Acton Utilities Faces Rising Power Costs and Heavy Equipment Bills
A local report critiques the Acton Public Utilities Commission for high hydro bills and costly purchases. It notes a $8,191 truck with a $4,530 body and extras, plus four space heaters and chimneys funded by electric heating. The piece argues higher rates affect residents and urges collective effort to lower power costs amid Ontario Hydro changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verner
Acton Public Utilities Commission
Acton
Acton Utilities
Ontario
Hydro
Father’s Day praise in simple loving words
The piece urges expressing appreciation to fathers in any form on Father’s Day. It notes that dads value kind thoughts and small gestures as much as grand gifts, while acknowledging the holiday’s lighter status compared with Mother's Day. It encourages personal messages and affection.
Summer Trial For Council Meetings Proves Timely
Fort Erie Times Review suggests a summer trial of stricter meeting rules to shorten sessions. Enforcing limits on speaking once plus rebuttal could reduce length and ease burdens on public servants and citizens alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Erie Times
Fitting Recognition Of Rural Ontario Newspaper Editors
London hosts a two day session where country correspondents are honored. Weir Greive of Tobermory’s Wiarton Echo wins best rural reporting. Rixon Rafter of Arthur Enterprise named weekly newspaper man of the year for 45 years of service despite blindness.
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Ontario
London
All Canada
Bob Saunders
H.E.P.C
Rixon Rafter
Arthur Enterprise
Rafter
London Free Press praised for coverage and cordial stance
A compilation notes the London Free Press consistently offers cordial, understanding coverage at national newspaper conventions and in routine city news. It contrasts with other papers, highlighting strong local photo engravings and friendly city relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
London Free Press
London
Canadian culture beyond grand opera and highbrow concerts
A Canadian townsfolk view on culture argues it is expression and growth in a free society. Acton is cited as revealing refinement in arts, recreation, and spirituality through churches schools and imagination. It notes Canada's diverse nationalities enriching a blended heritage under Royal Commission guidance.
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British Isles
Canada
Acton
Town Plan Studied and Local Governance Notes
Nearth East Wrast South New Town Plan Studied In Erin last week council considered a new village plan. Costs shared by provincial government county village and owners. Extensions and bylaws discussed for Burlington sewers and disposal plant. Bell ringer Henry Marchment 82 buried in Georgetown after 40 years service. Debates over Burlington Curling Club lease and recreation funding. Septic tank failures spark brace in Bryers subdivision. Oakville board delays hearing on Trafalgar sewage proposals. Bronte seeks unseating of Councillor Mason. Milton approves street naming and numbering plan with 100 signs. Molton hires assistant clerk Costigan at 3000 yearly.
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Erin
Georgetown
Henry Marchment
Churchville
Delsy Rink
Burlington
Burlington Curling Club
Recreation Commission
The 1954 Church Services and Sermons
Sunday June 20 1954 schedule lists church school and morning worship at 945 and 1100, with evening services at 700. A sermon titled The Child in the Midst and notes on prayers, choir, and by populating service details from Mt Lamparé and A.T.C.M. are included.
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P.U
Childer
Local political meeting draws crowd in Acton 1934
A June 14 1934 Acton column notes a strong turnout at the Liberal Progressive party meeting in the town hall with MLP Thos A Blakelock and W J Aking presiding. RL Heatherington CCF candidate addressed milk pricing and future costs, while community events include a dance at Huttontville Park and council tax rate setting for the year. Edith Lillian Bracken and Thomas Wilmer Watkins wed at Knox church manse.
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Free Frees
Thareday
Liberal-Progressive Party
Thos. A. Blakelock
MLP
W. J. Aking
Mra. Byrne
Lillian Byrne
Frank McDopagh
Pensioners’ Association
Price
Henry
Ontario
Blakelock
M.P.P
Halton
Hepburn
C.cf
RL Heatherington
C.C.F
Acton
Hutttonville Park
Watkins-Bracken
Knox Church Manse
H. L. Bennie
Edith Lillian
William Bracken
Thomas Wilmer
T. P. Watkins
Professional Directory and Travellers' Guide entry list Acton
Directory style notice listing doctors surgeons and professionals in Acton Ontario. Names include Dr W G C Kenney Dr D A Garrett Dr A J Buchanan F L Wright and others with offices addresses phones and services. Also listings for a funeral home Olive Lampard veterinary surgeons L Young and F G Oakes and a Canadian National Railways timetable segment.
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Penny Wise
Dad
Tat
Junior
Father
Fort Frances High School
Winnipeg Tribune
Che Acton Bree
Mill St E
Ont
Audit Bureau of
CWNLA
CWNA
United States
Ottawa
Dills Printing and Publishing
de Lissued
G A
Nearth East
Wrast South
Qakville
United Auto Workers Union
Ford
Hamilton
Bryers
Oakville
Ontario Municipal Board
Trafalgar Township
Bronte
Toronto
Robert Mason
Mason
Milton Council
Molton
E. J. Costigan
Mr. Costigan
Presbyterian Church IN Canada
Knox Church
Robert H. Armstrong
ST. Albans Church
Aengtican
Ralph E. Price
Church School
Niagara
Ily of God
Ray H. Costerus
Bower Ave
United Church OF Canada
Mt Lamparé
A.T.C.M
Good Fellowship
Presbyterian General Assembly
Woodbine
Tthe Township Council
Greene Medicine Company
New York
Chicago
Greene
Campbell House
Frank Ford
Professional Directory and
Travellers’ Guide
W. G. C. Kenney
Symon Block
Mill St
F. L. Wright
Wilbur St. Acton
D. A. Garrett
Willow and
River Sts
River Street
A. J. Buchanan
Leishman Block
H. Leib
Comer Mill
Frederick Streets
Victor Rumley & Son Funeral Home Funeral Home
Olive M. Lampard
Bredle United Church
Park Ave. Guelph
C. F. Leatherland
Lever & Hoskin
Jenkins and Hardy
Metropolitan
Victoria St. Toronto
Gerald A. Candler
Acton Blvd
R. Bracken
R. F. Bean Limited
D. Young
B.V.S. Co
L. Young
D.V.M. Veterinary Burgeons Office
Brookville
Milton
F. G. Oakes
B.V. Se
Veterinarian
Knox Ave
Gray Coach Lines
Canadian National Rarways
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