Acton School Board Welcomes New Officer and Member
Acton School Board held its meeting Tuesday night welcoming new member Mr W H Clayton and new secretary Mr W G Middleton who took oaths before the secretary. Principal McKenzie announced decor upgrades and urged care of walls. The board discussed liability insurance, sanitation, fuel supplies, and exterior painting with several motions and committee assignments. The meeting noted tax and financial items, approved boiler repairs, and arranged for pupils to attend the Canadian National Exhibition. A wedding in the community was also reported and celebrated.
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Acton
Blow
W. H. Clayton
W. G. Middleton
C. F. Leatherland
Clayton
McKenzie
FL. Wright
H. L. MclNonoald
Wright
Kaustine“ Sanitation” Co
Middleton
Tro
Department of Public Health
Bank of Montreal
Toven
Vyoalcla
UOT Gs Rang Aaa di Peg
Pt Sates
Sta Ps
Eastern Steel Products
George Mason
Fate
Marie Clayton
Erwan MekKeown
Mr. Mason
To Insure or Not to Insure In Acton Utilities Meeting
Acton Public Utilities Commission discussed unemployment insurance for employees under Ontario Hydro guidance and municipal cautions. Items included water and hydro equipment, wartime production needs, accounts paid, and plans for future finance. Directors Kinrican and Cronies toured sites. F S Blow chaired the session with trustees and officials present.
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Acton Public Utilities Commission
Ontario Hydro Commission
Crom
Department of Municipal Affairs
Hydro
J. E. Pearen Wins Acton Field Crop Competition
Winners of the Field Crops Competition judged by Lorne Porter of Jarvis were announced. J E Pearen led with 97 percent, followed by Ruddell, Miller Bros, Kerr, Reid, Swackhamer and Brown across Acton Georgetown and R R 2, with scores from 83 to 91 and 95 13 percent.
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Acton
Lorne Porter
Jarvis
J. E. Pearen
Flw. Ruddell
Georgetown
Miller Bros
J. Ruddel
Robert
Local Children Raise Funds For London Sick Childrens Hospital
The children of our town organized a lemonade sale in front of Johnstone and Junes, with Bobby Rumiley, Betty and Jean Wilds leading. Proceeds total 6.26 after prior 13.00 and 3.26 additions, aiming to send the full sum to the Sick Children’s Hospital in London England as it rebuilds after bombing.
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In Hospital
London
England
Mercy
Bobby Rumiley
Betty
Jean Wilds
Johnstone & Junes
Tim Fruee
Paris
Bobby Rumley
Booth
W. Burton
Pallant
Tower Press
Sick Children's Hospital
Sioconous
Colorful Brockville ceremony grants officer commissions
The Officers Training Centre at Brockville held a bright ceremony on August 2 with Col the Hon. JL. Ralston, Minister of National Defence, presenting certificates to the first group of officers to receive commissions. The class included Active and Reserve Forces personnel, with several from technical corps awaiting final qualification. Provinces across the Dominion and seven Allied citizens serving in the Canadian Army were represented.
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Uining
Brockville
JL. Ralston
National Defence
Actwe
Technical Corp
Dominion
Weekly War Commentary from Acton Wrea Prees by WY HOW
Report covers global war news with references to Japan Britain and the United States. Noting Russian counter offensives in the Moscow Leningrad Black Sea theaters and Allied military supply increases including Canadian troops reaching Britain. Concludes with a line about Britain's stronger position compared to 1910.
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Britain
Dominion
Viet TS Tot Aen
Erin Township Council Updates Mill Rate and Bonds
Erin township council met at Haitis burg on Tuesday September 2. By law No 6 changing mill rate in 8.8 from 37 to 47 mills due to copying error. Tax collector bond renewed with Canadian Surety Co Toronto for 5000. Premiums 3750 and 1250. Connant donated 5 to Wellington County Plowmen s Association. Session adjourned to Hillsburg October 6 1931 at 10 a.m.
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Erin
Haitisburg
Canadian Surety Co
Toronto
Connent
Wellington County Plowmen’s Association
Enrollment In Acton Public And High Schools Rises
New pupils arrive as enrolment increases this year at Acton Public School and Acton High School. Public School reports 297 students in eight grades with 11 beginners and 12 new attendees. High School lists 88 on first day. Form T has 87, Form IV has 22, and Form III has 29 pupils. further increases expected.
