Changes in Acton administration raise questions and aims
Acton citizens are urged to understand the new administrative structure. Jo McGeachie is named clerk administrator, with duties uncertain. Water, sewer, and town works now report through the administrator under council direction. Hydro work under the Hydro Commission. Two main committees will meet regularly and report to the full council in a Committee of the Whole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Iinterest
Jo McGeachie
Nso
Sdwer
Town Council
Acton Hydro Commission
Leap Year Traditions Across Europe and England
The article notes Leap Year customs where women proposed to men, citing Scotland in 1288 and France, Florence, and Genoa with variations. It mentions fines for refusals, potential claims on affection, and a silk gown consolation prize, with England extending penalties for scoffing at proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Florence
Genga
America
Ontario proposes expanded department to govern municipal affairs
The Committee on the Organization of Government in Ontario urges merging planning, development, and the Ontario Municipal Board into the Department of Municipal Affairs. It notes urban growth outpacing population and calls for transferring planning functions, approving debenture bylaws, and keeping hearings via the Board, to reduce red tape and clarify municipal authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On the Organization of Government In
Ontario
Department of Municipal Affairs
Departent of Planning and Development
Ontario Municipal Board
Department of Planning and Development
Municipal Board
Municipal Affairs Department
Aps
Skid Row study redefines notion of homelessness in Chicago
A Chicago survey reinterprets Skid Row as more complex than the derelict image. Alcoholism Research finds less than one third of homeless men are alcoholics. most are poor, with 12 percent alcoholic derelicts and 28 percent light drinkers who avoid derelicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Alcoholism Research
Dreaming of a Big Sweepstakes Win in a Snowbound Office
A narrator wrestles with lottery fever and conscience while staring at a snowy scene. He imagines tropical beaches and a Mediterranean breakfast as a Canadian grocer interrupts with a sales pitch. Hope persists that the next sweepstakes will pay off, despite rational misgivings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charity Hinla
Millionaire Dream Or Dangerous Debt Scheme
The narrator outlines a reckless fantasy of frenzied spending on credit cards and loans. He plans lavish travels and hires for family, funding from borrowed money, then hopes for a quick retirement funded by Swiss bank interest, while imagining a dramatic escape from law and debt. He doubts long life and warns of future consequences.
January 17 1960 Acton church calendar details regional services
Sunday listings from Knox Acton Sabeatik Acton Pentecostal Tabernacle Baptist and Anglican churches. Service times cover Bible classes morning worship and evangelistic sessions with nursery care noted. Includes dates January 17th 1960 and 1980s entries with multiple churches in Acton Ontario and surrounding area.
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Evangelistic
Tursdey
Thurradgy
Christ Ambassars
Church School
Acton council notes resignation of police chief and new pumper talk
Regular council meeting reports the resignation of Police Chief R Mer McPherson after 117 years of service in Acton and hope for his swift recovery. Fire Brigade urges purchase of a new pumper, valued near 3500, with decision to be made within a month. Also covered are junior hockey wins over Guelph, two anniversary celebrations, local injuries from factory accidents, and a blizzard impact with rail line extension plans near Guelph.
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Pree
Councl
R. Mer Pherson
Haw
Acton
McPherson
Actan Fire Brigade
R. M. MacDonald
Connell
Chuck Tyler
Guelph
R. Brush
Nichols
Guy
Brush
Hillier
Toal
Ware
Alex McDonald
Church St
Professional Directory and Travellers' Guide Listing Acton Acton
Professional Directory and Travellers Guide lists doctors and a real estate appraiser in Acton Ontario. Dr W G C Kenney maintains offices in Symon Block Mill Street with residence on Church Street. Dr D A Garrett operates at Willow and River Streets with River Street entrance. Dr Robert D Buckner practices on Wellington Street with afternoon appointments. F L Wright at 20 Wilbur Street offers real estate appraising and insurance services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. C. Kenney Ian
Symon Block
Mill St. E
Acton
Church St. E
F. L. Wright
Wilbur St. Acton
Ontario
Guests to Propose Toasts at Banquet
An Acton Scottish Dance Club gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs Witem Hospitality hosted guest speakers Rev Paul Surling from Toronto and Bob Smith of Hamilton fame to propose toasts The Immortal Memory and The Lassies The event features committee members from Guelph and local solicitors lawyers and professionals providing entertainment and Scots tradition in the planned supper and dances
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All Witem
Paul Sarling
Toronta
Bob Smith
Hamilton
Surling
St Andrew's
Acton Scottish Dance Club
Guelph
William Connel
Bob Currie
D Digate
Harm
Scotland
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Hamilton-Spectator
The
Acton Free Press
Dills Printing and Publishing Co. Limited
Willow St
Audit’ Bureau of Circulations
C.W.N.A
Onterin-Quebec
CWNA
Tequest
Second Clear Mall
A. Dills
David M. Dills
ESS
Sugar
Rio
Mediterranean
Esther’Taylor
BY Bill Smiley
phin_ly
Vickis
Dad
FBU
Mounties
Canada
Gollen
Majorca
Sue
Presbyterian Church IN
Knox Church
Andrew H. McKenzie
Sabeatik
United Church OF Canada
Gorston_Adams
George Elliott
YMCA
Atl Arys
Bom Serviews
Iain Asso
Christian Reformed Church
J Nutma
Queen St
Box
Vata
Free Press
Lhst
Alex Cripps
Acton Tanning Company
Darwin
San
Frank Smith
Main St
Beardmore Sale
Smith
Toronto / Suburban Railwio
Professional Directory and
Travellers’ Guide
D. A. Garrett
Willow and
River Sts
Entrance River St. Acton
Robert D. Buckner
Wellington St. Acton
Ont
H. Leib
Corner Mill
Frederick Street
A. J. Buchanan
Mall Street
Fleatherland
Sabe
Rex
Hastings & Payne
Mill A. Ie Ion
Tobe
EU Meer
Ruwena Noum
Bruce E. Shoemaker
Mgr
A.D. Moore
D.C. Palmer
Specife
Mill Street
Robert R. Hamilton
Guelph St. Cocarione
Eee
Lever & Hoskin Chartered Accountants
Kina
St St . Hrampton
Gray Coach Lines
Hols
Canadian National Railways
Brea Helpan
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