Plans and Purchases for Recognition Day By Council
Acton Council met Monday evening to discuss Recognition Day arrangements. A ball game, a Toronto colored dance team, and a football game were planned, with Del Lambert to take part in ceremonies. The program includes fireworks by POW Hand Co, a dance in the park, bands, PA system, and a parade. Gifts for service members include gold ingots or crests and silver compacts for women. Debenture authorization up to 5500 was approved for preliminary work, with payments listed for utilities, services, and equipment. Additional notes cover tree removal denial, night police cast, and approval of service contracts and engraving details for recognition items. The meeting recessed to finalize Saturday arrangements and distribute ration books.
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Giay Ko Dean
Landa Dorough
Geo Munseile
Fo Dawkins
Acton
Oerning
Toronto
Oa Lwal
del Lambert
POW Hand Co
Duke of Disenstire
Baga
Gilead
Road of Manotpal
Knowles Construction Co
Physical Fitness
S and Recreation
Lake Avenue
Navy
Peace Force
Chef Harrep
On Ist
Harrep
Park Committee
Aft Endeavor
Bintan
Renta
Agacno
Acton Fair Adds Ernie Bruce Million Dollar Band
Acton Fair announces Ernie Bruce's Million Dollar Band will perform on Saturday. The band, noted for humor and small size, has pleased crowds at fairs west of here and in eastern Ontario and appeared as a grand stand feature at the Highland Game. Ernie Bruce the musical clown will join Fergus arena show Friday night, with Acton Rays' Band appearing for both arena and Saturday programs.
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Acton Fair
Ernie Bruce
Here
Ontario
Fergus
Acton
Gordon-Frier Wedding at Hrides Home Near Acton
Wedding of Wan Joba Wathioe Gynaton and Miss Dorothy Ann Heveran held at the Brythons home in Satursday Sepe ranbet fin. Bride in white jersey dress with red hair, groom in pink, both wore flowers and pink roses decorated the reception. After ceremony Rev P Me Wallis presided. couple to reside in Ontario after a southern trip.
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Walter Brython Kwan
Satursday
Badwen
Wan Joba Wathioe Gynaton
Oat Min
Mix Wan
Jersey
Dorothy Ann Heveran
Nelee
Hyatto
Wilmer Frves
Botthern
Ontario
Acton
Friends Bring Gifts to Bride Ahead of September Wedding
Mrs A Young Mrs OC Bradley and Miss S Hollinger hosted a bridal shower at Mrs Young’s home for Miss Marj ene Balfen set for this month. Guests enjoyed lunch and handwritten gifts while Miss Bilton hosted a separate party with games and a tea. The event featured decorations of glad corn, peas and pansies with many relatives assisting.
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A Young
OC Bradley
Mis S Hollinger
Mrs Young
Marjene Balfen
Ammes
Marjorie Bilton
Fileen Fryer
Marjorie
Misso Bilton
Treasseau
Mes Raton
Marjore
Mis
70 Mann
Mre McKnight
Cleave
AL Young
A Duby
Lorne Scots Band Performs at Lindsay Fair and Radio
The Lorne Scots Band from Georgetown under Bandmaster A H Perrott played twice at the Lindsay Central Exhibition, drawing crowds at the grand stand. A 30 minute CHEX radio broadcast from the Lindsay Fair Grounds linked the performance on Saturday from 5:30 to 6:00 PM, with Acton contributing nine players to the 38 piece ensemble.
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Lorne Scots Band
Lindsay
Lome Scovta Cp. D & H Regt
Georgetown
A. H. Perrott
Lindsay Central Exhibition
CHEX
Peter‘borough
Lindsay Fair Grounds
Acton
Day of community wins at Limehouse field display
Gur Limehouse reports on the annual Day of Field and Garden at Limehouse. Local children received prizes for produce and crafts from the Victory Garden sponsored by the Women’s Institute. Volunteers organized events, served refreshments, and awarded cash prizes for top displays including potatoes carrots cabbages and blooms.
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Gur Limehouse
Wonenes Institute
Huddell
Maite
Bruce Dar
Actoe
Vents Fc Negebatels Deespdbay
Voss Nottan
Ned Benton
Mhetia
Anna Spitzer
Kas Norton
Spatzer
Raussell
Athan Thy
Bert Benton
Tenten Tin Browe
Koa Motion
Natten
Phebe
Kathleen Biehpotlick
Tom Hrown
Mabie
Judging Concluded in Acton Fall Fair Garden Contest
Judges and committee of Acton Fall Fair completed garden competition judging with no second round planned. Awards are announced for this year with prize levels starting at two dollars and fifty cents.
