County level government seen as useful in Halton
An opinion piece contrasts county government usefulness with its absence elsewhere. In Halton the County Council meets at least 12 times yearly, runs committees, and expands services such as Health Unit, radio for Fire Brigades, emergency civil defence, and hospital funding. The piece argues county services are ongoing and expanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Sggests
County Council
Maef
Halton
County Court of Revision
Juvenile and Family Court
Children’s Aid Society
Halton Manor
Domestic strain as wife takes charge of finances
A household mood shifts as the wife begins managing money matters. The writer recalls simpler times in the newspaper business when he handled bills, mail and expenses with ease, noting the current tension and irritability that follows the change.
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Mysttheeml
The Tight Money Policy That Ruined Our Home Budget
A narrator recalls a years long improvised finance system based on delayed payments and open checks. He and his partner kept funds tight for essentials while delaying bills, then friction arose when his wife assumed control of finances and joint accounts.
Where Children Play and the Call to Safer Play Areas
A columnist argues to keep kids off streets and toward safe playgrounds. The Ontario Safety League advises children over six to use playgrounds while under six should stay in supervised back or front yards and sidewalks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario Safety League
Emigration Debate: The People Headlines Canada Rents and Jobs
The article argues The People uses Canadian emigration stories to attack Macmillan's government. It cites Douglas Henderson of Scotland who moved to Canada in 1959 and found higher rents and seasonal work. Henderson says Canadians can buy more and save, despite warnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
the People
Canada
Britain
Labor Party
Macmillan
Lam‘basting
Kingston
Ontario
Douglas Henderson
Scotland
Community Centre Campaign gains momentum in Acton
The central committee reports satisfactory progress and a mid May public subscription drive. Former Actonians now abroad show support, students write essays, a public school poster display forms, and adults endorse the project. Spring weather accelerates town building, with Bell building, Bell underground cables, Texaco station work, and arena demolition advancing. Five citizens of the year to be named at tonight's Chamber dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Committee
Acton
Church and Elgin
Texaco
Mill and Young Streets
Chamber of Commerce
Peningtons
Sunday Church Calendar for Acton Ontario 1961
The April 23 1961 church calendar lists services at St Alban the Martyr Anglican Baptist Acton United Church and Christian Reformed Church with Holy Eucharist morning worship Sunday School and prayer meetings. The United Church schedule notes two morning services plus Sunday School and midweek gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Church OF ST. Alban the Martyr Anglican
H. B. Stokreef
L.th
Jeffrey St
Holy Eunharist
Martins
St. Mark Ea Mlam
Holy Buchasint
Baptist High
Evangeliste & Pin
Ambassa
Acton News Briefs Highlight Local Happenings
In Acton notes from 1911 and 1941, local events include Mr Parrett selling a barber shop business, Captain A C Gray appointed for Coronation contingent, and school inspectors praising local Acton schools. Duncan McDory votes $1 for a sheep killed by dogs. Peter Sayers reopens a Bramalea saw mill. Walter Duthie flees Hillsburgh with short accounts covered by bonds. In 1941, Fred Turner earns Empire Training Man wings, Acton prepares a wartime stage show, and a post recruiting office opens. A wedding at United Church parsonage unites Jean Lambert and TAC Pragmis with a reception. Acton Girl Guides enjoy a camping trip as county graders improve travel roads and local youth practice for baseball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Tvtt
Carrett
Fiat
England
Haw
Parrett
T. P. Martin
Easler
Epg
A.C. Gray
Mounted Rifles
Winnipeg
Sonat
Gray
Acton
Esquesing Council
Duncan Mc Dory
Peter Sayers
Guelph
Ao Saw
Bramasa Ine
Walter Duthie
Union Bank
Thillsburgh
Duthie
Fred G. Turner
Ant
Turner
Tiny Tebends
Heve Joly Jo
Ty Hin
King and Country
Wes” Walle
United Church
Fine Fly
Jean Lambert
J. Lambert
Frederick Street
Pragmcis
William Bowes
Sani
William Roaves
Didpely
Saskatchewan
Gilrog
Local professional listings and transit timetable snippets
A compiled page of names with titles and offices including dentists lawyers notaries and surgeons from Acton Brampton Guelph and Georgetown. Also a detailed timetable showing standard time rail and flyer schedules with daily and weekend variations and flag stops. It lists hours appointments and contact numbers for multiple practitioners and firms.
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George
Finance
Ashe
Thad
Cutie
United Church OF Canada
Dwight Engel
George Flhatt
Christian Reformed
J. Nutma
Menister
Queen St
Box
Church of the Back To God
Presbyterian Church
Knox Church
Andrew H McKenzie
The
Acton Free Press
D@l Printing and Publshing Co. Ltd
Willow St
Audit’ Bureau of Circulation
C.wnla
Quebec Divison
Ottawa
Dills
David. .R. Dills
690
Travellers’ Guide
W. G. C. Kenney
Symon Block
Mill St
Church St. EB
D. A. Garrett
Willow and
River Sts
Entrance River St. Acton, Ont
Robert L. Buckner
Wellington St. Acton
Ont
G and Insurance
F. L. Wright
Wilbur St Acton
DR. H. Leib
Mill
A. J. Buchanan
Mul Street
LEGAL
C. F. Leatherland
A. Braida
Seiiciter
Notary Public
St S. Acton
Oat
Hastings& Payne Airrstees and Solicitors Notaries
Punile Tardi
Nemal
Bruce E. Shoemaker
Mer
E. L Buchner
R.D
Robert R. Hamilton
Georgetown
Monto
Hoskinccountanta
King St. W
Edmund G. Morgan
DSC
Green St Guelph
Gray Coach Lines
Daly
Sun
Hole
cSun
Rhode
Sat
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