Prize Winners in Field Classes at Acton Fall Fair
Acton Fall Fair reports detailed results from field classes judged Wednesday. Heavy horses, harness, light horses, and cattle categories list winners, including breeders Reid & Sons, Allan, Rodney, Campbell, Blue Top Stables, and Pearen among top placers. Boys Foal Club placings also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Glydea
Shires
R. Reid & Bons
R. Reid Dé Sons
J. B. Pearen
R. Reid & Sons
H. Rodney
W. H. Allan
Brook Muore
D. Campbell
Blue Top
Hutchison
Blue Top Stables
Dr Hutchison
J. Ingres
R. M. Barden
D Campbell
R. Kerr
Somerville
A. Kerr
Acton Fair
Gordon
Rodney
John Inglis
Fyfe Somerville
George Heatherington
Donald Peer
Bruce Reid
Angus McNabb
Young People’s United Church Hold Weiner Roast
On September 16 the Young People Union of the United Church held a Weiner roast at Mansell Nellis home with about forty attendees. Earlier on September 13 the regular weekly meeting took place under Missionary Convener Mrs John Pell with Gifford outlining the season's Bible study plans and Helen Simpson reading scripture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Peopley Union of the United Church
Mansell Nellis
Young People's
John Pell
Gifford
Helen Simpson
Pell
Plant Manager Lost With Sinking of City of Benares
Jom Hodgson, to become plant manager of the Wool Combing Corporation of Canada, Ltd., was reported missing when the City of Benares was torpedoed and sank. His wife was saved according to cable reports. Hodgson was en route to Canada to assume charge amid a new plant project by Canadian and English interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jom Hodgson
Acton
England
Wool Combing Corporation of Canada, Ltd
Benares
Hodgson
Webster McDonald Wedding in Caledonia
Ada Mary McDonald daughter of Mr and Mrs W R McDonald Ariss Ontario married Howard Arington eldest son of Mr and Mrs H Webster Acton Ontario in Caledonia Anglican Church on Saturday September 21 1940. R A Downes of Guelph served as the only attendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Mary
W. R. McDonald
Ariss
Ontario
Howard Arington
Final Draw Draws Season’s Largest Crowd in Acton Event
The Acton Mastrress Men's Association Final Draw Saturday night drew the season's biggest crowd at Post Office Square. Prizes included War Savings Stamps, groceries, picnic hams, sugar and a $5 certificate. Winners named spanned Acton addresses with many participants present. The event aimed to boost War Savings sales, unite town and country shoppers, and encourage local commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Mastrress Men's Association
Ust
Betty Bauer
Gwen Dobbie
Acton
J. B.adamson
J. E Gamble
Marjorie Hall
Harold Deforest
J. Bell
Walter Bauer
B. Black, Jr
Charlie Barber
Wm. Babcock, Sr
Olga Dyren
Margaret Brown
R.R
Harry Statham
Angus McEachern
Irene Marshall
Joan Matthews
John Latosiewicz
Marjorie Norton
Bill Toth
W. J. Beatty
W. B. Rumley
C. F. Leatherland
G. A. Dills
Business Men's Association
Dentist Question Sparks Trade In Porter Diwah Tale
A fragment reports a dentist asking which tooth to extract amid a Pullman Porter Diwah exchange. The dialogue includes the words Mistah and geben, suggesting a colloquial or coded exchange in a historic context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pullman Porter
Diwah
Geben
Mistah
Forceful Speaker at St Albans Harvest Supper
Revd A T P Holmes told St Albans Parish Supper that work among boys is vital for church and community. The Canada born minister of St John the Evangelist, Hamilton, praised British efforts and urged action on the home front. Supper by church ladies, chaired by Revd E Av Brookes, drew a rapt, appreciative crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Albans
A. T. FP. Holmes
St Alban’s
E. ‘Av Brcooks
Holmesets
Church of St John the Evangelist
Hamilton
Toc H
Canada
Newspaper Week Observed Across Dominion of Canada
The Dominion will observe Newspaper Week from October 1 to 8 with local papers joining the celebration. The Acton Free Press will participate and next week’s issue will include social notices related to the event. Open House Week at The Free Press invites public visits to the plant and separation machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion of Canada
Acton 'Free Press
Fare Press
Acton Reverts to Daylight Saving Time on Monday
Acton plans to revert to daylight saving time as a power-saving measure. A council order in council, signed Saturday, moves Acton to daylight time indefinitely starting 12.01 a.m. Monday September 30 1940, with the reeve to issue a proclamation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Burthe
HJ Symington
Ontario Hydro Commission
Quebec
Ontario
J. F. Davison
W. J. O. Oakes
Colonial Dresses Win At Bowling Versus Force Electric
The Force Five Pin Bowling Team fell 5-2 to the Colonial Dresses in a Guelph Commercial League match. Scores show Colonial players with individual games and series totaling 2799 across the lineup, while Force Electric posted lower totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Force Electric
Force
Colonial Dresses
Guelph Commercial League
Ora M. Roote
Red Cross Campaign Planned in Acton and District
The Red Cross annual campaign for Acton and District is set for October. Mayor Io. Ho A. Waton, secretary for Toronto, will lead a mass meeting at Town Hall during that week. Complete details will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross Annual Campaign Actomand