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Acton
Acton School
Form Uio
Reformatory Youths Sentenced to Kingston Penitentiary
Three youths from the Ontario Reformatory, Manders of Hamilton, McCullough of Napanee, and Spenter of Westminster, pleaded guilty to rape and related charges after an escape. Magistrate Watt sentenced them to two years in Kingston Penitentiary plus six months for theft, with custody to run concurrently and remainder of reformatory terms to be served at Kingston. prior records noted multiple past convictions. Crown Attorney J M Kearns KC stated they briefly threatened Mrs Carter but did not harm her, and that parole chances were slim if they resumed misbehavior.
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Guelph
Acton
Ferns
Kingston
F. Watt
KOC
John Manders
Tamilton
Patrick McCullough
Napanee
Ontario
Karl © Spenter
AMS
Westminster
Bol
Kingston Penitentiary
Watt
Hewitt Carter
Arkell
Don Clarke
Nassagaweyn Township
Clark
Drew
Mr. Kearns
Fo-Boys
Kearns
McCullough
United Women’s Association Meeting at Mrs Denny’s
The United Church Women’s Association held its regular monthly meeting at Mrs. W.O. Denny’s home on Thursday afternoon. After business, Mrs. Denny hosted a luncheon with assistance from Mrs. Agar, and guests enjoyed a pleasant social time. Rev. A. W. Fosbury and Mrs. Fosbury attended.
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Women's Association of United Church
W.O. Denny
Denny
Agar
Cand
Fl Hiatt
Etnie Trene
Mro
George Kay
Bracebridge
Prederick Gordon Farrow
Home Guards Entitled to Wages Compensation Plan
Arrangements allow Home Guards to claim compensation up to 12 shillings a day and a weekly maximum of 70 shillings when on duty and losing wages. The scheme aims to offset income loss during service.
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Home Guard
London
Three Car Collision Damages, Passengers Escape
Acton area reports a Labor Day highway crash injuring no one seriously. Three cars and two buses were involved as drivers swapped and a third car failed to stop, shoving vehicles into a bus. Estimated car damage around 100 dollars. one vehicle heavily damaged. Police chief Warrop investigates with possible court action forthcoming.
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Sheth
Acton
Ro Wekiman
Toronto
Oto
Warrop
Acton Soldier Meets Duke of Kent in Canada Visit
Aircraftsman Harvey Metulebean of Acton met the Duke of Kent during a royal visit to Canada. The meeting occurred at Mount Tope transit center where he was stationed. The Duke asked about service and offered a brief exchange before bidding him farewell with Carry on.
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Duke of Kent
Canada
Harvey Metulebean
oex-Reeve
RL McCutethean
Acton
Oat Pine
Trannys
Mount Tope
Harvey Fy
Veterans Guard of Canada to provide overseas guards
A unit drawn from Veterans Guard of Canada training at Lansdowne Park Ottawa for overseas duty. The company, all veterans of the last war, forms headquarters and three platoons. They will guard, picket, and provide air raid precautions for the Canadian Military Headquarters in London.
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Veterans Guard of Canada
Dominion
Lansdowne Park
Ottawa
London
Farm and Home Improvement Contest in Acton
Eighteen contestants entered the Acton Junior Farmers contest with Judge T. J. Leste presiding. The top awards went to Mrs. John Allan of Acton with 245 points, followed by Thos. Bo. Nellis & Son, Acton, 220, and Art Swackhamer, Acton, 225, 215 points respectively.
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Fighteen
Acton
T. J. Leste
Georgetown
John Allan
Thos. Bo. Nellis
W. OD. Barber
E. Cook
McDougall
Kyke
Dabble
OL. Davidson
Near
Rockwood
McArthur
Red Cross Shipment From Acton Lists Goods Sent
A cross distribution reports Acton last shipment for Red Cross includes 4 two way mitts 4 turtle neck sweaters 10 seamen socks 10 pajama pairs 19 quilts and other items. Leigh England miner Thomas Finnerty 14 fined £2 690 in Lancashire for not complying with labor ministry orders claiming unfit to work underground.
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RED Cross
Acton
Leigh
England
Thomas Finnerty
Lancashire
Ministry of Labor
Coming Events Notice for Community Fundraiser
Friday September 4 the Dublin School hosts a concert and dance with a charge for aid to the British War Victims Fund. The Woman's Association of United Church also holds a baking sale and afternoon tea in the S. S. Room on Saturday afternoon.
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Dublin
Woman's * Association of United Church
S. S. Room
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