Rising Use of Domestic Gadgets in Canada
The Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports 80.6 percent of Canadian households had television in 1960, rising from 74.5 percent in 1959, with refrigerators at 91.1 percent, washing machines 86.7 percent, and radios 96.2 percent. Auto ownership stood at 64.6 percent, oil and gas heating rising, and new items power lawnmowers at 23.3 percent and outboard motors at 7.2 percent of households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Canada
Halton assessment base faces DMA plan shift and protests
The Halton county assessment review shows broad agreement on fair sharing of county costs. Burlington leads with 39.74 percent of county assessments, while Trafalgar and Oakville together cover 83.79 percent of expenditures. Georgetown opposes the DMA manual, warning a million and a half loss could raise mill rates. other towns expect adjustments but not as drastic.
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Halton
Burlington
Trafalgar
Oakville
Acton
Gegajetown
Milton
Esquesing
Nassagawega
Georgetown
Time for Optimism Spring Boosts Canadian Economy
Canada shows early signs of spring economic pickup across provinces as manufacturers restock wholesalers and retailers, with capital investment expected above 8000 million. Unemployment is forecast to fall in Q2 with seasonal gains, but policy must sustain confidence to avoid undermining recovery.
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Canada
Not Free Health Care Costs Rise in Britannia
The article notes that Britain’s much touted free health care is not free. Costs have climbed from estimates of 956 pounds per person per year to about 1 800 pounds, with the Labour government introducing the system years ago. The first year cost 953 pounds per head.
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Dccen
Henry Ford on education and memory training
The quote asserts that true education lies in trained memory and the ability to carry history, claiming a thinker is defined by thought alone rather than degrees. Ford argues people who cannot think are uneducated despite credentials, and that hard work underpins genuine thinking.
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Mary
Fragmented reminiscence on age and wartime memory
A fragmented, voice driven reflection explores age, memory, and the impact of World War I and its veterans. It recalls 1920 births, the Gay Nineties, and shifting life milestones, blending personal anecdotes with historical allusions. The piece reads as a stream of consciousness on aging and perception.
Fragmented Memoir Reflections Across Distant Voices
A diary style fragment recalls a mix of memories, names, and sketches from distant places and times. The narrator narrates shifting glimpses of people, places, and events amid a personal search for identity and past echoes.
Communication changes and regional telephony concerns
A garbled report discusses shifts in communication practices and telephone networks across several locations. It mentions authorities and sites such as Acton, Dorestote, and regional headquarters, with references to broadcasts, telegraphs, and public notices affecting residents and businesses.
Good Old Days Recalled From 1941 and Local News
A collage of items recalls 1941 happenings including a child’s fall from a hotel balcony and a broken railing, a burgling of a Prin store with candy and clothes stolen, and a YMCA campaign in Guelph that raised 66,935 in a week. Also noted are local property assessments, a sale of Lake Ave property, and signs of spring with trout season opening in two weeks.
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Mary
Lashy
Pol S. M. Lashy
Guelph Y
Cserv
John Ritchie
Lake Ave
Allan G. Smith
Clergy Changes and Civic Notes From Local Parish Scene
Rev Father McBride leaves St Joseph Georgetown area for Sacred Heart Hamilton as diocesan director of Catholic Youth Organization. Rev Vincent Morgan to lead St Joseph’s Church. A social shower honors Miss J Lambert bride. Cemetery Board resignations discussed. Lorne Scots Regiment authorized to assume new duties. multiple community site reports.
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Father McBride
St. Joseph's Church
Acton
Holy _ Cross church
Georgetown
Sacred Heart Church
Hamilton
Catholic Youth Orpianiaation
Vincent Morgan
Macom
Miss J Lambert
William Teavers
Agnes St
Doneahd
Pharisen
Reeve Chalmers
Council
Wapanard
Lorne Scots Regiment
Wall
Fascent
Acton Ontario Professional Directory and Travellers Guide
A list of local professionals in Acton Ontario including doctors dentists solicitors and service firms. Entries cover Dr W G C Kenney Dr D A Garrett Dr Robert D Buckner dentists and hearing specialists, lawyers A H Braida and Hastings Payne, optical services, funeral directors, and transportation lines such as Gray Coach Lines and Canadian National Railways.
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The
Acton Free Press
Dill Printing and Publishing Co. Ltd
Willow St
Ontario
Te Audit Bureau of
C.w.nla
Quebec Waal Advertising
United States
Post Office Department
Ottawa
G A. Dills
David R. Dills
BUSIN
Sears
Fosters
Actial Wombat
Bater
Porto
Curtis
Ayala
Ebner
Howe
Lee
Phote
Esther Taylor
Jaymie de Wet
South Africa
Nils Jorgenson
Oslo
Dan McGibbon
Bulawayo
Tony Trembota
Alameda
Cal
Chaney Cleary
Australia
Rostishiv Ikanovsky
Low Chueh
Can Lew
Gandy
Thesmane
Proma
Gino
Netra Pagel
Baer
Tay Ave Pets USA
Hep
Ouelfhoe
Cat Mio
Pune
Abe
Shane
Bross
Pete
Forbes
Tevetron
Dag Weiss
Beni Gates
Focken
Free Frees
Thireday
Apel
Professional Directory and
Travellers’ Guide
W. G. C. Kenney
Symon
Neu St. E. Acton
Church St RE
D. A. Garrett
Willow and
Rover Sts
Entrance River St
Acton, Ont
Robert DL. Buckner
Wellington
F. L. Wright
Wilbur St Acton
DR. H. Leib
Wall and Fredericks Street
A. J Buchanan
Mill Street
Leaal
C.F Upatherland
Hearninster
A. Braida
B.A. Backster
Notary
Main St
Adah
Vrann
T'S
Carl St
Guelph
Hastings & Payne Burrittors
Solicitors Notaries
Mill St
Umfley
Amy
Tay
E. Shuemacee
War
EL Bichmer
St Tanit Lens
Robert Bamlion
Audtting
Podiatrist
Fdmund G. Morgan
Gray Coach Lines
Faye Acton
T.me
Canadian ‘National Railways
Sundsayea
Sunda
Unday” Poni
Rm Bly
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