Acton Arid
Briondh
Wataon
Bpield
Torono
Will
Varied program at Nassa Gaweya Institute meeting
September meeting of the Nassa Gaweya Institute was hosted by Mrs Thos Richardson. After opening exercises, members planned a Bingo, formed a committee of Rhinehart Padbury and Kletcher, heard solos and comical readings, and enjoyed papers and instrumental items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nassa- Lawes Women's Institute
Thos. Richardson
Rhinehart
Wallace
J. Simpsons
Henry
Kennedy
Simpeon
Helen Smith
Acton Boys Enlisted This Week in the War Service
This week in Acton several youths joined military service. H H Hinton left to join the Royal Canadian Air Force. Dr P W Pearen departed to Camp Borden to serve on the army staff as a lieutenant. Wilson Bewley of John W and Mrs Bewley left for training at the Training Depot in Manitoba. He studied at BS No 3 Nassagaweya.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Hinton
Royal Canadian Air Force
P. W. Pearen
Wilson Bewley
John W
Bewley
R.C.A.P
Fgr
Manitoba
Nassegaweya
Moffat
Acton Civil Guard Names Officers and Training
Acton Company of Civil Guard expands with fifty to sixty men from Acton and surrounding areas undergoing training under J. M. McDonald president of the Acton Legion. Col. James Ballantyne commended their smart appearance during inspection at the Arena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumer Morthin Abe
Acton
Pccs
Ife
J. M. McDonald
Acton Leygion
Jas. Ballan- Une
Halton County Civil Guard
Acton Company
Evens
Jo Mo McDon
Dublin Institute at Blue Spring Scout Reserve
The Dublin institute at Blue Spring Scout Reserve held a September meeting with Mrs M Laiteb presiding. A program and social followed with a vote of thanks to Mr and Mrs Irwin and performances including Hearts of Oak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin Institute
Blue Spring
Dublin
Blue Borne Heaut Park
Mia Ven
M. Laiteb
Bern
Piper
Serview
Barber
Ananka
Mra. Irwin
Mrsrwin
Mra. Stobertiwon
Hearta of
Linehais
Ftaur
Mr. Irwin
Spitfire Fund Carnival Planned in Acton Arena
The Acton community forms committees for a Spitfire Fund Carnival to aid England and the town named after it. Officers named include Chalmers as Chairman and Leatherland as Secretary with a goal of 500 dollars, aiming to raise more through games music and refreshments on October 12th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeve Chalmers
Miyor Birkett
Acton
England
Canada
Royal Air Force
Acton Arena
R. H. Elliott
J. H Creighton
B.&S—Porce
J. Sheldon
W Coles
George Musselle
W. Corry
J. Moore
C. Kirkness
J. A. Chapman
J. P. Davison
J. M McDonald
Notices Sent to First Group Called Military Training
Ottawa reports a government notice on military training affecting about 46 000 men and widowers. It requires a medical examination within three days of notification or risk a second notice. The plan outlines administrators in 14 districts with judges and registrars and lists chairmen for each board.
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Ottawa
Canadien
Hye
National Defence
Iauiaunme Cement
Tfon Jae CF
Gardiner
Chardiner
Tna
Ciavediguer
Fiave
Boro
Milluia Darton
Orteaevabtan
Bhp Eye
Mikdle
Miniater
Roa
Feo la Metehe
Canada
Chapman
Fotia
London
Va Po Herderson
Martire
Quebec
Alfred Savard
Henry Paul Droin
Port Arthur
Ffis
A J McCamber
Aen Fllintt
Registra
Vancouver
Coming Events and Announcements for October
Community notices list Lakeside Chapter IODE Birgs and Lucky Draw on Wednesday. October and Legion Hall admission 25 cents. A trip to Alaska illustrated by Isabel Anderson at Knox Church Monday the 30th at 8 PM. Admission 25 cents. Ban day October 6 with Dr. R G Agnew missionary from China as speaker. Supper Monday October 7 and program details on Page Two. Plan to attend Churchill Anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeside
Legion Hall Admirition
Alaska
Mim
Isabel Anderson
Knox Church
R. G Agnew
China
Churchill
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jersey
G. Leake
G. Leslie
H. Allan
A. Cutts
L. Raeburne
Leslie Bros
W. J. McSpring
S. Somerville
G. Hetherington
W. J. McClure
W. H. Reid & Son
D. McLean
L. 8. Livingston
Ingston
W. ©. Brownride
W.o Brownrige
I. S. Livingston
T A Trownridge
Woo McClure
Mark Given
Paul
Dan Campbell
Mark Qiven
Dn McLean
Roadsters
Geraldine Trantu
Patrician Horst
Miss Wheeler
L. S. Livingston
Ballard
Gen. Allen Farms
J. Rodney
H. L. Rodney
W. ‘Wheeler
W. . O. Brownridge
Wallace Lasby
J. E. Pearen
Bruce Fletcher
Bruce Pletcher
J E. Pearen
Gorion Breckon
Bruce Vietcher
Wallace ‘Lasby
Gordon Breckon
Young People's OF United Church
City of
Dora Hansen
J. ©. Matthews
Wm. Dick
Murray Smith
Bobby Rowles
Earl Davidson
J. Mackie
J. B. McLeod
Wm. Bracken
Elgin Culp
R. R
Darrow Johnston
Dodds
F. Hilton
Anne Dunn
Lam Brunelle
George Strowger
Gordon Huffman
Asfad
Brenda Rose
B. Morgan
Kingsmount Park Road
Toronto
Marlene Ann
J. McMullen
Edward John
B. Johnston
Robert Lawrence
Robinson's
GC Gifford
H. L. Bennie
Miss .E. Taylor
NASSAGAWEYA _ INSTITUTE
T. Richardson
1Feicharis Son
Baylist
K. HO Harrop
Wright AL
Dil
Manist
Cevil
Acton Arema
Teewre
Count
Big Carnival
Spitfire
E. E. Bart
C. W. Wilson
C Kirkness
W. Middleton. Pinance
W. K. Graham
W H. Clayton
W. Bar
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