Education Department Stands Apart Amid Budget Strains
The piece notes the Department of Education seems immune to local economic pressures while boards struggle to meet standard equipment and staffing demands. Burlington grants teachers raises despite County Council cautions. Oakville sees a $50 yearly bump and a $45,000 addendum request rejected. Acton reports frank discussions and mutual understanding. Recommendations from inspectors align closely with citizens' finances, placing boards in a difficult position.
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Department of Education
Burlington
Fligh
Oakville
Acton
Provinial Department
Merchants face petition drive over beer and wine sales
The Moderation League has canvassers in town urging petitions to the Provincial Legislature to legalize beer and wine sales in grocery stores. Opponents denounce the effort as a price-driven temperance ploy, noting coercion in factories and districts and warning grocers would become only side-line sellers.
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Moderation League
Making an Issue of Trifles
A timeless note on human nature warns against making a big deal out of minor matters. The piece urges yielding on insignificant points while standing firm on essential principles to avoid damaged friendships and unnecessary tragedy.
Decline in May Revenue From Customs and Excise Canada
May customs and excise revenues fell to 10,678,833 from 25,540,625 a year earlier. April and May combined brought 34,304,975 down from 42,600,193. Total 1930-31 customs and excise were 228,200,073.50, down 82,376,427.01 from 1929-30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Customs and Excise
Editorial notes on budget and public policy in Ontario
The piece critiques the Budget passing by thirty votes, questions liquor and grocery store sales, and notes six to eleven deaths from highway accidents weekend in Ontario. It discusses daylight saving, temperance petitions, Halton County experiments, and a Clemency petition for Steinberg. It ends with a biblical quote about wealth and responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Halton County
Health Department
Darby and Joan pictured on a city visit scene
The write up recalls a bus trip with partner Y to the city. A tender moment shows Darby assisting an elderly woman, Joan, as she disembarks, then the couple share a reunion on return. The narrator contrasts city shopping with home town comforts and reflects on thrift and love.
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Darby
Joan
Darby Wan
Judy
Walt
Indy
Volena
Coleman
Caliban
Germany
Austria
Japan
Alice
Lyerd
Himelf
Neoteally
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Acton Free Press
Conadian Weekly
Ba ‘Association
Ontario-Quebec
Free Press
Mii Street
United States
Baldia
Anniiat
G. A. Dills
Eullterist
Eusluces
Heeklence Greee
Workmen's Compensation Board
Guelph
Elassic
Steinberg
Milton
Chronicles of
Bank OF Montreal
Yukon
J. S. Davidson
Carvell’s Owl Creamery
McLaren
Tom Collins
Horden
Fray Hentos
London
Ont
Brunswick
Cial
Red Cross
Iul
Cpawe
Caswell
Caswell’s
Mclaren’s
King's Plate
Santa Clara
Chaice
Keillor's
Finis
Libby
Nestle
Gillett’s
Young
Mill Street
Acton,Ontario
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