Redistribution of ridings confuses voters on election
Voters face a redraw of federal ridings causing confusion as traditional county boundaries disappear. Erin township and Erin village shift into Halton, leaving residents unsure which candidates represent them. With all Halton candidates new to Erin, voters will seek clear district alignment and candidate positions before election day.
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Unkolowr
Woode
Liberal Party
Erin Township
Erin Village
Halton
Alf. Hales
Bud Whiting
Whiting
Hales
Erin
Valers
Keeping brains at home the student loan plan
In the April editorial the writer notes yearly graduate outflow to the United States. He argues student loans enable university access but urge a policy requiring graduates to stay in Canada for years to curb brain drain and protect national interests.
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United States
Canada
Couple’s 1913 Acton Station Photos Saved as Honeymoon Memorabilia
Todd Solman of Toronto captured two views of Acton station during his honeymoon with Marle Frick of Acton. One shot shows Mrs Solman at a train end near the highway crossing with the water tower and a water level indicator pole. Alf Bauer operated the pump. The other image depicts travelers awaiting a passenger train. The photos, developed from glass negatives, date to 1913.
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Acton Station
Todd Solman
Toronto
Marle Frick
Acton
Alf Bauer
I Like and hate the things that make up a life
A quirky reminiscence exploring likes and dislikes from sleep to sports, food to fights, painting to patience. The speaker lists passions and pet peeves, from loving solitude and Westerns to hating decorating, with humorous kitchen disasters and a stubborn pride in living. The piece ends with a nudge to readers to make their own list.
King Hamilton Saturday Morning Cathedral Ceremony
King and Hamilton met early Saturday as a large Gothic cathedral served as a handsome setting for age old ceremonies.
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King
Hamilton
Community Variety Concert raises funds for Save the Children
The Free Press reports a community variety concert series by local artists raised 3150 for Save the Children Fund. Two concerts in Town Hall drew strong crowds, with volunteers handling duties and praise for the effort.
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Save the Children Fund
Acton Fire’ Brigade
Thye
Math
Avende
London
Ontario
Joan Somerville
Clary Hillock
Toronto
Sayers
Acton exploits praised by ex MP visitors
Ex Parliament member Mr Adam Brown and Mr Cooke toured Acton’s factories and praised local enterprises. A counterfeit half dollar, dated 1872, is circulating in Ontario. A farmer accidentally struck the train at a crossing, grazing the wagon rack. Carpenters work continues on Mr Perryman's store at John and Mrs Streets. Canada now has 14,869 miles of railway.
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Adam Brown
M.P
Cooke
Acton
Storey
Ontario
Ovey
Thos
Perryman
John
Mrs Streets
Canada
World War I tense lines and local notices from 1918
Fifty years ago on June 13 1918 Germans renewed attacks on the western front as their plan to pierce allied lines via wedges and salients unfolds. The public warned against bogus flour sugar inspectors and urged reporting to police. Local tidbits note a garden party at A G Clarridge home and visits by Norman Mosales and Earl Garvin from Toronto.
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Henry Goldham
Free Press
Bannockburn W.I
A.G. Clarridge
Norman Mosales
Earl Garvin
Toronto
Acton
Acton Robber Nabbed After Hotel Break In
A Milton on June 4, 1868 report states the Acton burglar, named Clifford, an old Crimean veteran, was caught rifling Clark's Hotel window and sent to Milton for trial. Wolves in Esquesing are blamed for sheep losses affecting McNaughton, Turner, Fisher, Stewart and others. Halton Battalion volunteers, summoned Saturday, prepared haversacks and arms, with several taking oaths as the company filled and supporters raising $50 for uniform clothing.
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Acton
Clark’s
Milton
Clark's
Clifford
Messrs
McNaughton
Turner
Fisher
Stewart
Halton
Saveral
Sharpe
Religious Services Calendar for June 9 1968 and 1988
Church listings include Sree Press Anglican, Evangel Pentecostal Tabernacle and Trinity United details with service times, Sunday Schools, and special events. Notable items mention an area wide Tent Crusade at Georgetown Plaza beginning June 7 and speakers Dale Hussey and Franklin Walden.
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Dale Hussey
Georgetown Plaza
Franklin Walden
Jesus Christ
Acton
Georgetown
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Hee Press
Heck
Teven
J. F. Ryan
Michael Bennett
Cathedral of Christ
Pyruiedaead
Aish Boral
Cusaiatien
Osis
Bun Byder Cupyight
Ads
The
Sree Press
the Church OF SY. Alban the Martyr
Anglican Corner
Willow St
St. Alban‘s Drive
Rev. H. J. Dawson
B.A
B.th
Trinity I
Church School
Martins
Beth-El
Mapse Avenue Baptist Church
Maple Ave
Robert C. Lohnes
Trinity Church
United Church of Canada
Gordon B. Turner
George Elliott
Trinity United
Churchill United Church
Acton Baptist Church
Stanley Gammon
Tidey Ave
Presbyterian Church IN
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