Acton Faces Salvage Yard Proposal Amid Toronto Objections
Discussion on opening a salvage yard at Mill and Main Streets drew mixed views from Acton council and Toronto officials. Mayor Lamport warned Toronto is saturated with such yards while Judge Barton urged locating them in the suburbs. The District Board paused junkyard applications, urging coordination with Georgetown and adjacent townships to avoid nuisances and enforcement challenges.
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Acton
Lamport
Toronto
Barton
Fairness urged in North Halton high school row
The editorial disputes Georgetown Herald claims that Esquesing Council opposes a high school program. It notes motions favored a modified plan with Acton as a possibility and calls for compromise amid long disputed funding and equalization issues affecting North Halton districts including Nassagaweya Acton Milton and Georgetown.
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Georgetown Herald
Esquising Council
North Halton
Stewarttown
Esquesing Council
Acton
Free
Halton County
Nassagaweya
Georgetown
Municipal Board
Milton
Distrit
Daylight Saving Time Set to Start Districtwide
This week end folks face the annual adjustment of time. Next week most district activities will shift to Daylight Saving Time except railways. The call is to adopt the proclamation time to avoid confusion as mail times differ and timekeeping becomes uniform.
Springtime Fire Safety Advice for Home Cleanups
The piece warns that spring cleaning debris often leads to outdoor fires with little control. It stresses keeping fires away from structures, having water on hand, and using available firefighting gear. Emphasizes individual prevention as the best protection and urges daily attention to fire safety.
Western Canadian farmers post strong 1951 year despite weather
The Financial Post reports Canadian farm income rose 27 percent in 1951 to 2.8 billion dollars, beating the 1949 high. Strong global grain demand, U.S. cattle markets, and high domestic demand lifted all provinces.
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Canada
Financial Post
U.S
Remarkably Intelligent Child Captivates Ontario News
Erin Advocate reports Harry Beatty a six year old from Hillsburgh read newspapers answer world affairs questions and solve complex puzzles. Self educated after illness his effort reflects early talking at six months and ambition to be a man. Other items note a witty five year old girl and local sports and real estate news in Oakville Georgetown and Norval.
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Erin Advocate
Simcoe Reformer
Harry Beatty
Harry
Harry Hall
Hillsburgh
Alex. Beatty
Acton
Georgetown Herald
Georgetown
Banata
Oakville
Ontario Association of Real Estate Boards
Berty E. Willoughby
Tee
Sicily
Hamilton
Canada
German Industry Set for Big Canadian Drive
German industry led by Krupps and Demag Corp plans a major push into Canada with branch plants as a goal. Demag operates 13 heavy engineering units in Germany and reports annual gross business of 15 to 20 million dollars, producing anything from steel rolling mill installations to road construction equipment.
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Precision Instruments
The
Financial Post
Krupps
Demag Corp
Germany
Friendly Church Announces Services in Acton Ontario
The Reverend E A Currey presides at Ona The Rghes Acton church with organist Lani ATS inviting attendance for Sunday April 21 1952 Daylight Saving Time 10 am Sunday School 1 pm Morning Worship speaker Rev J W Stewart Trafalgar Subweet 700 pm Evening Worship and Bible thought of the week. A second notice for Sunday April 27 1942 shows 10 am Sunday School 11 am Divine Worship 2:15 pm Bible Class 7 pm Divine Worship with a message They that war upon the lord shall renew their strength and a warm welcome awaits you.
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J W. Stewart
Trafalgar
Rowland Hill
Auton Baptist Church Schedule and Activities Listed
The Auton Baptist Church in Toronto releases its Sunday services and weekly events for April 27 1952. Activities include Sunday School Bible class at 10 30 am 11 30 am worship 7 pm led by Dr W D Haos kins Castlefield Ave. 815 pm B Y P Y Prayer Meeting Bible study 8 30 pm Thursday church night 8 pm Friday 4 pm Mission Rand 730 pm Junior High Fellowship continuing through week.
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W. D Haoskins
Castlefield Ave
Baptist Church
Toronto
B.Y
Mission
Rand
Junior High Fellowship
No unavoidable accident on streets say drivers and pedestrians
The saying emphasizes that every crash has a last chance to avoid it by someone, be it a driver or a pedestrian. It reflects on responsibility and awareness on streets and highways.
