School board debate over addition prompts mixed press response
A town newspaper reviews the recent school board meeting on the proposed M. Z. Bennett addition. It notes public concern, fear of tax impact, and tension between openness and shielding details. The paper defends informing ratepayers, urges frankness with reporters, and emphasizes public funds and accountability.
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M. Z. Bennett
Stone
Duandes
Garieran
Trayatee
Bert
Gouncil
What is news and what makes it publishable
A lead editorial ponders what counts as news. It argues abnormal events draw reader interest while normal conduct rarely matters, notes crime publicity can attract criminals, and cites a rival editor feud to illustrate how truth and sensationalism trade off in newspaper practice.
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Ridgetown Dominion
Pension plan compulsory in Canada misread by farmers
Many Canadians still treat the Canada Pension Plan as voluntary. A revenue official found farmers at a plowing match questioned joining up, with responses like I don’t think I’m interested. Officials warn non-contributors risk losing future benefits, especially self employed and those not filing tax returns such as marginal farmers fishermen and casual workers.
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Canada Pension Plan
National Revenue
CPP
Canadian kids miss Christmas walkie talkies due to transport rules
Canadian Electronics Engineering notes the Department of Transport bans low power walkie talkies as frivolous play. Rules forbid interference and recreational use, with licensing review possible as kids are asked to declare intended use. Over and out.
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Canadian Electronics Engineering
Santa
Department of Transport
GRS
General Radio Service
Transport Department
Jane
Granny
Mom
Noted Advice and a London Parking Joke
A brief editorial note urges cautious winter driving with a dentist appointment metaphor from the Ontario Safety League. A humorous London exchange reveals a policeman’s response to a repeat offender: the driver apologizes for trespassing. the officer counters with a 20 year ticket threat and a pun on temptation.
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The
Ontario Safety League
Funny and Frustrating Notes From Parents and Welfare Appeals
A humorous yet pointed column collects notes from parents explaining pupil absences and late arrivals and then quotes real letters to the Toronto Welfare Department. The pieces reveal strain, sarcasm, and blunt honesty—teachers, families, and care agencies contending with everyday crises in the school and social services system.
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Toronto Welfare Department
Wit and Woe in Humorous Letters on Medicare and Work
A clipped collection of sharper lines and grievances ranging from marital strain and childbirth in bureaucratic forms to exhausted health care woes and overtime labor. Readers encounter wry, sardonic voices about medicine, pay, and modern life, echoing social tensions and medical reform debates.
Longtime Acton Leader Retires After 20 Years of Service
Free Press notes the retirement of J M McDonald from the Acton area, detailing his years as manager of the Acton branch under Mr Graham and his retirement plans to remain in Acton. The report recalls earlier town life, local industries, key figures such as Mrs H Hawkes and Mrs K Grater, and mentions Acton births and residents tied to the community's growth since the 1840s.
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J. M. McDonald Sry
Toronto
Me Boyalit
Siastudstas
Walker
Dani
Eldalig
Dadliar
WK. Grater
Nanhyer
The
Hawkeas
Nova Sealy
Acton
Gyahian
Tuvohbo
Graham
Regidimnora and Co
Storey Glove Co
David McMillan
Hoyo My
Michael McMilan
Fragments From 1603 Church Report On Congregation
A damaged OCR fragment reports a 1603 church session led by Rev G H Cote Mongril G Wy Ciatrinan TE Moord with Know church parish meetings. It notes dwindling membership, a council report by Mr John Lawson, and financials showing revenue around $2400 with missions included.
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Acton
Adarin
G.H
Cote
Mongril
G. Wy
Ciatrinan
Moord
Jam
Mela
Herdiig
John Ceiharon
Maew Kehool
Che
Joli Lawson Slawall
Handerson M
New Years Reception For Returned Gunner A M Smith
Fifty years ago readers saw Walker Lodge officers listed led by J McKinnon with T H Cook and W Leaton among others. A New Years crowd greeted Gunner A M Smith back from France at Christmastide, receiving a gold watch amid speeches by local dignitaries. Nassagaweya elected James W Moffat reeve as school and municipal posts stirred local politics.
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Walker Lodge
J. McKinnon
T. H. Cook
W. Leatin
Jr. Wildgust
W. J. Bald
W. M. Cooper
John Kenny
R. M. McDonald
Norman McLeod
Alexander Kean
John Lawson
L. G. King
H. A. Cove
N. P. McLain
W. R. Kenway
Gunner A. M. Smith
France
W. J. Gould
Robert Hynds
W. F. Coles
Harry Harwood
Corp
A. W. Largo
George Lantz
Buchan
Woodhall and
Barber
Massra
W. R. Kgnney
J.P
D. A. Handerson
Hynds
Robt
Scott
McPharson
John Kenney
C. C. Speight
James Ramshaw
D. C. Russell
Nassagaweya
James W. Moffat
Grammar School resumption and council notes from Milton
One hundred years ago the Grammar School was resumed by Rev Nelson Burns with a promising attendance. The article praises Burns as capable, outlines his aims to teach English and prepare pupils for the Inspector, and notes a plan to form a permanent class. It also lists the County Council members and reports a election controversy in Acton ward where Col Clay was declared elected by a 142 vote majority amid polling-book issues.
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Nelson. Burns
Burns
Multiple Area Churches Schedule Epiphany Services and Classes
A collage of church notices lists St Alban Anglican in Acton with 900 am Eucharist and 10:30 am Morning Prayer, Geth-El Christian Reformed with 10 am English service and 2:30 pm Dutch English, Maple Avenue Baptist Georgetown with 9:45 am Sunday School and 10:00 am morning service, PAOC with week of prayer events and prayer services, all inviting families to attend.
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Church School
Acton
Georgetown
Church Notices Acton area ministers and services listed
The notice lists Acton Baptist Church and Knox Church activities with times for morning worship Sunday School classes for all ages at 1000 am, junior and senior school groups, and evening services. It also notes Wednesday prayer and Bible study, Thursday explorers and choir practice, and Friday teen BHP. Presbyterian Knox Church details include church school for ages 3 to 15, teen class, 1100 am public worship with sermon Changing the Target, and 400 pm adult study group.
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Christ Ambassadors
Crusaders
The
Sacrament of Holy Communion
HHS
Tyler Ave
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Bill
Hemingway
Iam
Norval
Stawarftown
Free Press
Nas
Uust
Canada
Agiherisd
Ogawa Aswiting Co
Aden
Pristiog
Thor
Milton
Shree Press
Church OF
ST. Alban the Maryyr
St. Alban's Drive
Geth-El
Maple Avenue Baptist Church
Maple Ave
Robert C. Lohnes
Evangel Pentecostal Vabernacle
PAOC
Churchill Road
M. Thoman
Pastor
Vrinity Church
United Church of Canada
Gordon Ho Turner
de George Elliott
Acton Baptist Church
Stanley Gammon
Jitley Ave
Presbyverian Church IN
Knox Church
Andrew H. McKenzie
E A Hansen
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