Saving Municipal Dollars In Mitchell cooperation lowers sewers rental costs
The Huron Expositor lauds Mitchell for saving about a thousand dollars in surveying fees by using property deeds to measure frontages for sewer rentals. It urges ratepayers to take personal responsibility, noting individuals fund the town’s operations and cooperation can reduce costs, while acknowledging modern limits on statute labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron Expositor
Seaforth
Mitchell
Expositor
Vanished Chivalry and Modern Manners in a Busy City
An observer laments fading chivalry as courtesy vanishes with Kleenex replaced handkerchiefs and elevator etiquette. Modern life, speed, and competitive driving erode small niceties, urging patience over bold self-advancement to reduce urban chaos and crashes.
Rotation Wardens Scrapped In Huron County Reform
Halton County’s rotation for electing a Warden among municipalities faces drawbacks but Huron County drops the practice this year. Councilors previously alternated by party, with Conservatives then Liberals, but citizens voted for officials without regard to party. Each county councillor was elected or acclaimed in non political elections.
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Halton County
Huron County
The Good Old Days in Beardmore Siding and Town
The 1912 issue notes construction work on the Beardmore siding with bridges pending and climber needs. A temperamental hound named Spore is shot after biting incidents. A stone crusher is delivering road material, improving streets. Young Gordon McDonald, 18, dies in a farm accident when a wagon wheel rolls, skull fracture. Automobiles face speeding fines as drivers tour outside town. Eddie Waddell’s benefit baseball game raises funds for medical bills. Drouth reduces rain in 25 days, crops suffer. canning berries should be gathered now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GTR
Beardmore
Sunderland Villa
Uhough
Gordon McDonald
Jerely
Eddie
Scoutmaster farewell as unit notes service
In July 1942 the First Action Scout Troop held a farewell party for scoutmaster Elmer Grisetow who recently joined the Active Service. The gathering at the scouts home included a leather writing kit gift in appreciation for his work with the group.
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Acion
Boy Scouts
Elmer Grisetow
Uap
Beardmore Co
Crescent
Ontario transport kills mall plan on Colbourne Street
The Ontario Department of Transport rejected a Chamber of Commerce proposal for a Colbourne Street mall over traffic concerns on nearby streets. The council would need 5000 in traffic signals 5000 in 100 traffic signs and 10000 feet of pavement to set up the project.
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Oakville
Ontario Department of Transport
Chamber of Commerce
Colbourne St
Burlington
Brampton
Mono Mills
Canada Brick Co
Packed Park at Albion Hills Chosen for First Club Picnic
Albion Hills hosts the Y's Men and Gimities first summer picnic with swimming, contests, and a peanut scramble for kids. Winners include Dougie Cooper and Kelly Harklest in preschool events, with multiple races and adult ski and three-legged events noted among participants.
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Albion Hills
Y's Men
Tough Eight Ark
Altyon
Bverone
Dougie Cooper
Kelly
Harry Ochtrich
Brian Walker
Janet Rugnvaldson
Christine Fowers
Harry Ochirich
Jeff
Large Wedding Cake At Reunion in Park
Mr Marry MacAuley and her family hosted a park reunion for the Zirh wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Frank Ritchie of Lanknow. Attendees included their daughter Anne, Mr and Mrs Roy Anderson and their three children, Mr and Mrs Angus Mauley and five children, he and Mrs Lloyd MacAuley and their son Douglas of Toronto. The couple were surprised by a large wedding cake followed by gifts of a popup intraster and a sewing tray from the family.
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Marry MacAuley
Frank Ritchie
Lanknow
Anne
Roy Anderson
Angus Mauley
Lloyd MacAuley
Douglas
Toronto
Young rider leaves for Vancouver to seek Yukon work
A Grade 12 student plans a solo bicycle journey from Ontario to Vancouver then the Yukon. He carries a new bike, blanket, peanut butter, and a resilient spirit to write and journal the trip. The writer admires the youth’s independence, fearlessness, and hope to grow through solitude and challenge.
