Three-fingered salute and the Canadian Scout movement
The article reflects on Boy Scout Week from February 18 to 25 and the enduring impact of Baden-Powell's ideas. It highlights the Scout movement in Canada, its reach from Cubs to Rovers, and the dedication of local leaders in Acton and district who advance Scouting and the Girl Guides.
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Hoy Scout “Movement
Lord ‘Béder
Powell
Atlantic
Scout Movement
Baden-Powell
Canada
Acton
Scouting
Girl Guides
Brownies
Provincial plan for shelter exemption drains municipal planning
The piece critiques the Smith report inspired shelter exemption grant for property owners, noting uneven assessments from 30 to 70 percent of market value and unclear distribution mechanics. It questions provincial planning, warns of potential misallocation to towns or landlords, and ponders election timing amid unresolved formula. Also includes a lighter anecdote about a boy finding a curious book How to Hug.
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Acton
The Large Family Debate and a Letter Home
A reader laments the romance of large families, sharing excerpts from a friend with six children. She describes parental fatigue, numbness, and age-related ills while detailing how her sons study abroad or delay college, and a daughter undergoes medical follow ups. She notes a son in Israel on a kibbutz and a family member's travel restlessness. The piece ends with a cheeky nod to resilience.
Cash refills from electronic money dispensers eyed
The Financial Post reports a new electronically controlled money dispenser allowing cash withdrawals charged automatically to a bank account. Dispensers already operate in Britain and the United States and have been demonstrated in Canada. They aim to boost service for banking customers and reduce teller workload during peak periods.
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Financial Post
Britain
U.S
Canada
The Night Visitor and a Windsor Hotel Mystery
A red traveler and his wife arrive in Philadelphia seeking lodging but all hotels are full. A kind manager offers a spare room and, impressed by the guest, reveals the visitor is William Waldorf Astor. The tale ends with a note of springlike weather for February.
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Philadelphia
Pinilly
Ming
William Waldorf Astor
Stamp Production Process Recited In 1893 Issue
In the Free Press March 2 1893 piece a detailed snapshot shows 80 workers producing postage stamps from sheets of white paper counted 28 times each to ensure correct numbering. The process covers cutting sheets gum backing and applying back gumming by hand along with early printer roles and division into rows. The same page notes a California Assembly prize fighting bill and township council receipts and losses for the past year.
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Tha
Guomer
Gummer
Hille Holeg
California
Assembly
Wilamson Co
Guelph
Erin
Ladias of Acton Red Cross Shipments Report
Fifty years ago the Froa Prous issue from March 7 1918 notes Acton Red Cross sent 16 parcels of soldiers socks, 12 each, 1 dozen pneumonia jackets, 9 personal property bags for hospital soldiers, 45 hospital cushions and 10 yards of cheesecloth. Township Auditors urge higher councillor fees and clerk pay. Pte Dan Ritchie promoted to corporal. Highways warns motorists to display 1918 markers by March 1. police to act against offenders.
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Acton
Hmas
Dan Ritchie
Department of Public Highways
Great Milton Sale Promises Unbeatable Bargains at Christie’s
An 1868 notice from Christie's Store Milton advertises a sensational clearing sale on dry goods millinery boots and gloves with bold claims of the cheapest prices in Milton. The piece touts new stock in perfect condition and urges readers to buy now while promising high demand for new houses and rising Milton population. It highlights opportunities to employ spare capital in building good dwellings and to rent them quickly.
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Christie's
Milton
D. D. Christie's
Main Street
Religious Service Schedule For Several Churches
A 1960s church notices page lists service times for The Church of St Alban the Martyr Anglican Holy Eucharist and church activities, Gethel Christian Reformed Church with English and Dutch services, Maple Avenue Baptist Church with Sunday School and evening evangel, Knox Church Acton Presbyterian with morning worship and World Day of Prayer event.
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Church OF SY. Alban the Martyr
Anglican Corner
Willow St. and
St. Alban’s Diive
Rev
Ritchie McMurray, M.A
S.T.B
Church Notices from Trinity and affiliated churches
Trinity Church led by Rev Gordon B Turner hosts 10 00 a m worship with nursery and Sunday School sessions at 10 00 a m and 11 18 a m Acton Baptist Church founded 1842 lists services 9 45 a m 11 00 a m 7 00 p m plus weekday activities Evangel Pentecostal Tabernacle P D C at 33 Churchill Road under Rev S M Thoman offers 10 00 a m Sunday School 11 00 a m Morning Worship 7 00 p m Evangelistic Service with midweek prayer and youth events includes a Sunday invitation to attend church services
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Acton
Georgetown
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Jenny
Israel
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Lulington
Norman Hinton
Free Press
Wedaeutey
Willow
Asian Gaia
Fur Mureas
Cinulanun
Ottawa
Wasunsbly
Balla Wisting
David Bo Bilis
Hartley Coles
Dun
Cagwright
Makasse
Free Press Ia
The
Hree Press
Gethel
Christian Reformed Church
P. Brouwer
Ontario
Maple Avenue Baptist Church
Maple Ave
Robert C. Lohnes
Presbyterian Church IN
Daughters of Knox
Fawcett Eaton
Christ
Acton Baptist Church
Stanley Gammon
Tidey Ave
Mission Circle
Jessie Coles
Evangel Pentecostal Vabernacle
Pr.d.c
Churchill Road
S. M. Thoman
Yhursday
Christ Ambassadors
Priday
Crusaders
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