Remembering Reeve Bill Hoey and Nasagaweya’s loss
Editorial notes Nassagaweya township and county mourn the death of Reeve Bill Hoey a strong advocate against tentative regional government proposals He urged consideration of land area in regional unit planning and questioned population based representation The community offers sympathy to Hoey’s family and honors his legacy across rural areas
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Nassagaweya
Bill Hoey
Nasugsweya
Milton
Guelph
Nasagaweya
Rail service shows town needs in London's crowded district
London traffic bogs down as cars crawl through narrow streets making suburban travel tough. Rail travel offers faster, cheaper access with frequent electric trains to ease congestion. Acton and Rockwood line highlights limited stops and a push for CN to add passenger service to serve local residents.
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London
England
Toronto
Acton
Rockwood
Who is my neighbor in the Biafra relief crisis
A CBC report highlights the Biafra famine with 2000 deaths daily and ongoing relief flights by Canairelief, a Joint Church Aid member. Despite planes and church support, needs remain vast as three million rely on aid and a plane crash claimed Canadian lives.
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Biafra
Canairelief
Joint
Church Aid International Relief Consortium
Canada
Presbyterian, United, Catholic and
Anglican
Osfam
Stanley Burke
CBC
International Committee of the Red Cross
Britain
Banks Warn Of Prolonged Credit Tightness Ahead
The Financial Post reports that chartered banks will say no to more borrowers through the summer and fall, with credit availability stressed while rates are not the sole deterrent. Banks have restrained lending as demand remains high, fueling a scramble for funds this year.
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Financial Post
The
Grandad, a rural mail run, and a plan for quiet exile
A writer recalls a chaotic yet beloved holiday at Grandad's stone farmhouse. Old friends, pubs, and neighborly calls interrupt the ideal retreat. A rural mail run with Grandad proves thrilling, faster than a roller coaster, ending in a vow to seek a lonely trailer escape in ten years.
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Grandad’s
Salt and Pepper on Britain’s Troubled People and Farms
A traveler reflects on Britain with mixed views about work ethic and taxes. Ordinary Britons feel overtaxed yet appreciate social protections, while farmers show strong productivity gains with fourfold output since the last war and half the workers.
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Britain
Reflections on British Trains Money and Etiquette
Hartley Coles describes travel in England noting compartment cars and crowded trains the shift to decimal currency and the amusing friction with British money while contrasting travel norms with Canadian familiarity. He humorously recounts passengers smoking in compartments and the hierarchy of doors and spaces as boats of anecdotal observations.
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Britain
Wales top tax facts show men earning more than women in Canada
Data from the Green Book shows the average 1967 income for male taxpayers at $6,281, about 60 percent higher than women. Doctors with private practices lead with an average income of $27,347, marking a 61 percent rise since the decade's start.
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Canada
Sko
Fragmented OCR note on clearing debt dispute and case
An unclear OCR fragment mentions a debt or charge dispute with references to payment, an agenda item, and a possibly administrative note. The text quality is very poor and lacks coherent facts or named entities.
Acton Event Highlights Big Band Show and Fire Loss
The Free Press notes a major Band Tattoo event with 2000 attendees in Acton, welcomed by Reeve Tom Jones and MC R. R. Parkes, plus census work by W. Coles and prize winners Ron Cripps and Mrs. Cullen. A Porty farm barn fire destroyed a year’s crop valued over 1000 pounds. Nine more building permits issued and eight homes begun. Miss Margaret Somerville honored ahead of her marriage. Citizens' sewer meeting set for Friday.
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Free Press
Ron Cripps
Cullen
Porty Farm
Acton
Haren Gordon
T. Seynuck
Jones and van Gils
James Moore
Allan Leithman
Harry Gordon
Earl Lambert
Frank Terry
Dublin
Margaret Somerville
Citizens
Resignation of Rev J C Wilson B A at Knox Church
Fifty years ago on April 21 1919 Knox church mourns the resignation of Rev J C Wilson B A after 16 years as its star pastor. Bugler James Loutitt returns from overseas with his Irish bride and stays with relatives in Toronto. Scout bands led by W F Moore and W Coles travel to Toronto Exhibition to see the Prince of Wales and Ontario scouts in the largest gathering on record.
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Free Press
Spars
J. C. Wilson
Star of Knox Church
James Loutitt
Toronto
Boy Scout Band
W. F. Moore
Boy Scouts
Sergi. W. Coles
Toronto Exhibition
Prince of Wales
Scouts of Ontario
Mowat Children Excel as Toronto University Examinations Rise
Mr and Mrs John A Mowat celebrate their children's scholastic progress in Toronto. Harold passes first year exams, Miss Jesse clears matriculation, and Marie aged twelve passes high school entrance. Hosiery week sales at McLean and Mills Acton highlight local commerce.
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Toronto
John A. Mowat
Toronto University
Harold
Jesse
Little Marie
Ontario
McLean and Mills
Mill St
Acton
Fire Save Ends Looming Blaze at Williams Boot Shop
Fire alarm last Friday revealed Williams Boot and Shoe Shop engulfed in flames. Prompt action contained the blaze, preventing a major disaster due to limited water and fire protection. Insurance covered under $100 loss. Ground breaking for Knox church site planned that morning with 18 tenders. Lowe and Andenon among contenders. Church completion targeted for December 25. Charity festival by the ladies aid enjoyed by attendees. Prof. Reo delivered a lecture and Miss Luna performed. Home residence stove incident caused minor turnover mishaps.
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Williams Boot and Shoe Shop
Knox Church
J. J. Lowe
Joseph Andenon
Ladies' Aid
Miss Luna
Reo
Henderson
Ballinafad
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