Acton Councillors Discuss War Fund and Street Work
Acton council members met to consider a plan with Acton England mayor R H Birkett to fund a Spitfire fighter and to organize a wartime drive. They approved street and fire equipment expenses and instructed work on Frederick Street while awaiting county and by law changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Sinclair
W. J. O. Oakes
J. F. Davison
Acton
J. B. Chalmers
H.L. McDonald
Bell Telephone Co
Symon Hardware
EB. P. Bowman
Stakea
Frederick Street
County of Halton
Department of Highways
County Council
St. Michael's Hospital
Duke of Devonshire
the Lode
Department of Public Welfare
Council
Hact
F L. Wright
Bickk-Seagrave Co
Reeve Chalmers
Registry Office
Couna
Blunt People Come To The Point In Conversation
A brief quip notes that blunt individuals tend to speak directly and reach the main point quickly. The exchange highlights a humorous paradox about bluntness in everyday talk.
Transfer of Waterworks Funds and Meeting Decisions
The Waterworks Operating Account transfer authorized $500 to the General Account and the Public Utilities Commission instructed the Secretary to execute the transfer at Tuesday night’s meeting. It was also decided not to sell the Commission’s bonds now and that the range campaign will not occur this year. Various accounts were approved including Bell Telephone pole rental 9.77 and CNR Transports 124 dollars, with hydro and repairs costs listed for departments and suppliers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Utilities Comminsion
Bell Telephone Co
Meheee al
H.egp-C
Ontario
Walker
C.N.R
W. Blair
Theorge Edwards
Department of National Revenue
Canadian General Electric C
Canada Wirt & Cable Co
Mrs Arnold and Beverley Farewelled in Acton Before Montreal Move
A social gathering at Wilbur Street honored Mrs Bently and Mrs B G Arnold prior to their move to Montreal. Mrs Arnold received a wrist watch, and Beverley Arnold was given a pen and pencil set. Friends wish them happiness in the new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. G. Arnold
Beverley
Acton
Beverley Arnold
Missionary Tells of Conditions in Far Away China
The Rev John Stinson sends a vivid letter from Tvellutsing Szechwan under Canadian United Church direction. He describes wartime bombings, dugouts, and the impact on locals and missionaries, reflecting on sin and conflict in a somber wartime context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
John Stinson
Unitet Church of Canada
Tvellutsing
See-chuan
Ching
G. C. Gillard
United Church
Stinson
Hamilton
Acton
Tvelutsing
Acton Fair Highlights 1940 Show Big Crowd and Good Program
Acton Fair entered its twenty seventh year with strong attendance and a varied program. The Acton YMCA Girls and West End Y M C A Tumblers presented tumbling and acrobatic acts while Calf and Potato races drew crowds. Rex Slocombe entertained, the Acton Concert Band performed, and the hall exhibit impressed with flowers, grain, and school works. Winners included Kenneth Papillon, Fyfe Somerville, James Pogue, and G Laidlaw. The Saturday parade opened the fair with Mrs Johnston and district officials praising grounds and planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Y
West End
Y.M. C.A
Rex Slocombe
Cartl
Pesident
JO. Johnston
Acton
Norman Marlowe
Miss Qeatrander
Toronto West End
Y.M.C.A
Kenneth Papillon
Fyfe Somerville
G.“Laidlaw
G. Britton
G. Laidlaw
W. O. Brownridge
Rex Sidcombe
Toronto
Acton Concert Band
C. W. Mason
Acton Citizens’ Band
Pri
Jean Harvester
Engel
Waterloo
Belma Etaroan
AE. Andrews, Drayton
Rex
Slocombe
Mingician
Venta Oquist
Fredightingale
Caterina
W. Graff
A. Johansson
Winnnes
Neil McDonald
R-R. G. Guelph
James Nicol
Limehouse
Brenda Rose
Gordon Huffman
Marlene Anne Morgan
E. Morgan
Kingsmount Park Road
Edward John
John McMullen
Robert Lawrence
Glen
Ellen
Parma
Norway
Misa Vivian Clarke
Norval
W. O. Browrrudee
Ashgrove
Junior Farmers Weiner Roast at Lorne School
Acton junior farmers held a weiner roast at Lorne School on September 12. The evening included outdoor games around the fire, a post lunch business meeting, and a short program followed by an hour of dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Lorne School
Rainy Saturday Night Draw Sees Fewer Attendances
