Are You a Booster and the Value of Local Enthusiasm
An essay argues that attracting industry hinges less on brochures and data than on active citizen enthusiasm. Personal interest by residents, early outreach, and a community’s reputation can surpass formal committees and heavy promotional efforts in drawing new industry to a town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard University
Eird
Man Bird
Harvard Mill
Leland Stanford
Chase Manhatten Bank
The Crowd We See and the People We Are
A reflection on urban indifference and glossy eyes in crowds, urging readers to notice individuals beyond masks and mass media. The piece laments robotic storefront encounters and dehumanized service, urging view of fellow citizens as real people with desires and problems. It ends with a light note about a new snow plow gadget touted to ease driveways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
Powell River
American City
Wottenton
Acton Fall Fair Society Officers Elected In 1944 Meeting
The Free Press summary notes the Acton Fall Fair Society's annual meeting where Rob Davidson was elected president for 1944 with G Oakes as first vice president and Mrs Arthur Swackhamer as second vice president. Directors include Johnston J A Muan G A Dills and others. Reports show receipts of $1,064 and expenditures of $1,010. Additional items cover town hall rent rebates, a charity dance outcome, and community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Press
Acton
God the Dame
Rob. Davidson
G. Oakes
Arthur Swackhamer
Vie
Bo Swarkhamer
Anode Wesdars-Leasurre
Olhered Wew
Johnston
J. A. Muan
G. A. Dills
EB. Pearen
McDougall
GW. Murray
C. McKeown
A.D. Wald Te
V. B. Rumley
M. Symon
J. J. Stewart
W. Linham
FO Johnston
Co van Gousen
Howard Switer
George Sommerville
R W. Lowe
PD Mottat
Charles Heard Te Hogar
Drones
Bende Ob
Jessie Cotes
Mis Rod Johnson
Ethel Predharm
Jens McCang
Harrie Rayer
Mas. W. GC. Churchall
Dhuty
Actoo
Mas Wink Murray
Assis
Mi St
Nass
Murrasy
Fermans
Blae Springs
Bas Scout Association
Break in at Riviera Clubs nets over $2000 in gear
Norval thieves raid Riviera Clubs stealing equipment including a calculator stereo and records. Burlington councillors approve a Stand, Brampton to study traffic. Milton installs experimental signs at major corners. Oakville priest Father Rocco Haris dies in a crash on December 4, 1903.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Riviera
Norval
LPL
Milton
Seo
Marten Woodward
Bronte Heslop
Milton Hydra
Hydra
Oakville
Rocco Harissano
Morden Rowland Highway 2
Ton
Bartssane
Memory Gems from School Days Recalls Amusing Times for WIL
January meeting of Nassagaweva Women's Institute at Mrs Daigle's home with Mrs F Edwards presiding. Members shared memories from school days, discussed curriculum for retarded children, and a word making contest from the word Education, followed by a luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wil
Nassagaweva Women’s Instifatte
Daigle
F. Edwards
Fraser
Mary Stewart
Ballinafad Concert Draws Full House. Ill Organizer Noted
A full house attended Ballinafad Community Centre’s variety concert organized by the recreation committee led by Mrs. Robert McEnery who was taken ill and admitted to Georgetown Hospital last week. World Day of Prayer events were held at Ballinafad Church. Hitchcock returned home after a Hamilton hospital stay. Rotarians viewed a film while the skating patrol doubles public skating at the arena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballinafad
Robert McEnery
Georgetown Hospital
Ballinafad Church
Frank—Seth
Wwvee Hitchcock
Hamilton Hospital
Speech Rehearsal and Mixed Reactions at Event
A fragmented report describes a speech rehearsal with audience reactions mixed. Attendees appear unsettled by notes and pacing while speakers adjust tone and tempo amid uncertain reception and partial applause.
Bridge Patter and Players Dominate Rustic Pub Night
The text sketches a lively bridge session with names and bids in a dated club, noting preemptive bids and responses. It mentions players such as West and North South pairs, a sequence of hands, and the aim to optimize defense and scoring with strategic bids and signals.
Museum Items Double in Year Board Praises Curator
Major Hal Newman reviews the museum board meeting at the county building last week. The number of reuni on displays since last January has doubled with over $000 of value to the county and province. Attendance nears 14 000 with charges starting in June. The curator had 39 speaking engagements and led repairs including wall proofing wiring doors subfloor garden planting and patio stone work. The board praised the curator and approved a salary increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Newman
Acton Professional Directory and Travellers' Guide
A local directory listing Acton Ontario professionals including doctors dentists lawyers optometrists and coaches with addresses phone numbers and partial hours. includes sample entries for Dr D A Garrett Dr R D Buckner Dr T B Moore H Leib A Buchanan C F Dey and others along with transportation timetables and service notes.
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New York
Suat
Iack
Cies
The
Acton Free Press
A Pringing Wnd Publishing Co. Ltd
Udit
CWNA
Canada
Amicri
Enly
Agtoss
Dili
Devid
Bilis
Yakeu
Yante
Methodist Sunday School
May Wiklpust
Mises Hagel
Puane Sale Ducers
Rena
Ray Sherwood
Nas Sapaneva
Sampoa
Ma Coltanne
Uranghismis
Messrs
Hevreditene
Chicago
St Allae’s
Madhayacai
Mandy
Scorch Drewes
Thomas Moare
St Council
News 4
Burrington
Toso
US Arculus Powe
William Green
staGag
Brampton
Cumprestog Tradtic
Norrish
Katie Mit
Totavond
Toandes
Bey
Poe
Bridge By
Bill Caate
Seetibee
Serait
Soo
Ld AK
South
S- AK
He-Ak I
West
North
Venir Portes Sudul
Bud Wuneanges
Andy Suitton
Balan
Guaranteoe Gb
Durke Wilson Billouts
Seconad
Hess Hewson
Olene Pogan
Mas. Kay Campbell
Adel Mary Manning
Alanis
Mark
N Doren
Eds Ation
Aed
Mas
Serena
Alans Sears
Mateau
Professional Directory and
Travellers’ Guide
D. A. Garrett
Willow and
River Sts
Entrance River St
Acton, Ont
Robert D. Buckner
Wellington St. Acton
Ont
T. B. Moore
Main Street
North Corner
Main and
Mill Street
Ontario
H. Leib
Corner Mill
Frederick Streets
A. J. Buchanan
Church St. B
Hinton Bldy
C. F. Lfatherland
Q.C
Phoune
A. Braida
Parsley St. Guelph
Untano
Guelph
Kaplan & Ord
Sidney Kaplan
John D. Ord
Mountainview Road
Carreral
Panfral Directors
Tor
Bruce E. Shoemaker
Myr
Optometrists
Mermncemenatanennet
Tenes
E. L. Buchner
D.D
John Sts
Arthur A. Johnson
Main St. Milton
F.L. Wright
Wilbur St. Acton
Actos
Donald E. Skinner
Mratic
Otto
Liavbank Rd
Port Credit - CR Bons
Yhavellers’ Guide
Gray Coach Lines
Sun
Toronto
Sat
Owen Sound
Yoeunto
Eg Cae
Bradtford
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