North South clash over Halton County voting power
A debate on county voting strength in Halton County pits Oakville and Burlington against Acton Milton Georgetown and Nassagaweye. Proposals would reallocate to a north 16 south 17 balance with a plan for phased review, warning of secession if unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Toronto
Hamilton
Oakville
Burlington
Acton
Milton
Georgetown
Rocuusing
Nassigaweye
Oskville
Wouth
Nelson
Wrship
Trafalgar
Brome
Thal
Basington
Esquesing
Natsagawaye
Enigma of Soviet Policy in UN, Khrushchev Speech Cited
Alexander Dallin contends the Soviet Union uses the UN as a battlefield tool rather than a peace instrument. He cites Khrushchev’s Ghana speech as evidence that Moscow rejects international law when its security is at stake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church
U.N
Alexander Dallin
Soviet Union
Nersons
Russia
USN
Dallin
Khrushchev
Ghana
Nkrumah
Adv. Dallin
Acton News Briefs Highlight Local Events and Arrivals
In 1943 notes from Acton: the Acton Santor Band prepares for its first appearance at the Eaton Mutual meeting. Mr and Mrs David Drysdale report son John’s safe overseas arrival. An inspector checks radio licenses and George Switeer graduates top of class for naval instructor post at Alberta. Daisy Buchanan receives a send off to overseas service. Vera Neares honored at Bannockburn before RCA active duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tcene
Acton Santor
Chatlet
Mason
Eaton Uelle Permers
Duke of Devonshire
D.B
W. G. Beatty
Daisy Buchanan
CWAC
Acton
Bannockburn School
Vera Neares
RCA
Local school honors and town entertainments noted in 1912 1913 update
The article lists top students at public and senior classes including Nelson Kenney Henderson and many others. It mentions Miss M Z Beainett teaching and a long roster of names. It also notes town entertainments and preparations for an electric railway project with grading progress and discusses high living costs in Canada amid war prep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aken
Thie Pree i Press
JM Denyes
B.A
Auper
J. S. Deddon
Nn. Kenney
Henderson
BL Brown
Nelson
H.warren
Scott
Hazel McDonald
Laura Scot
Jimmie Ross
James Matthews
Frances Hurst
Laird McDonald
Jean Barber
Willie Hollaway
Earl Cooper
M. Z. Beainett
Tait Alexander
Harry Lauder
Alavander
Bert Davidson
Herbert Dron
Norman McEachern
Wilmer Watking
Alex McDonald
Pearl McDonald
Angus McEachern
Gordon Johnstone
Joe McDonald
District dump fire described with Inferno imagery
Georgetown papers feature a dump fire described as scenes reminiscent of Dante's Inferno and nuclear ruins as flames creep around the edges and toward the fill. Oakville moves to tighten delinquent utility collections with a 15 day post-discount disconnect policy. Brampton reports overcrowded Peel County Jail and possible repurposing of the governor's residence for women inmates. Burlington plans a new hard hall with band shell costing about 60000 for bands and theatre use. Waterdown honors Stanley H Hill on Stan Hill Night after long service. Milton hospital operates at near capacity with beds full and waiting lists for less serious treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Oakville
PULC
Brampton
Supreme Court
Peel County
Burlington
Waterdown
Stan Hill
East Flamboro
Stanley H. Hill
Milton
Founders Bay observance and Holstein Club meeting notes
The Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire marks Founder's Bay on February 13 for its 63rd anniversary. Brock Harvie was elected Halton Holstein Breeders' Club president at a January 15 meeting. Dr. L H Ferris spoke on herd health and tuberculosis. awards were given at the County Black and White Show and for herd production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire
I.O.D.E
Founder's Bay
Rnave
Far North
Frobisher Bay
Antic
Arctic
Tuktowaktuk
Peter J. Robinson
Baker Lake
Clark Murray
Montreal
Yukon
Nestucundland
Hamad
England
United States of America
1.C.D.E
Canada
Bellernee
Halton Holstein Breeders’ Club
Brock Harvie
J. Cameron Marshall
L. H. Ferris
Canada Department of Agriculture
Ferne
Fred Nume
Georgetown
Weather, war memories, and an inspector visit
A wartime memoir fragment recounts brutal winter weather and a tense aircraft camp as an inspector nears. The narrator recalls Churchill, fear of scrutiny, and the contrast between officers and other ranks amid mud, uniforms, and camp discipline.
Value of cards in double dummy bridge lessons
A historical note discusses card value beyond winning tricks. It explains how high cards serve as entries and stoppers, while low cards aid end plays and lead positioning. The article uses a sample problem with spades and clubs, urging readers to attempt duplicate bridge and attend the Acton Bridge Club at 3 Roseford Terrace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newt
South
Acton Bridge Club
Roseford Terrace
Mra. Car
Acton Ontario Professional Directory and Travel Guide
Directory and travel listings for Acton Ontario professionals. Includes physicians Dr A A Buckner Dr T B Moore and Dr H Leib dental surgeon offices with addresses and phone numbers, barristers, notaries, and coaching and railway schedules. Services hours and contact details are listed for local offices and transport.
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Sean Wheel
Carner
Ieee
ISS
Brock ‘Harris Holstein
Far North Halls
D. S. Dunton
The
Holstein Friesian Association of Canada
E. R. Saysworth
J. A. Francis
Joe Snyder
Est Harmis
Jas. Carney
Ralph Ford
Angie A
Watt
Puerto- Rico
Winston Churchill
France
Cnn
BY &N
Margaret
Nittleei
Normandy
Churchilllan
Julian” Caesar
West S—J
South S—A
Professional Directory and
Travellers’ Guide
W. G. C. Kenney
Symon
Mill St. B. Acton
Church St
Robert D. Buckner
Wellington St
Actos
T. B. Moore
Main Street
North Corner
Acton, Ontario
Office
H. Leib Dental
Connar Mill and
Frederick Streete
Buchanan Dental Surgeon
Adill Street
Cc. P. Leatherland
Ami
Gatardaye
Braida
Acioa Manor
Ontario
Guelph
Bally
Usmlet
Bela Deg
Bruce EB
Mgr
John St. S. Acton
Waterloose Tinker
Gray Coach Lines
Sun
Eee
Canadian National Railways Standard
la Tauronta
Yevento
Toream
Toroma
Stratford
Ake Teotmanen
Sey
David W. Goin
D.C
Young Sweet Corner
Arthur & Young
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