Provinces to Handle $400 Million Municipal Loan Plan
The federal loan program to relieve unemployment will be distributed by the provinces, reducing red tape for municipalities. Ontario boards may forgive a portion of loans, but towns worry about strings and repayment. Officials seek simple steps to speed project lists and implementation.
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Hall
Ontario Municipal Board
Brampton
Russel Prouse
Chinguacousy
Cyril Clark
OWRC
Len Owens
Acton YMC elects Gernet McKenzie international president
Acton honors citizen Gernet McKenzie as he is chosen to head the international Y’s Men’s Clubs at a Buffalo meeting with delegates from around the free world. The piece also notes a proposed Glenlea subdivision playground program and critiques Liberal candidate Owen Mullin’s comments on representation.
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Acton Y
Acton
Gernet McKenzie
International Y
Adgseting
Buffelo
Free World
Mr. McKenzie
Glenlea
Ontario vote tallies and local awards in Halton
Ontario voters headed to the polls as Stan Hall conceded his Halton County seat with incomplete returns. Acton clubs won regional honors, ACE Fall Fair field results listed, and Esquesing Council approved grants for agricultural societies. A baby named Terrance Robert Masales was born July 29 1943 and wartime plans moved outdoor entertainment to the Acton Fair arena.
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Free + Press
Ontario
Halton
Stan Hall
Acton
London
Bill Benson
Jonal
Mears
B. D. Rachlin
Gordon Rognvaldson
Mosales
AC2
Owen Masales
Terrance Robert
Acton Fair
Esquesing Township Council
Wilson
Cleave
Acton Agricultural’ and
Esquesing Agricultural Societies
Halton Agricultural Society
C. W. Swackhamer
J. E. Whitelock
J. E. Pearen
J. FE
Pearen
Robert_Kerr
Miller Bros
H Swackhamer
Gordon Leslie
G, Sprowl
Chester Allan
H, Reid
Aite - Way” Vacation Bible School
St. Alban’s
E. A. Brooks
S. Snow
Esther Tavilor
J. H. Price
Carroll Grocery
Local notices from Free Press 1913 Aug 7
Highlights include Robert M. Laing's new chicken strain named Rameses says to be superior layers. Post Office and Culnoma Hope foundations near completion with carpenters soon. concerns over stone dump waste from jail site on Main St. Civic Holiday observed with good turnout and a baseball tournament. Erin village suffers worst fire in its history wiping out much of the business district. James McLean shows a new threshing outfit in Erin. Open air meetings to begin at Mill and Willow Streets led by Rev Howarth with Christian workers invited for support. Methodist church renovation work underway.
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The
Free Press
Robert M. Laing
Arthur St
Laing
John Rameasy
Eden Mitix
Cualoma Hoke
Main St
Milton Champion
Oakville
Erin Village
Avax
Queen's Hotel
James McLean
Erin
Goodison
Mill and Willow
Howarth
Vesterav
District Mitton police seize slot machines from stores
Police and O P P anti gambling squad seized three slot machines in local stores. After a court found owners guilty of illegally operating the machines, a magistrate ordered destruction. The machines were burned under police supervision at the town dump.
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Mitton
O.P.P
Eden Mills WMS and Ladies Aid Picnic Agenda
The Eden Mills Presbyterian Church WMS and Ladies’ Aid met for a short business session at the Minnetori with prayers led by Mrs Ho Gilbertson. Reports were read, cards of thanks issued, and a meat and picnic committee appointed. Afternoon activities included races won by several residents and guests, with social visits noted among locals and visitors.
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WMS
Atal Fden
R. Roy
Garnet McDougall
W Lashy
Summertime living in covenery and chaotic family life
A narrator describes a chaotic household in summer with finances tight and a busy schedule. The piece covers a Grade 8 student awaiting camp, a Grade 11 youth balancing work and nightlife, a mischievous dog Playboy with vet visits, neighbors and visitors, and a cluttered home front with repair projects and daily struggles.
Braida Barrister and Solicitor Notary Public Guelph
Office hours listed for A Braida BA Barrister Solicitor and Notary Public in Guelph Ontario. Hours are Monday to Friday evenings 6 to 9 and Saturday 1 to 5 with additional Saturday morning delivery window. Contact Paisley St. TA 47242.
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C. F. Leatherland
Q.C
A. Braida
Actol
Paisley St. Guelph
Ontario
Guelph
Toronto Barrister Joins Georgetown Practice
Sidney Kaplan a Toronto barrister with 15 years of court experience begins practicing in Georgetown with John DPD. Ord OC. He will work from the Carrall Building where Ord has practiced, plans to move to Georgetown soon, and will be assisted by Ord who remains associated with the Georgetown practice.
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Georgetown
Sidney Kaplan
Toronto
John Dpd. Ord
O.C
Kaplan
Carreral
Ord
Saskatchewan Law School
Ontario
Supreme Court of Canada
Flood Control Plan Approved by Credit River Authority
The Credit Valley Conservation Authority reports strong backing for a 5.5 million flood control plan on the Credit River. Six dams, reservoirs and three channel projects are planned with 71 percent federally funded and 71 percent provincial share, 25 percent from 16 watershed municipalities including Acton. Three dams will be near Georgetown, Glen Williams and Hungry Hollow areas.
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Credit Valley Conservation Authority
Kelso Roberts
Credit River
Acton
Georgetown
Mountainview Rd
Hungry Hollow
Glen Williams
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Dunnville
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W. G. C. Kenney
Symon Block
Robert D. Buckner
Wellington St
Acton, Ont
T. B. Moore
Main Street
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Main and
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Leib
Dental Surgeon Office
Corner Mill and Frederick Streets
A. J. Buchanan
Church St. E
Kaplan & Ord
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Moustrainglew
Raed S. Carreral Building
Gadige Town
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Mgr
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O.D
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