Nassagaweya Moves to Designate Subdivision Control Area
The Nassagaweya township plans to designate a subdivision control area as part of Halton County growth management. A planning board will be named, following steps already taken in southern towns. Regulators aim to curb trailer camps and temporary structures that become nuisances as population expands northward. The action signals broader Ontario growth trends reflected in another article on the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Nassagawega
Nassagaweya Pega
Canada
Ontario
Line of Fire and the Perils Behind the Printed Word
Editorial column discusses typo dangers and the risk of misprints in journalism. It highlights Sam Schulman suing a Los Angeles paper over a misread ad and urges readers to inform the newsroom of local events to improve coverage. The piece stresses reader cooperation and aims to reduce errors and omissions in local reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lds Angeles
Sam. Schulman
Free Press
Becau
Acton and Alton Rivalry Returns In 1905 Park Meet
The Free Press notes Acton and Alton will clash next Saturday in the park for the first time in years. Acton boasts new modern macadam streets under the highways act nearing a mile in length, while council has been busy with four meetings in two weeks. Prof Flora wowed a crowd with contortion acts and a stone breaking feat, and a Muskoka tourist group has returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Alton
Globe
Ae Sae
Acton Council
Jeeve Hynds
Flora
Acton Cornet Band
George Schlas
Hamilton
T. P. Martin
Keeping That Friendly Attitude A Guide To Small Town Growth
The Bank of Nova Scotia review highlights that smaller centres attract industry through advertising and incentives, predicting growth while Montreal and Toronto remain expanding. Welcoming new residents, blending them into community life, and promoting service on boards help sustain a friendly small town atmosphere amid expansion and traffic challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Toronto
Bank of Nova Scotia
Weather chatter cycles from heat waves to cooling hints
The article muses on the unreliable nature of weather forecasts from heat waves to cooling spells. It notes weekend relief despite predictions and anticipates next winter forecasts with mixed confidence, advising readers to avoid overplanning around weather. It references Canada as a context for heat and cold patterns and stresses weather’s unpredictability for vacations and work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Canada population tops 15.6 million in 1955 estimate
Canada’s population reached 15,601,000 on June 1 1955 up 2.7 percent from a year earlier and 11.4 percent since the 1951 census. Ontario led gains, with 137,000 more people bringing its total to 5,183,000 while provinces show varied increases.
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Canada
Bureau of Statistics
Bureau
Ontario
Quebec
British Columbia
Alberta
Manitoba
Newfoundland
Saskatchewan
New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
Prince Edward Island
Northwest Territories
Yukon
Modern car buyers seek durable batteries and mufflers
The Campbellton Tribune notes buyers find cars are praised as safe and smooth but question why batteries and mufflers do not last. The Nelson News highlights forty thousand Canadians serving on public boards, a large group learning democratic governance and gaining pride in the process and fundamentals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbellton
N.B
Tribune
Nelson
B.C
New Varian Associates Plant Opens in Georgetown
A California electronic tube firm, Varian Associates, prepares to open its Georgetown branch by mid September. About 15 initial employees will join, with projected growth to over 300 as the new industry expands in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Varian Associates
California
Milton
Plyboard Company of Canada
Canoadian Excelsior
Main Street
Acton Ontario Sunday Services August 14 1955
The Acton Ontario church announces Rev Gordon Adams as minister with organist George Elliott. Sunday August 14 offers 9:55 Sunday School and 11:15 Morning Worship, no Evening Service. A warm welcome awaits you with scripture quotes and future services listed.
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Acton
Ontario
Gordon Adams
Bower Avenue
George Elliott
Bower Ave
Dr. Morrow
Acton and Georgetown Lay On Large Colonial and Fair Events
J M McDonald named Zone Representative of the Canadian Legion with W J Gould as Field Secretary succeeding Wright and Brown. Acton Fall Fair awards given for Banner Oats with top scores. Royal Black Preceptories parade in Georgetown for Derry relief anniversary. Radio exhibitions at Canadian National Exhibition promised with Rudy Vallee parties. Ospringe Women’s Institute meets with Crown Attorney Kearns addressing Canadian legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. McDonald
Canadian Legion
Col. G. ©. Brown
W. J. Gould
F. L. Wright
Acton Legionnaires
Acton
Hugh M- Reid
Arthur Swackhamer
Wallace Swackhamer
Arch McNabb
Chas. McKeown
J. E. Pearen
O. Johnston
Howard Graff
J. Carroll
Knights of
Royal
York
Peel
Halton
Wellington
Dufferin
Wentworth
Niagara Peninsula
Georgetown
Derry
Ospringe’ Women’s Institute
Albert McCutcheon
George Cooke
J. M. Kearns
Guelph
Canada
Acton Professional Directory and Travellers Guide
Local Acton directory lists physicians surgeons dentists and vets with offices on Mill Street Wellington Street and Knox Avenue. Also includes barristers solicitors notaries public real estate and insurance firms, a funeral home, and coach schedules with east and westbound departures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Bean
Mill ST
Acton
Sunday church schedule with multiple services
10.00 a.m Sunday School. 11:00 a.m Morning Worship. 7:30 p.m Evangelistic Service. Wednesday 8 p.m Cottage prayer meeting and Bible study.
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Mill St. E
Canadian National Railways Timetable Fragments
Fragmentary timetable notes for Eastbound trains, daily and Sunday services, with times at George Town Guelph Gatwick and West Toronto, including a Daily Flyer and Sunday services.
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Cage A
Pally Cap Bataarty
Georgewn Pte
George
Town
Sita Tees
O Flyer
Guelph
Xcept
Sun
Gers
Toronto
Rene Ie
Pai
Elph
Also Mentioned on This Page
FREE
PRESS
Agton
Taurspay
The
Che. Acton
Ont
Audit Bureau of Iions
C.W.N.A
Ontario-Quebec
United States
Post Office Department
Ottawa
Dills Printing and Publishing Co. Limited
James Dills
John, Black
Cornwall
Barnhart Island
Sheek
Barnhart Islands
Burlington
Lake Ontario
Oakville
Fire Brigade
Bronte
Coronation Park
Trafalgar Council
Municipal Board
Fallingbrooke Estates
Kingsleigh Court
Pulp and Paper
ST. Alban‘s Church
Evan H. Jones
L.th
Trinity
the Baptist Church
ACRON
Ray H. Rus
Presbyterian Church IN Canada
Robert H. Armstrong M.A
T. G. M. Bryan
the Moumrister
Professional Directory and
Travellers’ Guide
W. G. C. Kenney
Symon Block
Church
D. A. Garrett
Willow and
River Sts
River Street
Robert D. Buckner
Wellington St
Acton, Ont
A. J. Buchanan
Leishman Block
H. Leib
Corner Mill
Frederick Streets
Optometrist
C. F. Leatherland
Lever & Hoskin ‘Chartered Accountants
Jenkins and Hardy
Victoria St
M. -E. Manderson
Main St
Itrengle
F. G. Oakes
B.V. Sc
Knox Ava Acton
B. D. Young
B.v.sc. Co
L. Young
D.V.M. Veterinary Surgeons Office
Brookville
Wilbur St
W. R. Bracken
Insurance Acton
Rumsey Funeral
Gray Coach Lines
Kite Chener
Acton Pentecostal
L.O.L
Hall. Crewson
K. J. Reid
Coe St
Canadian National Railways
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