Days of Opportunity for 1962 and the Marconi Signal Hill tale
The piece envisions 1962 as a year of opportunity with goals for peace, reduced Cold War pressures, and expanded civic participation. It notes a 6th anniversary of Marconi’s Signal Hill broadcast in 1961, recounts early wireless milestones and the Titanic rescue link, and discusses Canada’s push to create about 1,000,000 jobs over five years amid rising birth rates and capital needs.
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St. John's Newfoundland
Signal Hill
Marconi
Poldhu
Cornwall
England
Atlantic
Wee
Glace Bay
Nova Scotia
Ireland
CFCF
Montreal
Thomas Edison
New York Herald
Montreal Gazette
Canada
Helpful Methods Show How Taxes Are Spent in McGill Livray
Reeve Earl Dixon, retiring as reeve but remaining councillor, explains tax allocations on a farm in McGill Livray township. He compares current rate details with last year on a blackboard and notes reasons for differences. Exeter Times Advocate suggests panels in other communities to answer ratepayer questions with an impartial moderator.
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Earl Dixon
McGilllivray Township
Dixon
Exeter Times- Advocate
New Year Festivities Show Deep Cultural Divides Across Nations
The piece contrasts how Americans Canadians and other groups ring in New Year’s Eve. It notes exuberant parties and release of inhibitions in some nations while Canadians endure a stark single midnight ritual. It critiques social norms and youth behavior amid festive atmosphere with sharp, satirical tone.
New Year’s Eve Folly in Old Bar Hears Wacky Tales
Fragmented text discusses wild party scenes and risqué behavior on New Year’s Eve with hints of jealousy, arguments, and urban myths. It mentions Canadians, midlife concerns, and a crowd at a bar as the tale pivots toward a late night reveal.
Appointments and Raises At Marathon Inaugural Meet
The meeting agenda included petitions against quarry bids and salary increases. Charles Thomsen and A Teike were named to committees while Nox Sear was appointed to the Pering boat for three years. By law changes raised by bylaw salaries, road workers, and fence viewers. a new animal control fee was adopted aligning with a 1876 ordinance.
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Nessasgvent
Maine
Charles Thomsen
Burlingien
Robertson
Clerk
Counel
Purat
Pas
Tore Stott
Pete
Nour
Kaw
Oman
Othe
Daw
Sympathy To McGibbons in Port Credit
Sympathy is extended to Mrs Murray Currie Jom McGibbon and Robert McGibbon during the loss of their parents Mr and Mrs Datel McGibbon. Guests included Vir and Mins Robert Wo Dredge Abr and Mrs Bob Kirks Marguer ite Brindale Mr and Ste Ron aki Habhirk and Sharon. In Port Credit Mr and Mrs Robert F Dredge. Don barn Bore Bull and Manon Mix James Wilson Stanley Wilson and Miss Ruth Wilson of Meron attended New Year’s Day services for Mr and Mrs Frank Wilson Kenny th Dougl ay and Sign Wy les. Robert Hillake of Glen Chiiso returned home Sunday after a holiday visit. Senior Mr and Mrs Clarence Cation Heathug Mrs May Miss Bella Shortreed John and William Roberson visited Gare town for Christmas with Mr and Mrs Frank Golden.
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Murray Currie
Jom McGibbon
Robert McGibbon
Datel McGibbon
Robert Wo
Bob Kirks
Marguerite Brindale
Ste Ron
Aki Habhirk
Sharon
Port Credit
Robert F Dredge
Don Barn Bore Bull
Manon Mix James Wilson
Stanley Wilson
Ruth Wilson
Meron
Frak Wilson
Douglay
Les. Robert Hillake
Glen Chiiso
Aches
Basinet
Clarence Cation
Heathug
May
Bella- Shortreed
John
Willam Roberson Wen
Gare Town
Smtv
Frank Golden
Acton News Mixed With Local Events from January 8 1942
A cluttered page reports a customs office monthly revenue of 242 976 90 for nine months and notes a tire brigade incident near Wilkes. school band inaugurates with Rumney as chairman. McCutcheon bowling beat Biltmore Rats by a score and Acton postmaster Mathews noted for long service. Local clubs host balloon contests and stage violin performances while a building project leads to a workplace injury. graduation day closes with Bible presentations in the Methodist Sunday school.
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Avtat’s
Acton
Acton Tire Brigade
V2 i Rumney
Ksuedee
McCutcheon
Biltmore Rats
Guelph
McCie Beans
Achan Phivers
Jk Marton
Cam Leishman
Mick Holmes
Big Corry
Hm Adamson
Dublin Citertey Seriety
He Laahire
Greeneanade Fire
Vern Webster Chainady
Faiwire
Dorothy Prmk
Betty Britten
Doughes Frank
Linc
Propia
Toraday
Mathew Teety
Richmond Hi
Mathews
Hay
Canada
North America
Teety
Perpos
Lrs
Dr D A Garrett and C F Leatherland Notice
Professional notices list Dr D A Garrett at Willow and Rayer Streets Patfance River St Acton Ontario and C F Leatherland Barrister Solicitor Notary Public Olive Hours 10 am to 5 pm Saturday by appointment only contact phones provided.
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D. A. Garrett Pivsiemin
Willow and Rayer Sts
Patfance River St
Acton
Robert D. Buckner
H. Leib
Carnes Mailand
Frederick Streets
C. F. Leatherland
Barrster
Raei Rew
L. Buchner
R.O
Iearing Ards
John St . Acton
Statford Edaily
Stratford
Statford
Sun
David W. Gohn
D.C
Mill St. B
Willow St
Thur
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Dill Print and Publishing Co. Ltd
Ontario
Audit Bureau of Circulations
C.wna
Ontario-Quebec
C.W.N.A
Commonwealth
United States
Post Office Department
Ottawa
G. & Dills
David _R_Dills
Mac
New Vows
Mabel
Thas
Someranes
Steain
Inrsuch Nice
AIC
Gareers Raintical
Yang Meno
Wong
Val
Mevie
Ratter Taylor
Levi
Howie Phnonder
Cigainstic
Gotuweh
Pipsy
Marathon
Ralse
Ligny-Dufferin
McGibbons
Tokeb
Lasue
Tursday
Hickey
Saunday
Ray
Alex Mebytac
Hatton
Beardmore Siding
Halsey
Methodist Sunday School
Muar
Asso
Etsy Stewart
Muriel Morris
Ay Falds
Clara Cutting
Well Thanlin
Hugh Brown
Ray Agnew
George Soper
Professional. Directory and Travellers’ Guide
BPR
Anne Nettee Medical
W. G. C.kenney
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Mill
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Plone
Wright
Wilbur St Avion
Om Acton
A. J. Buchanan
Sami Street
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Mgr
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St. George's Square
Main St North Georgetown
Travellers’ Guide
Gray Coach Lines
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