Acton Week In Review July 7 1958
Publication details note weekly edition from Acton Ontario founded 1875. Advertisements available on request with subscriptions in advance to $3 Canada or $4.60 US eight months $1.75. Editors listed as G A Dilla and David R Dilts with James A Dilla as production manager.
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St ER
Acton
Ont
Audit Bureau of Circulations
C.W. NA
Ontario-Quedec
CWNA
Canada
United States
Post Office Department
Ottawa
G. A. Dilla
David R. Dilts
James A. Dilla
Acton Brace
Recreation Far and Near in Acton and Beyond
The article notes rapid growth of local and near by recreation spaces as Canadians seek weekend getaways closer to home. It highlights Acton Park drawing city dwellers Ukrainians picnic camps near Fairy Lake and planned recreation centers in Rockwood Limehouse and Waterfalls Park as population edges toward 17 million and shorter work hours fuel demand.
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Acton
Acton Park
Fairy Lake
Canada
Acton Y M C A Faces High Hopes and Challenges
Acton’s YMCA receives praise for its strong community support and volunteer leadership running without a paid secretary. Zoning hurdles hinder Oakville YMCA expansion while Acton’s facility draws envy from neighboring towns. The Y Board promises a full fall program and urges citizen cooperation to sustain success.
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Y Board
Acton
District
Farmers to vote on hog marketing method
On Friday July 25 about 525 Halton farmers will vote by secret ballot on whether to continue the present organized marketing system for hogs. The vote asks only yes or no to maintain cooperative marketing with no other choices or comparisons included.
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Halton
Hog Producers Face Ballot Decision In Halton Ontario
Halton and nearby Ontario counties will vote to choose between singlehanded bar gain to tell hogs or organize as a group. Halton's 25 producers should study the issues before the July 25 ballot and express their democratic duty.
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Halton
Ontario
Halton must begin preserving its history amid growth
A reflection on Halton County's struggle to safeguard historic artifacts as rapid growth strains time and funds. A glass case in the County Buildings serves as the county museum, but hundreds of items are at risk of loss each year. The piece urges immediate action to create a lasting keeping of the past alongside progress.
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Halton
Ontario
van Gorm
Hatten
Fashion Dressed Down Class Barriers In Modern Times
The piece notes a shift from strict professional dress to casual attire across occupations. Higher education and living standards blur lines between white collar and blue collar workers. The trend, aided by DIY culture and rising skilled labor pay, fosters better social understanding and questions future dress norms.
Acton Band Visits and Local Harvest Notes
The Acton Citizens Band visited Frederick Street for a performance and honored longtime members as they marked birthdays. The town hears about Hunton crops, strawberries, and hops, noting Halton County yields and farm activity. Community events include Nassagaweya Picnic ending with school day activities and prizes for children, with many residents enjoying the evening despite weather.
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S.S
Nassagaweya
Peewee
SS Novat
Nassagawesal
Poe
Ray Chapelle
Hobby O'Gorman
Jody Wies
Susan Hamalten
Carel Thomson
June Ogoerman
Sandra Vacoe
Jeysee Thomson
Sandra Blyth
Bos
Randall Amatted
Stephen Hamalten
Bax
Jonn deBhain
Don Melat
Virginia Hamilton
Glatt McArthur
John McLean
Alfred Allen
Mets
Mary Titebeoch
Deuighis Hobio
Daltowen Peece
Warcoe
Joyce Thomson
Betts McArthur Newt
Janen
Ptts
Yasta
Sunday Church Calendar for Acton Ontario Churches
Church listings for Acton Ontario on Sunday July 20th show services across multiple denominations. Anglican St Alban’s notes 1:00 pm service. Baptist Church lists 9:45 am Sunday School and 12:00 pm Morning Worship. United Church of Canada provides minister Rev Gordon Adams with schedule including Sunday Morning Worship and junior church at 10:00 am. Additional notes show parsonage address and organist details for Acton churches.
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Anglican Church OF Canada
Alban's Church
Acton
United Church OF Canada
Ontario
Gordon Adams
Bower Avenue
George Elliott
Bower Ave
Schygel
Unclear historical notice from Acton Plearh Company records
Fragmentary OCR describes Acton based enterprise and James Matthews involvement in model testing and pricing. Notes mention carriage trade, markets, and wage details with scattered references to stakeholders and production activities in Boston area.
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Acton Plearh
Acton
Boston
Ivers Wollage
Hari
James Kycerr
Bridge Widening On Rockwood Line Completed
The Rockwood line bridge on county road 69 near Highway 24 was widened by Arnett Construction Co. with about 20 workers and heavy equipment. Swampy terrain delayed progress as excavations exposed solid rock suitable for a strong foundation, replacing the long dangerous narrow span on the road to Shand Bam and Orangeville pond.
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Rockwood Line
County Road 69
High Way No. 24
Arnett Construction Co
Shand Bam
Orangeville_pond
The Good Old Days Back in 1938
An undated Victorian style account recounts a 1938 traffic accident near Rockwood United Church. Rev PooH Luwcan suffered two broken legs and head injuries after a car collision on a rural road near Huckwood grounds. The driver Maral Man faces charges. witnesses describe vehicle impacts and emergency responses at the scene.
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Pooh Luwcan
Uae
Rockwood United Church
Jlack
Guelph
Tata
Anidsight
Laas
Maral
Baweand
Century-old Farm Accident Report Includes Fire, Loss and Death
A 1908 rural incident recounts a motor wagon collision near a farm, scattering milk and causing a horse to bolt. The driver and bystanders react as a wagon overturns and a barn burns. multiple deaths and injuries are noted among local residents and families amid a chaotic scene.
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Laset Thuretay
Jonna Mcbean
Eoin
John McNabb
Kunz Weenery
Bhatane
Crete
Professional Directory and Travellers' Guide
A scanned local directory lists professionals and transport services in Acton and surrounding areas. Entries include insurance, dental and legal services, accounting, and travel schedules for Gray Coach Lines and Canadian National Railways with varying office hours and contact details.
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Professional Directory and
Travellers’ Guide
W. G. C. Kenney
Symon Hock
Mill St
Nesidenes
HS Chueh Ste
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Willow
Hierr
Robert D. Buckner
Wellington St. Acton, Ont
Real Extate
F. IL. Wright
Wilbur St Acton
Airoraiser
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WM. R. Bracken Insurance Agency
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General Insurance
Bert Wood Insurance Agency
Life and General Insurance
Mal St
H. Leib
Mall
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A. J. Buchanan
Samin Street
C. F. Leatherland
Q.C
Notary Public
A. Braida
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St. S. Acton
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Lever & Hoskin Chartered Accountants
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Neville Stoller & CO
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Milb St
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Chartered Accountant Farmer's Hidg
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