Park Developments Bring Safe Junior Pool to Acton Park
Acton Park progresses on a junior swimming pool with new swings and playground equipment. Police crackdown on fast driving aims to protect children as the town prepares a pay as you go plan and seeks funds for dressing rooms. The pool opens this summer, aided by improved Fairy Lake water and a growing belief in community progress in Acton.
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Acton Park
Assurante
Fairy Lake
Acton
Adona
Protests Urged Over Unequal Ontario Grant Per Capita
A letter argues that county, town, and village councils should protest Ontario per capita grants which favor cities like Toronto at four dollars per person while townships such as Nessagaweya receive as little as one and a half. The writer cites unfair tax allocation, urges coordinated squeaking by local governments, and quotes a line about rulers bearing weight.
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Toronto
Province of
Ontario
Nessagaweya
Weather Barometer Says Change Might Be On Way
The article notes ongoing weather chatter and forecasts that have misfired at times. A family barometer remains reliable yet cautious, moving from Changing to Fair recently. A rural rhyme advises against grumbling about weather since what you get is what you get.
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Acros
First Trade Fair Visit Shows Global Trade Tilt
Our first public day at the Trade Fair drew many attendees all focused on business. Exhibits from distant countries highlighted lower foreign machinery prices and a stronger push to book orders, signaling a shift toward international trade and potential cross border customers.
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United States
Ottainky
Canada
Sdocka
Ignorance and Road Safety in Ontario Traffic Case
An Ontario court case highlighted serious road safety issues from an immigrant who could not read or write and was charged under the traffic act after a collision. The magistrate questioned how such a license could be issued and urged stricter driving restrictions and enforcement to improve highway safety.
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Ontario
Sage Advice by Lincoln on Self Reliance and Brotherhood
Lincoln argues against spending beyond income and against class hatred. He says true brotherhood comes from individual initiative and independence, and character grows when people do for themselves rather than be helped by others. The message stresses personal responsibility and self-reliance.
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Lincoln
Brotherhood of Man
Auditors Reports Show Changes Over 25 Years In Town Finances
A 1962 audit and a 1977 audit reveal shifts in town finances and budgeting. Debentures in 1927 funded cement works and waterworks while modern issues carry lower interest. Teacher salaries rose from 12 627 43 to over 640 012 for two schools.
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Mill St
Salacken Wan
North Malian
Airich Hoard
Halton County notes on anniversaries and plans across towns
Halton celebrates Palermo WLIs 50th anniversary with regional welcome from Adam Bannockburn Burlington Dublin Drumquin Limehouse Nelson Hornby Omagh Georgetown and Scotch Block. Erin fail to get a new Coliseum with $20,000 federal grant and local fundraising. Bronte seeks annexation of Trafalgar land for industrial sites. June beetles plague roads and lawns with next invasion in 1956. Leatherwork crafts rise in province while conservation groups urge enforcement of laws. Dublin girl teases Les Mis joke after performance.
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J. L. Ellerby
Halton
Palermo
Adam
Bannockburn
Burlington
Dublin
Drumquin
Limehouse
Nelson
Hornby
Omagh
Georgetown
Scotch Block
Coliseum
Erin Fail
Erin Agricultural Society
Ontario
Bronte Village
Ontario Municipal Board
Trafalgar
Bronte
H.W. Goble
OAC
Sunday Church Services and Pulpit Light
A 1953 church notice lists June services for Sunday School Morning Worship and Evening Worship with prayers and Bible study on Thursday. It records a Thought for the Week and a welcoming note for all, including a Psalm quote.
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HL D. Ward
Young Peoples
Professional Directory and Travellers' Guide Acton Ontario
Local directory lists doctors dentists veterinarians and professionals in Acton Ontario. Entries cover Dr W G C Kenney Dr D A Garrett veterinary surgeons B D Young C L Young etc with office addresses and phone numbers. also Wright Real Estate and Insurance and a funeral home serving the community. Travel coach times are provided for Acton eastbound departures.
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W G C. Kenney
Symon Block
Mill St
E. Acton
Cherch St
B. D. Young
B.v.sc. C
L. Young
D.V.M. Veterinary Surgeons Office
Brookville, Ontario
Milton
Wright Real Estate and Insurance
Wright
Wilbur St
Macdonnell
St. Acton
Ont - Guelph
Ont
Valuators Realters
Isares
Appraisal Institute of Canada
Guelph and District Real Estate Board
Guelph_and District Insurance Agents’ Association
Local 1903 Property Trades and Guelph Baseball Result
The article notes transfers of homes on Bower Ave Main Street and other properties around Acton and Monteith with prices like 1200 dollars, plus a 1903 baseball game where Acton faced Guelph Maple Leafs and lost. It also mentions banking at Merchants Bank and closing schedules on Fridays.
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Actun
T FM Hecard
Bower Ave
Wm. White
Medicina
Nwt
Mia Monteith
Steed
Mimona
Main Street
the Jelly Company
Electric power interruptions mark longest upset in eighteen months
Report notes yesterday's outages are the most severe in over eighteen months. Acton Bowling Club shares ten rinks, with evenings heavily used. Kennedy Street theater renovations near completion, Keith's store to occupy the new location. A fire at Elev a Arena destroyed building and contents valued at over 418000. County women's institute holds annual Burlagan meeting with officers elected.
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Acton
Kennedy
Main Street
Keith
Eleva
Burlagan
Yriday Qaita
Neiger
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Live
Gable
Egka
Department of Education
Arts and Crafts of
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Oakville Red and Gun Club
Stanley Hall
M.P P
Trafalgar Council
Halon
Howard Litchfield
Les
Omedies
United Church OF Canada
Friendly Church
E. A. Curry
Bower Avenue
D. M. Lampard
T.c.ml
Baptist Church
Dwight L. Patterson
Presbyterian Church IN
Professional Directory and
Travellers’ Guide
D A. Garrett
Serge
River Street
F. G. Oakes
B.V. Se
Knox Ave
D. J. Armstrong
Frederick St. N. Acton
A. J. Buchanan
Leishman Block
H. Leib
Corner Mill
Frederick Streets
R. Bracken Res Estate
Lioyd E. Autiife RR
Guelph
R. F. Beand
Leatherland Barrister & Seliciter
Lever & Hoskin Chartered
Jenkins and Hardy
Metropolitan
Victoria St. Toronto
Gerald A. Candler
Chartered Accountant
Mill Street
Albert J. Crandell
Victor B. Rumley
Ambulanse
Olive M. Lampard
A.T.C.M
R.M.T
United Church
Park Ave
Gray Coach Lines
Sun
Kitchener
Canadian National Rarways
Prem the Lasue
Free Preen
Fhareday
Jame
Leone
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