Acton Baptist Church Marks Centenary Celebration
Acton Baptist Church celebrated its 100th anniversary with morning and evening services led by Prof. R. J. McCracken of McMaster University. Former members returned from afar for the reunion, a new hymn board was unveiled, and a church history booklet was issued. The jubilee included a sermon on enduring, unshakable truths and a luncheon for out of town guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. McCracken
McMaster University
Samuel Worden
Exquesing
Acton
John Oakley
Baptists
Baptist Church
G. R. Knapp
Gray Knapp
Chas. Landsborough
R.oj. McCracken
MuCracken
Prof. McCracken
Fenbury
Forbes ‘Thomson
Oxtram
United
Presbyterian
Wee
Isa Johnston
Poranta
Ostront
Donald Buchanan Tiverton
Katharine Robertson
Tlatie Robertson
Oreente
Mroo
Joson Reed
Morethy
Nancy
Fo Kennedy
Hamilton
Ruth Boettger
Tainever
AL Bo Rodlie
Mount Cloresteo
Eastwood
Wooj. Oland
Voranta
Walt Anderson
Guelph
Mixs Ethel
Mes Donald
Sydney Mines
Rose Duggan
Beware Pickpockets At Fair To Morrow And On Saturday
Police warn crowds at the local fall fairs to guard pocketbooks and avoid carrying cash. Officers report pickpockets are active at events with large crowds and have emptied pockets while leaving the money in banks. Everyone is urged to stay vigilant and secure valuables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrop
Acton
Lieut Robert Stewart Listed Missing After Dieppe Raid
The Dieppe raid list includes Lieut Robert A Stewart reported missing. He was the son of Mrs and the late W H Stewart and a former teacher at Huron Street School in Toronto. He studied in Acton Milton and graduated from Toronto University. friends in Acton regret the news and hope for further confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dieppe
Acton
Robert A. Stewart
W. H. Stewart
Huron St. School
Toronto
Milton
Toronto University
Coutts
No More Lunches At Meetings During War
The Women's Association of Chur chill met at Mrs. Brooks home with president Mrs. Freeman in charge. Mrs. Brooks read scripture and Mrs Swackhammer led the lesson and prayer. A talk on the study book China and a paper on Alcohol and Democracy were given. The group decided to forgo lunch at meetings for the duration of the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Association of
Churchill
Brooks
Freeman
A. Brooks
S. Swackhammer
H. Griffin
China
A. Kerr
God Save the King
Famous Judge Dead in Southport England
Sir Walter Greaves Lord, KC former judge who sentenced George Andrew McMahon to prison for producing a pistol near King Edward V. He died at 63 after retiring in 140.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southport
England
Cci
Sir Walter Greaves
K.C
George Andrew McMahon
Overseas Mail From Caune of Freedom August 1942
Letter from Pte. Ken McDonald thanks locals for copies of The Far Press and parcels. He notes gratitude to Acton and District War Service League and Beardmore Company for cigarettes. Expresses hope to return home after finishing the mission and mentions ongoing overseas service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Dilla
Acton and District War = Service League
Alan the Beardmore Company
Mr. Duist
Ken McDonald
Fars
Pte. McDonald
A. O
Ten Times Quicker Surgical Instruments for War and Civilian Use
British factory develops rapid methods to mass produce surgical instruments mainly for government contracts. Hand forged knives and delicate tools remain individually treated, but most forceps and standard items are now drop forged and stamped for uniformity. Production is cut cost and time has increased tenfold with copper coating for Russia to resist corrosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batty
Russia
Believed Killed in Action Son of Local Resident
Son of Mr. Ie. W. Anderson of Acton reported as believed killed in action over Germany, after serving in the armed forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ie. W. Anderson
Acton
Germany
War casualty reaches Acton family in grief
Acton residents learn Sergt Edward Allison Anderson is believed killed in action after missing status changed. He trained as flight engineer and air cruiser, served since 1939, and was one of three Anderson brothers in uniform with Ross in the Royal Canadian Orchestra and Wallace in the Royal Canadian Air Force. The family recalls his violin, band participation, and community work as letters from overseas note the brave sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avion
E. Anderson
Willow Street
Edward Allison Anderson
Red Cross
Geneva
Edward Anderson
Ross W. Anderson
RCO
Wallace R. Anderson
RCAF
Brantford
Hamilton
Jarvis
Ospringe
Acton
St. ‘Thomas
McLeod
Alberta
Air Cruiner
Sever Anderson
Fergus
Othe Ymca
Phy
Anderson
Garry
Waterworks Transfer Boosts General Account Revenue
At Acton Ruble Utilities Commission, a special session invited representatives for accounting and administration topics. The Waterworks Department transferred 500 to the General Account as monthly expenditures listed from Hydro Dept to Canadian General Electric Co. Superintendent Wilson noted progress on the Victoria Avenue water extension, with Chairman Symon and Commissioner Hansen present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Municipal “ Trend Association
Acton Ruble Utilities
Commission On
Wilson
Victoria Avenue
M. Symon
C. Hansen
Scout Mothers Auxiliary Meet At Mrs Johnson Home
Scout Mothers Auxiliary met at the home of Mrs Robert Johnson on Monday evening with Mrs Spellyventel presiding. Secretary and treasurer reports were read and approved. After business a social half hour was held celebrating a birthday with candles and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SCOUT
Robert Johnson
Serout
Spellyventel
Ahl
Acton Boys Enlisted This Week's Register
Emerson Patrick has joined the R.C.O.C. and is stationed in Toronto Ontario this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson Patrick
R.C.O.C
Toronto
Overseas Mail Letters From the Local Boys in Freedom Cause
Letter from Acton Ontario writer thanks the Acton and District War Services League for gifts and cigarette parcels to British troops in England in August 1942. He praises local reporting, recounts leave to Aberdeen and Edinburgh, and thanks Mr Dills and The Acton Free Press for community support and coverage.
