H. H. Hinton Resigns Secretary of Acton Business Men's Assn
At the Acton Business Men's Association meeting H. H. Hinton resigned as Secretary-Treasurer to join the Royal Canadian Air Force. W. J. Beatty was chosen to continue duties. The group planned the War Savings Stamp final draw for September 21 and discussed housing under the National Housing Act with a visiting program for prospective homeowners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Business Men's Association
H. H. Hinton
Hinton
Royal Canadian Air Force
Association For Safe
Acton
W. J. Beatty
Fis
J. H. Creighton
L. Wright
F. J. Salt and Co
F. Leatherland
Mr. Wright
Mr. Leatherland
Business Men's Association
Burlington
Halton Juniors Impress At C N E Show
Halton Junior Homemaker Demonstration Team won first honors at the C N E with Norma Lawson Jean May and Marjorie McCready. leadership by Percy Marsh and Charlotte Wilson. Halton boys excelled in Inter Calf Club events winning Jersey group first, Shorthorns second, Holsteins third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
C.N.E
Norma Lawson
Jean May
Marjorie McCready
Scotch Block Project
Percy Marsh
Charlotte Wilson
Heanors
Inter
C.nue
Eccles
John McClure
Georgetown
Frank Millar
Freeman
Tom Anderson
Hornby
Bruce Lindsay
John Lerch
Willis Johnston
Milton
Holstein Club
Ward Brownridge
Irvin Smith
Rockwood
Stanley Watson
Tansley
John Richardson
Halton Juniors
Jack Taylor
Ernest Davies
Palermo
Bruce Reid
Decorgetown
Mill Street Improvement Plans Shelved During War
A Tuesday joint meeting of Hydro officials Bell Telephone Co and Acton Council discussed removing poles from Mill Street. The war has curtailed all improvement plans though parties wish to stay ready to cooperate. Work will begin as soon as equipment is available and after the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hydro
Bell Telephone Co
Acton Council
Mil Street
Telephone Co
LO LODE Gift Shower Opens October Bazaar in Devonshire Chapter
The Duke of Devonshire Chapter LO LODE held a meeting and gift shower at Miss Wallace's Knox Avenue home to plan October bazaar arrangements. Tag Day on Fair Day was discussed, committees formed, and a condolence letter prepared for Mayor Morrison and the Provincial Secretary. Members were asked to avoid social functions for the week and wear purple ribbons in memory of Mrs Morrison as parcels were opened showing many gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Devonshire
Morrison
Frederick Street Opens to New Industry View
Residents report Frederick Street altered by new industry works. A factory fence rises beyond the Beardmore Co plant as trees and shrubbery are removed, providing a clear view to the new facility though traffic remains limited.
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Frederick Street
Beardmore Co
New Wool Top Plant Opens in Acton
Arrangements completed this week for a new industry in Acton. Mr David Hay will establish a plant for dining wool tops from the Wool Combing Corporation of Canada. He has leased space and will reside in Acton if a suitable home is found, marking another step in Acton’s industrial development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Hay
Listowel
Acton
Wool Combing Corporation of Canada
Hay
Acton Fair prep fuels two day event with new features
Acton fair organizers gear up for Tuesday and Wednesday events led by Dean Johnston and KE Thetford with a packed program. Jersey cattle show emphasis alongside home arts and fruit displays. Acrobats from Toronto West End Y M C A and Acton groups provide arena entertainment. Active service personnel guests admitted free helping a community celebration.
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Ratts
Acton
Oonf Moore
Sam Jackes
Tom Watson
Toronto West End
Y.mc.a
Y. M.C.A
Russ Creighton
Chas. W. Mason
Halton Jersey Show Plans At Acton This Year
The Halton Jersey Cattle Club sponsors a county Jersey show with the Acton Pair on September 18. President R J Graham says a worthwhile entry is expected, about fifty head on display, despite a backward season. Oswald Warman of Briarepton will judge the event.
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Halton Jersey Cattle Coute
Jersey
Acton
R.J. Graham
Oswald Warman
Briarepton
Erin Township Council Meeting Records Note Donations
The Municipal Council of Erin Township met at Hillsburg to record actions. Township workers wage rates are set at 25 cents hourly and 40 cents for mansand team. Donations of 100 dollars to the Erin Agricultural Society and 10 dollars to the Wellington County Plowmen’s Association are recorded. Bond renewals with Canadian Surety Co and insurance premiums are listed. The council schedules a meeting for October 7, 1940.
