No Sure Care Talks on Acton Arena Future
A meeting of diverse groups discussed the Acton arena operation and the potential shift to the Board of Parks Management. The piece cautions that transfer is not a cure and notes funding, tax, and seasonal employment issues while urging careful planning and cooperation among Council and boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Arena
Board of Commission
Board of Parks Management
Council
Rd of Parks Management
Tax rule blocks deduction for Ontario Hospital plan
The piece explains a budget change from last April that disallows deducting Ontario Hospital plan membership and medical expenses from taxable income. It notes prior Blue Cross deductions no longer apply, calling this double taxation since government payments are taxed. The author laments late awareness and urges objection though time has passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario Hospital Plan
Blue Cross
Ontario
Exciting journeys mark a life from hitchhiking to college
A reflective reminiscence traces early adventures starting at age fifteen with a 400 mile hitchhike to secure a first job. It recounts college life, varsity roles, and wartime shifts, then a comic trek to New York with friends. Strong memories of growth and discovery frame each milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes
New York
DLS
My Long Journey Through War Time Europe and Normandy
Memoir style reminiscence recounts long travels with Allied troops across Europe during wartime. The narrator recalls trains through London and the Empire, Normandy landings, six corners of England, Belgium and the Low Countries, and scenes of freed towns, pubs, and exotic nerves. Personal reflections mix with historical events and a longing for past times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
Wales
England
Channel
Normandy
National Health Week In Canada Aims At Health For All
National Health Week arrives in Canada for the 16th year during the week starting January 31 1960. The piece emphasizes health as defined by the World Health Organization as complete physical mental and social well being and urges Canadians to organize groups to spread health messages and adopt health goals for the year ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
World Health Organization
Advertising's Proper Role In A Free Economy
Advertising serves a vital function in a free competitive society by informing consumers and supporting healthy business. While abuses exist, the remedy lies in informed consumer response and responsible practice, not heavy handed regulation.
Round the District Talk Sparks Muted Maine Exchange
A quirky local column notes a visitor in a Maine town joining a stall group and finding strict silence as a mutual rule. The Waterdown Review questions such censorship while other items cover twins, school finances, immigration stories, sports notes, and a Burlington dog license case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Meron
The Good Old Days Return to 1910 Events
A garbled 1919 digested page recalls a 1910 banquet with dishes, songs, and speeches led by Rev Antentt and VER Moore. City council debates temperance laws and pay raises for inspectors. Mrs Maddeak receives hand painted pins, and locals discuss Bell Telephone lines. Geer Graham sells horses to a Galt buyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ver Moore
A Ordy
Horace
Mion
Bertie Smith
HP Na
Werreie
Jared
WS Hanna
Po Maddeak
Colin
Toronto
Maddock
British Columbia
Bell Telephone
Crewson's Corners
Mero Geer Graham
Crewson’s Corners
Back in 1940 Local Hockey Game and Injury Report
In a 1940 edition a detailed game recap notes Beardmore plant screen damage and a large crowd of local sentiment after a rough match. Players Berefort and Guelphs fought hard, several injuries were reported, and Burtingian faced a defeat as the team prepares for a move to a larger facility at the ONR siding with improved shipping access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beardmore
Pulry Dyke
Nerrol
Castine Acton
Ayton
Entermedia
Fast Frias
Acton area doctors and professionals listed with contact details
A list of Acton based physicians dentists optometrists lawyers and other professionals with office addresses street names and phone numbers. The compilation includes Dr W G C Kenney D A Garrett and others, plus real estate appraisers and transportation schedules, reflecting a busy town directory.
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Tim
Jeet
BY Bill Smiley
Atlantic
Ereland
London
Andeave
Oman
Empire
Antwerp
Hetamd
Celine
The
Acton Free Press
Wilts
G. A Dills
David RK Dills
Action
Thornhill Drive
Qarmele
Truslgar High School
Oakville
Moses Reeve
Marcor Wallheart Amidson
Buretington
Malton
Dover
Burlington Parks Board
Georgetown Lowi
Milton
the Herald
Beasties
Aix
Team Sun
Miltons
Ales Rig
Burlington
Kitchener
Vree Proas
Professional Directory and
Travellers’ Guide
W. G.C. Kenney
Lymon
Mill St. E. Acton
Church St E
D. A. Garrett
Corner of
Willow and
River St
Entrance River St. Acton, Oat
Robert Lt. Buckner
Wellington St. Acton
F. L. Wright
Wilbur St
Acton
Hleib
Mil and
Frederick Street
A J “Buchanan
Mul Street
Leatherland
Braida
Coa
Guetpa Houban
Hastings & Payne Barrisers and—Solicitors Notaries Public
Mill St. Acton
Sv Ia Oe
Bruce E. Shoemaker
Mar
A. D. Moore
D.C
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Robert R. Hamiltok
Fues
Guelph St
Georgetown
Ont
Canadian National Ranways Aenea
Sunde
Anal Giorgéioen
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