Public loss in Halton as Hall and Bird pass away
Stanley Hall MPP and Wilfrid Bird Halton Warden, longtime public servants with farm backgrounds, died within two weeks. Hall served Ontario’s Legislature since 1943 and supported local appointments, while Bird, Esquesing’s representative and county warden, led through growth and county projects. Both left lasting impacts on Halton and beyond.
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Halton
Stanley Hall
M.P.P
Wilfrid Bird
Stan Hall
Hall
Ontario
Bird
Rumor caution: resisting unverified news and gossip
A strong exhortation against spreading rumors and judging others on insufficient evidence. It warns that rumor mongering harms families and reputations, urges restraint, and notes that angered thoughts should be discarded and not shared. The piece compares the harm of a malignant tongue to unresolved cancer.
Open canals and highways to all union members and nonmembers
The Ridgetown Dominion argues that canals and roads should remain open to all legitimate users regardless of race creed caste color or union affiliation. It says closing highways to nonmembers would mirror recent union jurisdictional disputes and is illogical.
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Ridgetown Dominion
Clinton News Record Backs Mail Delivery for Small Towns
The Clinton News-Record urges nationwide adoption of home mail delivery, noting early support in Goderich Listowel and Milton. It argues there is no reason small towns should be discriminated against and hopes the movement sweeps the country.
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Clinton News-Record
Goderich
Listowel
Milton
Playground Class picnic draws sixty five pupils in Acton
The Free Press reports Acton V's Men's Club hosted a Playground Class picnic with rain delaying some events. Winners included Carol Tyler and Jacqueline Chew among others. helpers listed. A grounded training plane near Acton finally took off after runway adjustments. seven fences were removed. Rockwood Horni held its annual exhibit with prizes for fruits, vegetables, and mowers. A North Parkdale Church wedding connected Dorothy Jane Kerman to Clarence Laird. Acton Baptist Church marks its 100th anniversary on Sept 13. A Wilma Hansen engagement celebration occurred with gifts. Acton School Board approved tuition increases for out of town pupils to 2.00 per month.
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Free Press
Acton V's Men’s Club
Carol Tyler
Jacqueline Chew
Fred Kentner
Andy Nivol
Bill Drow
Bill Toth
Ted Tyler
Don Lamb
Jean Wilds
H. Helwig
E. 8
Gladioli
Fern
North Parkdale United Church
Toronto
Dorothy Jane Kerman
Oshawa
Clarence Laird
Rognvaldson
R.c.af
Mill St
Acton
Baptist Church
Wilma Hansen, Young Sr
Joe Whitham
Women's Association of the United Church
J. Veldhuis
L Harris
D. Richardson
W. A. Fosbury
G. Oakes
W. H. Clayton
F. Blow
G. A. Dills
Eight o clock fire at Barnett's Furniture Store
The August 29 1912 issue reports a Tuesday fire at Barnett's Furniture Store in the town center. Flames confined to a clothes closet. damage around 150 dollars. Other notes include Edward Bushy losing the tip of a finger, a severe thunderstorm with lightning strikes, cows killed on the Grand Trank Railway, and the old post office moving to temporary quarters while pavements attract bicycle trouble.
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Free Press
Barnett
Cecil Wray
Bartlett
Edward Bushy
Canada Glove Works
John
Nelson
Main St
Grand Trank
Main St. Cro: Ing
District approves Delrex deal for more building lots
District councillors vote 54 to approve an agreement with Delrex Developments to release more building lots. Back taxes must be paid. an 80-20 residential industrial mix is required. serviced school sites to be provided. if needed before adjacent land development, town will install services and charge the developer. The contract emphasizes infrastructure and financial obligations.
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Irgetown
Delrex Developments Ctd
Force President Sees Increase in Exports Conference in Ottawa
Force president of Force Products Acton and hundreds of manufacturers attend an Industrial Expansion Conference in Ottawa. Discussions focus on expanding Canadian industry and boosting export trade. Force officials anticipate rapid export growth and plan to fill US orders, with additional American trips forthcoming. The Preston firm moved to Acton after acquiring Graham & Metal Products, broadening products from ranges to hot plates.
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den Fone
Orin
Fromt
New York
United States
Preston
Acton
Graham & Metal Products
Force
Canada
Sugar and Spice Son Brag Columns About a Boy Hugh
Columnist Elizabeth Taylor writes about her son Hugh, a gifted yet unruly adolescent, balancing piano mastery with schoolwork and a carefree appetite. The piece blends pride and humor as it chronicles his growth, mood swings, and notable achievements including top provincial marks and scholarships.
Rockwood Bantams Win 11 7 In Playoff Opener
The Rockwood Bantam baseball team defeated Hensal 11 to 7 last Thursday to win the home and home playoff opener. The first game in Hensall ended 7 to 6 after seven innings. No word yet from the OBA on the next game, as players continue a heavy practice schedule.
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Rockwood Bantam
Hensal
Hensall
O.B.A
Darou
Spierman
London
George Tor
Dr Brewster and Dr Moore Listings Acton Ontario
A compact notice lists physicians Dr. Brewster and Dr. Moore with office and home phone numbers. It gives addresses at 2 Main Street North Corner Main and Mill Street in Acton Ontario and provides office and residence numbers for contact. The entry reads like a local business directory snippet from a newspaper.
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W. G. C. Kenney
Lymon
Mill St. E. Acton
Church St. E
T. B. Moore
Main Street
North Corner
Main and
Mill Street
Acton, Ontario
A. Braida
B.A. Barnster
Notary Public
Acton
Paisley St
Guelph
Ontario
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Acton Free Press
Dills Printing and Publishing Co. Ltd
Willow St
Ontago
Audit Bureau of Circulations
CWNA
Ontaro-Dieber
CWMLA
England
Commonwealth
Post Office Department
Ottawa
G. A
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Oakville
Oakville Golf Club
Andre Dorian Esite
Brampton
American Motors
Rambler
Jon Quantech
Vidlee
Lowsille
Burlington Connec
Burlington
Winston Churchill
Hugh
China
Experi
Elizabeth Taylor
Niyo
Rockwood
Bantams
Pioneer Power Reunion of
Leslie Lowe
Nassugaweva
Fara
Fuet
Losemense Budt
Oper
Buscin
Faden Mails
Guipment
Nassagawesa Presbytenan Shuw
Rockwood Presbyterian Church
George Aitken
Muskoka Chistren
Eden Mills
Professional Directory and
Travellers’ Guide
D. A. Garrett
Willow and River Sts
Entrance River St. Acton, Ont
Robert D. Buckner
Wellington St
Acton, Ont
Dr. Brewster
H. Leib
Mill and
Frederik Streets
Otto
A. J. Buchanan
Mall Street
C. F. Leatherland
C. Barnster
Bsfilimi- Res
Bruce
Mgr
E. L. Buchner
R.O
John St. S. Acton
Waterloo
Gray Coach Lines
Canadian National Railways
Daly
Sun
Westhearns
Stratford
Georgetown
Stestfard
Sar
Sur
Steaford
Ig Strattod
Jour Tal
Ft. Wright
Wilbur St
Ontano
Adam
Chiropractor
David W. Gohn
MO St
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