Acton Council discusses sewage plan and wartime delays
Acton Council met in fort nightly session with Councillors A Mason W J Oakes Chas L Kirkness and J H Boulton present. Reeve McDonald and Andrew Kanan Jr discussed dog license matters and a proposed sewage system cost estimates for 2500 population at about 50000 with potential plant expansion and a 9000 preliminary survey if pursued after the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Mason
W. J
Oakes
Chas. L. Kirkness
J. H. Boulton
Acton
Reeve McDonald
Anderson
Council
Bell Telephone ‘Co
County of Halton
Ramise Acton
Georget
Milton
Acton Fall Fair Board
Largest Attendance on Record at Acton Fair 1944
The 1944 Acton Fall Fair set an attendance high on Saturday afternoon with 5,000 to 6,000 visitors. Exhibits included the largest Shorthorn cattle, sheep and poultry displays to date, though some halls were missing. A wartime tents display, a concert and dance in Town Hall drew a packed crowd led by Jimmie Fox and Robi Wilson, with Harvey Fisher’s Orchestra providing dancing afterward. The event featured school parades, two bands, livestock rings, and prize shows including hogs sold to Canada Packers and a notable baby show winner set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Acton Arena
Thia
Jimmie Fox
Fun Co
Robi. Wilson
Jean Simpson
Mise Pat Matthew
George Laidlaw
Jennie
Hls
R. L. Davidson
G. ‘A. Dills
Acton Boys’ Band
C. W. Mason
Harvey Fisher
Lorne
Bower Avenue
Frederick
Mill Streets
Main Street
Knox Avenue
Fair Ground
Acton Fair
Tommy Perkins
Jim Dennis
Vision
Fletcher
Cn.e
Delaney
BR. L. Davidson
Eaton
Ken
Budd
Rodeo
Logy
Ken Budd
Sky Rocket
E. Dagg
Pandora St
Vancouver
B.C
Mra
Wm. McGlaughlin
R. BO
Guelph
Acton Boys
Lorne Scots
102nd Anniversary of Baptist Church Observed Sunday
Sunday, September 24, marked the 102nd anniversary of the Baptist Church with perfect fall weather. Rev. Le O. Smutel delivered timely messages, joined by Knox Presbyterian choir and soloists Ming Marie Anderson and Mr Hoy Carson. The sermon contrasted two life philosophies and urged following God’s call for a better world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
le O. Smutel
B.D. St.m
Oxaington Ave. Church
Toronto
Knox Presbyterian Choir
Ming Marie Anderson
Guelph
Hoy Carson
Moses
Egypt
God
Paul
Damascus
Hitler
Geome
Jesus
Paige
Workers Honor Beardmore and Bennett on Firm’s 100th Anniversary
The Employees' Association at Beardmore & Co arranged a surprise 100th anniversary presentation for chief executives Col. Beardmore and Mr. Bennett. Gold watches were given by longtime staff and sets of gold tie pins by spouses of workers serving overseas. Committee members and a sound unit supported the event, with photos promised for the next issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beardmore & Co
Cal A. O.T. Beardmore
5. G. Bennett
Theo. Papillon
Employees' Association
R. 8. Parker
Toronto
Montreal
Acton
Parker
Col. Beardmore
Mr. Bennett
John Kennedy
Mr. Bennet
Lawrence Williams
Col. Be
E. Heldt
BE. Waller
Missing Pte Melvin Cutting Reported Safe Return Unknown
Pte Melvin Cutting, previously reported wounded on August 28, is now listed missing since September 6 while serving in Italy with the 48th Highlands. His mother, Mrs Walter Cutting of Scene Street, was informed last Thursday. friends hope for news of his safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Cutting
Walter Cutting
Scene Street
Italy
48Th Highlands
Corn and Wiener Roast Held by Acton Junior Farmers
An Acton Junior Farmers gathering at Mr and Mrs Howard Switzer's home on September 14 featured a corn and wiener roast. Margaret McPhail led games, followed by a treasure hunt and sing song. Attendees enjoyed corn, wieners, coffee, and marshmallows around the fire in a friendly evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Switzer
Acton
Margaret McPhail
Coming Events and Social Notices at Town Hall
Announcements list meetings and dances at Acton Town Hall. Modern Orchestra performs Friday September 29 from 9 p.m. to midnight. Legion Dance set for Thursday October 5 with Al Watson's Orchestra. Entry requires a minimum charge and age admission details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Town Hall
Alres Orchestra
Tolam
Also Mentioned on This Page
Il Secure
Mr. Andersen
Farnish
Harry Oakley
Ernest Sigsworth
County Council
Knox Church
Pioneer's Cemetery
Alice Street
Utilities Commission
Harry Rigby, Jr
Harry Rigby
Robert. Cross
Acton. Coring
Perth Regiment
Acton Park
Alberta
Elvin Budd
Hughie Jordan
Herb Smith
Ray Johnston
Bruce Johnston
Nell McDonald
Hector McCaly
J. McCaly
J. W. Nicol
Limehouse
Tom Pace
K. L. Davidson
Kanawa
C. Barr
Peter
F. Stuckey
Billy
Jos Hurt
Jon
Kent
Chas. Sayer
Sharon
Jas. Britton
Judith Ysabel
Thomas Elwood Perryman
Rev. L. O. Briutol
Toronto Ls
Limes
Pte
M. Cutting
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