Acton Chamber Seeks Solutions To Local Commerce Debate
Acton residents note limited store variety and rising out of town shopping. The Chamber of Commerce plans a public push, including an outdoor Sportsmen's show, to mobilize merchants and residents, seeking ideas and energy from the community to boost life and business in Acton.
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Acton
Laws Chamber
Opysi
Carn‘lly Hana
Sporiumgin
Fintobe
Lisotype
Canada
Dnd
CNY Re
Chamber of Com
Merce
Ted
Tyler
Mill St
Thoughts of spring editorial reflections on seasonal shift
In this editorial prose the writer notes the approach of spring as winter wanes. They describe milder February days, lingering snow, longer light, and the Canadian landscape as nature readies for spring. The piece contrasts desire for warmer escapes with a wish to return to Canada for March when budding signs appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Revolution in Education Opens New Frontier for Learning
The piece argues education is undergoing a bloodless revolution that frees minds from rigid schooling. It contrasts past classrooms with modern methods where students explore, discuss, and relate to material, including field trips and debates, warning of potential chaos if reform continues.
Sale of New License Plates Slower Early This Year
Officials say plate sales are slow this year with a likely rush in the final days. Demand buildup suggests a last minute surge as motorists line up for renewals and new registrations.
The Acton Advertiser Publication Notice
A fragmented notice from The Acton founded in 167 and published on Wednesday February 8 outlines ad rates and billing terms. It states publication charges for notices and advertisements, available upon request, with advance payments shown and potential refunds or adjustments for errors or omissions.
Acton Fair Officers Elected for 1948 and School District Talks
Elwood Johnston was chosen president of the Acton fair for 1948 with A Robinson and Walter Linhem as first and second vice presidents. Total prize money paid reached 2029.45 with a year deficit of 100. Secretary C B Swacktamer resigned after years in post amid wartime changes. A round table discussed Acton Continuation School and forming North Halton High School District. The Public School Board will own the property while the district takes ownership of furnishings and equipment. Meeting attendees included Reeve McCutcheon deputy reeve Coon council and school board members plus district trustees Carbett and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood Johnston
Acton
A. Robinson
Walter Linhem
C. B.swacktamer
Acton ContinuiaHon School
North Halton
Reeve McCutcheon
Coon
Skuce
Carbett
A. Sproat
W. Middleton
C.F. Leatherland
Things Worth Throwing and News From 1893
A fragmented 1893 note lists home tips for cleanliness and deodorizing, from salt and lime to vinegar and whiskey for glue. It mentions names like James Melipen and W. Soper, and notes travelers to London and Paris seeking stocks. It also covers a school board decision to provide drinking water pails and cups, Hawaii’s government falling, Canada opposing U.S. control for Vancouver cable needs, and an early assembly discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cessani
James
MelLpen
Welean
Baldle
Osprings
Board of Education
Property Committee
Hawaii
Canada
United States
Vancouver
Coal shortage spurs church union talk in Acton area
Fifty years ago, January 31 1918 issue notes Presbyterian and Methodist meeting to discuss union services to conserve coal. It reports death of Lieut Colonel John McCrae of Guelph from pneumonia in Boulogne. Proceeds from a town hall patriotic dance funded socks and cigarettes for Acton boys overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McCrae
Guelph
Flanders Fields
Boulogne
Acton
G. B. Ryan and Co
J. B. MacKenzie
Celebrated Islington preacher honored with $80 purse
One hundred years ago Milton column notes A J Campbell formerly of Halton, while pursuing medical studies, preached Sundays to Presbyterians of Islington near Toronto. Last week the Islington congregation presented him a purse of $80 with engraved name, in grateful acknowledgment of his labors. North Ward results show Eli Van Allen leading by seven votes.
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A. J. Campbell
Halton
Campbell
Islington
Toronto
Sual
William Jardine
Mather
Eli van Allen
Church Notices From Several Local Congregations
A church notice page lists services and times for St Alban the Martyr Anglican Church, Gethsemane Christian Reformed Church, Maple Avenue Baptist Church, and Evangel Pentecostal Tabernacle in Acton and Georgetown. Details include Holy Eucharist, Sunday School, English and Dutch services, Bible classes, and nightly evangelistic events with dates in February 1948 and 1963 to 1968.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Georgetown
Church Notices TRINITY CHURCH AND ACTON BAPTIST DETAILS
Church notices from Trinity Church and Acton Baptist list ministers, service times, and weekly activities. Knox Church Acton shows 9.45 am church school, 11.00 am public worship with theme The Recovery Man's Lost Identity, and general parish schedule for February 1968.
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Andrew
Fawcett Eaton
Mission Circle
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Tia
Ninton's Shore
Frizzall
Cobble Hill Road
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The
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Milton
Hhree Press
Church OF SY. Alban the Martyr
Anglican Corner
Willow St
St. Alban‘s Drive
Rev. Ritchie McMurray, M.A
S.T.B
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Christian Reformed Church
Rev
P. Brouwer
Ontario
Maple Avenue Baptist Church
Maple Ave
Robert C. Lohnes
Evangel Pentecostal Tabernacle Pr.o.c
Churchill Road
S. M. Thoman
E. Johnson
Rev. Johnson
Christ Ambassadors
Crusaders
Trinity Church
United Church of Canada
Gordon B. Turner
George Elliott
Acton Baptist Church
Stanley Gammon
Tidley Ave
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