Sewage charge eyed as tie to water use in Acton
A Toronto report notes Acton may add a sewage charge on water bills tied to consumption. Leslie Allan, acting works commissioner, argues sewage fees should equal a percentage of the water bill, charging users for disposal rather than taxes. The idea follows American city practice, with Acton cited as an early adopter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Toronto
Metropolitan Works Commissioner
Metropolitan Works Committee
Leslie Allan
Allan
Acton Fall Fair Set for September 18 19
Summer fades as Acton Fair approaches with prize lists ready to print. The annual reunion draws residents from the hometown and beyond to view top local farm products and enjoy the community gathering. The 1953 fair promises to be the best yet based on materials in the printer's hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Canadians Elect Liberal Government For Next Term
The nation ended the election with a Liberal majority and confident mandate for Prime Minister St Laurent. Halton shifts to opposition after 18 years of Liberal representation, while Ontario politics show a Conservative leaning. Voters are urged to support good governance across Canada.
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Canada
St. Laurent
Halton
Ottawa
House of Commons
Ontario
Liberal Party
Harvest Cheer Across Ontario Farmlands Amid Drought Losses
The piece lauds a bountiful Ontario harvest with heavy grain and abundant hay while contrasting with Kansas droughts. It highlights L W Dickenson of Elk Hart who farmed 1120 acres planting 600 in maize sorghum and losing 300 to dust, and F A Riley with 1180 acres planting 750 in maize losing 150 by July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Elkhart
Kan
L. W. Dickenson
F. A. Riley
Kansas
Mixed voting system proposal sparks cautious rethinking
A political science professor suggests a hybrid approach with proportional representation for large urban centres while rural districts stay as they are. The editorial questions adding reform after a national election and urges more time to adjust existing changes before adopting new schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Whale
Canada
Beware the Racketeers: Local Fraud Case Warns against Strangers
Walkerton reports a man convicted of fraud after posing as a chimney repairman and taking two $50 cheques plus a pension cheque from an elderly woman. A mason found the repairs unnecessary, illustrating common scams targeting seniors. The piece urges dealing with trusted local tradespeople to avoid victimization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walkerton
Reading Between The Lines Many Shades Of Opinion Given On Why We Vote
A humorous look at voting behavior with portraits of voters from the era. It notes the mix of reasons behind support for a candidate, from face value to family tradition, and ends by hinting at further discussion on the next page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilberts
China
House of Commons
Mayors clash and new school planned in Georgetown area
Georgetown officials report on mayoral challenges for a plow contest as Onakville declines and Milton Acton leaders hedge. A by law seeks debentures for $11,000 to fund Georgetown sidewalks while Nerval sees a new three room public school costing about $63,000 with J B Mackenzie projecting $55,000 for paving. Georgetown police arrest two Toronto men over an electric drill theft from Guelph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
G. W Smith
John T. Armstrong
Georgetown
Onakville
Halton County
Milton
Acton
Nerval
Georgetown Herald
J. B. Mackenzie
Toronto
Guelph
Protesta
Bond St
Oakville
J. Black
Reynolds St
Quebec
Margaret Fell
Gail Alexander
Grande Baie
Saguenay
Trafalgar Journal
Thorold
Ontario Municipal Board
Church Service Times at Baptist Church
At 9.45 a.m. Church School and 11.00 a.m. Morning Worship. A 7.00 p.m. service in the Baptist Church with a warm welcome for all attendees.
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The
Baptist Church
Anglican
Presbyterian
United Churches
Local Professional Directory for Acton Ontario
A dense listing of Acton professionals including physicians dentists a barrister and solicitor a chartered accountant and a chiropractor. Entries provide names offices addresses street blocks and phone numbers with minimal practice details and hours where shown. The Victor Rumley Funeral Home is noted with contact and service duration.
Tax rate cut to nineteen mills in Acton time
Ratepayers learned the 1963 tax levy is set at nineteen mills due to no smallpox expense and strict municipal economy. Property transactions included sale of John Lawson estate houses and purchases by T W Shaw of Acton Tanning Co and W J Chapman of W H Storey and Son Ltd. The Methodist Sunday School picnic went well with a procession led by Acton Cornet Band and rural schools reopen next Monday. A Weiland man paid a $10 fine for selling newspapers on Sunday. Man's mark is silence, women's a smile.
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John Lawson
Agnes and
Elgin Streets
T. W. Shaw
Acton Tanning Co
Shaw
Church and
Willow Streets
W. J. Chapman
W. H. Storey and Son Ltd
Chapman
Methodist Sunday School
Warren
Acton Cornet
Weiland
Fergus Centenary draws crowds to Acton and area events
In August 1933 Acton residents attend Fergus Centenary celebrations while a Town League softball opener saw the town team defeat the Tannery 18 to 12. The Wentworth Halton Peel Press Association met at Brampton with editor John G Kirkwood speaking. There was a Storey lineage reunion in Nassagawega and a BBS post picnic. A Has Beens beat the Would Bes 12 to 11. The Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Society met at Mrs John Moore’s Speyside home. Frances Catherine Johnston Swackhamer died at 78 in Erin Two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Fergus
Tannery
Wentworth-Halton-Peel Press Association
Brampton
John G. Kirkwood
Toronto
Thomas
Elizabeth Storey
Nassagawega
Wm. Frank
BBS
Bud” McDonald
Women's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
John Moore
Speyside
Minister Questions Johnnie About Prayers
A minister asks Johnnie if he says his prayers every night. Johnnie replies he does not always, stating that some nights he does not want anything.
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Johnnie
Canadian National Railways Siemtered Time Eastbound Schedule
Eastbound daily service starts 5:40 a.m. with exceptions on Sundays. Fares listed at 55 and 10 p.m. with various daily and Sunday flyers noting Georgetown and Juelph departures. Westbound runs have Sunday and Monday restrictions with early morning and late night departures. Flagstop and Saturday-only notes appear in the schedule.
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Kichener
Juelph
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Acton Fair
Che Arton
Mill St. E. Acton
By Hariley Cotes
Hia
Montha
John
Loun
United Church OF Canada
Friendly Church
E. A. Currey
Bower Avenue
O. M. Lampard
A/T.C.M
Presbyterian Church IN Canada
Knox Church
Robert H. Armstrong
B.D
ST. Alban’s Church
Ralph E. Price
Christ
God
Thomas A Kemp
Professional Directory and
Travellers’ Guide
W. G. C. Kenney
Symon Block
Mill St. E
Church St. FE
D. A. Garrett
Willow and
River Sts
River Street
OR. A. J. Buchanan Dental Surgeon
Leishman Block
Mill St
Lever & Hoskin Chartered Accountants
Jenkins and Hardy
Victoria St
Gerald A. Candler
Chartered Accountant
Mill Street
E - Phone
H. Leib
Corner Mill
Frederick Streets
J. ED. Young
B.v.sc. C
L. Young
D.V.M. Veterinary Surgeons Office
Brookville, Ontario
F. G. Oakes
B.V. Sc
Knox Ave
W. R. Bracken
Icten
Loyd E.aullife
Hespeler
R. F. Bean General Insurance
Mill ST. Acton
D. J. Armstrong
Frederick St. N
Victor
Rumley
Gray Coach Lines
Swackhamer
Erin
Frances Catherine Johnston
Austin Swackhamer
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