Drop-Out Problem in Canada Shows Public Money Fails to Pit Schools
A study funded by the Atkinson Foundation cites rising education costs from 1945 to 1960 and reveals half of Canadian children entering grade school fail to reach high school. The main cause is boredom rather than economic need, with parental attitudes and expectations shaping youths’ decisions to work or stay in school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Ontario
John Robarts
LOO
Garry
Atkinson Foundation of
Toronto
St. Chotahopher ‘House
Toronto Star
St. Christopher House
National Employment Service
Ontario sales tax baptism looms this weekend in Ontario
The piece notes the new provincial sales tax takes effect around September 2 and will complicate purchases with three percent added to items. Merchants will push through the weekend but relief may be limited as customers seek proper tax handling and separate checks for meals and repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Long Week End Labor Day Travel Safety Advice
A Canadian highway safety note warns one death every 90 minutes on the Labor Day weekend if last year’s pattern repeats. It lists 10 tips: travel in stages, rest often, avoid main arteries, nap if tired, keep children occupied, know local driving rules, drive slowly after a breakdown, place flares at night, stay within safe speeds on wet roads, and yield when unsure.
Sugar and Spice and the Talk of Women
A reader critiques a lengthy novel by a female author and riffs on the stereotype that women talk too much. The piece blends humor and social commentary, noting personal anecdotes about mothers and sisters while arguing speech is a neutral force in society and history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tve
Myoomother
Long-View of 1941 Acts and Local News Highlights
The issue reports a Labor Day highway collision near Acton with three cars badly damaged as drivers exchange. court proceedings likely. It notes two youth escapees recaptured and sentenced in Kingston and a magistrate increasing their terms. Education reports higher enrolment in public and high schools and board appointments. Fundraisers for Sick Children's Hospital in England are boosted by three children. Local items describe a 1921 incident in Johnstone with a warrant issued, tannery closures affecting Beardmore, a fruit cellar loss, and progress on converting a factory into a tenement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron
Pree
Acton
Miarrap
Armishap
Guelph Reformatory
Indton
Kingston
Watt
Board of Education
Woo TE Clayton
New Frastes
W.O. Middleton
George Mieson
Milie Chivton
Erwin McKeown
Enghindwis
Bobby Rummley
Betty
Sean Wilds
Johnstone-Rumiles
Free Press For
Acton Fair History and 1913 Highlights Recall
The note recalls Acton fairs before and after 1913, noting crowds, prize winners, and exhibits. It mentions trains from Toronto, the Royal Grenadiers Band, and winners in butter, embroidery, and essays. It reflects on changes over the years and the role of Esquesing Agricultural Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
John McWarren
Toronto
Royal Grenadiers Band
Ems
Manship
Marguerite Stewart
Ollbe Mowat
Stewart
FEM Sears
Heathess Ata
Phillip Drummond
Spesesale
Byrdre
Charlie Wilson
George Ring
Fledre
Agta
Sear Oer
Guelph
Jimny Symon
Willian Johnson
Esquesing Agricultural Society
Georgetown
Tam
Beter
Premier Douglas to Head Halton N D P Convention
Premier Douglas of Saskatchewan is billed as guest speaker for the Halton N D P convention on September 14. Oaksite preacher Carl Rouleau is the only named Halton candidate. Milton delegates seek up to 60 representatives. Event follows Ottawa convention format with folk singers and pipers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platron New Pomenite Party
Blakelock Foon Schosl
Milton
Mardy Caputo
Anm
Milton N.dipos
Dateyef
C. Tomas” Douglas
Saskatchewan
Wall
Halton
Carl Rouleau
Oaksite
Streetsville High School
Ottawa
Acton Ontario Local Professional and Transit Listings
Directory style notice listing multiple professionals in Acton Ontario including physicians Dr Robert D Buckner and Dr A J Buchanan, lawyers C F Leatherland and A Braida, optometrist E L Buchner, and bus schedules for the Leaver and Hoskin line with daylight saving times and routes to Toronto Stratford and nearby towns.
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England
Holiday
U.S
The
Acton Free Press
Dills Feinting and Co. Ltd
Sven Tha
Willow St
Audit Bureau of Circulations
C.W.N.A
Ontario Quebec
Commonwealth
United States
G. A Bills
David RB. Dilla
Matty Sand
Tmoneto
Maisie
Thelma
Beardore and Co
Grove Leather Tannery
Main St
Far Lake
Beardmore’s
J. Chapman
W. O. Storey
Sen Limited
Thomas Mortis
S. Cordiner
Arnold Prove
Min
Withur
Rockwood
John Walter
Ahwass
Acton Park
Ige
Oaksille
Burlington
Niassa
Pep
Flavall
George Heats
Soorethay
Phere
Douglas
Halton N.dp
Professional Directory ‘and Travellers’ Guide
Dor. D. A. Garrett
Cornen of
Willow and River Sts. Etrante Taver St Betony Onn
Robert D. Buckner
Wellingtton St
Ont
Poote Gta
F. L. Wright
Wilbur St .Acton
Bruce E. Shoemaker
Mar
Mill St. FE
Robert R. Hamilton
N. Georgetown
H. Leib
Mil and
Frederick Street
A. J. Buchanan
O.see
Q.C
A. Braida
Schester
Notary Public
ATS
Mg.n Sts
Cork St. F
Lever & Hoskin
King St. W. Toronto
Travellers’ Guide
Gray Coach Lines
Coactien
Sun
Hola
Nsgo
Hale
Sat
Thal
Railways
Canadian National
Stratford
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