Public figures Hall and Bird pass, Halton mourns losses
Stanley Hall M P P and Wilfrid Bird Halton Warden died within two weeks. Both sprung from farm roots and built long public records. Hall served in the provincial legislature from 1943, guiding residents with quiet leadership. Bird, Esquesing’s warden, presided at county council and helped open the new county building, leaving a lasting mark on Halton.
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Halton
Stanley Hall
M.P.P
Wilfrid Bird
Stan Hall
Hall
Halton Manor
County Council
Rumor-Bug Warning Against Gossip and Its Harm
A blunt admonition against spreading unverified news and rumors. It urges readers to scorch false reports, avoid condemning others on scant evidence, and resist the urge to act as a freelance news agency. It frames gossip as a personal defeat and calls for restraint for healthier relationships.
Ridgetown Dominion Advocates Open Canals for All
The Ridgetown Dominion argues canals should be open roads for all legitimate users regardless of race creed caste color or union. It says canal operation is a government service and criticizes union jurisdictional disputes as a recent development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgetown Dominion
Clinton News-Record Urges Widespread Mail Delivery Expansion
The Clinton News-Record endorses extending mail delivery to more communities. It cites Goderich Listowel and Milton as examples and argues small towns should not be discriminated against while expressing hope the move could sweep the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton News-Record
Goderith
Listowel
Milton
Acton Community Notes Highlights and Events
Sixty five children attended the Playground Class picnic sponsored by Acton V's Men's Club with rain briefly interrupting events. Winners included Caral Tyler Jacqueline Chew Fred Kentoer Andy Nivol Bill Drow Bill Toth Ted Tyler Don Lamb and Jean Wilds. Mentions of a training plane grounded on a local farm and a Rockwood Horticultural Society exhibition follow, along with church wedding notes and local civic amusing details. Rates for out of town pupils were raised to 2.00 per school month at Acton School Board meeting.
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Free Press
Acton V's Men’s Club
Caral Tyler
Jacqueline Chew
Fred Kentoer
Andy Nivol
Bill Drow
Bill Toth
Ted Tyler
Don Lamb
Jean Wilds
Jean Wilds. Assisting In Serving the Lunch Were Mrs. H. Helwig, Mrs. E. S. Force
Mel. Chas. Kirkness
George Mason
R. N. Brown
Acton
Rockwood Horticultural Society
Rockwood Town Hall
North Parkdale United Church
Toronto
Dorothy Jane Kerman
Oshawa
Chaya Laird
Rugnvaldson
RCAF
Mill St
Baptist Church
Wilma Hansen, Young Sr
Joe Whitham
Women's Association of the United Church
J. Veldhuis
J. Harris
R. Parker
D. Richardson
W. A. Fosbury
Acton School Board
G. Oakes
W. H. Clayton
F. Blow
G. A. Dills
Fire at Bartletts Furniture Store Damages Clothes Closet
August 29 1912 issue notes a fire at Bartletts Furniture Store in the town centre. Flames confined to a clothes closet caused about 150 dollars in loss after a boy, Cecil Wray eight, lit a match while seeking a blouse. Other items report incidents from a worker missing finger to storms and railway incidents.
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Free Press
Bartlett
Cecil Wray
Edward Bushy
Canada Glove Works
John €. Nelson
Main St
Grand Track
Pont
District approves Delrex deal for more lots and 80 20 rules
Council approves signing a Delrex Developments Ltd agreement to release additional building lots. Back taxes must be paid, an 80-20 residential ratio set, serviced school sites provided, and town-installed services charged to the developer if needed on adjacent land.
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Delrex Developments Ltd
Force President Sees Export Increase at Conference
Force Tie Products Acton chief Don Fore leads Canadian manufacturers at an Industrial Exports Conference in Otline. Trade Minister Ge Hees organizes talks on expanding exports and domestic manufacturing to reduce imports. Fore aims to boost Acton based firm exports to the United States while plans include trips to New York and other American stops. The Preston founded firm moved to Acton in 1946 and now produces ranges and home appliances.
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Hor. Fore
Force Tie Products
Acton
Otline
Ge Hees
Tooutinact Industrtists
Canada
Chateau Lauer Hotel
Dis
Sles Mat
New York
United States
Preston
Graham Metap
Adton Sime
Mr. Force
Sugar and Spice. A proud mother on her son
A column narrates a mother’s affectionate portrait of her son Hugh now fifteen, balancing quirks and talents. She recalls his growth, stubbornness, musical gifts, and academic success including top provincial marks and two scholarships. She notes his calm, adolescence, and deep bond with his mother.
Rockwood Bantams Win 11 7 in Playoff Opener
The Rockwood Bantams defeated Hensall 11 to 7 in a home and away playoff opener. Word from the OBA on the next game is awaited as players train hard with a heavy schedule. Manager Darou and Mrs Darou are on vacation. Spierman of London covers as manager.
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Rockwood Bantam
Hensall
Henpsall
Manay
O.B.A
Darou
Spierman
London
George Torrance
W Guild
Toronto
Cochrane
Sheva Hosking
Wena
Pioneer Power Reunion of
Canada
Lestie Lowe
Guelph Road
Nassagaweva
Dr Brewster and Dr Moore Practice Addresses Acton Ontario
Dr Brewster and Dr T B Moore are listed as physicians in Acton Ontario. The entry provides office and residence phone numbers and street addresses at 2 Main Street North and the corner of Main and Mill Street.
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W. G. C. Kenney
Lymon
Mill St. E. Acton
Church St. E
D. A. Garrett
Willow and River Sts
Entrance River St. Acton, Ont
T. B. Moore
Main Street
North Corner
Main and
Mill Street
Acton, Ontario
A. Braida
B.A. Banrster
Acton
Paisley St
Guelph
Ontaro
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Packy
Esther Taylor
Acton Free Press
Dills Printing and Publishing Co. Ltd
Willow St. Avion
Ontago
Audit Bureau of Circulations
CWAA
Ontarredhigher
Cw.n.a
England
Commonwealth
Post Office Department
Ottawa
David R. Dills
News “ District
Oakville
Oakville Golf Club
Andre Doechean
Brampton
American Motor
Rambler
Heo Rambler
Oal Aram Gine Tech Way
TW Vidlee
Lowsille
Burlington Conned
Burlington
Hatlig
Endian
Winston Churchill
Ihemost Fany
Hugh
Experi
Blizebeth Taylor
Toatiest
Amy Brag
Sinc
Rockwood
Bantams
Oa Tran Bron
Pden Mills
Nassagawesa Presb
Senan
Eden Mills
Professional Directory and
Travellers’ Guide
Robert D. Buckner
Wellington St
Acton, Ont
Dr. Brewster
H. Leib
Mill and
Frederik Streets
Otto
A. J. Buchanan
Oliie
C. F. Leatherland
Q.C
Bruce
Mgr
E. L. Buchner
R.O
John St. S. Acton
Waterloo
Gray Coach Lines
Canadian National Railways
Torani
Sun
Daly
Aimobe
Toronto Shedy
Pam Te Toran
Daly Ewem Son
Mio Py
George
Tuwt
Westhennl
Strathord
Aim
Stratford
Georgetown
Pan Te Sinattond
Sar
BSE
Fo. Wright
Wilbur St Acton
Actom
Chiropractor
David W. Gohn
St FE
Willow St
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