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Vancouver
Ontario
British Columbia
Campbellville Brookville Teachers List
Nassagaweya Township trustees announced Brookville and Campbellville public schools staff for the year. K Trowbridge continues as principal. Leon Durfield is assistant principal at Brookville. Returning teachers include Lee Barrett, Annie Paul, Shirley Mason, Lois Jamieson, W C Harris, James Zehr. new hire Linda Cargo. Campbellville keeps James Watson principal with George Kron and Susan Punnett. Donna Manes returns as music supervisor. Ramona Storey and Margaret Mitchell are supply teachers. Summer repainting and fluorescent lighting upgrades planned.
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Brookville
Campbellville
Nassagaweya
K. Trowbridge
Leon Durfield
Lee Barrett
Annie Paul
Shirley Mason
Lois Jamieson
W. C. Harris
James Zehr
Linda Cargo
Burlington
James Watson
George Kron
Susan Punnett
Donna Manes
Ramona Storey
Margaret Mitchell
Jack Stewart Promoted to N B District Sales Supervisor
Jack Stewart of Burlington, formerly Acton, is named District Sales Supervisor for Texaco Canada Limited in New Brunswick. He starts July 23 and will live in Saint John. Mrs Stewart and family plan to join mid August.
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Jack Stewart
Burlington
Acton
Texaco Canada Limited
New Brunswick
St. John N.B
Stewart
Bunny Anderson
Sharon
Steven
Sheffer
Jack
Hamilton
Texaco
St. Catharines
Jock
J J. Stewart
Guelph
Second Corporal Joins O P P Force
A second new Corporal and two constables join North Halton O P P force this month bringing staff to 20 men. Ernest Jacob of Kingston has 14 years service and became a Corporal on March 1 1962. He seeks a Milton home for his wife and family. New constables Allan Cook of Sarnia 22 and single and Thomas R Penrice from Brantford married with two children have just begun O P P work. The force now includes a Sergeant two Corporals 17 constables and a stenographer.
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North Halton
O.P.P
Local Acton Doctors and Lawyer Contact Card
Dr D A Garrett on vacation August 30 to September 6 inclusive. Office open Mondays Wednesdays Fridays mornings. Phone 853-0341 or 853-1956. Dr J T B Moore physician and surgeon at 2 Main Street North Corner Main and Mill Street Acton Ontario. Dr H Leib dental surgeon office Mill and Frederick Streets hours by appointment 853-0610. C F Leatherland QC barrister and solicitor notary public office hours 10 am to 12 pm 1 pm to 5 pm Saturdays by appointment phone office 853-1330 res 653-1745 Acton.
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D. A. Garrett
J. T. B. Moore
Main Street
North Corner
Main and
Mill Street
Acton, Ontario
DR. H, Leib
Corner Mill and
Frederick Streets
C. F. Leatherland
Q.C
Acton
A. Braida
Paisley St
Guelph
Ontario
David W. Gohn
D.C
Willow St
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Dills Printing and Publishing Co. Ltd
Audit Bureau of Circulations
C.W.N.A
Ontario-Quebec
C.w.na
Canada
England
Commonwealth
United States
Post Office Department
Ottawa
G. A. Dills
David R. Dills
the Free Press
Wool Combing and
Beardmore and Co
Carl
Council
Dominion and Station Hotels
Neil Smith
D. McDougall
Seveal
Y.W.A
Knox Church
W. Masales
Helen Mooney
Martha Orr
Mildred Hollinger
Milton
Yukon
Vera
Conditon
Jonelines
Tad
Mexico
Beccause U
Jim McKinnon
Grady
Bill Smiley
N.B
O.P.P. Force
Professional Directory and
Travellers’ Guide
W. G. C. Kenney
Symon
Mill St. E
Church St. E
Robert D. Buckner
Wellington St
Ont
Brewster
A. J. Buchanan
Bruce E. Shoemaker
Mgr
E. L. Buchner
R.O
John St. S. Acton
Waterloo
Gray Coach Lines
Sat
Sun
Canadian National Railways
Georgetawn
Stratford
Daly
Georgetown
F. L. Wright
Wittur St
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