Halton County Manufacturing Growth Led by Acton in 1946
The Dominion Bureau of Statistics shows Halton County towns all gained in 1946 production after World War II. Acton led in value of goods produced, nearly doubling 1945 figures to about 11.19 million, with strong employment and wages. Other towns like Georgetown and Oakville also posted gains, underlining industrial recovery in the postwar period.
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Halton
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Acton
Witton Az
Georgetown
Siz
Oakville
Handver
Thomas
Dominion
BOMC
Copaics
Pedestrian Rights Emphasized In Toronto Traffic Case
A Toronto motorist was fined $20 and faced ten days in jail for crowding a pedestrian crossing the street. The magistrate ruled a pedestrian who starts across must be allowed to finish safely, even with a green light. The evidence showed the pedestrian entered the intersection before the light changed.
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Toronto
Pedestrian Safety Call in Orangeville Crossing
The Orangeville Banner urges motorists to grant pedestrians time to finish crossings. It notes elderly and disabled walkers struggle with light changes and deserve protection, reducing horn harassment at busy street corners.
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Bassir
Orangeville
Unfamiliar Local Places Sparks Township Nomenclature Inquiry
A reader note questions the locations of Wikicat Corners in Nass ageweys Township and Sunshine Corner in Esquesing Township. The writer invites tips on other little known local places and offers to publish their locations for community clarity.
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Wikicat Corners
Nassageweys
Esquesing
Sunshine Corner
Australia now tops promised land as Europe’s surplus migrants head west
Washington’s Whaley-Eaton Service notes Australia has overtaken the United States as Europe’s preferred destination for immigration. The Financial Post agrees Canada could attract similar numbers with a proactive program, while warning against naysayers who fear trained immigrants will compete for jobs.
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Australia
United States
Europe
Whaley-Eaton Service
Washington
Canada
The
Financial Post
Recollections of Acton from the Free Press 1850 item
Reprinted notes recall Acton events in 1899 with items on wood contracts for the public school, a Strathford livery business purchase, electric wiring progress, a tannery project, local residents visiting Stratford, trout stock moves at Campbellville, a marriage in St Joseph's Church, a death in Navsagaweya, and a youth death at Crewson’s Corners.
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J.C
J. M. Warren
John Moffat
Acton
Milton
Strantford
GTR
Church
Wilbur Streets
Elsctricter
of Donoghue
Stratford
George Mulholland
Gatofray Crawford
Ferard Morrigan
Campbellville
Wintery Half of February News from Acton
The issue reports a wintry spell with heavy snow and zero weather. A sleighing party is noted at the Switzer home on Main St. John C. Hill learns of the sudden death of his nephew Charles J. Till in Cleveland Ontario. Charles Till, 47, was the son of James G Hill a Cleveland photoartist who lived in Acton earlier. The Hewitson Shoe Co employees hold their seventh annual concert and dance. Nora Elizabeth Gibbens of Acton marries Theo Papiian of Acton at St Joseph’s Church on February 12.
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CGT
Tanta Boys
Wf Switzer
Main St
John C. HI
Charles J. Till
Cleveland
Hei
James G Hill
Acton
Hewitson Shoe Co
St. Joseph's Church
Nora Elizabeth
James Gibbens Acton
Theo. Papiian
Freedom's Destiny and the Ideological War Ahead
The piece argues that 1949 will bring intensified ideological strife worldwide. It contends that materialist forces seek world domination and that democracies have lagged in ideological understanding, urging Canada to develop a strong ideological offensive to match military and industrial strength.
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Canada
United Church Woman's Association Meets at Mrs G MacDonald
The regular monthly meeting of the United Church Woman's Association was held at Mrs. G MacDonald's home. President Mrs J Moore presided, Miss Hawthorne gave the devotional, and Mrs C L Poole sang a solo. The quiz committee disbanded, quilting ends, funds planned, Mizpah Benediction, lunch served, and thanks given to the hostess.
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Woman's Association of the United Church
G MacDonald
MacDonald
C. L. Poote
L. Agar
Veldhuis
Editorial notes predict substantial income tax cuts
K R Wilson says the next budget will likely include higher exemptions and possibly some percentage reductions. The piece quips about slipping on ice and the friction heat that creates a water film, noting the risk of a hard landing remains unchanged.
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K. R. Wilson
Financial Post
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Aeron
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