The weekly draw amid heavy rain attracted a smaller crowd with only three absentees. Warden George Finney of Halton County announced results while Councillor Dredge of Nassagaweya added up coupons and supervised the draw. Betty Lawson and Bill Toth held the coupon drawing and prizes totaling at least twenty are expected to be distributed next Saturday as remaining funds go to prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Finney
Halton
Dredge
Nassagaweya
F.L. Wright
Betty
Lawson
Bill Toth
Harvest Festival Opens at St Alba's Church
The Revd P A Lawyer preached at the Harvest Festival opening service to a large congregation at St Alba's Church. Autumn decor and harvest fruits filled the church while hymns and prayers marked the day. Special prayers gave thanks for the King and Queen's safety after the palace bombing last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvest Home
St. Alba's Church
J. Allaana
Reval Ganon JE Ward
Abstephen
Mronte
AB Brookes
New York “Times
Colk
Britain
Two Groups Present Hinton with Farewell Gifts
Before joining the Royal Canadian Air Force, Acton groups honored Mr. H. H. Hinton. The Acton Tennis Club gave a silver cigarette case at a Legion Rooms farewell, and the Acton Business Men's Association presented a wrist watch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Royal Canadian Air Force
Hoh Hinton
Acton Tennis Club
Legion Rooms
Hinton
Acton Business Men's Association
C. FP .Leatherland
Air Force
Hinton Hardont
Rally Night by Women's Groups at United Church
The annual rally night of the Woman's Association and Woman's Missionary Work at the United Church was held Thursday. Members presented the year's activities featuring a duet by Misses Margaret and Ethel Prahkin, a solo by Mrs. J.K. Gardiner, and a talk by Ruth Nelson on her work with snapshots of pupils and their sports. Mr. Gifford closed the meeting with prayer. lunch was served by the ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
We the United Church
Ro ‘T. Brown
Karl Vincent
Eo. J. Moore
Dorothy Kitchigg
Jeans
Iipister
John Pell
Young Peoples Union
Isobel Cowie
Christian Culture
Jesnal
Ra's
Jordan
United
Margaret
Ethel Prahkin
J.K. Gardiner
Ruth Nelson
Womens Institute Gathering Held at Guelph Area Convention
Delegates from Halton Northy South Waterloo North Houth Centre Wellington North South m East Hruce Rust Harom North Perth Sub divisions Eighteand Nane attended the two day program at the Ontario Agricultural College. Speakers included Mrs Adelaide Plunaptee and Miss M A Clarke urging educational and cultural rural improvement. The report notes rising rice prices and wartime aid efforts by the Canadian Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Northy
South Waterloo
Houth
Centre Wellington
South m
East Hruce
Rust Harom
North Perth
Ghuelph
Astate Agricultural College
C. O Croater
Walkerton
Adelaide Plunaptee
Bochou
Theo
Dermands
Ulster
Une National Cousneu
Dia
Ted Cross
Deatrie Flo
Cal Nidsmata
Din Landen Velo de Qn
Neces
Fion
OM Dewan
Got Chotatte
Ontario Agrcultural College
Creetman Hall
Dew Tokes
Towtida Uyisena
Women’s Institute Huaddies
OT Christie
War Loan Subscriptions Progress Report
A telegram reports Second Ward War Loan cash subscriptions totalled 283 510 000 with 16 660 000 still needed to reach the war funding goal. Coast to coast response from private and corporate subscribers grows while banks note more individuals using special borrowing facilities for War Loan bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roum M. Brown
Second Ward
Cansdian
Coming Events for Knox Y W A Rummsye Bale October 26
Announcements of events including Meer Con concerts and other activities list a minimum charge for notices. The Knox Y W A promotes a Rummsye Bale set for Saturday October 26 with a required fee of 0.30 for each entry.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Town Hall
London
Reeve
England
Tam Gind
R. H. Birkett
Miyor
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Waterworks Department
Hydro Department
Alwoad
Cimirman Hansen
Reeve Chamers
Szechwan
Fred _ Owen
Europe
Job
J. Q Johnston
Thetford
Rockalong
Aramenes
Bannockburn
Utatea
Everton Scotch Block
No FP Moore O
HB Webster
Stevenson
Johmsatone & Rumiley
Syma Hardware
Ue Force Electric
Fr. O . Johnston
W. A. Wilson
Agricultural Societies
Wilson
WB Rumiley
M McDonald
The
Taple
KR. BO Cochrane
Home Missions
Christias
Weiner
Councillor Dredge
Nassagawega
H. H. Hinton
Lok
Womens Institute
von Macdonald
Sulie
Grenape
Ernest Duke
Mish M Clarke
Mins M A Clarke
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