Civil Defense: Ontario counties build volunteer units and plans
The article argues civil defense is everyone’s duty and outlines Ontario Halton county progress with 80 volunteers training as auxiliary police. It describes a plan to evacuate non essential persons to outlying towns about 12 hours before an attack and notes aims to keep utilities and government functioning during disasters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton County
Ontario
Canada
Federal Civil Defence
F. E.worthington
Reading the Fine Print and Big Print in Modern Strikes
The piece argues headlines mislead about strike gains at General Motors and that most benefits existed before the strike. It reflects on freedom of action in democracy and notes the industry long term goal of selling a million vehicles annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Motors
Magistrate proposes $5,000 marriage startup grant in Canada
In a public note, Magistrate K. M. Langdon suggests a $5,000 start up grant per engaged couple funded by a 20 year low interest debenture. The proposal alongside baby bonuses is framed as a method to boost population, with calls for geographic and regional considerations across Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. M. Langdon
Canada
Ontario
Labrador
World Brotherhood Scouts celebrate founders and motto
Time is set aside to honor the Scouting movement and its leaders including Boy Scouts Girl Guides Wolf Cubs and Brownies. Lord Baden-Powell born 1857 England died 1941 founded the movement and led the first Scout Camp of 25 boys in 1907. Today about 6.5 million members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
World Brotherhood
Scouting Movement
Lord Baden-Powell of
Gilwell
Scout and Guide Movement
England
World Brotherhood of Scouts
Planning Board Debates Shape Georgetown Urban Strategy
Ontario municipalities wrestle with planning boards balancing local control and joint regional boards. Georgetown considers a town board, while Milton and Acton pursue formal plans. Department guidance favors clear area definitions and adaptable land use rules for effective planning.
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Ontario
Georgetown Council
Department of Planning and Development
Georgetown
Acton
Milton
Bible Society Urges Bible Distribution Amid Literacy Boom
Reverend G P Parson, District Secretary, stresses the world literacy movement has educated 50 million adults since 1915 and adds 15 million more annually, prompting a surge in demand for Bible translations and indigenous church growth despite missionary shortages and Communist literature.
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Bible Society
Marx
Engels
Lenin
Stalin
Bible Societies
China
Thessalonians
James
SITTING MARKSMAN KILLS RUNNING DEER IN WOODLAND ACCIDENT
Bob Seddon, a wheelchair bound marksman from Greenwood British Columbia, shot and killed a running deer while his companions searched the woods for game following a car accident.
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Greenwood
B.C
Bob Seddon
Marjorie Morningstar Arrives at Acton Library
The novel Marjorie Morningstar by Herman Wouk arrives in a new Acton Library shipment. It follows a young American woman with big ambitions to act, featuring her romantic interest Noel Aitman and a coming of age tale that fans of The Caine Mutiny may recall.
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Marjorie Morningstar
Herman Wouk
Acton Library
Marjorie Marginstern
Morningstar
Noel Aitman
Britisher designs ninth Canadian flag without Union Jack
D S Currie, a pattern making instructor in Catharines Ontario, submitted his ninth design for a Canadian flag. The proposed flag features a green maple leaf and beaver centered on a red field and excludes the Union Jack.
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Catharines
Ont
D. S. Currie
Currie
Ajax Engineers to Move Plant From Toronto to Acton
Final details this week confirm Ajax Engineers Limited will occupy the Creber Bros. factory in Acton and move their plant from Toronto by April 1. The superintendent and some assistants will relocate, with remaining staff to be hired locally in Acton.
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Ajax Engineers Limited
Creber Bros
Toronto
Actan
Acton
Chris Swackhamer
Acton Legion
Fifty Years Ago in Acton Free Press 1906 Highlights
Acton readers recall the Eckardt Swiss bell ringers at town hall praised for meritorious performance using bells, aluminum chimes, violin and improv instruments. G. A. Hemstreet named assessor and collector of electric light accounts at 215 dollars yearly. Hockey match Acton junior team defeats Georgetown 1 0 with Malone scoring the only goal. Public notices mention horse sheds petition Nassagaweya council. Advertisements tout deep discounts on quilts furs coats with a ten dollar promo.
