Acton Council Debates Milk By Law and Vandalism
Acton Council members discuss delaying the milk delivery by law due to two absences. A plan to summon all milk licensees at next meeting is set, with a meeting date on October 14. Officials address county rate discounts, unpaid taxes, unemployment insurance, Legion vandalism, and property annexation correspondence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
McDonald
F. Davison
J.B. Chalmera
A. J. Murray
Bell Telephone Co
W. YD. Talbot
The
Canadian Legion
Legion Hall
Hanr- Top
Crown
EF Thetford
Vintoria Municipal Board
Crescent
Myrin Street
Poronta General Hospital
Aniso
Fue
Ares
Eof Hartop
James Mills
Aand Leatherhand
Nyessuent
Institut
Uheur
James Magses
Mill St
Wasmth
Dad
Bishop Arthur Soveregin to preach at Sto Atthur’s Church
The Rt Revd Arthur Soveregin, Bishop of Athabaska, will be the preacher next Thursday morning at M30 in Sto Atthur’s Church. The Women's Auxiliary to the Missionary Society holds its annual meeting for Halton Deanery at 2 pm. Bishop Soeverenmn will address an open meeting at the Town Hall on his humanitarian work in Yukon and Athabaska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Soveregin
Athabaska
Sto Atthur
Missionary Society
Halton
Soeverenmn
Yukon
Y M C A Acton Opens With New Supervisor Gray
Preparations are under way for the fall and winter season at the Y M C A Acton building. Mr John Gray, formerly of Toronto Wear End YOMLG A, will be the new supervisor in charge. An opening evening Friday October Rrd will welcome Mr and Mrs Gray with guests from the Y M C A National Council and a boys camp supervisor. The dramatic society will present a one act piece and lunch cards and dancing are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.mlcla
la Bee Ang
Anikhod
L.aarokitchen
Johnoe Gray
Toronto
Acton
Gray
Root. Hosking
Y.M.C.A. -Natonal Council
Gen. Force
Uperviger
Dramatic Society
Relief officer sentenced to 18 months in reform school
William J. Mortimer of Barkington pleaded guilty to ten fraud counts involving relief vouchers and was sentenced to 18 months in the Ontario Reformatory. The former Burlington Welfare Commission secretary allegedly issued false vouchers and claimed aid for relatives during October 1949 to June 1950. All counts run concurrently in Halton county court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Mortimer
Barkington
Ontario Reformatory
Milton Court
Mortimer
Burlington Welfare Commission
OC. PL
Hope
LI Dick
Crows
W.O. Munro
Halton County
Youth Hitchhiker’s Death Ties to Royal Car Party
An incomplete report notes a hitchhiker Thomas who traveled with Queen Mary and the Duchess of Kent in a motorcar. The royal party reportedly insisted he ride with them rather than the chauffeur. The fragment hints at a tragic event connected to the royal excursion.
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Marlborough
England
Atrerafteman -Aubres
United Church Elects Youth Officers In Social Event
The United Church elected a youth leadership slate led by President John Pell and Vice Presidents Wwa Cullen and carreet MekKens ie. Miss Doris Wilson was treasurer with Miss Isabel Cowie as pianist and Miss Dorothys Kitching as Christian Culture Convenor. A September meeting outlined programs and weekly Tuesday gatherings at the church school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fos Urs
Rome
United Church
John Pell
Wwa Cullen
Carreet MekKensie
Wee Me Bil Tide Bede
Doris Wilson
Ig Ces
Acton Soldier Returns to Read Letter of Lord Southwood
Pte Neth McNabb Jr reports reading Lord Southwood’s appeal on the Sick Children’s Hospital in England and views the London ruins. He notes the moral resolve of common folk against Hitler and pledges support from the Canadian Army and Acton residents, with continuation promised on Page Five.
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Sigh
England
Pte
Neth McNabb Jr
Lord Southwood
Lorne Scots Det Nerd Cdau General Holding
Gd. A. Dills
Acton Fare
Mr. Dill
Acton
Thas Naten
Hitler
Hrchorides
London
Lord Southword
Agton Team Opens Bowling Season With Win
The Royal Commercial Bowling League of Guelph opened the Pil-a42 season with FC McCutcheon Transport sponsored Acton team defeating Oval Dairy 3-0. Scores show McCutcheon 886 as top totals, with teammates Morton Holmes Leishman Corrs contributing.
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Royal Commercial Bowling League of
McCutcheon
Oval Dairy
Teans
M. Roote
Morton Any
M. Holmes
T Leishman
W. Corrs
Royal Daiuwys
Oldest Church District Anniversary Scheduled Sunday
The oldest established church in this district, Churchill United Church, marks its third anniversary this Sunday and Monday. Dr. F.O. Sileay of Toronto will deliver the sermon. An evening service includes a chicken supper served by the Indies of Toe Hu, followed by a concert of talent and a carted program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churchill United
FO Sileay
PH TY
Toronto
Sera Reattham
Ss Pm
Indies
Evans Frank Wedding at Smiths Falls Church
A quiet ceremony was held at Smiths Falls Presbyterian Church on Saturday evening for Miss Jane T. Frank and Officer James Evans. The bride wore a heavenly blue suit with matching accessories. After the vows, the couple departed for a motor trip to Montreal and Laurentian Hills.
