Changing role of government in New Brunswick plan
The Education Minister W Meldrum outlined a sweeping provincial reform that would abolish county councils in New Brunswick and shift most general services to the province. It includes uniform school funding, a 34 district school system, and provincial welfare, hospital construction, and education costs. The plan faces press resistance but public support from NB weekly publishers. Ontario may adopt similar municipal reforms.
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New Brunswick
W. Meldrum
Canada
Focal Municipality
Ontario
Plun- Lett
Haltom
Peel
N.B
Means test problem for War on Poverty criticized
The author argues the means test harms unskilled workers with families, pushing casual employment and social assistance abuse. A basic Canadian minimum income is proposed, with casual earnings up to taxable income untaxed to ease transition during automation and job shifts, reducing hypocrisy and permanent indigence.
Hotel Hop In Hot City North to Cool Down
A family escapes the heat by checking into a central city hotel with a pool and free parking. They mingle with a wide mix of guests, explore Yorkville’s coffee houses, note the shift from DIY folk gigs to pricey commercial venues, and end with a weekend plan to return home refreshed after a humid getaway.
Penny obsolescence prompts toy bank changes
The Dutton Advance notes a local view that the penny is obsolete as a large toy manufacturer shifts penny banks to nickels dimes and quarters. A clerk reports a child refusing pennies, reflecting fading coinage appeal and past penny-cents budgeting among youngsters.
Ontario Drives Record U S Tourism Gain in Five Months
Ontario reports a nearly 13 percent rise in U S auto entries from January to May 1966, with 1 801 043 traveler vehicle permits issued at border points, up 205 944 from the prior year. Minister James Auld credits year round advertising and skiing promotions for Ontario’s lead in Canadian tourism and growing U S visitor stays.
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Ontario
James Auld
Mr. Auld
U.S
Canada
Auld
Minster
War tribute at Milton Fair Grounds and local fairs update
Ward I of Esquesing honours a son who died in the war with a memorial at Milton Fair Grounds. J. E. Whitelock led ceremonies as Murray Sproat spoke for citizens. Pte David Harrop remembered with two minutes of silence. Local 26 gains two weeks holiday with pay after two years service at Beardmore and Co with a 45 hour, five day week and minimum rates under War Labor Board approval.
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Ward I
Esquesing Township
Milton Fair Grounds
J. E. Whitelock
Murray Sproat
David Harrop
M. J. Carton
Acton
Rockwood
Smith
R. L. Davidson
War Labor Board
National Shoe and Leather Workers’ Union
Beardmore and Co
Knox Church Sabbath School marks 50 years of activity
Special services and commemorative tea will mark Knox Church Sabbath School’s 50 years of activity. Arch McEachern of Ospringe died in distressing circumstances by drowning after attempting to bathe his head in a milk tank. Work on St Joseph's church tower and spire includes renewed tin work and a gilded nine foot six inch cross atop the spire. A marble slab with Zion church inscription replaces the original stone, gift of Father Kenney of Guelph. Royal Templars district council semiannual sessions in Milton include Acton delegates and temperance sisters. Lorne Association of Patrons of Industry holds its first public meeting at Lorne schoolhouse. Baseball is revived as a pastime.
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Knox Church
Arch. McEachern
Ospringe
St.Joseph's Church
Zion Church 1867
Father Kenney
Guelph
Lewis Conn
Lachlan Currie
John Cripps
Robert Brown
W. T. Carroll
William McCarthy
W. Campbell
J. Davidson
F. McLean
Community notes from 50 years ago Thursday 1916
Aug 17 1916 report highlights include Knox church entrance nearing completion and a new residence foundation on Church Street. Families camping at Blue Springs park. Board of Education considering music instruction. admonition to keep streets clean for Red Cross. Austrian visitors affected by holiday drunken row. Annie A Harvey wed A W Somerville at Lake Ave home with Rev J C Wilson officiating. ad seeks 40,000 farm laborers for Winnipeg at $12.
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Knox Church
Mianse
John R. Kennedy
James L. Warren
W. Johnstone
Stewart
Blue Springs Park
Robert Watson
Church St
Board of Education
Red Cross
Givie
Old Country
Lake Ave
Annie A. Harvey
John Harvey
A. W.somerville
Fort William
J. C. Wilson
Winnipeg
Acton Chronicle Ad Rates and Policies
Founded in 1875 and published weekly at Willow Street Acton Ontario this notices lists advertising terms through the Ottawa Post Office Department. It details subscription prices in Canada and abroad and states advertising is an offer to sell and may be withdrawn, with errors not charged for the erroneous portion.
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Willow St
Acton
Onetario
Audit Bureau of Circulations
C.W.N.A
Canada
Post Office Department
Ottawa
Minister and organist named in Free Press notice
The Free Press lists Rev Dufight I Engel B A B D as minister and George Elliott MA PhD as organist for the United Church of Canada.
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The
United Church of Canada
Dufight I. Engel
George Elliott, M.A
Church Notices from Acton Area August 1966
Local church notices list Knox Knox Church Acton Beth El Acton Evangel Pentecostal Tabernacle Church of St Alban Acton Baptist Church with service times for August 21 1966. Includes Rev McKenzie Wiebe Van Dijk S M Thoman Ritchie McMurray pastor Rev Gammon and Ronald Campbell speakers.
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Acton
Ontario
Wiebe van Dijk
Acton Baptist Church
Stanley ‘Gammon
Tidey Ave
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