Canada 84th Birthday Reflections On Nation’s Growth
The piece marks Canada turning 84 on July 1, recalling Confederation in 1867 and the creation of Ontario Quebec New Brunswick and Nova Scotia as the Dominion. It notes optimism, a healthy population, and memories of John A. Macdonald as the first ministry formed after the first general election.
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Canada
Dominion of
North American
United States
Arctic Ocean
Ontario
Quebec
New Brunswick
Nova Scots
Dominion
John A. MacDonald
Rural Rent Control Proposed by Legislature Committee
The Special Committee on rents recommends municipalities in small towns and rural areas manage rent control. L. P. Cecile notes regulation can transfer power without a new act. Officials warn a flat provincial rate is unfair and warn of staffing limits for part time councillors.
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L. P. Cecile
Frost
Summer safety drive aims to curb child injuries this week
Ontario schools close for Dominion Day week as safety leaflets in red folders are handed out to children. The effort emphasizes pedestrian and motor vehicle risks, noting hundreds of accident victims last summer and urging everyone to walk and drive with heightened caution.
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Ontane
Cena
Chadren
Department of Piannans Police and Safety
Everbody
Acton Free Press Bids Farewell After 76 Years
The Acton Free Press headlines its final issue marking 76 years of service to Acton and its district. The editorial notes the paper’s long history, readers who aided its chronicle, and the upcoming Volume 77 with a new format to continue the Acton story.
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Acton Free Press
Iti
The
Free Press
Acton
Times
Ontario to Use 1951 License Plates in 1952
Ontario government plans to use the 1951 license plates in 1952 with a windshield sticker. Highway Minister Doucett cites defense needs and steel savings, noting 750 tons could fund bridges or other needs. The move echoes permanent English auto markers to reduce record keeping and annual plate stamping.
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Ontario
Doucett
Concert
Editorial Notes on Roads and Towns in Ontario
The piece cites Telegram columnist Thomas Richard Henry on Road to Korea, notes a yard clubhouse with rules, laments June brides and Ontario weather, mentions Portrayes Cryer production and industry shifts, reflects on Alameda Despatch loss and Saskatchewan print decline as autos reshape towns, and observes rising costs pressuring local papers.
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Thomas Richard Henry
Telegram
Korea
Half Century Since A Bridal Union Remembered In 1901 Item
A June 19 1851 marriage of Edward Nick un and Mary Catharine Swackhamer is recalled at a family gathering at ex-reeve A E Nicklin’s residence. The note mentions a new lover’s walk on Guelph Street, Mt Glebe home corner Mill Street and Park Avenue, a Milton game where Acton juniors lost 9 to 7, and Dr. Kelly’s donation and plans for eye and ear work abroad.
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Edward Nick‘un
Mary Catharine Swackhamer
John Swackhamer
Churchill
Hiram Denny
A. E. Nicklin
Bower Ave
Guelph St
Church
Agnes
Mt. Glebe
Mill St
Park Ave
Milton
Acton
A. Pearson
P. N. Ryders
R. McDonald
J. Ramsey
F. Wilds
R. Holmesss
G. Hynds
F. Brown
W. Pears
Neil McNabb
Squire Kelly
Dr. Kelly
Kelly
United States
England
Germany
Thomas Gray
Alex Secord
T. E. M. Secord
Rachel
Lundy's Lane
Canada
Laura Secord
Palermo
Summer holidays open as Daylight Saving starts in Acton
The town marks the start of Daylight Saving on Friday with local reports of events. The Ladies' Aid held a picnic at Blue Springs Park and Churchill Community hosted an old-time garden party with a local talent program. Severe wind storms damaged farms near Acton injuring a car and killing two sheep. A birth is noted for Roy and Mrs Brown in Toronto Grace Hospital on June 19 1931.
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Acton
The
United Church
Blue Springs Park
Churchill Community
Messrs. Flynn Bros
George Bilton
W. Lashbrook
Brown
At_ Grace Hospital
Toronto
Roy Brown
Fon
Day's Champions Bring Back Track and Field Trophy
Acton YPS wins track and field trophy at an evening event with Douglas Davidson presenting the trophy. The day also included roller skating and a society song, marking a celebratory close to the days events.
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Dresbs
Guelph Prestiters
Acton
Acton Yps
Douglas Davidson
Acton Secuty
Quilting and church group reports from Campbellville Sunday events
St David's Church Women’s Mission Society held its annual quilting day in the Sunday School room with fourteen women at noon and twenty four for tea. Two quilts for the WMS two for the Mission Band and one crib quilt were completed. The Junior Young Women’s Auxiliary met at Mrs James Robertson’s home. plans were made for a forthcoming event and a talk by Mr Somers from China was noted along with a prayerful close and a Junks supper finale.
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W.M.S. of
St. David's
W.ms
Mission Band
Elliot
Parker
Brior
s:Auxclairy
James Robertson
Robertson
James Wallace
Gertrude
Menzies
Ro Elliot
Sunday Church Schedule and Vacation Bible School Notice
Sunday services listed for various dates with morning Sunday School and worship times. Also announces a Daily Vacation Bible School July 2 to 6 for ages 3 to 14, with evening services in Knox Church on July 1 8 13. All are welcome to attend.
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Tate
Divine
Knox Church
Acton Business Directory and Rail Schedules
Canadian National Railways standard time schedules for Acton and Georgetown. local offices and doctors listed. professionals include W G C Kenney dentist surgeon. C F Leatherland solicitor. Wright real estate. funeral home. eye care by William Milligan. veterinary services. coach departures east and west from Acton. multiple daily trains with variations by day.
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Saskatchewan
Estevan Mercury Rauly
North Portal
Moose Jaw
Boytor
the Free Press
Campbellville
Bower Avenue
KA. Garvey
Laeger
Evita Hur
B.Y PU
Erin
St. Albans
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Professional Directory and
Traveller's Guide
W. G. C. Kenney
J. A. McNiven
Symon Block
Mill, St
Sthone
D. A. Garrett
Willow
River St
River Street
A. J. Buchanan
Leishman Block
George A. Sirrs
Corner Frederick
C. F. Leatherland
Notary Public Office
Lever & Hoskin “Chartered Accountants
Jenkins and Wardy
Metropolitan
Victoria St
Willoughby Farm Agency
Bay St
Empire
Georgetown Representany
Tom Hewson
Georgetown
Wright Real Estate and Insurance Ret
Wright N. B. Wright
Wilbur St
Macdonnel
Ont
Guelph
Valuators Realtors Insurers
Appraisal Institute of Canada
Mermpers Guelpha and District Real Estate Board
Guelph and District Instance Ents’ Association
Victor B. Rumley
WM. C. Milligan, R.O
A. T. Brown
B. D. Young
B.v.sc
L. Young
D.v.aa
Veterinary Surgeons Office
Brookville
Milton Moor
F. G. Oakes, V.S
B.v.se
Veterinary Surgeon
Knox Ave
Travellers’ Guide
Gray Coach Lines
Sun
Kitchener
Canadian National Railways Standard
Daly
Sundatoam
Badamawa Sutekey
T Guelph
Owah Thaiedas
Post Office Department
Ottawa
Audit Bureau Circutation
C.woona
Ontario-Quebec
C.w.lnla
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