Town Planning Discussion and Postwar Funds Debate
Acton Council discussed inviting citizens to a special meeting on town improvements for the postwar period and the creation of an advisory committee and a reserve fund. Other actions included approving accounts, addressing taxes, repairs to park facilities, and plans to avoid duplicate honor rolls with neighboring towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Municipal Affairs
McDonald
Acton
Trwith
Council
Pioneers' Cemetery
Wartime Prices Board
F. L. Wright
Tiwan
Malin
Fairy Lake
War Service League
Being Drunk and Disorderly in Acton Court
Bert Clapham of Brampton fined $10 and costs for drunk and disorderly conduct in Acton police court. Stafford Downey fined $5 and costs for careless driving. Charges preferred by Chief Harrop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Letters from Overseas to the War Service League Reach Acton
The War Service League reports more letters from Acton district servicemen overseas. Messages praise parcel deliveries, ration jokes, and home support while noting pride in Acton during the war. Also notes a Yukon barber shop operator fined $400 for overcharging for haircuts beyond the 1943 basic period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
War Service
Whitehorse
Yukon Territory
Hears Prize Winners in School Competitions
The Duke of Devonuling Chapter Ta perial Onder Daughters of the Empire met at Mrs. Wt M McDonald's home for a September gathering. Reports from committees announced final plans for Tag Day at the Fair and an Institute of the Blind event on September 25. War Service Badge was presented to Mrs. Wm Hall by Mrs. C Matthews. Prize posters and scrapbooks from Uwe Public School were displayed and read. Lunch followed hosted by Mrs Agar, Mrs Wilthany, and Mrs Cole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wt. M. McDonald
Duke of Devonuling
Taperial Onder
Daughters of Tig Empire
Institute of the Blind
Mra. Wm. Hall
Mra. C. Matthews
First View Regent
Uwe ‘Public School
Mir ‘Agar
Mew
Wilthany
Mia Cole
No Celebration Here Until the Victory Complete
War news from Acton details Allied partners and Axis powers as tensions rise. Citizens vow restraint until decisive victories in Italy and Germany lead to true celebration.
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Waly
Acton
Germany
Cint
Villianoun
Acton Fair to Feature Stock Show and Midway
Acton Fair expects one of its finest shows with stock exhibitors and a large midway. The program includes a war historical display and various amusements, with Friday night and Saturday afternoon entertainment planned but with admission limits and nude-ware concerns noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adomw Fair
Bootha
Otter
Mkt
Praca
Acton
Italy Surrenders Unconditionally after Allied Push
Allied Headquarters Algiers announced Italy's unconditional surrender on Wednesday morning, 45 days after Mussolini's ouster. British and U.S. forces breached the Italian toe of Hitler's Europe, with 8th Army, Canadians, and other Allied units securing beachheads and pushing toward Mellio and Reggio Calabria. The move shifts postwar planning and pressures German and Balkan forces as Russia presses the Eastern Front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algiers
Mussolini
Mowina Straits
Germany
Uns
D.D. Eisenhower
Italy
Winston Churchill
North America
Britain
United States
Balkans
Hitler
Europe
Saulte
Churchill
Bernard Montgomery
Henri Giraud
Mediterranean
Andy Thar
Russia
Red Army
Mey
North
Africa
Sicily
Rosa Munro
Ttalian
8Th Army
Ontario plans two week school vacation for all students
Premier George A. Dew and Education Minister announce a two week vacation for grade three to grade twelve students to allow a broader educational and community program. An advisory board of farmers and industry leaders will study effect and feasibility while a separate labor committee asks for wide input on labor management relations.
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Ontario
Mtanlowit
Ceorge A. Deew
Animauc
Chad
Fiat
Endiary
Wendadion
Payal Kiddie
Murilaye
Fan
Walton County
Federation of Agriculture
Kennedy
Great Britain
Daley
Ontario Labor Court
Acton Institute September Meeting Hosted by Mrs Johnson
Mrs R Johnson hosted the Acton Women's Institute at her home for the September meeting. The president chaired. motto quoted by Mrs E Lambert. Current Events by Mrs F Wilds. Roll call cited stale bread. hot dinner planned. committees formed. contest won by Mrs ColHer. Mrs Lazenby resigned. Mrs V Wildergpin appointed. group closed with God Save the King. lunch and social time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra R. Johnson
Acton Women's Institute
E. Lambert
F. Wilds
Usey
Johnson
ColHer
First Stage of Heating Plan Approved for School
The Halstead Melesia Amba elation of Oatasda approves a first stage heating plan for Oakville, Kemptville, and nearby towns. The plan includes universal heating at Oakville arenas and related school facilities with funding and construction to start this year pending board approval.
