Acton Exposition Preview Holds Big Events and Plans
The newspaper notes Canada’s National Exhibition in Acton with a large midway and new buildings, plus Queen Elizabeth display plans. It mentions talks by the Department of Transport and Queen competition details, financial figures for 1955 and waterworks, and invites residents to obtain a free municipal booklet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Queen Elizabeth Buidang
Atomu Energy Commanion
Department of Transport
Dolores King
Holiday Reflections On Seasonal Reading And Weather
The author reflects on holiday time and weather influence on mood during a busy season. They note sun and heat shaping plans, the habit of saving magazine reads for summer, and returning to the paper with renewed interest after a break. The piece ends with the holiday past and return to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumer
Focal
Acton Town Issues New 20 Page Booklet For Residents
The Town of Acton released a 20 page booklet in the past week aimed at residents and businesses. It invites interested parties to engage with town offerings and notes council involvement and informative content.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Ite
Usiane
Council
Theatres in Small Towns Face Closure Threat
In many small towns patronage for local cinemas is dwindling risking closures. Editors from Columbus Falls Montana and Tilbury urge residents to support their theatres to keep towns lively and business districts intact. The future of local motion pictures depends on community patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Focal Theatres
Columbus Falls
Montana
Hungry Horse News
Woremumuty
Tilbury
Marathon Swim Season Open With Record Field
Ontario city Owen Sound marks its centennial as thirty swimmers enter a 15 mile bay race and eleven finish. In the Strait of Juan de Fuca between Victoria and Port Angeles another group contends cold waters and current. Robert Cassette 27 from Chicoutimi attempts a 32 mile Lake Ontario crossing, three miles from Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Sound Bay
Ontario
Strait of Juan da Fuca
Victoria
Port Angeles
Worth
Robert Cassette
Chicoutimi
Gque
Lake Ontario
Metto
Brenda Fisher
Grimsby
England
John Jaremey
Toronto
George Mallory
Everest
Florence Chadwick
United States
Eh de
Ion Eee
Acton revival notes contrasts with Levack mining towns
A columnist reflects on Acton industrial prospects and a revival effort led by Mayor Ted Tylee. The piece recalls a trip to Levack Ontario, a nickel town near Sudbury, describing its company town structure, housing, services, and lack of local media. The article hints at broader regional industry and a forthcoming Canadian National Exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Twain
Acton
Alls Responsible
Ted Tylee
Ted
Ontare
Levack
Sudbury
Usd
Blind River
Elliott Lake
Ontario
Gand i
International Nickel
Onaping i
Falconbridge Mine Group
Onaping
Leva
Church Calendar Highlights From Canada’s Ontario Towns
Sunday notices from Camada and Acton churches list services Aug 35 1857 and Aug 25 1957. Rev Gordon Adams and Rev Evan H Jones lead morning prayers and worship with guest preachers. Baptist and Anglican services include Sunday School and evening services with local pastors and organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churcgn
Camada Asim
Ontario
Gordon Adams
Bower Avenue
George Eliott
P. Deeth
Hillsburn
Anglican
Guelph Assocation Men's Brotherhood
Gladstone Zimmerman
August 11 1867 local notes and happenings
A jagged transcription lists social chatter and events from August 11 1867 including community travel, visits, and repairs. Mentions Mr Alfred Waren of Chortene, Mr Jobs Warses, Cedar Creek Bart, a new goods stand at Tore ento Batitillen, and a large elm tree obstructing a walk. Reports include garden and street activity, and personal notices such as Marie Anderson leaving Acton for Kate depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peetit
Sali
Telernia
Folleen
Monetoy
James Dieu
Ottoe
Alfred Waren
Chortene Fon
Job Warses
Cedar Creek
Ware
Toreento Batitillen
Squere Grant
Professional Directory and Travellers' Guide Listing Acton Ontario
A mixed list of local professionals and services in Acton Ontario including physicians Dr W G C Kenney Dr A J Buchanan Dr H L Lee Dr A Buchanan and Dr Robert D Buckner. real estate insurer firms F L Wright William Bracken J Bert Wood. legal C F Leatherland. financial accountants Lever Woskin Earl Slack Walter Pope. optometrist E L Buchner. a Grey Coach Lines schedule and Canadian National Railways timings.
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Acton Beeb Press
Bib
Geiasing End Pubiishing Co
Uinta
Wattartal
Public Utilities Commission
Hetchanl Beards
Freq Library
Bosal
Cematery Geoard
Citlasna
Bandara
Gayman
Wwe
Actan
Isuss
Ver
G.A.D
Fier
Montreal
Torooto
Teoronto
Tyle
Sudburs
Windy Lake
Provincial Parks Department of Ontario
CPR
Tts
Rnce
Abquer
Aik
Arly
Vaneestia
Best Trom
Matias
Maine
Mr. Slage
B.A
Ncensed
Baptist Church
Ray H. Costerus
Bower Ave
Donald S. Paterson
Mies Marie Anderon
Aeton Vistesening
Kate
Imesetoty
Bae
GWIDE
W. G. C. Kenney
Bynum Heck
Mill St. E. Acton
Church
Robert D. Buckner
Nargees
Wellington St
Acton, Onteria
Real Tate and Insurance
F. L. Wright
Wilbur St
WM. R. Bracken Insurance Agency
Mill Street
General Insuran Insurance J. Bert Wood Insurance Agency
Life and General
H. Lee Beatal Soren
Mul
Frederick Streets
A. J. Buchanan
Sergeen
SA Mul Street
C. F. Leatherland
C. Barrister & Jaliettes
A. Braida
BA. Barvisiss
Gadsitar
Nelary Publis Eace
Nalon
Ont
Rumley Funeral Home
Nichl
Dav
Bruce Eo Shoemaker
Mer
Lever & Woskin Chartered Accountants
Main St. N
King St W. Brampton
Earl G. Slack
RIAL
St. Milton
Walter H. Pope
Certified Public Accountant
Georgetown
E. L. Buchner
R.O. Optometrist
Ap Mill
Travellers’ Guide
Georgetows
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