrs. Denny assisted by Mrs. Agar after the business session. Rev A W Fosbury and Mrs Fosbury attended the meeting. Four of five planes assembled for the Germans were crushed on takeoff, according to Free French headquarters, as German pilots reportedly tried to take off near Nant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walmer Road
Doreen Offord
John Offord
Northcliffe Blvd
Robert Kirkwood Near
G. C. Balfour
Coutts
Robert Welsh
C. S. Bain
Alor
George Collins
Margaret Clark
Nora Borthwick
Ernest L. Near
Edward Offord
Perry Kent
Gordon Smith
Laurentians
Toranto
Women’s Association of United Church
AW. HH. Denny
Denny
Agar
Cooper
Cleave
A. W. Fosbury
Fosbury
Bey Mio
London
Cynteau Bougon
Nant
Mrocand
Gee Hatt
Pam
Eise Irene
George Kay
Bracebridge
Frederick Gordon Farrow
Home Guards to Seek Wages Compensation In Duty
Arrangements set to allow Home Guards to claim compensation for lost wages up to 12 shillings a day with a weekly maximum of 60 shillings when on duty. The scheme covers guards called to service ensuring partial wage replacement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Guard
London
Three Cars and Two Busses Involved in Holiday Collision
A Labor Day highway crash east of Acton damaged three cars and two busses. One eastbound bus was stopped for driver changes. a third car failed to stop and rammed into the stationary vehicles, causing about 100 dollars in damage. Passengers escaped serious injury. authorities plan further court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Ro Werkman
Toronto
Tila
Twarrop
Acton Soldier Meets Duke of Kent During Canada Visit
Aircraftsman Harvey McCutcheon of Acton met the Duke of Kent at Mount Hope training centre in Canada. The royal handshake followed a brief chat about service as Harvey, stationed there, received the honor among a dozen chosen servicemen. Carry on was the Duke's farewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Kent
Canada
Harvey MeCutcheon
Rex-Reeve
Tang Be
Veterans Guard unit trains for overseas service in Ottawa
A General Duty Company drawn from Veterans Guard of Canada units trains at Lansdowne Park Ottawa for overseas duties. The group, all veterans, forms a headquarters and three platoons to provide guards and pickets, air raid precautions, and passive air defence. They will be attached to the Canadian Military Headquarters in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans Guard of Canada
Dominion
Lansdownee_Park
Ottawa
London
Acton Contest Awards Farm Home Improvements
Eighteen contestants entered Acton Junior Farmers contest. Judge T L Leste of Georgetown presided as awards were given for top finishes. First Mrs John Allan Acton 245 points. second Thomas Bo Nellis & Son Acton 220. third Art Swackhomer Acton 215. Others include W D Barber Acton 200, George Nellis Acton 205, William Johnston Acton 200, Albert Young Rockwood 190, J van Goozen Acton 180, Geo Cook Acton 975, tied entries at 165, Geo Brownlow & Son Acton 160, Wood Johnston Acton 150, Mrs J McKeown Ayton 135, William Dobbie Acton 125, R L Davidson Acton 110, Alex Near Rockwood 100, R F McArthur Acton MF
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
T. Ll. Leste
Georgetown
John Allan
Thos. Bo. Nellis & Son
Art Swackhomer
Do McDougall Acton
R. Bland
Alg Charridge
Geo. Brownlow & Son
O. Johnston
Biwood Johnston Acton
J. McKeown
Ayton
Wm. Dobbie
R.ol. Davidson
Alex. Near
Rockwood
R. FP
McArthur
Th. R
Cross shipment report lists August September goods
The document notes a week of cross shipments, including August and September allotments, showing ongoing factory activity with items such as mitts socks caps pajamas pants and quilts. In Leigh England Thomas Finnerty 18 was fined £290 for not working as a labourer directed by the Ministry of Labor claiming he was unfit for underground work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted
Puir Seamith
Leigh
England
Thomas Finnerty
Lancashire
Ministry of Labor
Meeduna Concerts and Cither Events Set for Friday
Announcement lists Coming Events under heating charges for admission with proceeds for the British War Victims Fund. The Dublin School hosts a Friday event with dances and entertainment. Also the Woman's Association of United Church holds a baking sale and afternoon tea Saturday in the S. S. Room open to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Woman's * Association of United Church
S. S. Room
Also Mentioned on This Page
George Mason
Fate
Marie Clayton
Erwan MekKeown
Mr Mason
Hydro
Huncheon
FL G Oakes
AL Dills
Woo Mason
Woo
F. S. Blow
Pre Dept. Light and Heat Commissioner
Federal Wire & Cable Co
Canadian General Electric Co
Matthews
J. BE. Pearen
Emma Robinson
BY Flow. Peters
China
United States
Germany
Russia
Comitian
Pierre Laval
Marshal Petain
Legion of Veterans and Volunteers of the National Revolution
Hitler
S.S. No
Erin Township
United Women's Association Met
MRS
France
Kay-Farrow
Friends OF
Bannockburn
Han Nockburn
Nellie Young
Lorne Wreck
Clarence Coles
Pied Anthony
Mase Doris Harding
Diora Hansen
Lois Wagsen
Flora Sayers
S ” Morrison
Lorne
Lydia Kerr
Tena Cole
W. J. McDonald
Nelle
Company OF Veterans
RED Cross
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