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Oatasda
Oakville
Kemptville
Qeune
Saauer
Towers of
Tah
Judy
Dale Baviak
Quebec
McCormack Wedding Saturday in Toronto Church
The wedding of Miss McCormack daughter of Mr and Mrs George C McCormack took place at a Toronto church. Rev Jar Domipeter officiated. The bride wore white with lace and carried a bouquet of dark roses. Attendants included Miss Tsahel and Miss Ruth Ratley. A reception followed at the bride’s parents home with the couple leaving for a moss green travel suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hite MeCormnuck
Aten
George C. McCormack
Tanahert
RA Amees
Eaileast Ratuivday Wattewone
Church of the Crusaders
Jar Domipeter
de Alluant Tugtes
Mina Christie Mord “Phavedd
Onukle
Mina Kianar
Charlo M. Dynds
Donald McCormack
Tof
Good program at BYPU meeting Tuesday evening
Mr. E W Anderson led the BYPU session in the Baptist Church on Tuesday evening. The program included singing and duets by Armstrong and Miss Graham, a Scripture lesson by Mrs. Anderson, prayer led by Mrs. Chas Lincoln, and a Genesis topic presented by Mr. Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.W. Anderson
Iy.p.u
Baptist Church
Wew View
Armstrong
Miss Graham
Anderson
Chas. Lincoln
L. Atkinson
Community Bazaar and Rummage Sale Announced
Lakeside Chapter will hold a bazaar on November 20 in the Town Hall with war work protocols. Knox Church Young Women's Auxiliary plans a rummage sale on October 6 in the Town Hall. Doris Hull’s Orchestra with Ernie Packer as floor manager will headline a Brookville Hall dance hosted by Busy Bee Club on Tuesday September 12.
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Lakeside
D.E
Procecols
Knox Church
Brookville Hall
Doris Hull
Ernie Packer
Busy Bee Club
Tuesaday
Lakeside Chapter Donates $100 to Service League
The Lake side Chapter 1.0.D.E. met Tuesday at Mrs J J Stewart's home. After routine business, $100 was voted for the War Service League. A party followed with Mrs A Orr, a recent bride, honored with a lamp as guests enjoyed a social time.
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Lakeside Chapter
D.E
Mra. J. J. Stewart
War Service League
A. Orr
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Ughta
Toee
TNT
Acton Public Utes Comminsion
Cen William Sheppard
Kenneth Marshall
David Elliott
Robert Brooks
James McCullagh
Acton and District
Servicr League
Cook
Cookle
Johnny Gay
Nerb
Chisholm
Weenie
Ralaslay
Bigeln
Bill Blanche
Howe
Damaenedy
Lindsay
Canada
Acton and Vicinity War Service League
Gord “Silm
Herb Taylor
E. Patrick
R. S. O'Hara
George W. Strogan
A. E. Milly
A. J. Irwin
Glenn Britton
Franklin Near
W. H. Barber
G. C. Allan
W. M. Caldwell
Lieut
Nora Kenney
Jack Honeywell
H. V. Dron
P. A. Eliott
F. Turner
Frank Kelly
J. Smallman
R. Anderson
P. Kenney
F. C. French
Gordon McKeown
R.E. Vance
Geo. Stringer
C.D.E
Acton Fair
Laowrle
First
Axia
Japan
English Channel
Stan
Reggio Calabria
San Giovanni
Conndlang
Mellio
Strait
Capo Sparti-Vento
Noodlally
Wieimales Drew
Ihe Hegda
Piluage Ata
Agelcultaredin
Onoturia
Aid
Vines
Wilehwana
Piravinien
Drew
Menbernd Ane
Burley
Tobacco
Agsacatloin
T. Crate
Lavola County
Fruit Weoven
MM Robinsan
O. Holmes
Acton Institute
Chamimonshep Qlack
White
Audet
Heglember
Hatuley
Manoa
Oakes
Pepand
Dianghendton
Cher
Wellington County
Folter
Mind Montley
Wwesk
Uae
Uedergy
Porniiskion
Aary Faria
Cide
Berthfledd
Wanda
Paws
Syston
W. D. Talbot
Ellett Brox
Lymon Hardware
McCormack
Toronto
By.p.u
Service League
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