Expo Montreal impressions from a two day visit
In two days at Expo on the St. Lawrence River the writer praises Montreal’s fair as unmatched in scale and impact calling it essential for entertainment travel and cultural insight. Pavilions such as Bell Telephone and Canadian Pacific shine while transport options on site impress though ground coverage remains limited by time.
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Expo
St. Lawrence
Montreal
Canada
Bell Telephone Pavilion
United States
Czechoslovakia
Great Britain
France
Italy
la Ronde
Ontario
Sugar and Spice and the Smileys to Expo Letters
More than 100 entries poured in for the Smileys to Expo guest column in a Canadian effort. The organizer laments judging, costs, and the burden of reading every submission, but praises the variety and spirit across ages and regions. Announcement of a winner is expected next week.
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Canada
Acton Free Press Ad Rates and Typo Policy
The Acton Free Press dated Wednesday outlines advertising rates and correction policies. It notes Canada and international pricing, subscription details, and that ads are offers to sell subject to typographical adjustments and withdrawal rights.
Wartime housing bylaw expropriation ordered by council
Wartime Housing plans prompted a special meeting to approve a by law to expropriate a right of way after Tonyik refused compensation. Council acted to avoid delays in building the houses. Campbellville bank robbed by three armed men taking securities and cash. A Toronto delegation demonstrated archery on tennis courts. A church wedding at St. Josephs for Dora Hansen and Howard Coles. June Isabel mccugh and John McHugh wedding details and church ceremony noted. YMCA officers elected with A Mason and J Greer among officers.
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Council
Tonyik
Campbellville Bank
Michelle
Toronto
Alf Long
Long
Knon Church
Dora Joyce Hansen
Howard Dixon Coles
Clarence Coles
Inez McLellan
Carol Hansen
St. Joseph's Church
June Isabel
W. D. Talbot
John McHugh
G. McHugh
Shirley Marchment
Morgan
Russell Archie
Edward McGilloway
Elma
Rena
Eveleen Braida
Olga Dyrin
Markc Pament Sang
Y.M.C.A
Destruction of St Johns Fire and Votes for Women Debate
Back issues from July 14 1592 note St Johns Newfoundland fire disaster as a calamity and discuss opposition to women’s suffrage. Iceland’s voting mothers are praised for child literacy. Street safety bikes appear with riders Stark Guthrie Ramshaw Moore and more. Arnold Brothers by law get ten year tax exemption. School cornerstone laid with coins in a glass jar. Glorious Twelfth observed in Acton with little ceremony.
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Free Press
St. Johns
Newfoundland
Iceland
W. Stark
Ed Guthrie
G.T.R
Generon
H. Ramshaw
Brantford
H. P. Moore
Eddie
Victor
W. P. Brown
Toronto
Miller
Arnold Brothers
Corner Mill
Willow Sts
Miil
Globe and Empire
Acton
War news from China and local notices in Acton 1917
Fifty years ago on Thursday July 12 1917 reports detail a growing warlike posture in China and another British air raid over Belgian towns. Local items include farm visits to Esquesing to view twin foals, Acton entrance exam success with Maxy Bell at top, and several graduates with honors. News notes cover teaching appointments, Panama hat arrivals, Grafonola sales, and a new verandah addition at Mr W R Kenney’s Church Street residence.
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Free Press
China
Thos
Guelph
Co. C
Confederation Day Celebrated in Milton 1867
One hundred years ago Milton observed Confederation Day with a feu de joie by volunteers and a parade of Bell's School pupils arriving by vehicle to a Collins Bush picnic. Children performed on a platform with speeches from Mr. Dewar and school dialogues, amid thank yous to local helpers. Flags flew over homes of Dr. Carter, Mr. White, and Mr. Racey, and a bonfire and Swiss bell-ringers closed the day. Mr. D. D. Christie sails to Great Britain from Quebec with millinery and dry goods to return weeks later.
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Canada
Bell's
Collins’ Bush
Dewar
Mr. White
Dr. Carter
Market Square
D. D. Christie
Quebec
Great Britain
Trinity Church Service Leaders Named
The United Church of Canada Trinity Church announces Rev Gordon B Turner BA BD as minister and organist Mr George Elliott MA PhD will provide musical accompaniment for upcoming services.
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United Church of Canada
Gordon B. Turner
George Elliott
Presbyterian Church IN
Canada
Knox Church
Acton
Andrew H. McKenzie
BE. A. Hansen
Combined Summer Services at Trinity United Church Acton
Church notices list morning worship at 10 00 a m at Trinity United with Rev Gordon B Turner preaching and an 11 15 a m service at Churchill United Church on Churchill Road North, plus other area church services and schedules for July 1967.
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Gordon B. Turner
Churchill United Church
Churchill Rd.n
Christ Ambassadors
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