Vote in Your Hands in Canada Election Debate
A county campaign summary urges voters to study party records and policies before Monday’s federal election. It notes candidates visiting across the south end, mentions Diefenbaker and Pearson, and argues voters should cast a thoughtful ballot to direct Canada’s economy and future.
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Deser Pearson
Diefenbaker
Brant Inn
Fasion
Tommy Douglas
New Democrats
Canada
Social Credit
Quebec
Halton
Harry Harley
Sandy Best
Lester Pearson
John Diefenbaker
Federal election push and park deal dominate town notices
Voters are urged to go to the polls next Monday as candidates wrap up campaigns with posters and promises. Prospect Park offers a $1 season ticket for Acton residents, while drivers are reminded to slow for children and avoid hazards like abandoned refrigerators to prevent tragedies.
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Prospect Park
Acton
Local items from The Free Press 1912 aquatics and school notes
The June 13 1912 issue reports on the Aquatic Club at Foley Dathe and nearby boating, a Baptist vs Prexy game with Hallie Ryder starring, and a Methodist loss to the Meshailists. Presbyterians lead league with three wins and no losses. School board seeks downtown classroom options after by law defeat, plans for a new teacher, and a missed Wyelaw vote. A piano recital at Presbyterian Church features Miss Laureniss Gray pupils. Methodist Church shed renovations wrap with $400 spent.
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Aquatic Club
Hou
Foley
The
Baptist
Murray MacDonald
Cubs
Anphcans
A. Clarke
Presbyterians
Board of Education
Wartime Sugar Rationing and Local War Service News
In June 1942 Free Press items report sugar rationing starting July 1 with cards required for purchases. Anniversary services at Rockwell United Church featured Dr Brace, former mission worker and YMCA secretary, as guest minister. Wartime restrictions affected social events. a large turnout occurred despite no Monday supper. Obituary notes recall Hubert Prank Tost of Georgetown died on active service overseas. Norman Cutting, 22, in Guelph General Hospital from gunshot wounds. A grade eight rubber drive raised 3,504 pounds, netting 27.56 dollars for Acton and Vicinity War Services League. Cub Jamboree at Acton park saw Acton lead, Millon close behind, Oakville third, Rockwood fourth. Johnny Gray, YMCA secretary, posted to Prince Rupert BC to lead war services work during the war. wife to manage locally.
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Rockwoll United Church
Dr. Brace
Mission Fields
China
Y.M. CA
Canada
United States
Hubert Prank
Sheeney) Tost
Georgetown
Sheeney
Chargetown
Acton
Norman Cutting
Guelph General Hospital
Acton and Vicinity War Services Lasgue
Acton Park
Millon
Oakville
Rockwood
Johnny Gray
YMCA
Prince Rupert
Gray
Brampton Plans First Skyscraper Revealed for George St
Brampton council heard plans for a 13 storey apartment hotel with 127 suites on George St and a six month construction timeline starting within a week. Cost is listed at 1,116,000 and the project aims to spur downtown development.
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Brampton
Council
George St
Georgetown
Georgectown
Maple A
Department of Public Works
Letters From Mission Fields Of Interest at Baptist Meet
The June meeting of the Marion Rudd Mission Circle was held in the Baptist Church basement on Friday June 8. Vice president Mrs C Landsborough led the gathering with a hymn and prayer. Minutes were read by Mrs G Wagner, followed by a toll and offering. Miss Alice Pilkington read scripture from Matthew 11:28-30 and led points spelling Mission message inviting safety. Mrs H Freuler shared letters from Bolivia India and Angola. A reading titled Praying Hands prompted a prayer session led by Mrs H Helwig and Mr F Harrap. Devotions closed with O Jesus I Have Promised. Social time followed with Mrs Harrap presenting Mrs Dye a cup and saucer as she moves to Detroit. Tea hosted by Mr Helwig and Mrs Wagner. Next meeting planned as a picnic in August.
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Marion Rudd Mission Circle
Baptist Church
C. Landsborough
G. Wagner
Alice Pilkington
Pilkington
H. Freuler
Bolivia
India
Angola
H. Helwig
FE Harrap
Jesus
Old time voters recall rousing party rivalries
A reflective column contrasts modern election prognostication with a century ago. It notes lively in-town battles between Tory and Reform papers, vivid editorials, and clear lines of allegiance, where voters chose side over slogans and the stakes felt concrete.
Liberal Cavalcade Planned for Halton County Candidates
Ahead of the Monday election the Halton County Liberal Association plans a monster cavalcade in support of Liberal candidate Dr. Harry Harley. Tomorrow evening the march assembles at Milton shopping centre at 6:30 pm then travels north on Highway No. 25 to Acton for a tour, continuing to Georgetown and other Halton communities.
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Halton County
Writer Airs Views On Threatened Bread Price Rise
Dear editor notes, Norman Brown, a bakery operator for 25 years in Guelph Street Georgetown, argues devaluation and transport costs do not justify higher bread prices. He contends big bakeries overstate costs, questions subsidies, and claims local savings possible if bakeries stay in districts.
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Guelph St
Georgetown
Canada
Toronto
Government of Canada
Diefenbaker
Explosion at North York shed shocks couple
North York police probe an explosion that shattered a Johnny-on-the-Spot portable latrine and littered a field. Pranksters placed a lead pipe charge under a shed, detonating it and showering debris across 50 feet, narrowly missing a car where a young couple parked.
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North York
Acton Service Directory Includes Doctors Lawyers and Transit
Local Acton listings show Dr. Robert D Buckner and Dr. A J Buchanan with office hours and contact numbers, C F Leatherland QC Notary Public, and transit schedules for Acton Coaches and Canadian National Railways with daily eastbound services to Toronto and weekend variations.
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Robert D. Buckner
Wellington SL
Acton
Ont
C. F. Leatherland
Q.C. Notary
A. Braida
Bannister
Paisley St. Guelph
Ontario
Guelph
Canadian National Railways
Toronto
San
Sun
George
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Acton Free Press
Oil Printing and Publishing Co. Ltd
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Commonwealth
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David R. Dills
ESS
Laureniss Gray
Presbyterian Church
J. C. Wilson
Bertie
Smith
Free Press
Milton
Rotary Park
Toronto Township
Ontario Research Foundation
Waterdown
Streetsville
Baptist Meet
Will Knott
Gill
Recorder
Romyseg
Urs
Jedi A
Norman Brown
Professional Directory and
Travellers’ Guide
W. G. C. Kenney
Lymon
Mill St. E
Church St.’ E
D. A. Garrett
Willow and River Sts
Entrance River St
Acton, Ont
DR. H. Leib
Corner Mill
Frederick Streets
A. J. Buchanan
Mill Street
David W. Gohn
D.C
Bruce E. Shoemaker
Mgr
Robt, R. Hamilton Optometrist
St. George’s Square
Wed
Main St. North Georgetown
Gray Coach Lines
Stratford
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