Editorial Page Sees New Year For Acton Administration
The editorial congratulates town leaders after municipal election. Mayor W H Cook will head the council as the Public Utilities Commission dissolves and Hydro-Electric Commission takes power, with sewer and water folded into town works. A new Acton District High School Board will govern the local system with town and township reps. Good administration is urged as the city faces economy and change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Cook
Civic Administration
Acton
Public Utilities Commission
Hydro-Electric Commission
Rules for good public officials from New Hampshire association
A list of twenty guidelines for public officials emphasizing teamwork time management and ethical behavior. Key points include avoiding personal gain supporting all residents, visiting well run communities, keeping the public informed, avoiding promises, resisting gifts, seeking better methods, listening, learning, and pursuing businesslike leadership.
Return to Canada for repatriates shows mixed loss and gain
A Toronto Globe and Mail article notes some New Canadians, including a German couple Franz and his wife, repatriate to Germany after discovering fewer opportunities abroad. They miss Canadian conveniences like supermarkets and modern appliances, and feel their ambition waning as they adjust to life in Essen.
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Irving
Eric Geiger
Toronto Globe and Mail
Germany
Canada
West Germany
Essen
Franz
Europe
Soupie
Beng
Regal
Sugar and Spice Editorial Reflections on Jobs and Identity
A narrator recalls a Toronto interview with Ben Rose of the SI and reflects on career variety. He lists past temp jobs from stewarding on Great Lakes steamers to welding helper and freight elevator work, noting the odd fit of editors in the job market and the scarcity of suitable openings.
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Toronto
Ben Rose
the Gollies
Great Lakes
Help
Acton Area Church Calendar December 6 1959
Sunday services listed for Presbyterian, Pentecostal, Christian Reformed, United Church, Anglican, Baptist and other churches in Acton Ontario with details on times locations pastors and activities for December 6 1959 including Sunday School morning and evening services and special prayers and programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binie Society
Christ
Active Professional Directory and Lodge Mentions Acton
Acton listings show doctors Dr D A Garrett and Dr H Leib, dental surgeon A Buchanan, and legal figures C F Leatherland and Braina Braida. Local notices include Hastings Payne barristers, accountant Emer Hoskin, and various transport schedules from Grey Coach Lines and Canadian National Railways with times for Acton, Georgetown, Guelph, and Georgetown connections.
Old Days Ice Breaks and Christmas Preparations
December 9 1969 notes from Free Press describe two young ladies breaking through ice on the pond and being rescued, electric lights being shut off at 11:20, 65th anniversary Methodist services with clergy from several churches, St Joseph’s church mission opening, Redemptorist evangelists, Santa Claus window displays, and upcoming town hall minstrel show. A citizen received a fine for drinking in the doorway of the Station Hotel.
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St Joseph's Church
Trantinue
Doyle
Father Oremy
Cone Stable
Station Hotel
Zoyd
Acton 1939 election yields high turnout and council lineup
In Acton on Monday 78 percent of eligible voters, 753 of 1000, cast ballots. J B Chalmers defeats Evan Jones for Reeve. W J Oakes J F Davison J H Creighton and Stuart Sinelar named councilors. school board picks GA Dills FG Oakes and A J Buchanan.
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Acton
J. B. Chalmers
Evan Jones
Counei
W. J. O. Oakes
J. F. Davison
JH. Creighton
Stuart Sinelar
GA. Dills
FG. Oakes
A.J. Buchanan
McPherson
FE Hittrop
Chet McPherson
School of Nursing
Toronto University
Nora Kenney
Jessie Young W
Cains
Leeheval
Counse
James Mcintosh
Brower Avenue
Frederick Straet
Department of Ingliw
J. Ko Gardiner
District
Red Cross
Wok
Graham
Benowe
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Dills Printing and Publishing Co. Limited
Wallow
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Ontario
Audit Bureau of Circulations
CWNA
Ontario-Quebec Division
Ute Cwna
Tequest
Post Office Department
Ottawa
G A Duills
David R Dilts
Esther Tay
Mr. Rosell
Alan
Ics
RY Bill Smiley
Presen Camp
Lake
Perth
Potts
Henry Vie
Presbyterian Church IN Canada
Knox Church
Andrew H McKensie
Schoal
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Christian Reformed Church
J Nutma
Queen St. Box
the Church of the
United Church OF Canada
Gordon Adams
George Elliott
Iber
YMCA
Ginder
Church OF ST. Alban the Martyr
Tan J. Ts
A. Green Heads Orange Lodge
Professional Directory and
Travellers’ Guide
D. A. Garrett
Willow and
River Stsaurance River St
Robert D. Buckner
Wellington St. Acton
F. L. Wright
Wilbur St Acton
Appraser
H. Leibral
Mer Mullick
A. J. Buchanan
Oranges Lodge
Annen Gordon
John Boingtes
C F. Leatherland
Seicester
Braida
Swucitar
Notary Public
Hastings & Payne
Burley
Bruce B. Shoemaker
Mer
A.D. Moore
D.C
Lt. Buchner
Appontment House
ROBERT R_ HAMILTON Sprumett
Iston
Emer & Hoskintered Accountants
King
Andard
Sun
Hell
Vesta
Hope TN
Ita Po
Saeco and
Fist
Canadian National Railways
Georgestown
Georgetown
Guelph
the Free Press
Macklin
Methodist Church
G. W. Barker
Woodstock
N.S. McKechnie
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J.C. Wilson
Presbyterian Church
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Nutley
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