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Acton and
Acton
Tooreceive Jt
Fern Press
Dis
Herb Dron
British Isles
Aberdeen
Overseas League
Rubislaw
Edinburgh
Princess Street
Abnedon
Dills
War Services League
Citizens
Tur Acton Free Press
Bili
Jon
Erin Council Grants Funds to McMillan Cemetery
Erin Council meets in Hillsburg on September Sth. Trustees of McMillan Cemetery receive grant of 40 dollars. Framing and plowing groups receive 10 dollars each. Indirect relief totals 3040 dollars and 40 dollars in parish relief. Bank interest for July and August totals 42 dollars. Sheep destroyed 99 dollars. Roads 2435.45 dollars. Miscellaneous 12 dollars. Meeting adjourned to Hillsburg on October 10 at 10 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erin
Oun Hillsburg
McMillan Cemetery
No. Co
Thee Framosa
Wellington Plowsmen's Association
Hillsburg
Ebock Am
Fall Fair Dates Announced for 1912 Event Season
The notice lists upcoming fall fairs with dates for Avton Mount Forest Streetsville Cooksville Galt Grand Valley Milton Shelbourne and more. Schools and teachers may wish to note the lineage of September and October event days across Ontario communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avton
Mount Forest
Streetsville
Cooksville
Galt
Grand Valley LP
Milton Sepe Aa
Ae Shelbourne
Friends Honor Mrs C Stapleton Before Marriage Shower
Prior to her marriage Mrs Olaf Stapleton was honored at a surprise shower hosted by friends in Acton and Georgetown at Mrs Norman Robertson's home. The rooms were decorated in pink and white and the bride elect received gifts and thanks. A light supper followed with guests assembling a bridal scrapbook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olaf Stapleton
Acton Mand Georgetown
Norman Robertson
Rhany
Acton Fair set to open with new attractions and parade
Wind storms devastate farms near Fergus with barns toppled and roofs ripped. Acton Fair returns with added classes, Army parade, Lorne Scots Band, and features like baby show, fiddlers, and high jump races drawing crowds despite yesterday’s damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
Good
Acton
No BF. Moore
Tobert Little
Murray Goulin
Baldy
Atl
Army
Parite
Lorne Scots
Jason Hale
Burlington
Lorne Scots’ Band
Georgetown
Milton
Kansas Farmer
Lorne Scots Band
Acton Fair
Prize Winners at Beardmore Employees Bingo Saturday
The Beardmore Employees Association held a Bingo night in Town Hall to comply with street lighting rules. Morris Gordon Acton won the Autova wrist watch in the prize draw. Mrs Harry Burns Acton won second prize a turn of coal. Fred Hepburn Cresy Sons Carners won the $5 War Savings Certificate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beardmore
Ployees
Associaton
Morris Gordon
Acton
Autova
Harry. Burns
Fred Hepburn
Cresyson
Carners
Norval Totel-Keeper Fined for Selling Beer to 15 Year Old
Norval Totel-Keeper at Carter's Inn in Brampton was convicted of selling beer to a 15 year old girl on July 6 and fined 100 plus costs. The magistrate urged hotelkeepers to check ages to prevent underage drinking and delinquency. The incident followed a car crash near Norval that seriously injured a boy and raised questions about parental and establishment responsibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norval Totel
Girl
Ona
Fos Ebbs
Ruben Cartes
Norval
STOO
Kenta
Wesley Tork
Hart
Robert Lockhart
Allin Lockhartion
William Coodfellow
Brampton
Carter's Inn
Funds Drive Planned by Service League and Local Groups
A brief Acton Vicinnty War Service launch last Thursday night set plans for multiple fundraisers. The Lakeside Chapter DOPE backs a copper drive while the Bannecknurn nate tute plots an October play. A $6.25 account cleared salvage costs and Mr Lowrie may buy an old truck body for storing broken glass from Baxter Laboratories. A community sale is scheduled for the late October meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton and Vicinnty War Service
Laucae
Nase Suganeyaa
Lakeside
DOPE
Bannecknurn
Nate Tute
Lowrie
Baxter Laboratories
A T S Members May Quit but Remain Liable
London CPI reports Auxiliary Territorial Service members who joined when the force was sanctioned in September 1938 may resign with no questions asked. Recruits signed for four years, not the war duration, so few may seek release as they would need to re register for war service.
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London
CPI
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Robert Stewart
Overseas Mail
Caune of Freedom
Britain
Sergt
Edward A. Anderson
Slea
Erin Council
McMillan
Friends
Mrs. C. Stapleton
Orton
Noah
East Carathoan
Stanley ‘Turner
East Ratrasn
Thomas Dunn
Lionel Summerville
Oscar Locker
What Are
Beardmore Employees
Funds For
A.T.S
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