Damp weather eases water shortage and school term notes
The item notes damp weather helping local water supply and signals fall terms. It mentions Labor Day approaching, kindergarten enrollment, and school bells for Tuesday. Don Wiggins of Bank of Montreal is hospitalized, replaced by O F Hunt from Walkerton. Downpours caused street damage including a bulldozer stuck on Wilbur Street and a car dewatering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Wiggins
Bank of Montreal
Sunnybrook Hospital
Toronto
Wiggins
O F Hunt
Walkerton
Focal Street
Wilbur Street
Dewalk
Edger W Aitchison dies in delivery truck crash
Town mourns Edger W Aitchison well known businessman and fireman who died en route to a Cedar Springs fire after his light delivery truck struck a stone gateway post at about 11 30 Monday night. He was 38. The crash occurred as he answered a fire call from Hamilton Gazette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edger W Aitchison
Cedar Springs
Gateway
Burlington
Legion Hall
Pire
Sam Ferguson
Wm Stevens
Clark Avenue
Caroline
Albert Solum
Hampton
Hurd Avenue
Stevens
Station MW
Direct
Winters Transport
Arnold Robbing
Niagara Falls
Victor McNabb
Ottawa St. Hamilton
Local Board of Trade Roast Held at Drummond Home
The Waterdown Board of Trade annual roast took place at Mr Walker Drummond’s home with Vice-President George Homing presiding. Master of ceremonies Ro Lilla led games and songs, while Mrs Norman Best hosted a miscellaneous bridal shower for Mrs Robert Hibbert. The ABC Club presented a serving tray and card table to the Hibberds. Local school opens September 5 with three new teachers and upgraded facilities.
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Waterdown Board of Trade
Walker Drimmond
George Homing
Wilfred Bisbee
Bruce Leaske
ABC Club
The
United Church
R. Hibberd
Prentice
J. Linton
J. Hare
School Days Return in Acton Schools Next Tuesday
Students return to desks as summer break ends in Acton. Some classrooms will feature fresh paint and bus routes for high school pupils are listed in this issue. Rural pupils should check schedules and be ready on time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Healiday
Greenock Women's Institute Holds August Meeting
The Greenock W I met at Greenock School with A McKeown hostessing. President M Hemales led the session with plans for Acton Fair exhibit and Manitoba Flood Relief donation acknowledged. Singer Sewing Shop representative attended and Demonstrated machine attachments. A lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenock
Big Industry Changes Meet Small Shop Roots
The piece weighs the shift from cottage to mass production, noting benefits in worker status and consumer comforts, while stressing the risk of losing intimacy in large firms. It cites the Canadian Manufacturers Association on 4 3 industries investing 2 108 035 02 and employing 249 748 workers, valuing the plant and tools at about 8440 per worker.
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Ry Joseph Lister Rutledge
Canadian Manufacturers’ Association
Enraged Bull Kills Local Farmer on Radial Road Farm
A 49 year old Polish farmer, connected to a 30 acre Radial Road farm near Bronte, was fatally gored by a two and a half year old Durham bull. His son Edward found the body about 3 hours later near the barn after the animal charged the chest and trampled the field. Coroner Dr J Ho Stead ordered an inquiry as Crown Attorney returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Samborski
Bronte
Edward
Samborski
Non
F N Sporting
Oakville
J HO Stead
Aever
Jack Orr Nesidea
Forward
Fish
Why Half our High School Pupils Quit
An educational survey by the Canadian Research Committee on Practical Education reports in MacLean's that about 100,000 Canadian high school students leave without graduating each year. The piece debates whether secondary schooling should be more practical or stay theory focused, noting widespread student disengagement. A separate note credits St Lakeshore Sea Scout Troop with water safety when a 12 foot sloop capsized in Lake Ontario and rescuers aided two youths.
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Canadian Research Committee On
Practical Education
Canadian Education Association
Canada
MacLean’s Magazine
Maclean’s
Maclean's
St. Lakeshore
Lake Ontario
Eleanor Wallace
Bert Trollope
Freddie Fellows
John Shoesmith
Harry
Nelson Township Seeks Maritime Sewage System
Nelson Township eyes a new gravity fed sewage system similar to Maritimes models as a potential solution. The plan contrasts with central systems and signals substantial cost differences for the community.
