Halton County Votes Shift Toward Liberals in Five-Candidate Race
The Halton contest featured five candidates with Liberals gaining ground while the NDP and Social Credit faded. The piece lauds the orderly campaign, notes a possible Liberal federal government, and urges cooperative action and decisive leadership to move Canada back to business. Harry Harley praised for victory. endorsements extend to all candidates for a productive Parliament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Jane Harry Harley
Commons
N.D.P
Social Credit
Canacds
Canada
Harry Harley
Quiet manners in a noisy era echo from the past
The piece contrasts Britain’s quiet streets with Canadian urban bustle. It laments street noise from car horns and door knockers, recalling old practices of greeting neighbors and urging a return to considerate conduct and diligence. It reflects nostalgia for "the good old days" and critiques modern civility.
Acton Construction and Local News Highlight 1983
In Acton the electric radial line project gathers momentum with 78 workers and a horse team preparing the Fairy Lake span. Tender closing nears for a new post office on Mill Street, while a public fall fair seeks organizer support. Firearm safety warnings and policing actions appear amid local complaints and enforcement notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Press
Acton
Fairy Lake
Mill Street
Mathews
Avton
Milton Baker
Henderson
G.T.R
Crescent
Lawson
J. C. Nelson
Awilets
Daugher
John A. Henderson
Victory Loan committee formed in Acton area
Twenty years ago the Ideal committee organized for the Fourth Victory Loan. New county and local chairs named include A Mason as county chairman and J W Murray as deputy. Members from various local clubs and schools join the General Committee and publicity team as Acton area supports the war loan drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ithe
the Free Press
Ideal Committee
G. A. Dilla
General Saley
HR. Force
Savings Secuoty
G. W. Mason
W. J. Oakes
R. R. Arnold
G. W. McKenzie
Region News Briefs on Industry, Water, and Local Deeds
Officials of Hand Chemical Industries in Cooksville plan to buy a 44 acre site east of Milton for a plastics and metal complex with warehouses and a headquarters. Brampton Water Commission considers a giant softener after a resident petition, with a Weston unit used 1948 1955. Streetsville approves a smoke and pollution by law awaiting Ontario Municipal Board support. A Georgetown resident nearly arrested for mistakenly driving a borrowed car, later returned. Cooksville expects a new university in Toronto Township within five years to serve Oakville Burlington Peel and west Metro areas. Orangeville notes 68 residents receive the Order of the Brush for centennial belated garden contest. Burlington discusses selling Progress Park subdi vision valued at 800000 and five new facilities on the 102 acre site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Hand Chemical Industries
Cooksville
Streetsville
Ontario Municipal Board
Georgetown—Tii
Patrce
Toronto Township
South Peel
Oakville
Burlington
Peel County
West
William G. Davis
Scarboro
Orangeville
Order of the Brush
LePage Realtors
Indoor Citrus Plants Interesting Project
Horticulturists from the Ontario Department of Agriculture suggest starting indoor citrus by sowing seeds from common fruits such as grapefruit oranges and lemons. Soak seeds overnight and plant just below the surface in sandy soil, then cover and keep warm. After germination remove cover and provide bright light, transplant to 22 inch pots with a peat moss or leaf mold mix, keep moist but not overwater, and move to shady locations to prevent drying out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontaia Department of Agriculture
Ptt
Bolton Community Choir Marks Tenth Anniversary Concert
The Bolton Community Choir celebrates its tenth anniversary with an anniversary concert in Acton on Tuesday April 23. Led by Dorothy Addison, the choir performs in Toronto Brampton Alliston Orangeville Guelph and Bolton schedules limit outside invitations. The program titled Setup Book features no soloists and welcomes new members who share a love of music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolton
United
Acton
Robert
Aul Tormm
Delbeley
Toronto
Brampton
Alliston
Orangeville
Guelph
Canadian women endure hockey fever in a male dominated culture
A reflective column praises Canadian women for tolerating the hockey obsessed culture that grips families during playoff season. It compares Stanley Cup fervor to Paris and Stratford, notes boys’ dreams of NHL glory, and recalls personal hockey memories while urging everyone to return to family routines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tadles
Wilber
Grampan't
Paris
Stratford
Hayfork Centre
Halton 4H clubs expand under Ontario Hydro sponsorship
The Halton county 4H program shows growth with 1962 totals of 185 projects by 115 members across 10 clubs including five calf clubs and a new forestry club. In 1963 two forestry clubs bring 56 members, with a major meeting set for April 17 at Milton Agricultural Hall to organize more clubs for 1963.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Fair Grounds
Extension Branch
Ontario Department of Agriculture
Milton
Acton
Georgetown
John Willmott
Ontario Hydro
Ontario Department of Culture
Milton Iron TR
Acton Ontario Business Directory Listings and Transit Schedules
Local Acton listings show physicians surgeons optometrists a barrister and solicitor and transit connections. Entries include Dr D A Garrett Dr Robert D Buckner Dr T B Moore Dr H Leis Dr A J Buchanan C F Leatherland QC and others with office hours and contact numbers. Gray Coach Lines and Canadian National Railways schedules are listed for daily routes and Toronto Stratford service.
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Ottawa
Ontaro Safety League
Britain
Dad
Mother Tun
Grandpa
The
Acton Free Press
Anne
England
United States
Artan
Bevid R. Ditls
R.R. Arnold
Bennett
Messrs
Chris Moffat
George Mussettle
Alex Orr
J. H. Creighton
Wr D. Talbot
R. H. Elliott
R. R. Parker
Lll
Boulton
HO. Boyes
F. S. Blow
F. Dawkins
W. K. Graham
W. H. Clayton
Wm. Coon
Harding Price
Chas. Cuttsman
Benson
Lorne Mullin
M. Leitch
Lode
Bannockburn
Dublin
Arena
Wool Combing Corporation
Russia
J. F. Wilds
Joan Waldie
RCAF
Acton Y.M.C.A
W. J. Beatty O
Jean Harris
Don Evans
F. FE. Barr
Ivan Harris
C. V. Force
Bowman
NEWS
Prampton
Brampton Water Commission
Weston
Trom
Water Commission
Ld Uke
Warridre
NHL
T Alway
Detroit Red Wings
Haddena
Howie Morenz
Howie
Electrical Club
Hydro
Halton County
Petter Anche
Professional Directory and
Travellers’ Guide
W. G. C. Kenney
Symon
Mill St. E
Church St. B
D. A. Garrett
Willow and
River Sts
Entrance River St
Acton, Ont
Robert D. Buckner
Wellington St
T. B. Moore
Main Street
North Corner
Acton, Ontario
Office
OR. H. Leis Dental Surgeon Office
Corner Mill and
Frederick Streets
OR. A. J. Buchanan
Church St. BE
C. F. Leatherland
Q.C
Spm
Mito Seae
Phovie
Brice EB
Shoensker
Mgr
Optometrists
E.: Buchner
Optometrist
Hearing Alda
John St. S
Waterloo
Gray Coach Lines
Sun
Canadian National Railways
Sat
Rgstown
Wier
Osterio
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