The Shift to First Names in Modern Life
The piece argues that modern manners favor first names over surnames in introductions and media conversations. It notes exceptions for officials and celebrities, cites Winston Churchill and Albert Schweitzer as rare formal targets, and contrasts with nineteenth century formality where family patriarchs received formal address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston Churchill
Winnie
Dr. Schweitzer
Betty
Harold
Jane Austen
Mr. Bénnet
Government wage cuts cited in June austerity plan
Dominion Bureau of Statistics figures show from July to August a 4,630 drop in departmental staff to 206,439 and payroll down 856000 to 7334000. Including Crown corporations and agencies, total government employees fall from 356,580 to 351,013 and payroll from 134,643,000 to 133,594,000. The August payroll cut totals 1,409,000, with ongoing savings expected if normal hiring slows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Crown
C.J.H
Highway 25 Extension Prompts City Planning Talks
John Root MPP Wellington South touts extending Highway 25 from Acton to Osprd Oscringe and widening nearby roads. The note urges sidewalk installation and a possible reroute of Highway 7 through Acton with safer CN R crossing at Main Street North. Also comments on 1963 council conflict of interest coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Root
M.P.P
Wellington South
No. 7 Highway
Acton
Oscringe
Ontario
Church Street
Hghways
Sweet Corner
Neverpess Wisi
Eager Avenue
Ajax
CNLR
Main Street
C.N.R
Acton Free Press notes 1943 war era events and local items
Fragmentary notes describe Acton and district happenings from 1943 including Red Cross efforts for Russia, school and municipal finance, wartime factory work, road conditions, and community life. It mentions Rev Jolliffe family bereavement, election results, skating at a pond, and ongoing civic concerns while noting typical local personalities and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Me Hee Karagh
Mus
J. M. McDonald
J. RB. MacArthur, Co
M. Haieen
Acton School Board
Faior
Allan J
Buchanan
Manning Depot
R.c.af
Toronto
Free Press
Ukrainian Christmas Visitors Mark Holiday Gatherings
A roundup of holiday visits across Campbellville, Malton, Toronto, and nearby towns. Families including the Hutchinsons, Greenlees, Elliots, Wood, Bentons, Andersons, Dalziel Agnews Glynns and many others share New Year and Christmas celebrations with relatives in Campbellville and beyond. Notices report a funeral attendance, hospital admission, and new church members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Smith
Les Hutchinson
Jimmie
Weston
Patterson’s
Wilfred Greenlees
Bill Elliott
Cathy
Mark
Jack Wood
Jon
Campbellville
Bentons
Mac Anderson
B.R. Ll
Glen Scott
Dalziel
Hitler
Kitchener
Fies
Glen
Thos
Ron Tworapeon
Ie Corse
Eldin Askin
Kenneth
Hornby
H. Eagles
Georgetown
Thomas Taylor
GuelIph
James Turner
Sunnybrook _Hospitalty
R. Shortill
Indians Education Concern of LODE Meeting Notes
The regular meeting at Mrs. H. R. Force's home discusses the Centennal fund to endow a Canadian Indian university chair. Members pledge fifty cents yearly through 1947 and consider appealing the government for action. A nomination committee includes Mrs. Heller. A prize is announced and a slide show previews the Bay district's roads, towns, and scenery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Devonshire
H. R. Force pFuesday
Mre Mowat
Theschonsle Bay
Canadians in midwinter talk fuel for witty discourse
A humorous essay surveys Canadian midwinter conversation, praising wit over common topics and contrasting elegant discourse with rustic habit. It sketches party scenes, social fables, and the culture of exchange from bridge to tavern, highlighting warmth, dignity, and stubborn pride in national character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattei
Abe
Ford
Tal
Marion Rudd Mission Circle Holds January Meeting at Acton Baptist
The Marion Rudd Mission Circle met last Thursday at Acton Baptist Church with hymn singing and prayers. Discussions covered White Cross work and making gauzed squares for Kite Cross. plans were made to send another parcel to the Rudds in India including strained meat and baby foods for Barbara Jr. Letters from Mr. and Mrs. Rudd about their arrival in India were read and shared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Rudd
Acton Baptist Church
J. Rudd
India
Rudds
Barbara Jr
L. Isley
H. Freuler
L McCutcheon
Gammon
G. Harrap
School notes recount December events and sports kickoff
The report covers a Christmas dance on December 0 with Little Caesar and the Cony, an assembly on December 2 led by Bonnie MacDougall, a profit for the Students' Council, and holiday hockey practice. It mentions upcoming basketball and volleyball semi finals and a town sense of garish displays by de Sees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Students’ Council
Studentt Council
Bonnie ‘MacDougall
Hanten
Bevan
McKinnon
Spee ‘M. Anderson
Messie Tyle
Coats
Acton Ontario Local Professionals and Bus Schedule Listing
Local listings show doctors A D Garrett and Moore at Willow River area, surgeon A J Buchanan at 3A Mill Street, and optometrist L Buchner. Barrister C Watherland in Acton, plus coaching schedules and transit times to Toronto with daily eastbound and westbound departures and weekend exceptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Buchanan
Deata
Mill Street
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Acton Free Press
Assam
C.wila
Ontaria Quebec
Thureday
Toa
Acton Lo
EB. Goo
Chaplain Mae
Bee
J. Kl. Smith
Ar, Smith
Tore W. Wills
T. Hurd
Wemith
W. ‘Lee
G. Hall
Balblei
Berlin
Kitchance
Fee
Haviland
Orlando Jolliffe
Jolliffe
Watlss
Chingy Yas
Rock’ Rea
Ospringe
Wm. Sutton
Barbour
Messrs. Jessop
Beswick
Binnie
Luaehouse
N. Young
George Herrington
Fred Gisby
Mises Joy Patterson
Linda Unham
Orw
Lode
Dave Ideale
Isa Ete
Tanith
Inlo
Bealdes
Plato
Geo
George
Tay
Professional Directory and “Travellers’ Guide
W. G. C. Kenney
Symon Block
Mill St
ER. Acton
US Church St
D. A. Garrett
Willow and
River Sta
Entrance River St. Acton, Ont
Robert D. Buckner
Wellington St. Acton, Opt
Moore
Acton, Ontario
Gov. Lee
Watherland, QC
Puneral Directors
Brice E. Shoemaker
Mgr
L. Buchner
John Sts
Waterlon
Gray Coach Lines
Sun
Spees
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