Town Sees Traffic Woes and Plans for Big City Upgrades
Readers critique busy Acton streets and praise Clinton Ontario style road improvements. The piece weighs town finances and a proposed sewerage system costing over 500 000 dollars in two years. It notes high taxes, long subscription lifespans, and imagines future generations inheriting a plea to renew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Clinton
Ont
Ontario
British Isles
Bermuda
West Indies
Canada
Actons
Unity for Canadians Canada
Unity for Canadians urges national cohesion across Canada explaining that despite vast landscapes and diverse origins Canadians remain brethren in a bid to build a northern democracy. It calls for a national flag, more songs, literature, and cultural exchange to strengthen shared identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Million Dollar Smile And Town Wealth Talk
Footnote style column weighs the meaning of millions in town finances and census figures. It muses on donations, population counts, and traffic, linking local pride to national statistics and a sense of scale. The piece contrasts perceptions of wealth with real value and everyday life in Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
B.C
Canada
Toronto
C.N.E
Trans Canada Air Lines
United States
Mosquito Battle Looms Across Towns and Cottages
A reader laments mosquitoes invading gardens and towns this year. He recalls a mosquito free cottage where residents paid for aerial spraying to end the pest invasion, noting mild winters allow more mosquitoes to survive and flourish.
Ontario Leaders Oppose Hospital Sweepstake Funding
A recent public stand by Ontario reeves and mayors opposes running sweepstakes to fund hospital maintenance. The piece argues universities and hospitals need sustainable financing beyond gambling and notes local raffles succeed because they support local projects and yield visible results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Pavement Solicitation and Memorial Plans Highlight June 1901 Council
June 20 1901 council minutes show Mill Street pavement petition moved by Jno Henderson and seconded by H Swackhamer for immediate work. Reeve Williams notes Gunner Moore Memorial Committee will place the monument at cemetery entrance if council agrees. Also report on Acton public school funding and local by law penalties with jail for nonpayment. market notes and circus day pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jno. Henderson
H. Swackhamer
W. D. Frick
Mill St
Frederick St
GTR
Reeve Williams
Gunner Moore
Acton
SLB
Halton
Pinestron
Lam
Oriental Instinct Leads Second Actonian to Keep Bank Roll Close
An old coin with a hole and a second punched piece, dated 1867, is linked to Oriental caution in Acton. Frank Rawlings reported the first coin two weeks ago, and J H Price described the second. Price found the coin in his garden and notes Mrs Liberty with a Septental incline to punch holes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Frank Rawlings
J. H. Price
Price
Mr Price
Sears
Liberty
Presentation Held for Mr and Mrs Richard Greene
A June event at Greenock School welcomed Mr and Mrs Richard Greene of Denver back from their wedding trip. Clarence Reid led the program as the couple received an electric silex coffee maker and a bed lamp. The Greenock School Choir performed and the evening included educational films, talks by Mrs Ralph McKeown and Muriel Allen, a Mary Reid solo with her mother, and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenock School
Richard Greene
Denver
Clarence Reid
Greenock
Ralph McKeown
Muriel Allen
Mary Reid
Ralph. McKeown
Haltons day at Guelph OA C and local church moves
Highlights from the June 18 1931 Free Press note Halton’s day at the Ontario Agricultural College Guelph Rev W H McCracken formerly of Rockwood inducted as pastor Knox Church Walkerton burglars steal from Bentons meat shop Sunday morning with till rifled small cash found picnic at Edgowood Park Eden Mills good weather and ball games local team loses 21 to 3. deaths Henry Cole Akron Ohio aged 80 Archibald J McGregor Brandon Manitoba aged 72
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Halton
O.A.C
Guelph
W. H. McCracken
Rockwood
Knox Church
Walkerton
Benton
United Farmer's Clubs
Edgewood Park
Eden
Mills
Town
Acton
Cole
Akron
Ohio
Henry Cole
McGregor
Brandon
Manitoba
Archibald
Beardmore Farm Recreation Club Opens This Year
Beardmore's Farm Recreation Club plans to operate year round under Beardmore Employees' Recreation Club. Acton Lawn Bowling and Tennis Club members may take over operations after earlier feasibility concerns. New membership available to nonmembers since January 1940 at $2 senior and $1.50 intermediate. facilities add Horseshoe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Beardmore Employees
Gut. Wees
R. F. Bean
W.O H. Rogers
Dows Davidson
Mr Bean
Agricultural Exhibits Prominently Displayed Across Provinces
Federal Exhibition Service crews in Ottawa complete preparations for displays shown in Quebec Ontario and the western provinces. Exhibits highlight Beef Production Graded Beef and Animal Diseases with itineraries set for fairs across Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
Quebec
Ontario
Parish Notices From Ontario Churches June 1951
A collection of church notices lists services at Aited Church of Canada Aston and Knox Church Acton with dates in June 1951. It notes ministerial staff, Sunday schedules, and a foundation stone ceremony by the Very Reverend W S Jackson for a new Parish Hall, plus a Saturday picnic at Old Mill and a welcoming line from Guelph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aited Church of Canada
Aston
Ontario
Bower Avenue
BE. A. Currey
Mise D. M. Lam
ATF
Trinity
W. S. Jackson, DD
Christ's Church Cathadral
Hargilton
Old Mill
Guelph
Sunday Schedule at Perth Church
The notice lists service times: 10.30 mm morning, 11.30 a.m. Sunday School and Bible Class, 7.30 p.m. Evening Service with Rev. Arthur Homer of Perth Ontario at both services. Friday 6.30 p.m. B Y P W. Saturday 23rd Mission Circle picnic at Mrs. Bert Boyd's home. Wednesday 8.30 p.m. Prayer Meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Homer
Perth
Acton Professional Directory and Traveller's Guide
Medical doctors surgeons dentists veterinarians and legal and real estate services listed for Acton Ontario with offices in Mill Street Symon Block Willow and River Streets and Georgetown relations. Travel schedules show daylight saving time coach departures to Kitchener and Georgetown with daily and weekend services and flagstops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. McNiven
Symon Block
Mill St. Acton
Church St
Acton
Ati Ge
tSun
Kitchener
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Buzzz,‘Ouch
Tial
The
Free Press
Mr. Holmes
Free Press of
Beardmore’s Farm Recreation Club
Presbyterian Church In
Robert HW. Armstrong
Ild
Miniater
Professional Directory and
Traveller's Guide
W. G. C. Kenney
D. A. Garrett
Couner
Willow and River Sts
River Street
A. J. Buchanan
Olce
Leishmair
George A. Sirrs
Mill St. Corner Frederick
C. F. Leatherland Barrister & Solicitor
Notary Public Office
Lever & Hoskin
Chartered Accountants
Jenkins and Hardy
Victoria St
Willoughby Farm Agency
Bay St
Empire
Georgetown
Tom Hewson
Wright Real Estate and Insurance cL
Wright N. B. Wright
Wilbur St
Macdonnell
Acton. Ont
Valuators Realtors
Maisder Appraisal Institute of Canada
Guelph and District Realtate Board
Guelph and District Insurance Agents’ Association
Mernt
Victor B. Rumley
WM. C. Milligan, R.O
A. T. Brown
B. D. Young
B.v.sc. C
Li Young
D.V.M. Veterinary Surgeons Office
Brookville, Ontario
Milton Kér4
F.G. Oakes, V.S
B.v.se
Knox Ave
Travellers’ Guide
Gray Coach Lines
Canadian National Railways Standard
Acton Free Press
Post Office Department
Otawa
Audit Bureau Circulation
C.W.N.A
Ontario-Quebec Division
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