Northern Halton high school funding arbitration urged
County officials spent five years seeking a fair assessment for five municipalities in Halton. Acton Milton Esquesing Nassagaweya agreed to arbitration while Georgetown refused. The deal reallocates district payments, with Esquesing and Nassagaweya gaining, Acton and Georgetown sharing the adjustment pending full county equalization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Halion
Halton
Acton
Milton, Esquesing
Nassagaweya
Georgetown
Round one in war talk ends with generals versus politicians
The piece contrasts public views after World Wars I and II with the present Korea conflict. It praises General MacArthur for voicing his views publicly and questions politicians who steer war settlements from capitals. It argues field insight deserves expression alongside political debate.
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MacArthur
Korea
Canadian Ninth Decennial Census Reveals Rising Home Electricity Use
The Ninth Decennial Census of Canada to be taken in June will measure electricity use in homes nationwide. Past data show growth from 69 percent lighting electricity in 1941 to 86 percent in 1949, with rural areas expanding service to fuel industrialization and living standards. A separate note humorously links the big toe to body thermostat function as temperatures drop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Bureau
Acton Plans Townwide Spring Cleaning Crusade
A local call urges Acton residents to join a comprehensive spring cleaning effort after sewer upheavals and underground digging. The aim is to restore streets and homes, with painting and decorating campaigns to follow, extending into the summer to erase two years of disorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Bureaucracy and its Costs Compared Across Nations
The Financial Post cites a case of nine dollars and ninety five cents in paperwork by the U S civil service to acquire a fifty cent magazine. It argues Canadian purchasing could show similar patterns though perhaps less costly, noting bureaucracy grows like a tree needing regular pruning to prevent overrun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Financial Post
U.S. Civil Service
the Post
United States
Editorial notes on danger, costs, and editor responsibility
The piece laments afternoon danger to children, notes rising tax mill rates in Elora Walkerton and Georgetown, questions living costs, and defends editor liability for newspaper content against contributor demands and advertiser input.
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Elora
Walkerton
Georgetown
Bracebridge Gazette
Gardens and railway woes mark April notes in town
Gardening operations begin as Mr. Waller of Fairview Ave tops the list of first at the garden. Joseph Agnew defends his shop between the Dominion Hotel and Campbell House used as a darkroom saying no liquor sold or gambling occurred with his knowledge. Grand Trunk Railway plans lawn care but prompts pleas for better passenger quarters amid late trains and a rainstorm. Inland Printer issue features A T Brown’s photograph of kittens. Tennis club reorganizes with Dr C Kelly as president and Minnie Nelson as vice president. Caven family ill but improving.
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Waller
Fairview Ave
Joseph Agnew
Free Press
Dominion Hotel
Campbell House
Grand Trunk Railway
G.T.R
Chicago
A. T. Brown
Acton
Brown
Caven
W. P. Caven
Early 1931 Free Press notes farming, visits, and local deaths
An April 9 1931 Free Press issue lists gardening work starting, a surprise visit by William Bolt to Mrs. Robert Royce, and the death of J E Baldwin formerly of Acton. A church theft at St. Alban's saw an offering box taken with five to six dollars. Lake Side LO D E marks its fourteenth anniversary. 1931 Baseball Club officers are named. Obituaries note William H Patterson 90 and Donald Sinclair 62 in Nassagaweya Township.
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Robert Royce
Rockwood
William Bolt
Sagineau
Mich
Eramosa Township
States
J. E. Baldwin
Hillsburg
Acton
St. Alban’s Church
Lakeside
Lo.d.e
Earl Vincent
Patterson
Milton
William H. Patterson
Sinclair
Thos
Nassagaweya
Iday
Donald Sinclair
Church Influence Ebb Seen Shifting With Time
The Financial Post survey finds most respondents think church influence has waned since earlier generations yet believe a renewed swing toward religion is possible. Some credit anti Communist struggle for church strength while others blame materialism and government outreach for shrinking role. calls arise for higher clergy pay and better pulpit performance to attract more ministers. A medical consultant notes alcohol does not stimulate nerves pharmacologically, its apparent boost stems from narcotic effects on inhibitions.
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Financial Post
Haus
Cortisone from Plants Studied Across Several Nations
Intense research on producing cortisone from plants continues in labs worldwide. Attempts include extracting from the African vine Strophanthus sarmentosus and from Agave Dioscorea species, soybean, and servinca, with natives guarding some sources in British colonies. Cleanliness and hygiene remain emphasized as key health defenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Sunday religious meetings and events listed for April 15 1951
Schedule notes the April 15 1951 Sunday events including 10 30 am Sunday school and Bible class 1 30 pm Dr Klighen Mc Master University Thursday 8 pm prayer meeting Friday 4 pm mission band B Y P U speaker Tuesday 4 30 pm Mission Circle annual birthday supper at Mrs Lorne Garner home and a statistic on women in Canadian factories noting over a third work in textile industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hible
C Klighen
McMaster University
Mission Band
B.Y.P.U
Mission Circle
Lorne Garner
Wright Real Estate and Insurance Directory Highlights
A community ad lists Wright N B Wright and partners at 20 Wilbur St and 59 Macdonnell St Acton Guelph Ontario with real estate and insurance services. It notes affiliated bodies including Valuators Realtors and the Guelph district boards and local associations.
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Wright Real Estate and Insurance
Wright N
Wright
Wilbur St
Macdonnell St
Acton
Ont
Guelph
Valuators Realtors ” Insurers
Appraisal Institute of Canada
Guelph and District Real Estate Board
Guelph and District Insurance Agents’ Association
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Florida
Elora Express
Grand Valley Star
Prwat
the Free Press
J. MU. McDonald
H. H. Harmes
W. J. Gould
Leishman
Frank Holloway
Journal of the American Medical Association
Oenads Avten
Ontario
Bower
Ray
B.A. Curray
I.A
Minilater
Werlea
Comrounicanta
Albans Church
W. G. Luxton
Knox Church
Ronmnes
Armathong
Milletor
Baste
Professional Directory and
Traveller's Guide
W. G. C. Kenney
J. A. McNiven
Symon Block
Mill. St
Churel
Willow and
River Sts
River Street
A. J. Buchanan
Leishman Block
Mill St
George A. Sirrs
Corner
Frederick
C. F. Leatherland
Notary Public Office
Lever & Hoskin
Chartered Accountants
Jenkins and Hardy
Victoria St
Toronto
Ely
Willoughby Farm Agency
Vargest
Agencs
Bay St
Empire
Tom Hewson
Victor .B
Rumley Funeral Home
WM. C. Milligan, R.O
B.v.se. C
G. Oakes, V.S
B.v.sc
Knox Ave
Travellers’ Guide
Gray Coach Lines
Ami Lest
tSun
Kitchener
Canadian National Railways
Sun
Ilagatep
Acton Free Press
Peat Office Department
Ottawa
Baress Circulation
C.w.na
Ontaris-Quebec Divisien
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