New Bonanza Canada’s Uranium Industry Poised for Growth
The Acton Free Press reports Canada's uranium sector expanding with private and government projects. Canada could employ about 12,000 people with a $60 million payroll, while reserves are estimated at 225 million tons ore and 237,000 tons uranium content. Uranium metal production may begin at Port Hope, with future exports to Western allies.
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New Bonanza Canede
Bne
Canada
Eldorado Mining and Refining
Port Hope
Ontario
Saskatchewan
Northwest
Canadas
Nnfons
Horrible Battle II and the highway death toll across the continent
An older wartime reflection notes that Dieppe losses and a later route tragedy together show nearly 800 deaths among Canadians and Americans during a single period. The piece argues safety campaigns fail and driving should be a privilege, not a right, urging sharper penalties for careless drivers.
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Dieppe
National Safety Council
United States
Warttime
London Free Press
Combined treatment at company clinic boosts sobriety and retention
A study of 180 referred workers shows 148 entered therapy and 82 percent kept sober while remaining employed. Those who refused treatment had only 50 percent job retention. Also mentions refugees and a Halifax event with Hungarians criticizing Communist speeches.
Chronicles of Ginger Farm Mail Reading at New Year
A Ginger Farm diary describes mail delivery disruptions during a strike starting the year. It recalls reading English local papers for news and ads, handling illness among neighbors, and daily routines on a farm facing downsizing, diet changes, and preparations for future changes, with a humorous nod to aging and community.
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Jodoin
Canadian Congress of Labor
CPR
Jodoins
Council
Sunday Church Calendars in Acton Ontario 1957
Church listings for Acton Ontario present January 13 1957 services across United Church Anglican Knox Baptist and Pentecostal congregations. Details include morning prayer Holy Communion Sunday School and worship times with locations on Bower Avenue and Cook Street.
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Ae Am
Mornins
Howard Jacob
Toronto
Anreuioc Ais
Eve PY
Acton Pentecostal Assembly
Y.mlc.a
K. J. Reid
Cook St
Hay
Double Christmas Eve Wedding in Guelph Family Celebrates Sih Anniversary
A double wedding occurred in Guelph on Christmas Eve December 24, 4201. The Richardson and Fletcher families joined in marriage with Jenny Fletcher becoming Mrs Alex Clemens of North Dakota. The couple Mr and Mrs Harry Richardson now reside in Nassagaweya with three children and six grandchildren.
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Guelph
Wud Alta
Ivan Huchtardson
Orville Huchardson
Nussagawe
Jack Huchardson
Fergus the Richardsons
Richardson
Fluence Fletcher
Hahah Fletcher
Darbytille
Nassagaweya
white _home
Hey
Plagg
Far Reading 1907 Church Event and Local Matters
In January 1907 the Good Old Days column recounts a church gathering at Knoxchurch with music speeches and gifts for Pastor W. S. Chichelly and wife. A municipal bylaw vote follows with a final tally of 70 yes. A luncheon arrangement and a land sale note mention the McCabe Farm near Bronte and Osler of Toronto.
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Thureday
3. C
Wilson
Watson
Archibald Campbell
McCabe Garin
Bronte
Osler
Toronto
Waterlogged hockey game tops acton Georgetown skirmish
A water logged hockey night left Acton to beat Georgetown 24 in a rarely understood match with inches of water on the ice. The article also notes local public utilities meeting notes and social items from 1937.
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Pree Prem
Georgetown
Acton
Collansapron
Acton Professional Directory and Travellers Guide
A dense listing of Acton Ontario professionals including physicians dentists optometrists veterinarians and attorneys with office addresses phone numbers and hours. Also lists coach lines rail schedules and local funeral and insurance services. The page mixes ads with service providers and transit timetables.
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Acton Free Press
Muper-K. Acton
Ont
Mambar
Te Audit Bureau of Circulations
CWWA
Ontario-Quebec
CWNA
Aix
Tane
Dills Printing and Publishing de Limited
G. A. Dills
David Ro Dille
Janet A Dilla
Faltor
Financial Post
J. B. McGeachy
Bruce Hutchison
Ar. W
C. Bennett
British Columbia
Social Credit
Ottewe
Mr. Hutchison
Mr. McGeachy
Edo Wnd
Kennett
Euphuria
Melieachy
Central Canada
Afr
Bennett
Ottawa
Columbis
Weak
Bennett “Forte
Bennet
Vancouver
Hutchison
Eirth Columbia
Cleveland
Ohio
F Canada
Jode
Halifax
Hungary
Ginger Farm
Ostueway
Ag Wa
Bessie
Department of Highways
Great Reaper
United—Church-Of Canada
Gildor Adams
Bower Avenue
George Emott
Bower Ave
the Anglican
Church OF Canada
Et Alben
Chereh
Eyan H.vonea
B.A. Ltd
Becter
Knox Church
Andrew H. McKenzie
Towr—Chitren
Myrtle Jenny
Jack
Fergus
Ivan
Orville
Nasangaweya
Acta
Pawar “Connivanny
Moore
Gaernock Dateraty Society
Orgemret
Dee Fotdow
Sdus
Quant Sisters
Unice
Autumabute
Juha
Professional Directory and
Travellers’ Guide
Garrett
Willow and
Miver
Maver Street
Robert B “Buckner
Wellington St. Acton
Tan
Buckner
C Ff. Leatherland
Harrier & Nolicitor
Notary Public
Onyx
St Acton
Lever & Hoskin Chartered Accountas
St Main Sun
King St. W
Hrampton
Toronto & Phones
F. L. Wright
Wilbur St
WAI R- Bracken Insurance Agency
Amin Street Phone
General Insurance
J. Bert Wood Insurance Agency
Life and General Insurance
Mall St
H. Leib Dental Nurgeon
Mul and
Frederick Streets
AJ. Buchanan
Dental Nurgeon
Leishman Blyck Mullst
Oakes
Knox Ave
B. . Young
S. C
J. Young
C.V.M. ‘Veterinary Burgtons
Brookville, Ontario
Milton TR
Rumley Funeral Home
Beuce
Myr
Olive MA. Lampard Atom
St Albans Pariah Hall
Dark Ave
Jravellers’ Guide
Avton
Handard
Aim
Sun
Holt
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Hol
Weathound
Pan
Nia
Sat
Sam
Holo
National Railways
Gear Down
Georges Town
Janie Ah
Sunuay Aly
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