Taxonomies and daily life blur in 1902 Free Press notes
In an April 24 1902 Free Press issue, reports cover Canada coronation holiday on June 26, library board actions with February and March statistics, book issues, and a large sale of two year old heifers for 300 dollars. Council discusses permanent cement walks Main Street Church Street side streets and park use by a Gun Club. Maintenance and building updates include J B Mackenzie’s new House, W H Walker’s delivery rig rebuilt in wine colors.
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Canada
Public Library Board
John Cameron
H. Y. Moore
A. J. McKinnon
A.J. Henderson
George Leslie
Thomas Greenway
Manitoba
Swackhampr
Main Street
Church Street
Jno
A. Henderson
George Hynds
Gun Club
J. B. Mackenzie
W. H. Walker
J. N. O'Neil
Georgetown
Walker
Local notices and social notes from the Free Press April 2 1932
Juvenile hockey players performed at the Arena on April 14 and a warehouse team paid a wager by feeding the tannery outfit. The Clay is the Thing play entertained U F Y P O in town hall. Mason Knitting Co plans plant improvements and a new front office. Band Sergeant A H Perrott transfers to Lome Rifles Band. Acton Hockey Club reports a $107 year end balance. Died Joseph Stovel at The Maples Rockwood aged 48/49.
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We the Warehouses
U.f.y.po
Town Hall
Mason Knitting Co
A. H. Perrott
Peel and Dufferin Regiment
Brampton
Woman Dies After Appendectomy At Local Hospital
Mrs. G A Panna shaker was rushed for medical aid last week. Diagnosed with appendicitis an operation was performed by four doctors on Saturday. The patient succumbed to the surgery before noon, ending her suffering.
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Reeve
G. A. Pannashaker
Acton Ontario Local Professionals and Services Directory
A dense older notice lists medical doctors dentists veterinarians and legal and business services in Acton Ontario. It includes Dr W G C Kenney at Symon Block Acton, Dr D A Garrett Willow and River Streets, Dr A J Buchanan Leishman Block Millet, veterinarians B D Young and C L Young in Brookville, coaches and CN rail schedules, and several firms such as Leatherland Barrister and Solicitor, Wright Real Estate and Insurance, and The Victor B Rumley Funeral Home. It also notes optometrist WM Milligan and an appointment-based eye care service.
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National Revenue Department
Edmonton Journal
Che Arton
Mill St. E. Acton
Ont
Audit Bureau of Circulations
C.W.N.A
Ontario-Quebec
C.w.nla
United States
Post Office Department
Ottawa
G. A. Dills
Clark Lyon
Norval
Gordon Naim
Prudential Life Insurance Co
U.S.A
Bronte
Ontario
United Church OF Canada
E. A. Currey
Foner Avenue
Ming O St. Lani
ATS
Presbyterian Church IN Canada
Knox Church
Acton Key
Robert WH. Armstilon
M.A. Bud
Baptist Church Auton
ST. Alban’s Church
Mackintosh
the Free Press
Stovel
Rockwood
Joseph Stovel
Verna Aldous
Professional. Directory and Traveller’s Guide
W. G. C. Kenney
Symon Block
Mill St
Church St
D. A. Garrett
Willow and
River Sts
River Street
A. J. Buchanan
Leishman Block
Millet
B. D. Young
B.v.sc. C
L. Young
D.V.M. Veterinary Surgeons Office
Brookville, Ontario
F. G. Oakes
V.S
B.V. Sc
Veterinary Surgeon
Knox Ave
Travellers’ Guide
Gray Coach Lines
Pan
Bose
Vas Perm
tSun
Kratehoner
Andy
Canadian National Railways
Sundsy
Guelph
Leatherland Barrister & Solicitor
Notary Public Office
Lever & Hoskin Chartered Accountants
Jenkins and Hardy
Victoria St
A. J. Crandell Chartered Accountant
Mian Street
D. J. Armstrong
Frederick St. N. Acton
General Insurance
Actosr
Victor B. Rumley
Eve Care
WM. C. Milligan
R.O
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