Ontario Easter Seal Campaign Urges Thrift and Aid
The Ontario Rotary Club launches another Easter Seal drive to fund rehabilitation for crippled children. Envelopes will be sent to residents with a self addressed reply to the local treasurer. Last year the area donated over $1,200 as the Society seeks at least $1,000,000 in 1944 to expand nursing, treatment, clinics, camps, equipment, and research for 16,000 disabled youths across the province.
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Ontario
Ontario Society For Crippled Children
Musféisa
Ontari Ciuen
Proverbs and Sage Sayings on Fleet Safety
January newsletter from the Motor Vehicle Safety Association cites historical maxims from Nahum Marcus Aurelius and Chesterfield about caution, courtesy, planning, and safety. It applies these ancient and classical insights to modern fleet safety and prudent driving practices.
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Motor Vehicle Safety Association
Nahum
Roger Bacon
Royal commission plans national bilingualism review
The Montreal Gazette reports the royal commission on bilingualism and biculturation will survey the country twice to track changing attitudes. It notes Canada’s rapid changes require repeated examinations to keep the report current and relevant.
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Montreal Gazette
Editorial Briefs on Merchandising and Time Use
A Stratford Beacon-Herald note warns against overloading show windows with merchandise. The Ramsey News-Record cites a Telephone Review estimate that men spend 8 760 hours on the phone in a lifetime, while women’s figure remains undetermined.
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Stratford Beacon-Herald
Local notes from Acton and district mixed with war news
Monday word reached Mr and Mrs David Drysdale that their son Corporal John Drysdale was wounded by an explosive mortar at the hospital. The paper lists community notices on services, council matters, local events, and school news amid weather and road conditions.
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Lasue
Kree
David Drysdaly
Joh Drysdale
Ebdumier
Fe Iy
Lucus Canuilige
Charkes Landeborough
Caldwell Walt
Bate
Bow
Taylor Woete
War Service League
Acton
Dalig
Far Wa
Drew al Dliner
Guelph
Sauw
Ovat
Joseph Dhewsa
Trenton
Jastice Keller Mckay
Margaret Strachan
RakWwand Public
Pier Beather
Joba Sitachiaan
Prin Pal
Wahnatad
Wid
Thirding Pelee
Robert MecEnery
Prise
Fanwe Kirkween
David Ross
Grvggory
Tutela
Fias
Gome
More
Calliureta Sontulne
Wraresttary
Robert Little
District Georgetown land sale blocked by Ontario Municipal Board
The Ontario Municipal Board rejected Georgetown's bid to annex 49 acres spanning parts of South and Stone and Meadowglen Mintipany Growers after a day and a half hearing. The board stated the proposal did not justify the additional assessment and cannot be grounds for approval.
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Fequesing
South
Stone
Meadowglen
Mintipany
Ontario Municipal
Georgetoun
Teen dance scene flickers through memory in late night prose
A reflective narrator recalls a Saturday afternoon dance scene with teens in motion. The piece contrasts youthful energy with aging nostalgia, describing their rhythms and glimpses of family figures watching from the shadows.
Operating Engineers Protest Bill 37 Meeting Held
A Baltimore style note reports protesters from operating engineers meeting at a Georgetown Hospital affiliated home regarding Bill 37. They urge protection of engineers and safer boiler operation amid concerns over public safety and qualifications. A follow up gathering is planned for 7:30 PM on Tuesday March 10 at Mary Street Georgetown.
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Bette Sundsy
Bow Lowe
Ahich
Aywratloy Engineere Uhele Ainbeonne
Uryaomisatione
Mary St. Georgetown
Tapik
County group elects officials at Oakville meeting
Thom of Oakville was reelected president of the Halton County Mental Health Association at its annual gathering in Oakville. W. W. Rowell of Burlington was named treasurer and other officers and directors were announced. Dr A U Wall and Miss Mary Owens spoke on psychiatric clinic needs for Halton with John Byles from the University of Toronto as guest speaker.
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Cowlel Thom
Oakville
Bhetton County Mental Health Aw Sentalion
W. W. Rowell
Burlington
Mir. Co
W.bo Thom
Milton
Paul Lang
N.S. Small
J. W. Singleton
Stewart
Alec
M. Me. Gilli
J. Wartrom
J. Donan
AO Monaghanal
Oakville Hospital
Kid Cail Val
John Byles
University of Toronto
Valentine Party and Lent Service at Halton Manor Chapel
The World Day of Prayer was observed in Halton Manor Chapel with a large congregation and leaders Mrs. Lockie and Mrs. Allen directing the service. Dr. T. M. Dustan led the first Lent Sunday service at Grace Anglican Church in AUton on February 16 with Psalm 51 and 2 Corinthians 6. Readings, organ music, and prayers framed both gatherings. Hearts and Cupids decorated the Manor for a February 17 Eastern Star event with Mrs. W. Rowney and Percy Barr hosting a program featuring dances, songs, recitations, and a slide show by Dr. Dustan.
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S. Allen
Lockie
Annie Agnew
Women's Inter-Church Council of Canada
T. M. Dastan
Grace Anglican Church
Auton
Ray Waters
de. Dastan
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Christ
Satan
Dro Dustan
Hatten
Order of the Eastern Star
Marjorie Purdy
Johnny Checker
Altra. Wilson
Hadley
Mire
Drew
Coulson
S. Chisholm
Evelyn McIntyre
Burlington
Ada Hill
T. M. Dustan
Grave Anglican Church
Milian
India
Dr. Dustan
Kashmir
Bombay
Taj Mzhal
Acton Professional Directory and Travellers Guide
Acton Ontario listing of doctors dentists barristers and solicitors with offices and contact numbers. Includes travel timetable notes for Acton to Toronto and other routes, plus local business ads and office hours.
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