Trudeau Delivers Charisma Kickoff At Grey Cup
Ottawa carried the day as they defeated Calgary to win the Grey Cup in a game famed as Canada’s greatest sports spectacle. Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau stole the spotlight briefly by kicking off in casual attire, drawing cheers and headlines. The public display, aided by TV viewership of millions, highlighted Trudeau’s knack for entertaining crowds.
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Canada
Pierre Elliott Trudeau
Pierre
Ejvy
Trudeau
Daily Press
Mr. Trudeau
Ottawa
Calgary
Need more passenger trains in Acton area
The Christian Science Monitor criticizes U S rail subsidies cuts and argues for more passenger trains as highways clog. It cites Canadian CN R and CPR cutbacks and notes Acton needs added commuter service to meet future demand.
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The
Christian Science Monitor
United States
U.S
Washington
Monitor
Canada
C.N.R
C.P.R
Acton
Christmas lights brighten town as season dawns
Off the cuff displays brighten streets as holiday lighting goes up in towns and districts. A light snowfall would complete the scene. A price tag on a hat can lift a dull sermon. A book clearance sale equalizes writers and readers, even a proud author may see a work marked down to 79 cents from 7.50. Keep your chin up and walk with confidence.
Photos Recall Fourth Victory Loan Dedication Ceremony
The article notes a photo featuring G. A. Dills E Force and Amos Mason receiving an award from Kenneth A. Henderson at a dedication ceremony held at the DeHavilland plant near Toronto.
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G. A. Dills
Force
Amos Mason
Kenneth A. Henderson
DeHavilland
Toronto
Parkinsons patient trips through shrine healing quest
A caregiver recounts aiding Mrs. Popovich, a stubborn Parkinsons patient, visiting a shrine for faith healing. She endures long bus rides and cold delays, facing indifference from bystanders while a lone rough stranger offers hope. The author recalls the Good Samaritan parable and questions who truly helps.
BC artist suggests new Canada coat of arms
A newspaper artist in British Columbia proposes a national symbol update with the grouse as the national bird the weeping willow as the national tree and vichysoisse as the national dish citing Canadian habit of complaining and cold climate.
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British Columbia
Canada
King Township 1949 electors and local officials listed
Free Press notes 1944 election results with Goldwin Burt reeve and George Clark acclamation as deputy. Acton picks Ted Tyler as deputy reeve, L Hotchen, T Nicol and Wi Mcleod named councillors. Public Utilities Commission picks C Hansen and R MacArthur. Theron Jones acclaimed as reeve. Beardmore and Co. leader 8 G Bennett wins prizes in Chicago livestock show. Reading room at public school to be reviewed for 1949. Mike Cox suffers three broken ribs in hockey game with Georgetown. Acton defeats Oakville by decision to stay in first place.
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King Township
Goldwin Burt
George Clark
Acton
Ted Tyler
L. Hotchen
T. Nicol
Wi Mcleod
C. Hansen
R. MacArthur
Theron Jones
G. Bennett
Scotadale Farm
Beardmore and Co
Chicago
Mike Cox
Georgetown
Oakville
Guelph Doctors Raise Fees for First and Country Calls
In a Guelph meeting, physicians approve higher charges with first calls rising from 2 to 2.50 and subsequent calls from 1 to 1.50. Some doctors note losses on country calls as rates increase. New fees take effect immediately as Dr. Frederick D. Pridham reports bone healing with nitro oxide salt. Also noted is a land sale near Nassagaweya and a Woodstock visit by Mr. and Mrs. Blow.
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Guelph
Frederick D. Pridham
U. S
John Williamson
Nassagaweya
Charles Oldham
Ufford
Muskoka
Blow
Woodstock
Fred Blow
Church St
Winters Pastime and Local Woes in a Snowy December
A 1933 era chronicle notes a snowy December with blustery winds and sleighing scenes. It reports dog attacks on Turner sheep, county council payouts to farmers, Crewxons Corner post office opening, grippe cases, a talk by Rev. T Albert Moore on marriage, children enjoying bob sleighing, and concerns over accidents. An old lady found in a neglected Herlin house, aged about 40 with well-off children, suffers in a half-starved state.
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Halton
Crewxon's Corner
Rockwood
Herlin
Metallic substance found in Binbrook sparks tests
A century ago in Binbrook Wentworth a light silver colored metallic ore was discovered in large quantities. Residents long knew of it but proper testing had not occurred. The Hamilton Times notes it may have been used for bullets in the War of 1812 era, first thought to be lead, but the ore proved harder than lead and damaged market barrels.
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Binbrook
Wentworth
Hamilton Times
Old Upper Canada towns in Lovell's Gazeteer 1895 notes
A reminiscence based on Lovell's Gazeteer of British North America from 1895 describes Acton West Rockwood Eden Mills Everton Limehouse Speyside Ballinafad Georgetown and other Wellington County settlements. It cites populations past and present and contrasts early industries churches and rail links with today. The author praises the old order while noting modern growth and missing telegraph services.
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Gramps
Upper Canada
Lovell
Don Hills
Rockwood
Royal Ontario Museum
Dominion of Canada
Newfoundland
British North America
Acton West
Halton County
Ontario
River Credit
Church of England
Disciples Baptist
Wellington County
Ont
Grand Trunk Railway
Toronto
Eden Mills
Speed
Everton
Ballinafad
Acton
Georgetown
G.T.R
Erin
CPR
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Mamorme
Popovich
St Cetera
Ontario Safety League
Caperight
the Free Press
Tukon Tron
Pree Press
Thurday
Fco
Manchester
Limehouse
Chamber of Commerce
Gazateer
Speyside
Speyside Creek
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