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Acton
Acton Fatro
TMG
United Church Women Meet at Mrs Mowat Home
The regular monthly meeting of the Women's Missionary Society of the United Church was held at the home of Mrs Ho Mowat on Tuesday. The devotional period was led by Mrs AT Brown and Mrs Bo Ve'd. Members discussed plans for a new study book and preparation of India classes for the next meeting in October.
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Women’s Missonary Society
Unite Church
Ho Mowat
AT Brown
Oo Mowat
India
Trucking Houses Plan Action Amid Rural Housing Shortage
A rural district fights a housing shortage by moving houses to foundations in town for temporary accommodation. Progress is limited as track damage and delays hinder site restoration and the delivery of safe dwellings. Community measures face delays while authorities seek swift, safe solutions.
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Fergus Players Win the Rournaeent Here Last Week
Fergus players secured a victory in a local tournament last week. The report lists multiple players and match results with various team names and outcomes mentioned.
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Fergus
Rournaeent
Barbershop on Mill Street Changes Hands After Forty Years
Mil Bo Mebean sells his Acton barber business to Fred Ross of forante with immediate possession. McLean, who ran the shop for forty years, moves to a new building between the Bank of Nova Scotia and Ravter's Drug Store and retains ownership of the original site. Friends wish him leisure, good fishing, and improved health for Mrs McLean.
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Mil Bo Mebean
Fred Ross
Forante
Meno
Acton
Hoe Warden
Bod Rachlin
Alte
McLean
Bank of Nova Scotia
Ravter’s
Acton Recognition Day Last Minute Arrangements
Last minute details for Acton Recognition Day list races in the park at Rhwelock, a parade at 1 pm, events in the park including moves, a pre parade judges meeting, parade Marshall Jin Wallace, and a rain plan with ceremonies moved to the arena at Vandoom. fireworks and dance proceed as announced.
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Acton
Bieywe
Rhwelock
Ple
Judes
Huang
Seoommunity United
Jin Wallace Wall
Bens
Vandoom
Recognition Day Parade Brings Acton Together Saturday
Acton prepares a historic Recognition Day parade to honor twenty to three hundred young volunteers from World War II. The front page editorial urges residents to display flags and decorations, join in the holiday, and show solidarity for those who served and mourned, with councilors and citizens urging cooperation.
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Acton
Reeve
Citickens
Asl
Acton Community Parade and Fair Planned After War
Community unity drives Acton organizers to host a postwar celebration with a parade starting at 1 PM from the Park and Ride Ave. Local bands, drill races for boys ages 10 and under and 13 and under, an open event, fireworks in the park, and a concluding dance at Acton Park promise a full day of fun and civic pride.
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Acton
Tobias Fern
Cote Howes
Ted
Peugeot
All
Hower
Wilbur
Mull Street
Claven
Des
Acton Park
Acton Couple to Mark Eightieth Wedding Anniversary Here
Acton residents recall the couple’s long marriage with a public note of celebration. The event featured a gathering in Acton with family, friends, and school board members present. A luncheon and social hour followed the program in the Kindergarten room after renovations.
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Acton
Acton School
Community notices and events across Acton and area
Local groups announce a series of events including parish hall meetings and sales. Mothers’ event at Mothers Church Hall on September 27. United Churen concert and parish activities at St Alban’s Guild. October bazaar and baking at Acton Town Hall. Lots of local parades, church services, and charity fundraisers scheduled for late September. Includes Lions, Orange Lodge parade from Town Hall to Presbyterian Church. Proceeds support various community organizations.
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Orange Lodge
Town Hall
Milton
Presbyterian Church
Mr Riddell
Knox WMS Plans Full Thank Offering Meeting
Know Presbyterian Church WMS held its monthly meeting in the class room on September 12. Devotional period led by Mrs HT Mainprize with Scripture and Mrs Root. Secretary and Treasurer reports read and approved. Plans set for Fall Thank offering meeting and guest speaker. Invitations extended to ladies of other churches. Mrs Bowden spoke and Mrs E J Hasard read from the Study Book on Africa and its natives. Meeting closed with the Lord's Prayer.
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Know Presbyterian Church Wms
HT Mainprize
Root
Patterson
Bowden
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Limehouse Women's Institute
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