Halton County Nurses Plan Approved at Mil ton Council
Halton County Council meeting in Milton discussed the proposed county school nurse plan. The investigation committee reported progress toward a county system funded by equalized assessments, with towns retaining existing nurse programs. Council agreed to pursue a four‑municipality rollout, appoint a committee, and hire advertising help, with operation anticipated next May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Department of Public Welfare
Reeve Robertson
Gilbert
Gomel
Milton
Craig
MacDonald
E. Ferrers
Robertson
Gave His Life Rim Roy Hobertson Reported Killed
A terse dispatch notes Roy Hobertson’s death in action, with the line indicating the gunfire fatality on a battlefield. The item confirms his status as killed and references an aunt. No further details on unit, location, or date are provided in the fragment.
Friends Host Shower for Miss Alzeina Gibson
Miss Alzeina Gibson was honored at a personal shower hosted by Milan Willan Jotdn and Miss Lois Dawkins at Mrs. Wm. Dawkins home. Guests played party games, showered with confetti, and enjoyed a light lunch as gifts were opened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milan Willan
Lois Dawkins
Miau Alezelna Gibzon
Wm . Dawkins
Hox Texsed
Grants Made To Fall Fairs By The Erin Council
The Erin Township Council met on September 1 at Hillaburg with full attendance. Plans included a subsidy request to the Department of Highways for road costs totaling 3,444.03 dollars from January to August 1944, plus renewals for bonds and insurance. Grants of 100 dollars to Erin Agricultural Society and 200 dollars to Acton Agricultural Society were approved, with numerous allowances and payments itemized for relief, road work, inspections, and equipment. The meeting adjourned to Hillaburgton on Monday, October 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erin ‘Township
Hillaburg
Henry Edgar Huxley
Department of Highways
Canadian Surety Co
Toronto
Frank Gray
Hillsburg
Erin Agricultural Society
Acton Agricultural Society
Lacey Bros
Wm. Shaw
Cate
Mra
Geo. Bolton
C. C. Hamilton
Welfare Dept
Albert Wheeler
Gordon Jackson
Wesley Leitch
John D. McDonald
D. B. McKinnon
L Lamb
A. Wheeler
Lesle Swackhamer
Lloyd Muirhead
Jas. Torrance
Frank Holmes
W. A. McLachlan
Dan Hindley
David Knight
Elmer Fisher
Henry Wheeler
R. B. Kirkwood
Leslie Swackhamer
Weeds
Mra. Ma. DeForest
Police Court Hearings in Milton Afternoon
Police Magistrate Langdon presided over six Milton cases yesterday afternoon. John A. Skeans of Guelph paid 25 dollars and costs for speeding on Highway 7. Harold Williams Jr and John Ford, earlier convicted of armed robbery, were remanded for a week for mental examination. Harold Dickle, previously convicted of armed robbery, received two months definite and two months indefinite with five lashes after confinement. Williams Jr and Ford were remanded for a week in charges of breaking and theft at T. W. Heath shop in Mitchell Ontario. A cockroad driving charge against Jordan Hilton was dismissed. Vervey Hlintinen, no passenger in Bliton's car, did not appear as a witness. Evidence questioned the charge’s validity. Arnold Scott of Oakville, charged with gross indecency, elected trial by Higher Court and consented to committal without preliminary hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langdon
Milton
John A. Skeans
Guelph
Harold Willams, Jr
John Ford
Harold Dickle
Harold Williams, Jr
T. W. Heath
Mitchell
Ontario
Jordon Hilton
Vervey Hlintinen
Bliton
Avia
General Council Rep Outlines To W M 8
The Woman's Missionary Society of the United Church held its regular monthly meeting at Mr J Moore's home with Mrs E J Caldwell presiding. Devotions were led by Mrs Held and Mrs Johnson. Reports from departments were read. The Mission Band and Baby Band, postponed from June, will meet at the church Thursday in September. Mrs Caldwell, who attended the General Council in London, gave a brief but interesting account. The meeting closed with prayer by Rev A W Fase bury. Lunch was served by Mrs Moore with assistance from Mrs L Agar and a hearty vote of thanks was given to the host and lunch helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the United Church
J. Moore
E. J. Caldwell
Mew. S. Held
Mir Ro. Johnson
Indies
United Church
Mra. BE
J. Caldwell
General Council of the Church
London
A.W. Fasebury
Moore
Mra. L. Agar
Truck Purchase Considered By The Utilities Comm
Acton Public Utilities Commission held a Monday meeting with Commissioners Hansen, MacDonald, and MacArthur. They discussed truck quotations from Dodge, Fargo, and Ford, for half and three-quarter ton models, with purchase details to be reviewed later. The panel also reviewed arrears and instructed disconnection when needed and approved several payments totaling 1,682.71 to multiple vendors and agencies. A letter to Ontario Hydro E P C was planned to seek rural road revision to better serve rural users.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Wc Utilities Commission
C. M. Hansen
Reeve J. M. MacDonald
J. R. MacArthur
Chau, Wilson
Dodge
Fargo
Ford
B. H. Speight
Hell Telephone
Bell’ Telephone
Pale
H.E.P.C
Ont
Geo. MacDonald & Co
Moffata Ltd
Zenith Electric Supply Co
Canada
J. Hargrave
Gas
Boz C.'N. R
Dept. of National Revenue, Me
Waterworks
Hydro
Do E. P. C
Ontario
Acton Commission
Life Memberships and In Memoriam Certificates Presented