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Nelson Township
Maritimes
Ontario
St Joseph's Hospital
Tureday
Walter I Harbolttle
Lowville
Births Marriages Deaths Etc McNabs McMabb Mount Forest
McNABS McMabb Mount Forest announce birth of a son August W 1950 a brother for Fay Mason at Sunnybrook Hospital Toronto August 30 1950 Tom Mason of Acton husband of Mary Ann Dinan and father of Lastry Detroit Ivy Nipert Seattle Winnie Me Athinsons Acton and Mary of Hamilton apart from Keating at Victor Bo Maumiey Funeral Home Acton details of funeral arrangements and interment at Pair View Cemetery Acton DARVEY In memory of John Donaldson who passed September 8 1045 and of Sarah Palrh who passed September 1968 and of Paul Gibson died August 1947 remembered by family and friends.
Public Auction of Holstein Cattle Hogs and Farm Implements
Instructions from John Early to sell at his Lett Cow Farm near Campville on Saturday September 8 at 2 oclock. Holstein cows and heifers many fresh or bred with dates and ages, four bred cows, several calves and young stock. Hogs include 2 sows 6 sows and 10 weaners. Farm implements hay windmills and stabled items listed. Cash sale with no reserve as proprietor exits milk business. Auctioneers McMillan, Clerk.
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John
Nassaganeval
Campteville
Colony House
McMillan
Cler
Kitchener
Jnheck
Ontario
J Stetfer
For Sale Miscellaneous Items and Livestock Listings
A scattered sale notice lists items including pianos, hardwood, Clover honey, sewing machine, gladiatus flowers, sow and boar stock for September farrowing, and a range of farm equipment. Also advertised are Westinghouse refrigerators, a six room house with barn on four acres between Spevaide and Moffat, and contact details for inquiries.
Measles Symptoms Described In 19th Century Note
The excerpt outlines measles symptoms starting with watery eyes and cough, a light fever within eight to ten days, followed by a rash appearing about twelve to fourteen days after exposure. This historical fragment reflects early public health observations.
Fender Dents New 3 M Filler Hits Market
The Financial Post reports a new 3 M Filler a pastelike aluminum powder based compound for filling dents and rusted areas on cars. It claims Minnesota origin blends with timing compounds avoids heat, speeds drying with lamps, adheres to clean surfaces and provides metallic lustre after sanding.
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Financial Post
Minnesota
Machengie News and Public Works Update
Town officials push road repairs on short notice amid funding concerns. Classified ad offers Gyptex plaster paint to conceal cracks at 2 cents per square foot with pastel colors. Coal shipments extend to the border and nut coal orders remain open as exhibition approaches.
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Free Press Office
Tn Acton
Walington
W. Aitchison
A. McKeown
Greenock Women's Init
John Bunce
Melton
Nelson
Red Cross Society
Canadas Champion
Farnworth Memorials
Mente
Camatery
Uvelpil
Donaldson
Omy
John Doneldwan
Patrick
Mix Sarah Palrh
Caron OF
Thankn
Mra Faigar McDowell
Cecil A. Carr
Optometrist
Guelph
Douglas S
Tel
Milton
Dick) Clement
Corporation of the
Town of
Mill St
Wellington St
Acton Boulevard
Mall St
Arthur St
Peel St
Bird
Peel Rom St
Oon Queen St
Guelph St
Crescent St
Queen St
Fairview Ave
Council
Corporation
Ontario Municipal Board
Pthesa
J McGeachie
Halstein
Western
Chapple’s Bookstore
Wyndham St
Angus Kennedy
Actan i
Thomas Cutting
Actan
Calin MacColl
Cameron St
Triedie
Fatonta
Ford
Georgetown
Jenesays
Sue Arthur
Darwin Cripps
Ald Ba
Ernie
Rosy ‘Theatre
Orve
Holstein Hull
Yorkshire
Gielph
Conmerer Lp
T Woord, Smith
A Stane Limited
Frank Robertson
Westinghouse
Keeler and Co
Erin
Spevaide
Moffat
Orne Lamb
Knox Ave
Lawrence
Larne Garner Motors
H K. Dodds
Quebec
Main St. Acton
Skyline Forage Harvester
Ferguson
McCormick Deering
Pines Acton Howling Lanes
Stewart Fhlhott
Free Press P
Mason Knitting Company Limited A
Keith Harber
Urdrdoin
TWA
St Albans
T J Cooke
Main Street North
Actone
Acton Free Press
Sents
Wedneadsys
Rolla
Pais
Roy Theatre
Ernies
Roxy Theatre
Georges Town
Norval
Molton High School
Spm
Treas Milton
Machengie News
Mackenzie-&-Son
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