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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 12, 1940
Page
15
McColl memory mourns the passing of our mother Mrs Anpile McColl who died September 1936. We deeply miss the touch of a kindly hand and the sound of her gentle voice that is still. Ever remembered by her daughters and son Mrs Robt Kerr Mrs J D Monollan Archie McColl.
The notice touts firearm registration by week’s end and invites Out-of-town visitors for Acton Fair next week. Enlisted men gain free admission, registration cards needed for licenses, and a second War Loan promotion asks residents to invest. Harvest rain disrupts grain, customs officer change, wool processing expands, and a Scout Mothers meeting occurred with refreshments served.
The Acton Women's Institute held a regnar meeting at Mrs J Dotole's home on September 5. Mrs ROL Davidson chaired the session and Miss Mary Clarke announced Ontario's overseas aid. Mrs Lach gave a travel talk and a charity booth was opened for a Pall Fair with hot dinner served. A jam consignment was sent to the Red Cross.
The Bloomsbury Literary Society held a corn roast at Bloomsbury School on September 6. Mrs Early and Mr Raymond Lambert won prizes. A plentiful lunch of corn sandwiches cake and coffee followed. The evening closed with dancing enjoyed by all.
The Reverend J B Moore was installed as pastor of the United Church at Milton on Friday September 6 at 8 pm. The ceremony was led by Reverend J B Totten of Homby, chairman of Halton Presbytery. A sermon to the minister and congregation was delivered by Reverend G C Gifford of Actin.
The Township of Era Mosa met at Rockwood Town Hall on Monday September 9 at 7 30 pm with Reeve D D Gray and councilors present. Auditors report for June July August accepted. By law No 9 re Bell Telephone Co lines passed. Accounts totaled 493 91. Council adjourned to October 8 at 7 30 pm.
Ontario branch matches will award a ten dollar Salada Tea Special prize for the best plowed field using horses. Winners in each branch advance to the International event, with gold and silver medals for the first two and a Spring trip, plus cash prizes from twenty five to five dollars for the next twelve.
St Josephs Church held a day of special prayer for world peace with parishioners each taking a half hour of silent prayer. The Forty Hours devotions begin Thursday at 7 P M with multilingual sermons and a closing service Sunday at 7 P M. Bishops priests and dignitaries attend and urge living by faith and action for peace.
James and William Hamilton of Milton Heights marked their 87th birthday with a twin celebration. A large party featured a cake with 87 candles as friends arrived from near and far. The brothers share many traits, hobbies, and political views and each has seven children.
The Union Church Young People’s Union held its first season meeting led by President Mr John Peijl. Dr Owlen offered prayer and France Dis read scripture. Miss Iasbel Cowie spoke on Music and its international value, with Ethel Franklin performing. Mr Gifford discussed The Message of the Bible. Future meetings planned for Monday evenings with a Weiner roast at Mansell Nelles’ farm.
Mr Robert Boothby announces a four year research breakthrough by the British milling industry creating fortified white bread with higher Vitamin B1. Tests in four mills and bakeries show full vitamin content when delivered to the public. described as a revolutionary nutritional advance attracting world attention in the House of Commons.
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