Knox Church W M S monthly meeting in the School room featured a life membership presented to Mrs F M McDonald by her daughter Mrs Small and an in memoriam certificate for Mrs W Johnstone presented by her daughters. Rev Mrs F Thomson led readings from Diary of the Bible as the program closed with prayers and light refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Church
W. M.S
F. Blow
W. Gould
Mire
W. Cooper
E. A. Hassard
Fr. M. McDonald
War Service League reports $13,335 in receipts and plans aid
Acton and Vicinity War Service League announced three years of operation totaling 13335.26 in receipts. Next projects include sending Christmas parcels to 215 from Acton District and a Community Auction Sale with September planning. Salvage for July totaled 81.72 with donations from LODE chapter and Victory Club Bingo proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton and Vicinity
Saly
Allan Solubman
Hh. S. Hiller
Wilson Gordon
Laulwaide
the Lode
Victory Club Bingo
Joan McCrae
Interesting films shown at Dublin Literary Society
The Dublin Literary Society met in the Schoolhouse on Tuesday evening with the National Film Board. Jon Haskell introduced two sing song shorts and three nature and travel films including a turtle feature and an Alaskan Highway piece. The group planned their annual meeting for Friday October 5. Mr Cutts sang a solo during a social evening with lunch and community singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin Literary Society
National Film Board
Jon Haskell
Extension Department
O.A.C
Replu
MNRRA
Lterary Society
Cutts
Acton Boys Band Delivers Fine Town Hall Concert
Acton Y's Men's Club presents the Acton Boys Band in the Town Hall on Sunday evening. A large audience attended and the band raised over 6 pounds for band funds. C W Mason led a varied program with marches, overtures, waltz tunes, hymns, and a circus parade piece. W Wolfe, club president, congratulated Bandmaster Mason and the boys for their two year effort and the fine performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
C. W. Mason
Acton Y‘s
Acton Fair Plans Wartime Changes for 1944 Event
Acton prepares for a wartime Acton Fair with changes to exhibit space and safety measures. A 1 inch tent houses garden and trade displays while larger crowds attend parades, musical acts, a Town Hall performance by Pax beads and family shows. Saturday features a big day with races, contests, and dances, including Lorne Scots and Acton Royal Band performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Cinale Pax
Jimmie Fox
Hla
Arton
Utep Daneling
Lorne Scots
Acton Royw
Kannay Farmer
Ken Budd
Hla Rodeo Ald
Cour
Steve You
Presentation by Toronto friends for Pauline Baker bride elect
More than thirty five friends honored Pauline Baker of Toronto with a surprise bridal shower that week. Mrs. George Varney hosted the event for the bride to be with Mr and Mrs James Symon and Mrs Alix Symon of British Columbia pouring. Two solos were sung by Mrs H McPherson and the bride to be expressed thanks and appreciation for the gifts and good wishes from all present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Baker
Toronto
George Varney
Belde-Elect
James Symon
Alix
Symon
Birlleh
Columbia
H. McPherson
Acton War Casualties Reported In Canada and UK
Acton residents learn of three more casualties as war news brings both comfort and sorrow. Roy Robertson, previously listed wounded, is now reported killed in action on August 13. Thomas Elwood Perryman is wounded in Italy, his family receiving third casualty notice in six weeks. Private R A Johnson, once missing, is safe in a UK hospital with a fractured ankle after escaping capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rim
Roy Robertson
R. A. Johnson
T. E. Perryman
Anx
Rin
WH. A. Johnson
United Kingdom
Thomas Elwood Perryman
E. Sigaworth
Nora Cutting
Victoria Ave
Acton
Sigaworth
Riffeman Roy Robertson
Aimn. Robertson
Erie
Canada
Toronto
Queen's Rifles of Canada
Doris Grimmer
Guelph
E. Perryman
Italy
Pte
Oak Eyes
Pretty September Wedding At Ebenezer Church
Ebenezer United Church held a early fall wedding on Saturday September 6 with Lola Easterbrook daughter of Mr and Mrs Jas Easterbrook marrying Noi McPhail son of Mrs McPhail and the late Mr N McPhail Rev J W Pikeragill officiated in a cedar adorned alcove The bride wore white slipper satin and a misty veil with Miss Verne Van Sickle as bridesmaid Groomsman was John McPhail with ushers F O Lloyd Easterbrook and William Mahon Reception followed with three tiered cake and a bouquet of gladioli Guests from Campbellville Acton Windsor Toronto Milton Hamilton and Guelph attended
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebenezer United Church
Lola
Jas. Easterbrook
Noi! McPhail
J. M. Slick
F.O. Lloyd Easterbrook
Monk Brown
Campbellville
Acton Windsor
Toronto
Milton
Hamilton
Guelph
Dance at Atton Town Hall Friday September 29
A local notice invites residents to a dance at Atton Town Hall on Friday September 29 with activities starting at 2 pm at Orton Acre. This brief item lists venue and time for a community event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atton Town Hall
Orton Acre
Also Mentioned on This Page
Roy Hobertson
Miss Alzeina Gibson
The
Erin Council
Hillxbury
General Council
W. M
Matter
War Service League
Howard A. Webster
H. Webster
Ebenezer Church
Moechia
Ammennen
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