Acton centennial library and hydro building celebrate growth
Ideal weather and warm temps mark Acton weekend events as the centennial projects gain praise. The new library beside a creek replaces inadequate YMCA space and offers tranquil grounds with dammed water and reflecting pools. The hydro building, designed for efficient business and cordial service, stands as a milestone for Acton’s future.
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Acton
Centennial
Y.m.ca
Hydro
Hydro Commission
Canada salutes veterans during National Veterans Week
Canada marks National Veterans Week from June 11 to 17 as part of centennial celebrations funded by the federal government. Acton district veterans begin with cemetery plot dedication and a parade from the legion hall. The Legion Ladies' Auxiliary assists, and events include a past presidents and veterans night on June 16.
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Joseph Howe
Canada
Department of Veterans’ Affairs
Acton
Legion Hall
Legion Ladies
The_ladies’ Auxiliary
Silver Cross
Dandelion Proposed as National Flower Amid Editorial Notes
Ontario委 Trillium is declining as the province s floral emblem. A motion to elevate the dandelion as national flower is proposed. Editorial snippets cover Art Linkletter and Clive Sinclair remarks on being one s own boss and holiday constraints.
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Ontario
Expo Fever Prompts Contest to Write for Cash
A racy column urges readers to enter a guest piece contest to win 25 dollars plus an autographed book, with potential double or triple rewards from the Telegram News Service. The tone mocks frugality and proposes various get-rich schemes before pivoting to the prize and submission details.
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MacMillan Company
McLelland-Stewart
Prentice-Hall
J. P. Morgan
Telegram News Service
Front St. W
Toronto
Acton Free Press 1947 Local News and Graduations
Road work expansion planned near Milton Acton as Stan ley Hall MP announces widening grading and base laying for future hard surface on Highway 25. Local weddings and exams noted with congratulatory items and university results.
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Acton Free Press
Milton
Acton
Stanley Hall
M.P
Halton
Free Press
Earl Mosales
Bunny Anderson
Jack Stewart
W. H. Wallace
Baptist Church of
Roy Smith
Erin
Elmer Miller
Miller
Blanche Overland
Bev Arnold
McGill University
Montreal
Jack Mainprize
Toronto University
Frances Dills
University of Toronto
Demand for Houses and Food Prices in Frontenac
The 1892 Press notes high housing demand remains unmet while eggs drop to nine cents and butter at 11 cents. Bread at 10 cents and milk five cents. Four tramps with bears seen Sunday. Knox church Ladies' Aid to host next Wednesday at John Stalker’s home. George A. Kirkpatrick named Lieutenant Governor of Ontario sworn in today then to Toronto.
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Acton Free Press
Ladies’ Aid of
Knox Church
John Stalker
3Rd Line
Esquesing
Ottawa
George A. Kirkpatrick
Frontenac
House of Commons
Privy Council For Canada
Ontario
Kirkpatrick
Toronto
Contractor Ritchie cuts Silvercreek hill road work May 31 1917
Fifty years ago the Press of Thursday reports contractor Ritchie began cutting down Silvercreek hill and straightening the Sev enth Line of Esquesing. The item notes trout caught in Corporation Pond by Jordan Lawson, and mentions widespread use of motor cars among farmers. Masonic lodge gathering at Guelph and a Wednesday half-day closing plan for Acton businesses from June to August.
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Acton Free Press
Ritchie
Silvercreek Hill
Corporation Pond
Jordan Lawson
Chief Lawson
Guelph
Masonic Craft of
District No. 8
Speed Lodge
Murray MacDonald
W. M. John R. Kennedy
John Wood
N. P. McLain
Incendiary fire damages Mrs Stewart's cottage at Omagh
Report from June 6 1867 notes an arson attack on Mrs Stewart's newly built cottage near Omagh. The piece urges aid from the Trafalgar Council and charitable readers, highlighting poverty. A reader letter from William King praises drilling schoolboys in military attire, and a brawl at Kennedy's saloon ends with a month in jail for Emerald Kelly after a fight with Jimmy McGee.
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Milton
Stewart
Omagh
Council of
Kelly
Hugh McCutcheon
East End
Kenney
Ireland
Jimmy McGee
Cooper
Sunday church services and events in Acton churches
Church listings for June 11 1967 cover Trinity Church Acton Churchill United Church Evangel Pentecostal Tabernacle Acton Baptist parish details including service times Sunday schools prayer meetings choir practice and a June 10 picnic at the Acton church with a thought for the week about faith in the face.
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Acton
Georgetown
Centennial Memorial Gifts Dedication At Knox Church Acton
The Presbyterian Church in Canada Knox Church Acton schedules a 11 00 a m divine worship on Sunday June 18 with sermon "Nevertheless" and a 9 45 am church school for ages 3 to 15. dedication of Centennial Memorial Gifts to follow. everyone welcome.
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Presbyterian Church IN
Canada
Knox Church
Acton
Andrew H. McKenzie
E. A. Hansen
Church School
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United States
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USA
Centennial Picture Gallery
Henderson's Pond
A. T. Brown
Willow St Avion
Ontari
Audit Bureau of Cinulan
CWNA
Ian Canadas
Oorayga
Printing and Publishing Ca
David R Dill Publicher
Coles Baker
Cop Origins
Ryder Ma Heeteate
Trinity Church
United Church of Canada
John May
George Elliott
Churchill United Church
William Gibb
Church News
Christian Reformed Church
Maple Avenue Baptist Church
Willow St
St. Alban's Drive
Ritchie McMurray
St. Barnabas, Apostle
Trinity HI
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