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Eckardt
Acton
Town Hall
Milton Council
G. A. Hemstreet
Guelph
Mercury
Piper Ross
Nassagaweya Township
Georgetown
Malone
M. McEachern
J. Saunders
H. Nicklin
Rover P. Holmes
W. Saunders
W. Malone
C. Ramshaw
R. B. Scott
Acton Community Directory and Schedules 1956
A dense listing for Acton Ontario featuring doctors dentists veterinarians and other professionals with office addresses and phones. It includes clergy Rev K J Reid and a real estate firm RF Bean Limited. Bus schedules show multiple east and westbound departures from Acton with times on weekdays weekends and holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RF. Bean Limited
Mill ST
Acton
Onaranes United Church Service Schedule 1956
February 21 features junior church church school morning worship admission and ordination of elders and evening prayer. February 26 offers church school morning worship and evening service with the theme They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.
Acton Churches Announce February 26 1956 Services
The notices list Sunday schedule for St Alban's Anglican and Baptist Church Acton Ont with morning Holy Communion Sunday School and worship times. Rev Evan H Jones and Rev R E Jeffares are mentioned along with Lenten midweek service and a note on The Litany Address En vy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Anglican Church OF Canada
St Alban's Church
Acton, Ont
Transportation Flyer Schedule Fragments at Georgetown and Guelph
Fragmentary schedule notes indicate multiple daily and weekend bus or transit timetables for Georgetown and Guelph with several times listed. References to westbound routes, daily flyers, Sunday only services, and detrain steps appear, but many lines are garbled or incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Guelph
Toronto
Lucea
Lyer
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Mill St. E. Acton
Audit Bureau of Circulations
C.W. N.A
Ontario-Quebec
C.wn.a
United States
Post Office Department
The
Dills Printing and Publishing Co. Limited
G. A. Dills
David R. Dills
James Dills
John Black
Business and Editorial Office
Esther Taylor
the Bible Rev
G. P. Parson
Upper Canada Bible Society
Personal Design
Free Press
Legion
T. Seynuck
J. Chalmers
J. M. McDonald
J. C Matthews
E J. Nelson
Bud McDonald
Joe Kentner
Kennedy Block
Hornby
Lowville
Professional Directory
AND
Travellers’ Guide
W. G. C. Kenney
Symon Block
Mill St. E
Church St. E
D. A. Garrett
Willow and
River Sts
River Street
Robert D. Buckner
Wellington St
A. J. Buchanan
Leishman, Block
Millet
H. Leib
Corner Mill
Frederick Streets
E. L.‘ Buchner, R.O. Optometrist
G. Oakes
B.V. S
Knox Ave
B. D. Young
B.V. Sc. Co
L. Young
D.V.M Veterinary Surgeons Office
Brookville, Ontario
Milton TR
F. J. Wright
Acton Pentecostal
L.O.L. Hall
Crewson's Corners
Wilbur St. Acton
K. J. Reid
Cook St
W. R. Bracken Real Estate Insurance
C. F. Leatherland
Q.charrister & Solicitor
Notary Public Office
Lever & Hoskin
Chartered Accountants
Main St. N. Brampton
Victoria St. Toronto
AA E. Manderson
Main St. S
Rumley Funeral’ Home
Olive M
Lampard
ATCM
Rmt
St Alban's Parish Hall
Park Ave. Guelph
Gray Coach Lines
Sun
Hol
Fri
Susi
Onaranes
United Church OF Canada
Gordon Adams
Bower Avenue
George Elliott
Bower Ave
Presbyterian Church IN Canada
Knox Church
Robert H. Armstrong
Evan H. Jones
B.A. L.theer
Ray H. Costerus
Holy Communion
Church School
R. E. Jeffares
B.A. L-Thi
St. George's Church
Canadian
National Railways
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