Halton County moves toward broader county services
The article argues for increased county government roles in Halton to improve efficiency. It cites centralized dog pounds, coordinated fire and police efforts, shared equipment, and a potential county welfare officer. It envisions county level services across Milton Burlington Acton Georgetown and Oakville with cooperation among municipalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Oakville
Remmins
Roed
Halton County Health Uni
Children Aid Society
Acton Community Centre reports record winter attendance
The Acton Community Centre notes a new attendance record for participants and spectators this season under director Jim Cashuen. The report credits the Recreation Commission and Parks Board for smooth operations and improved facilities including a new reservoir. Local roadwork and Main Street traffic plans draw concern from property owners amid ongoing highway projects.
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Acton
Jim Cashuen
Amoothly
Recreation Commission
Bowral
Deere
Local notes from the Proce Press 1913
The April 17 1913 issue notes Maltese workers in town at Beardmore Crescent and tanneries, electric railway bridge approaches near Fat oke, a Malta couple Mr and Mrs R A Scott marrying in Manila during a world tour, and new compulsory vehicle lighting rules. It reports pole shipments from British Columbia and Idaho for transmission lines, eggs at 16 cents, and Oakville population at 7424 with an observed incident of a man diving and abusing his batse.
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Proce
Malta
Beardmore Crescent
Fat _oke
Horsda
R. A. Scott
Warren Black
Mary Herds
Manilla
Adi
British, Columbia
Riser
Main Streets
Church St
Berti
Cotta
Georgetown
Idaho
Gupte
Fehl
Oakville
Local Servicemen Return From Overseas Roles
Twenty years ago April 1 local men returned to Canada after service. Pte Gordon Babcock Spr Sam Gibby of Limehouse and Sergt Max Storey of Nas'i eaya returned and were hospitalized at Chorley Park. Sgt Storey, son of Mr and Mrs T A Storey, acted as one of four of six to begin officers training after 16 months with the Perth Regiment. The Lorne Scots plan a recruit reserve drive while Miss Walker coordinates medical quarters and programs in Acton Milton and Georgetown.
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Canada
Gordon Babcock
Spr
Sam. Gibby
Limehouse
Chorley Park Hospital
Sergt
Max Storey
T. A. Storey
Nas
Canadap
Ty Peryh
Storey
England
Acton
War Service League
Hf.Malnprize
Lorne Scots
EL Bertein
Fox Wright
Fred Coles
Agar
Walker
Milton
Georgetown
Gnor
Frank Kelly
Pre
Emsnyrson Patrick
T-Cpl
Padward Elliott
Toro Walter Parkins
Stow
Margaret
Daisy) Buchanan
Mecwa
Mason
Milton Cannel's railway by pass fuels local debate in Ontario
The Milton by pass plan drew mixed support from Liberal and Conservative candidates, the planning board, and the Department of Highways, while the railway urged assurances. In Brampton Chinguacousy, Councillor Ron Weir faced dog painting protests and a plan to paint them with fluorescent glaze at 60 a gallon. The Oakville board eyed a $5 million education budget boost, and top Peel township tasks included a new college near Scarborough with growth plans across west Metro.
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Milton
Milton Cannel
Planning Board
Department of Highways
Georgetown
Brampton
Chinguacottsy
Ron Weir
Coun
Naghee Strefisviede
Bryhk Bailes
Bertington
S& Pescoat
Oakwailb
Bothingtoo
Pool County
Aedh West
Willian
Davis
Scarboter
U S Canada Relations Tops At Taylor Farm Incident
A chaotic event at Taylor Farm escalated as neighbors reported gunfire and a fire toaster incident. Authorities traced disturbances to a dispute involving Mrs Taylor and her family, with accusations of threats and property damage amid tense patrols and a quiet township reaction.
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U.S. - Canada
Taylor Farm
Murray Taylor zone winner in provincial prep contest
Murray Taylor a Grade 1A student at John F. Ra. Collegiate is named zone winner and will compete in the Provincial Championships in Toronto next week. He previously earned honors in the province and is noted for his performance in recent contests.
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Murray
Toronto
Wand
Murray Jea
John. F
Holman Construstien Co
Bramosa Council
Heiman Constitution Co. RA Rwi
TA Perccuba Yard
Durham Stone Ald Paving Co
Durham
Spring Cleaning and Smelt Fever Hit Lakeside Homes
A lakeside column humorously details housewives braving the seasonal chores as men flee for trout and smelt runs. March tasks clash with fishing outings, leading to chaotic kitchens, stuffing, frying, and a final, comic showdown over a porch full of rotting smelt.
Let's Play Bridge By Bill Coats
Bridge column discusses bidding aims and common missteps with example hands from a recent Acton Ride Club meeting. It highlights contract decisions, distribution patterns, and the role of partner signals while noting winners and a memorial mention.
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Bridge
Bill Coats
Acton Ontario Medical and Legal Directory Listings
A dense telephone directory excerpt lists doctors and surgeons in Acton Ontario D A Garrett R D Buckner T B Moore and A J Buchanan with addresses and phone numbers plus C F Leatherland QC Barrister and Notary Public, details hours and appointment lines. It includes travel times and bus or train schedules and contact points for further information.
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Braida
Banister
Solocator
Notary Public
Acton
Pauley
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Mirror
Tsigthe
Churchill
Paneer
Bette Giclee Tee
Acdeda
Main Street
Goethe
Ty Clechan
Gowormern
Torgerte
The
Acton Free Press
Dalle Printing and Publishing Cast Td
Willow
Aston
Ontario
Audit Bureau of Creulations
Cwnlal
Ontario Quchh Verte
CW NA
United States
Post Office Department
Ottawa
Acton Gal Tilly
Dasid
Dalle
Alanaging—balater
Taylors
Antos
Mas
Mrs. Taylor
Rockwood
Murray ‘Taylor
Great Lakes
Hankus
Kiddo
Rymet
Acton Ride Club
Dealer South
North South
North
East
Bass AN
Cotes PR
Niger Saat
Lok
Sertly Ghey
Udi
Oadebo
Seth West
Neoth Bates
Barthcer
Vark
Bert Keene
Mary Manning
Mick Ader
Jack Coats
Bell
Professional Directory and
Travellers’ Guide
W. G. C. Kenney Mysician
Symon Block
Mill St. B
Church St. ER
D. A. Garrett
Corner of
Willow and River -Sis
Latrance River St. Acton, Ont
Robert D. Buckner
Wellington St
Acton, Ont
T. B. Moore
North Corner
Main and
Mall Street
Otte
Otte Corner Mall
Frederik Street
OR H. Leib
A J Buchanan
Cimed
Leatherland
Q.C
Rea
Aino
Fier
Brie E. Shoemaker
Mgr
E. L. Buchner
O.D. Optometria
John St
Waterloo
Travellers
Quide
Gray Coach Lines
Ban
Canadian National Railways
Sun
Daly Eaept Sun
Daly Escepe Sun
Sun Voly
Georgewoan
Stratford
Daly
Kml
FOL Wright
Wilbur S. Acton
David W. Gohn
D.C
Young Street
Arthur &. Young ‘Sts
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