Acton Elects New Mayor and Sees Fresh Council Faces
Acton voters turn out heavily with over 65 percent participation. Thomas Salmon is elected mayor for 1952, joined by new council members A. Irwin and C. Rognvaldson. C. E. Wood replaces Thomas Ware as Public Utilities Commissioner. Incumbents Tyler, J. Greer, and Ware step down after valued service. gratitude is extended.
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Acton
Thomas Salmon
Messrs
A. Irwin
C. Rognvaldson
Public Utilities Commission
C. E. Wood
Thomas Ware
Tyler
J. Greer
C. Wood
T. Ware
Office parties illegal under Liquor Control Act says official
J C Spragge chief administrative officer of the Liquor License Board of Ontario reminds municipal and provincial police that office parties with liquor are illegal. Offenders face 10 to 1000 dollars for first offences and up to three months imprisonment for a second. The board will not grant banquet permits for such functions at offices or places of business.
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J. C. Spragge
Liquor License Board of Ontario
Spragge
Liquor License Board
Local Ontario town urges resident players to rebuild hockey teams
The Gazette urges Bracebridge and similar Ontario communities to employ two resident imports by December 15 and to focus on teams that truly represent their towns. It argues hockey has become a business in the amateur class and calls for returning to real local interest with resident players and a January start for newly elected officials.
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Bracebridge
Ontario
the Gazette
Tamscwitth Rot
Tase
Senator dies amid long hours in public service
A U S senator's death is linked to extreme work hours and exhaustion after surgery. The writer urges reducing hours for public officials across Dominion, provincial, and municipal levels to protect health and encourage thoughtful governance.
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United States
Friends
Dominion
Proving Your Age from Census Records in Canada
The article explains using census records as proof of age for Old Age Pensions. It notes decennial censuses since 1867 with dates 1871 1881 1891 1901 1911 1921 1931 1941, no fee for proof of age, search age limits 30 for Canadian-born and 20 for others, and to obtain application forms from the Census Division Dominion Bureau of Statistics Ottawa Ontario.
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Dominion of Canada
Census Division
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Ottawa
Ontario
Christmas Shopping Tips And Editorial Notes
Editorial notes urge early Christmas shopping and note King George's 56th birthday. Bowmanville repeals Saturday closing for grocers and butchers. Canadians tally days till Christmas. Proton Township voters back snow plow program by over two to one. A New York Times writer says weekly papers can influence readers more than daily papers due to leisurely reading in small towns or farms.
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Proton Township
The
New York Times
Simeon Strunsky
Local Cabinet Appoints A T Gorham In Port Arthur
Resignation of Judge Hamilton for Halton County approved at cabinet meeting. A T Gorham of Port Arthur named to fill the vacancy. Civic notices report school and estate transactions, gaming and church society updates, and a death in Freeston.
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Hamilton
Halton
A. T. Gorham
Port Arthur
J. B. Pearson
Wm. Johnstone
Johnstone
Fred C. Glebe
Messrs
Beardmore & Co
John Harvey
Park Avenue
Mill Street
Beardmore Co
Byon Comedy Co
Town Hall
Kerry Gow
Georgina Young
Bible Society
Wm. Brown
J. Gillett
John S. Caleman
Jno. Cameron
James MclIntosh
T. T. Moore
Winter Fair draws visitors as sleighs and cars slide
In 1931 on December 10, Guelph hosts a busy week with the Winter Fair attracting crowds. An Oddfellows euchre party was held in their hall. A barn fire killed five head of cattle after a lantern explosion while Mr Williard Britton tended stock. Council approved accounts totaling 11307.43 and Thos Kilty was chosen arena secretary with twelve applicants. Acton elected George Barber as Reeve by 22 vote majority. four councillors named. Wm Sloan, formerly with Beardmore Co in Toronto, appeared in the Acton hockey opener to aid coaching. Wellington Hull of Erin died December 6 aged 83.
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Williard Britton
Thos. Kilty
George Barber
Acton
Cowie
Jones
Nicol
MacArthur
Wm. Sloan
Beardmore Co
Toronto
Sloan
Sunday Christmas Services and Events Listed
The notice outlines December 1951 church events including Sunday School sessions at 10 30 and 10 00 and worship services at 11 60 am and 7 00 pm with Holy Communion, Evening Prayer, and an Annual Carol Service. Also features December 23 Welcome, December 11 Listen guidance, and mid December prayer meetings, BYP Christmas party, and a December 26 program with carol singing and pantomime.
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Acagons
G. W. Curtis
Sundnay
VLAC
Serioul Christman
Welcom
Acton Professional Directory and Travel Guide Listings
Directory and travel guide entries for Acton Ontario listing physicians Dr W G C Kenney Dr D L A Garrett and Dr George A Sirrs, real estate agents Willoughby Farm Agency Wright Real Estate and Insurance and other local services along with coach schedules and timing for Acton Standard Time. Includes addresses, phone numbers, and courier of services.
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DL. A. Garrett
Wallow and
River St
Entrance River
Street Acton
Ontario
New Year's Day Traditions For Bulgarian Children
Bulgarian children receive presents and small sums of money in return for gifts they ceremoniously present. Teenagers engage in visiting neighbors and exchanging wishes for treats and refreshments. The piece notes a practical acceptance if wood supplies run short, contrasting with Halloween customs.
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Hallowe'en
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Ilegal
King George
Bowmanville
Association of Toronto
Financial Post
the Free Press
Freeston
John R Johnstone
Free Press
Guelph
Oddfellows
Hull
Erin
Wellington Hull
United Church of Canada
EB. A. Currey
Bla
Pattonage
Bower Avenue
Milam
Bins Church
W. G. Laxton
Advent
Presbyterian Church
Canada
Knox Church
Robert HH. Armstrong M.A
Lord Tay
Professional Directory and
Traveller's Guide
W. G. C. Kenney
Symon Block
Mill St
Church St
A. J. Buchanan
Leishmian Block
George A. Sirrs
Mil St
Corner Frederick
Real Estate and Insurances
Willoughby Farm Agency
Bay St
Empire
Georgetown
Tom Newson
FLL. Wright N. B. Wright
Wilbur St
Macdonnell
Ont. Guelph
Ont
Valuators Realtors
Ape of Canada
Guelph and District Real Eatate Board
Guelph and District Insurance Agents’ Association
Andy Frank
B. D. Young
B.v.sc. Cc
F. G. Oakes
V.S
B.v.sc
Veterinary Surgeon
Knox Ave
C. F. Leatherland
Notary Public Office
Lever & Hoskin Chartered Accountants
Jenkins and Hardy
Victoria St
Victor B. Rumley
Campbellville
Milton
Cc. H. Dyment
Oakville
Wentworth St. S
Wm. R. Bracken Real Estate General Insurance
Travellers’. Guide
Gray Coach Lines
ILZ
Sap
DISS
Canadian National Railways
Aim
Sun- OO
Tipan
Sunawn
Monwand Ofonday
Sune
Macdonnell St
East Palace Theatre
Acton Free Press
Post Office Department
GA. Dills
Audit Bureau Circulation
C.W.N.A
Ontario-Quebec Division
Brown
Rol
R. Aamelion
Optometrist
Georges Square
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