Ottawa trip of Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association editors
The writer recalls a daylight visit to Ottawa for the semi annual Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association meeting. They toured landmarks including the war memorial parliament buildings and Chateau Laurier, noting attendance and discussions with officials and fellow editors from across Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association
Canadian Capitol
Smiths Falls
War Memorial
Parliament Buildings
Off the Record Dinner With Ottawa Officials and Liberal Figures
A luncheon and dinner gathering near Ottawa included a National Defence official a senator the chief election officer and party PR heads H E Kidd and W H Kidd. Hon John W Pickersgill Secretary of State spoke on Cabinet Government and Freedom of Information prompting loaned copies. The piece notes long Ottawa tenure and Liberal dominance with editors from Richmond Hill and Bowmanville present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of National Defense
Liberal Party
H. E. Kidd
W. H. Kidd
Kidd
Ottawa
John W. Pickersgill
Pickersgill
W. L. Mackenzie King
Jack Smith
Richmond Hill
Johnny James
Bowmanville
Convention plans announced for CWNA meetings
Directors outline ahead planning for CWNA conventions with 1955 dates set for September 12 13 and 14 in Vancouver B C Toronto to host in 1956 and 1957 under review. The note stresses securing hotel space for 300 to 500 attendees three days long and emphasizes early arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rupert Davies
Kingsion Whig-Standard
C.W.N.A
Toronto
Vancouver
B.C
The Other Fellow's Business and Loss Leader Coffee
The piece notes a jewellery store selling coffee at low prices to draw customers and questions the trend of retailers moving beyond their specialty. It argues specialization improves service, warns of creeping department-store tactics, and hopes small towns stay focused on core trades.
Education Week Signals Focus On Canada’s Schools
Education Week on Sunday marks a nationwide effort to examine Canada’s educational methods buildings and equipment. The program invites every citizen to learn about school standards enrolment costs and the shift toward adult education while highlighting fundamentals over frills and the need to judge schools with informed eyes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Nine Year Old Hero Rescues Boy From Icy Creek
Erin Advocate reports Henry Middlebrook, nine, saved seven year old Donald Root who fell from a bridge into icy water while walking home from school. Henry crawled along a wire fence and pulled Donald to safety, ending a near tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orton
Henry Middlebrook
Donald Root
Erin Advocate
Donald
Henry
Money Can’t Buy What Truly Counts In Life
A poetry notice notes that money cannot purchase true friendship or a clear conscience. It argues happiness rests on mental attitude and simple joys, and that health, sunsets, music, and character come from living well and being at peace with oneself.
Churches Sunday Services and Lent Observances
The notice lists church events for March 7 1954 including St Albans Anglican services at 10 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. and Evening Prayer 7 p.m. with missions and Lenten services across days. Also mentions United Church Bible Society birthday events and intercongregational films.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
United Church
The
Bible Society
Raim
Acton Ontario Professional Directory and Travel Guide
Directory listing doctors dentists veterinarians and professionals in Acton and area with offices and phone numbers. Includes real estate accountants chiropractors funeral home Biograph and coach schedules plus Canadian National Railways timetable details for Acton and Georgetown travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FOL. Wright
Wilbur St. Acton
Ontario
Sunday Church Schedule for March First, 1954
Sunday listings show a church school at 9 45 am an evening Bible Society anniversary at 1 00 am and a 7 00 pm Daughters of Knox gathering with a note of a warm welcome for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Mr Gray
Rockwood
Church School
Asm —Bible Society
Daughters of Knox
The Good Old Days Bring Memories From 1934
A collection of small town notes recounts 1934 events and weather in Ontario communities. Skating youths mingle with Actonians at Acton arena while Bannockburn Rovers hold a meeting with a debate on salary versus farming life. Local church speakers address New Canada movement critics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Toronto
Crewson Corn
Acton
Bannockburn Ruadlers
George Barnes
Betty Claridge
Ada Sprowl
Katherine Beckett
John Mann
Fred Anthony
Wm. Moffat
Limehouse United Church
New Canada Movement
Algierot
Brampton Lions Club
Jami
Mae West
Poel G. Te
Rockwood Choral Society
Acton News Roundup of Roads Posts and Postal Figures
In Acton the March meeting of Stewart town officials discussed road improvements amid criticism of past spending. A. W. Campbell cited $100,000 spent on roads in ten years with little permanent progress. The Postmaster General’s year end report showed Acton Post Office revenues at 2221.18 with 951 money orders. Rockwood detours and a blizzard delayed events including a lecture by Nev Al Snyder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL Snyder
Rockwood
Stewart Toven
A. W. Campbell
Acton
GTR
Roeckwood
Guelph
Dinjoer
Sung Bachelors
Acton Ming Co
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Che Arton Bree Press
Mill St. E. Acton
Ont
Audit Bureau of Circulations
C_W.NLA
Ontario-Quebec
CWRNA
United
Post Office Department
G A. Dilla
Noarth
Georgetown Herald
Taranto
Hamil
Kitchener
Brampton
Burgi
Burlington
Oakville
Milton Council
Oakville-Trafalgar Journal
Bronte Fire Hall
Trafalgar Brigade No. 1
Atc Stownie
Bronte
Chamber of Commerce
Laver
Laver Fund
Homnby
Champion
Poet’s Corner
United Church OF Canada
Friendly Church
E. A. Currey
Bower Avenue
O. M Lampard
A.T.C.M
ST. Alban’s Church
Ralph E Pnce
Holy Communion
Professional Directory and
Travellers’ Guide
W. G. C. Kenney
Symon Block
Mil St. E. Acton
Church St
D. A. Garrett
Sergeon
Willow and
River Sts
River Street
A. J. Buchanan
Leistman Block
Mill St
DR. H. Leib
Dormer Mill
Frederick Streets
D. J. Armstrong
John St. N. Acton
Victor Rumley & Son Funeral Home ‘Funeral Home
Healed
Ambulane
Olive M. Lampard
Studlo United Church
Park Ave Guelph
Bracken Real Estate
RF. Bean Limited
Aan
Comiiog
B. D. Young
B.v.sc. C
L. Young
D.V.M. Veterinary Surgeons Office
Brookville, Ontario
Milton
F. G. Oakes
V. Sc
Veterinarian
Knox Ave
C. F. Leatherland — Sister & Solicitor
Notary Public
Lever & Hoskin
Accognia
Jenkins and Hardy
Victoria St
Gerald A. Candler
Acton Bird
Alfred J Bishop
Certified Public Accountant
Maer
Gray Coach Lines
Sun
Canadian National Rarways
Davy
Georgetown
Guel
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Knox Church
Actoney
Robert BH. Armstrong
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