Modern manners ease with first names in everyday life
The article surveys the shift toward using given names after introductions, noting exceptions for figures like Sir Winston Churchill and Albert Schweitzer. It cites interviewers and couples as examples and contrasts with 19th century formality when family heads received formal address and marriage licenses emphasized decorum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston Churchill
Winnie
Dr. Schweitzer
Betty
Harold
Jane Austen
Mr. Bennet
Government austerity cuts slight payroll relief in June program
Dominion Bureau of Statistics figures show July to August decline in departmental staff by 4,630 to 206,439 and payroll drop by 856000 to 7334000. When Crown corporations and agencies are included, total government employees fall to 351013 and payroll to 133594000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
C.J.H
Highway 25 extension plans loom for Acton area
Local MP John Root outlines a proposal to extend Highway 25 from Acton to Highway 24 at Oslington with widening of Church Street, addition of sidewalks, and possible relocation of the Highway 7 junction. The piece also discusses safety upgrades at Main Street and CN railroad crossings and references 1963 council conflict coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John’ Root
M.P
Wellington South
No. 7
Acton
Os“tinge
Ontario
Church Street
Somertime
Highways Department
ester @Proaches
Town 1
Smet
Eestern Avenue
Ajax
CNLR
Main Stree
C.N.R
Main Street
Acton Red Cross drive and wartime notices amid town life
Wartime and local news from Acton and Ospringe. Red Cross drive details and council actions. Reports include school interruptions due to illness, a road accident near the hydroelectric lamp, bereavement of missionary family, reelection results in Ospringe, election day excitement, school levy increases, ice pond skating, and rural mail service delays amid wartime materials production. Vital statistics show 1942 births marriages deaths. first year with no local hockey coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Bec
L. Smith
Far "Smith
Wile T. Hurd
W. Lee
G. Hall
W. H. Walker
Balwry
de Slautter Coutte Alt Itish Co
Patie
Berlin
Kitchener
Miss Robertson
Haviland
Orlando Jolliffe
Jolliffe
Chingy Yas
Rock
Ospringe
Wm. Sutton
Van
Acton Red Cross
Eee
Mataet
Ceorge Hs
Allan J
Buchanan
No. Manning Depot
R.c.af
Free Press
Ukrainian Christmas Visits Highlight Holiday Gatherings
A collage of Ontario households from Campbellville to Toronto hosted New Year and Christmas celebrations with extended families and friends. Attendees included the Hutchinsons, Greenlees, Elliott, Wood, Bentons, Andersons, Scout, Dalziel, Agnews, Glynn, Bloor, Brown, Woloshyn, Walaginiski, Zdrill, Walo choon, Pustey, McQuaid, and others across towns like Malton, Markham, Cooksville, Toulon, Palermo, Kitchener, and Georgetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Smith
Les Hutchinson
Jimmie
Weston
Patterson’s
Wilfred Greenlees
Mel
Bill Elliott
Cathy
Mark
Jack Wood
Jon
Campbellville
Bentons
Mac Anderson
Glen Scout
Dalziel
Agne
Uiece Meaml
Andy Walaginiski
Zdrill
Toulon
Mani Rohe
Paul Walagrowski
John Walo Ehon
Pustey
Sharon
Toronto
Walter Zdrill
Cooksville
Ter
Palermo
Jon McQuaid
Hitle
Kitchener
al U
J. Crichton
Jackie
Glen Scott
Joe
Thos
Glen Wil Cavigne
Jas. Ross
Christmas
Mer
Mira Ron Thompson
Calley
Th Rigg
Eac T Bellows
Indians' Education Concerns At LODE Meeting
The Duke of Devonshire chapter hosts a regular meeting at Mrs. H.R. Force's home with Mre Mowat presiding. Discussion centers on Centennial funding for a university chair and potential government support to aid the site, with donation plans extending to 1967. Nomination committee named, a film titled Bown is shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Devonshire
H.R
Mre Mowat
Yoa
Banig Mainprize
Heller
Msckonsle Bay
Canadian Winter Conversation at a Midwinter Party
A feature on how Canadians at a midwinter gathering exchange lively talk. The piece notes robust wit at bridge tables and pubs while detailing perceptions of Canadians as polite, engaged, and capable of vivid storytelling about everyday life and housework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Marion Rudd Mission Circle Seeks Aid For Rudds Parcel
The January Marion Rudd Mission Circle meeting at Acton Baptist Church opened with hymn singing and prayers. Members discussed White Cross work, gauze squares for Kite Cross, and plans to send a new parcel to Mr. and Mrs. Rudd in India, including strained meat and baby foods for Barbara Ja.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Rudd
Acton Baptist Church
J. Chapman
G. Wagner
G. Ralston
India
J. Rudd
Rudds
Barbara Ja
L. Uiskey
H. Freuler
L McCutcheon
Gammon
G. Harrap
Mra H. Freuler
Christmas Dance Brings Profit for Students Council
A report from October 20 notes a Christmas Dance from 12 with Little Caesar and the Conny drawing a good crowd and profit for the Students' Council. December 21 saw an assembly with president Bonnie MacDougall as MC, gifts given to staff, and a festive mood. School hockey practice began over the holidays with coach Mr Coats predicting an eight player strong team and a Wednesday first game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnie ‘MacDougall
Hansen
Bevan
McKinnon
Spielvogel
M. Andernos
Mesare Tyler Se
Coats
Acton Ontario Local Professionals and Bus Schedules
Listing of local professionals including D A Garrett physician and surgeon dental offices and optometrist in Acton Ontario with office hours and contact numbers. Also notes bus coaches leaving Acton with Eastbound and Westbound schedules to Toronto and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Symon Block
Mill St. E. Acton
D. A. Garrett
Willow and
River Sta Entrance River St. Acton, Ont
A. J. Buchanan Deas
Mill Street
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Acton Free Press
Poe
Circle itario-Quebes
Lurehouse
N. Young
George Herrington
Fred Gisby
Mlves Lay Patterson
Linda Linham
Orw
Lode
Tani Sala
Enuwbank
Bealdes
Ialen
Plato
Bears
Piper Oll Loualy
Etery
Ure
Malta
George
Professional Directory and “Travellers
W. G. C. Kenney
St E
Robert D. Buckner
Wellington St. Acton, Ont
Moore
Acton, Ontario
Office
Dental Surgice
Comer Mill
Prederick Streets
Leatherland, QC
Spm
Bruce E. Shownaker
L. Buchner
D.D
John Sts
Hea Waterlon
Gray Coach Lines
Standard Tire
Ems
Sun
Easibound
Torontos
Acro
Aronto
Eacepi
Stratford
Siedord
Dally Eadort
Ark Aseas
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