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Township of
Erin
Hillsourg
Mansand
Erin Agricultural Society
Canadian Surety Co
Wellington County Plowmen’s Association
Hillsburg
Acton V's Men's Club Inaugural Meeting
Acton Vins Men's Club opened with President Norman Marlow presiding at the Yoth one hundred per rent venue. Members discussed service projects and plans for regular meetings on the second and fourth Thursday each month and considered inviting Mr A E Wilson of the Hoard of the Eh Brother Movement as guest speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Marlow
Acton Vin
A. E. Wilson
Eh Brother
Toronto
Saturday Features Draw Crowd at Acton Band Night
Acton businessmen report a Saturday night attraction with the Lorne Scots Band parade along Mill Street and a concert in Post Office Square. Prize winners include John Creasey for top prize and several War Savings Stamps awards. emcee Mr. W. B. Rumley and timekeeper Mr. W. H. Clayton oversaw the event.
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Lorne Scots Band
Acton
Met
Jean
Lorne Scots
Mill Street
John Creasey
Frederick Street
Mirs
H.C. O'Rourke
Mra J. Wilds
Egin Culp
R.R
Atton
Frank Romphi
J. Smethurst
Wm. Landsborough
Marjorie Norton
Zajac
J. Kennedy
Barbara Manno
W. B. Rumley
M. Leitch
W.H. Clayton
Prize Essays Read at Rockalong Institute Meeting
The September meeting of the Roc k along Women's Institute was held at Mrs H Maude home with Mrs W Pasmore chairing. Members discussed reading Your Favorite Picture and decided delegates for the Convention at the OAC. Guelph exhibits were shown for the Acton pair and readers for the OAC project were chosen Miss Myrtle Maude and Miss Enid McNabb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocckalong Women’s Institute
H. Maude
W. Pasmore
W. McNabb
D. McNabb
OAC
Guelph
Acton
Myrtle Maude
Enid McNabb
German Parachute Incident Reported Near Acton
A fragmentary wartime note describes a German parachute landing near Acton, with Canadian escorts and Royal Navy involvement. It mentions a letter recounting a group of boys and a nearby crater, the rescue of injured individuals, and plans for displaying parachutes at a local park.
YMCA Board Sets Fall Plan for Local Activities
YMCA board meetings set for Tuesday to outline the campaign and appoint a new president. C Kirkiens becomes president with EB Boree as first vice president and WJ Healtty as second vice president. W H Clayton named secretary. N Marlow to serve as general treasurer as Hinton resigns. Fall opening planned for October 2 with a social to start the program. building refinished and ready for fall and winter activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YMCA
H.W Hinton
C. Kirkiens
EB. Boree
WJ. Healtty
W. HL Clayton
Kirknens
N Marlow
We Mens Club
Mor. Dintara
Idnton
Air Force
W. Benson
Acton Y
Mournful Death of LO.D.E Provincial President
The LO.D.E provincial chapter reports the death of President William Morrison. A memorial service will be at the Church of the Ascension in Hamilton on Tuesday September 16 at 3:00 PM. Members are asked to wear purple mourning ribbons and cancel social functions for one week.
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Io.d.e
William” Morrison
Church of the Ascension
Hamilton
E. L. Fairclough
September Meeting of Knox Y W A at Mrs O Haras
Knox Y W A held its September meeting at Mrs R O Hara's home with Smith leading in prayer. Mrs PF Anderson read from The Gilad Tidings and Miss Mildred Hollinger read a chapter from the study book. A social belt hour followed over tea.
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Knox Y.W.A
R. O'Hara Smith
PF. Anderson
Mildred Hollinger
Public School Opening Delayed for Second Week
Despite a planned return after summer break, the high school opening was postponed a second week due to delays in the new tablet system installation. Interior repairs and renovations continued, with a large enrollment of new Grade IX pupils and updated staff assignments noted as the fall term nears.
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Ulaveur
M. .Ladteh
Misn
Hf Bell
Misy
M Juckeon
Local Stores Invite You In A Local Style
Local merchants invite readers to visit their shops in a community focused edition. The piece lists Carmil's Grocery Barkin Grocery Eliott Pallant Clothing Jolmaume Rumsey Norton Motora Actem Exchsive Pootwear and PF 6. Wright as featured stores in a hometown appeal.
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Carmil‘s Grocery
Barkin Grocery
BOD Rachlin
Pallant
Jolmaume & Rumsey
Norton Motora
Actem Exchsive
Wright
Community Events and Meetings Notice Update
Announcements list a rummage sale on Saturday October 28 and a big event by the Acton Legion to be announced. An arena event is scheduled for Saturday night October 12 and a dance at Wigewood on Tuesday September 17 with Dorts Hal’s Orchestra. A note mentions the death of the President of the Provincial and a date change for the Cheaper LODE Rattle Dean event to Wednesday October 1.
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Acton Legion
Wigewood
Dorts Hal
Provincal
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Tion
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Acton Fair
Halon County
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Youn
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Erin Council
Acton V
Meeting Rockalong Institute
Im Acton
Nve Si Acton Wies
Joli Nivel
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Tarn Park
Wittinh
Onerada
Parcachule
Luwut
Canada
Y.M.C.A. Board
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Charles Kirknews
Lupita
Qood Paragreny
Behool
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Missec PD
Acton Bloree
TurnFare Prins
Knox Ywa
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