Equalization Of Assessments Set In Milton Hearing
County officials hailed the completion of 1951's equalization of assessment in Milton at a Friday hearing with hopes for an amicable settlement. Georgetown pressed to insert wording protecting future proceedings while others favored stability. five northern towns share costs under a Board ruling valid five years, unless boundaries change or assessments rise 10 percent in two consecutive years. Georgetown seeks a larger share, a stance others deem unlikely to endure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Georgetown
North Halton
Ontario Municipal Board
Acton
Price Fixing Ends Simple Rural Living
A writer laments modern government price controls on dairy in Ontario. Buttermilk, skim milk, and standard milk prices are cited, with butterfat standards tied to the Milk Board. The piece contrasts city and rural costs, recalling old family cow self sufficiency and questioning centralized standardization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walkerton
Ontario
Milk Board
Government Mark Up Critique From Victoria Liquor Theft Case
An Ontario reader echoes concern over a Victoria B C judgment that rejected valuing stolen liquor at more than 25 dollars though sold publicly for 58 68 dollars. The piece notes the Liquor Control Board bought the rum for 8 08 dollars and questions government spending pursued by provincial and federal bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
B.C
Defendaict
Liquor Control Board of
British Columbia
Ontario
Orangeville
The Bard of Ayrshire Birthday Tribute
Friday marks Robert Burns 193rd birthday the Scottish poet known as Bobbie Burns. Born January 25 1759 near Ayr he rose from a tenant farmer family to write enduring works while ploughing fields. His legend notes both talent and human flaws including charm with women and pride.
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Robert Burns
Scotland
Bobbie Burns
Clay Biggin
Ayr
Burn
Robert
Burns
Ayrshire
Harry Longfellow
Jack Whittier
Editorial Notes on Press Influence Across Town and Country
The Shelburne Free Press cites a citizen remark on Toronto as a place for wages and working hours disputes. Simeon Strunsky of the New York Times argues a single absorbed weekly issue can outperform seven dailies in persuading readers, noting rural readers’ attentiveness to a weekly paper. Bowmanville Statesman quotes him on weekly papers’ influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Olllier
Shelburne Free Press
Toronto
The
New York Times
Simeon Strunsky
Bowmanville Statesman
Churchill and Mrs Miller Remembering Visit to States and London
Mrs. William Miller of Georgetown recalls Winston Churchill on the radio and an investiture in London with King Edward VII while nursing in Dublin during the South African War. Hughes Cleaver says he will not seek re election and lists Halton nominees. Slot machines and water woes are noted with Halton district updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churchill and
Georgetown
William. Miller
Winston Churchill
States
Canada
Hughes Cleaver
Halton County
Milton
Cleaver
Ottawa
Haltor
John Kehoe
Burlington
Hob Shannon
F. M. Deans
Oakville
K. Y. Dick
Murray McPhal
Campbellville
James Cunningham
Hornby
F M. Deans
W. Crozier
Victor Hall
Trafalgar
The Value of Friendship as a Life Investment
A short poem-like note extols friendship as the best investment in life. It says giving in friendship yields returns beyond money, urging readers to greet each day with welcome and to protect the partnership of friends. Lake Louise near Banff is praised as a beautiful scene in North America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Louise
Banff
North America
Sunday Church Schedule and Talks for January 1952
The page lists multiple Sundays in January 1952 with times for Sunday School Bible Class Divine Worship and Evening Worship. Topics include Charging God Foolishly What Makes a Great Christian and What It Is to Know God. A Mission Band BYP U study begins February 7 led by Mr Shuter.
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MAT -Mission
P. Byp.u
Shuter
Epiphany 1952 Sunday church schedule
January 27 1952 on Epiphany Sunday with Holy Communion at 9.00 am Sunday School at 10.00 am Beginner's Class at 11.00 am and Evening Prayer at 7.00 pm.
Milton Repeals Early Closing By Law After Petition
The Milton council repealed its early closing by law after a petition from merchants and farmers. Acton sustains similar rules, while Nassagawega Church narrowly escaped a fire last week. Rockwood elected a library board for 1902 led by William Harris and others. Acton Public School's continuation class in high school subjects thrives with sixteen enrollees under Miss Starr. A two story red brick residence bought from the Glebe estate by John Harvey is nearing completion on Myll Street and Park Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Council
Milton
Acton
Nassagawega Presbyterian
Rockwood
William Harris
T. Lundy
H. OO. Hills
P. Fahey
J. J. Aldous
Seth Bailey
Hugh Black
Mary Stewart
Ella Gillespice
Starr
F. Glebe
John Harvey
Myll Street
Park Avenue
Local Notes From Acton Area January 21 1932
Winter skating remains the sole pastime. Girl Guides picnic and cookout near a campfire. Tyler's Transport leases new town quarters and service station on the eastern highway. Shoe factory beats glove factory in euchre by over a hundred points at a parish hall event. Barn fire destroys Frank W Petch farm building east of Georgetown Monday morning. Executors sell W R Blair store to W Lashbrook. Acton Citizens Band practice moved to a hall slated for remodel. School Board elects J M McDonald chairman. Council hires chartered accountants at 200 dollars salary. Born Sutcliffe daughter in Detroit January 16 1932. Kennedy dies at Mill Street Acton January 16 1922. Canada’s labour income reaches 4 628 million in early 1951.
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The
Tyler
Euchre
Frank Wpetch
Georgetown
J. C. Hill
W. Roe Blair
W. Lashbrook
Acton Citizens’ Band
J. M. McDonald
Chartered
Sutcliffe
Detroit
H. E. Suteliffe
Acton Professional Directory and Travellers Guide
Listings for doctors dentists veterinarians and real estate firms in Acton Ontario. Travel schedules for local coaches and Canadian National Railways timetables note daily and holiday service patterns and Georgetown Flyer times. Includes contact details and office hours.
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Nassagaweya
Esquesing
Che Arton Hree Press
Mall St E
Ont
Audit Bureau of Circulations
C.W.N.A
Ontario-Quebec
United States
Post Office Department
G. A. Dills
Halton
Trafalga
Joseph
Hardy
Tratfalzar
Erin Advocate
City Guide
Farmer
No. 25
New Town
Se ‘A
United Church of Canada
E. A. Currey
Bower Avenue
Misa O. M. Lam
Adams
Presbyterian Church In Canada
KNOX
Aptia
Douglas B. Shuter
Free Press
Kennedy
Mill Street
John Robertson Kennedy
Camadiam
Professional Directory and
Traveller's Guide
D. A. Garrett
Willow and
River Sts
River Street
A. J. Buchanan
Leishman Block
Mill St
Haines Am
RAY
George A. Sirrs
Mill St. Corner Frederick
B. D. Young
B.v.sc
L. Young
D.V.M. Veterinary Surgeons Office
Brookville, Ontario
F. G. Oakes
V.S
B.V. Sc
Veterinary Surgeon
Knox Ave
Cc. F. Leatherland
Lever & Hoskin Chartered Accountants
Jenkins and Hardy
Metropolitan
Victoria St
Victor B. Rumley
WM. C. Milligan
R.O. Optometrics
A. T. Brown
Willoughby Fara
Agency
Cannon
Bay St
Empire
Tom Hewson
C. H. Dyment
Wentworth St
Hamilton
Tadgs
Andy Frank
Ampbeliv Tikes
WM. R. Bracken Real Estate General Insurance
Travellers' Guide
Gray Coach Lines
Sun
Kitchener
Canadian National Railways
St Guelph
Tos
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