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Evans Frank
Smith Falls Presbyterian Church
Davidson
Jane T. Frank
Miro
Wo Frank
James Evans
Georgetown
Mroo
Walter Evans
Montreal
Quebec
Laurentian Hills
Prize Winners in Field Classes of Acton Fair
Prize winners list for Acton Fair field classes includes heavy horses Clydesdales Shires brood mares and foals with exhibitors such as Geo Francis W H Allan and Reid. Entries cover three year old geldings or fillies two year olds and wagon and harness classes. Continued on page eight with more listings.
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Acton
Geo. Francis
Ella
Reid
G. Francis
Allan Tharereyear
Muph Hodney
OM Heyett
F. Lawrence & Son
L. F.livingstone
Emery Brownridge
Winter & Son
R. Reid
R. Winter
Robert Kerr
M Given
Robert Karr
Given
Rom
Barden
WB. Reid
Alex. Dolson
R. M
W. B. Reid
Alex Dolson
School Field Day Championships Highlight Wins
Seaforth Ontario August events saw Helen Holmes win Junior Gira Championship and Evan George Taylor take Public Gold. Students from Adontah and Public School competed in track and novelty events with several winners listed across boys and girls divisions.
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Helen Holmes
Id Renu Araida
Evan
George Taylor
Adontah
Pubii
Selfeh
McKennie
Wtaffa
Porlic
Kcmool
Roddy Fores
Hobby Rumsey
Jackie Davidson
Carol ‘Tyler
June Palmer
Christiega Lamb
Hoya
Toand
Wayne Plews
Ronnie Anderson
Teddy Tachtin
Jacqueline Chew
Thelen Somerville
Dane Estote
Ooand
Freddie Kentner
Melbourne Hlaw
Harald Smith
Tilrix
George Eliott
Jack Kentner
Sabino Janik
Betty Masters
Joan Somerville
Donnie Anderson
Willy Somerville
Hob Rumley
Dackie Davidson
Dennik Papillon
Kenneth ‘Paylor
Carol Wyler
Maurlen McCristall
Jenn Palmer
Phillip McCrhm
Joyce Lamb
Florence Coleman
George Tulkosz
Billy Clayton
Raymond Arble
Armand Braida
Kirta
June Dunn
Shirley Kentner
Aileen Messnne
Helen McLellan
Dena Braida
Joann Colen
Ted Perkins
Somervillie
Marjorie _Norton
Frank Spellvogel
Philip MecCristatt Severna
Mrs E A Wansbrough Celebrates Her Birthday Party
A family gathering at the Rockwood home of Mrs. Frank Day honors Mrs. E A Wansbrough of Acton on her birthday Sept Yist. Attendees include Wansbrough, Day and Day families from Toronto, Acton, Hamilton, and Rockwood, with warm wishes from kin.
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Frank Day
Rockwood
E. A. Wanrsbrough
Acton
IL Rey Wansbrough
Betty
Toronto
Harold Wansbrough
Robbie
Emma
Noreen
Gordon Me
Kay
Bruce
Allan Smith
Wanetta
Harold
Fred Day
Hamilton
Geo. Day
My Day
Malion
Harvest Festival Services at St Alban’s Church
Harvest services were held at St Alban’s Church with festive decorations of harvest symbols. Revd W Basil Irwin of Campbellville preached on Thursday while Revd RE A Brooks spoke on Sunday morning. Canon Lionel R J Naftel, Rural Dean of Halton, died last Thursday. Evening speakers included Revd FO OH Cosgrave, Provost of Trinity College, and guest preachers at St John’s Rockwood were Revd W G OG Thompson of Georgetown and Bishop Walter R Adams of Kootenay.
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St Alban’s Church
W. Basil Irwin
Campbellville
RE. A. Brooks
Halton
Lionel R. J. Naftel
Grace Church
Mitton
FO OH. Cosgrave
Trinity College
Taran Peraenit Conroe
Ano Ie Ie
Irish Free State
Dublin
Canada
St. Jonna
Rockwood
W. G. OG. Thompson
Georgetown
Walter R. Adams
Kootenay
Community Announcements and Upcoming Events
Announcements list forthcoming events including annual supper on Monday at 8 40 pm and a program by Acton Junior Farmers opening their season with a wether roast at Lorne Schasl on October 3. An auction sale is scheduled at Town Hall on Saturday September 27 at 2 o clock under the auspices of the Duke of Devonshire LODE.
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Acton
Lorne Schasl
Town Hall
Duke of Devonshire
Also Mentioned on This Page
Roya
Pasig
Halton Deanery
Women's Auxiliary
Y.mlc
Lipf
Reek
Acton Fair
A. Varey
Valene
FE. Sunter
Harry Norton
David
Alex. Mitchell
Rose Marie
London Hospital
Agton
Fark Paras
Geo. Francis, Alex, Vasadas
Hoadaters
D. Campbell
Somverville
Blue Top Stables
Mer Uughen- Cleaver
Ottmwa
House of
Seaforth
Ontario
the Tren County
Taleton
Howe of Commons
Cleaver
Po O
Heral
Pommiltes
Tom
Stpuort
Tialten
Bis
Towikh
E. A. Wansbrough
St. Alban’s Church
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