Acton Voters Choose New Mayor and Council in 1952
Acton voters turnout over 65 percent elected a new mayor Thomas Salmon and two new council members A Irwin and C Rognvaldson. Public Utilities Commissioner C E Wood replaces Thomas Ware. Incumbents Mayor Tyler Councillor J Greer and T Ware praised for service as citizens commit to 1952 municipal affairs.
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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 Declared Illegal by Ontario Liquor Board
J C Spragge chief administrative officer of the Liquor License Board of Ontario reminds municipal and provincial police that all office parties during the holiday involving liquor are illegal. Offenders face penalties from 10 to 1000 dollars on first offence and three months imprisonment on a second. The board will not grant banquet permits for such functions held 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 housing two imports for hockey to stay local
The Gazette urges Bracebridge to employ two imports as residents by December 15 to keep hockey local and competitive. It criticizes reliance on non residents and echoes calls for teams representing their towns rather than itinerant players, noting officials take office in January.
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Bracebridge
Ontario
Gazette
praiet_ echo
Enduring Hours Bring Health Worries for Public Officials
A US Senator's death is linked to long sessions and exhaustion. The piece urges local councils and boards to reduce late hours, suggesting fewer meetings could improve public officials' health and still serve civilian needs.
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United States
Friends
Dominion
Proving Your Age through Census Records in Canada
The Dominion census records can provide age proof for old age pensions. Since 1867 censuses were taken on dates in 1871 1881 1891 1901 1911 1921 and 1931 and 1941 with no fee to furnish age proof. Searches require 30 years age for Canadian born and 20 years for others. forms available from the Census Division Ottawa Ontario.
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Dominion of Canada
Census Division
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Ottawa
Ontario
Editorial Notes on Christmas Shopping and Local Policies
The column notes late demand for Christmas shopping, mentions King George turning 56, asks when Canadians celebrate his birthday, and reports Bowmanville repealing Saturday closing rules allowing grocers and butchers to stay open. It also covers Proton Township voters approving snow plowing, and includes a Toronto Purchasing Agents Association forecast of robust but not record Christmas sales. A NYT writer argues weekly papers influence small towns more than dailies.
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Association of Toronto
Financial Post
Local Cabinet Shifts Halton Judge and Port Arthur Appointee
In 1901 a Cabinet meeting accepted Judge Hamilton of Halton County resignation and named A. T. Gorham of Port Arthur as his replacement. The Free Press notes municipal and business transfers including the Pearson estate hardware sale to Wm. Johnstone, who will run furniture undertakings with hardware. The Glebe estate mill and residence go to Beardmore Co. and Mr. John Harvey. The Byron Comedy Co. ends a concert series in the town hall. Georgina Young to teach the second department for 300 dollars. Bible Society attendance listed. DIED JOHNSTONE Freeston John R. Johnstone aged 42 years 9 months.
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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
Petience
Park Avenue
Mill Street
Beardmore Co
Byon Comedy Co
Kerry Gow
Georgina Young
Bible Society
Wm. Brown
Rev. J. Gillett
John S. Coleman
Jno. Cameron
James MclIntosh
T. T
Winter Fair draws crowds as sobering town notes drift in
In 1931 December issues the Guelph Winter Fair attracts many visitors while local events unfold. A factory euchre party at Oddfellows Hall delights attendees. A fire destroys a barn with five head of cattle lost. Council approves accounts totaling 11307.43. Various local elections name George Barber reeve and councilors Cowie Jones Nicol MacArthur. Hull at Erin reports Wellington Hull dies at age 83.
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Williard Britton
Thos. Kilty
George Barber
Acton
Cowie
Jones
Nicol
MacArthur
Wm. Sloan
Beardmore Co
Toronto
Sloan
Christmas Week Services On Offer At Local Church
The Sunday schedule lists Sunday School at 10 00 am and services through the day including Holy Communion Evening Prayer Annual Carol Service and a Candlelit Christmas program with a children's choir. A separate Advent 3 and December 23 entry outline planned worship and activities. A welcome is extended to all visitors for the Christmas season.
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G. W. Curtis
Reginner
Sundaay School
Apm
Acton Real Estate and Doctors Directory Listing
Acton Ontario listings for doctors W G C Kenney D A Garrett and G A Sirrs with office hours and phones. Real estate firms Willoughby Farm Agency Wright Real Estate and Insurance and others advertise for farm listings 50 to 300 acres and small holdings 1 to 2 1/2 acres. Includes coach schedules and regional contact details.
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George A. Sirrs
Mill St
Corner Frederick
Acton
Wright Real Estate and Insurance
F. L. Wright N. B. Wright
Wilbur St
Macdonnell
Ont. Guelph
Ont
New Year Traditions Share Gifts and Cheer in Bulgaria
Bulgarian children receive presents and small sums of money on New Year’s Day in exchange for gifts they present. Teenagers visit neighbors to wish a happy New Year and expect treats and refreshments. The piece notes a contrast with Halloween and mentions a cautious, quaint spirit of exchange.
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Hallowe'en
Also Mentioned on This Page
King George
Bowmanville
Proton Township
The
New York Times
Simeon Strunsky
the Free Press
Freeston
John R Johnstone
Free Press
Guelph
Oddfellows
Oddfellows’ Hall
Hull
Erin
Wellington Hull
Wutted Church of Canada
EB. A. Currey
B.A
Partonange
Bower Avenue
Wiles
Mi. Yum A.T
Adrian's Church
W. G. Luxton
Presbyterian Church
Canada
Knox Ciurch
Robert HW. Armstronod
M.A
Tau Wuats
Professional Directory and
Traveller's Guide
W. G. C. Kenney
Symon Block
Church St
D. A. Garrett
Willow and
River St
Entrance River
A. J. Buchanan
Leishman Block
Willoughby Farm Agency
Bay St
Empire
Georgetown
Tom Hewson
Valuators Realtors, —‘ Insurare
Apy of Canada
Guelph and District Real Eatate Board
Guelph and District Insurance Agents’ Association
Andy Frank
B. D
Young, B.v.sc. Co. Kl. Young, D.V.M. Veterinary Surgeons Office
Brookville, Ontario
Milliton
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
Metropolitan
Victoria St. Toronto Esq
Victor B. Rumley
Campbellville
Milton
Cc. H. Dyment
Oakville
Wentworth St. S
Wm. R. Bracken
Real Estate General Insurance
Travellers’. Guide
Gray Coach Lines
Sap
Sun
Kitchenes
Canadian National Railways
Aim
Tipan
Westhound
Monsnd Ofonday
Sune
Acton Free Press
Mule St. Acton
Post Office Department
G A. Dills
Audit Bureau Circulation
C.W.N.A
Ontario-Quebec Division
BROWN
Rol
R. Ramielion
ST Georges Square
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