Expression of Faith in Red Cross Campaign
The Canadian Red Cross Society launches a campaign for 5222000 to fund ongoing humanitarian work in health disease prevention andSuffering worldwide. It highlights disaster response blood transfusion 24 hour services outpost hospitals and nursing stations plus care for crippled children and veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Red Cross Society
Pasce
Red Cross
Winnlipsg
The
Canadian Red Cross
International Committee For the Relief of
Geneva
Switzerland
No Union Contract Shadows Women’s 14-Hour Day and Labor Gaps
An editorial discusses shrinking work weeks in Canada and the rise of five day norms in manufacturing and office work. It notes long hours for housewives, averaging 14 hours daily including Sundays and holidays, and questions if suffrage achieved broader gains or simply shifted burdens into a notional union contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Department of Labor
St Patrick’s Day celebrated worldwide with wearin of the green
Patrons mark March 17 as St Patrick’s Day with Irish tunes and accents heard across radio and crowds dressing in green. Brief notes recount St Patrick’s life, his missions in Ireland, and legends of the shamrock teaching the Trinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick
Dumbarton
Scotland
France
Ireland
Danny Boy
Kathleen Mavourneen
Is It Worth It for Ontario Liquor Spending Versus Taxes
The piece argues that Ontario residents spent 210 million on liquor last year while taxes fund municipal services. It notes Acton’s share would cover taxes if the mill rate were 60, and compares liquor spending to farmers income and public benefits, urging reallocation of funds for better value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Acton
Editorial Notes on Georgetown Herald Move and Upgrades
Our congratulations to The Georgetown Herald on acquiring larger premises in Georgetown. The move includes new equipment such as a newspaper press to be put into operation this week. The Herald has long operated since its earliest days, moving from upstairs to downstairs after a fire about 34 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown Herald
Georgetown
The
Herald
County Hockey Showdown Highlights Local Playoff Push
In Halton County the hockey title race dominates as Georgetowns and Elmira split two wins each in a best of seven. Oakville, Milton, and Burlington vie for Intermediate and Senior playdowns while Acton and Georgetown merchants plan a Chamber of Commerce style growth effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetowns
Elmira
Haltonites
O.H.A
Burlington
Dundas
Oakville
Milton
Hamilton Acrooex
Acton
Sunday worship and activities service notice
On Sunday March 16 1952 the schedule lists 10.00 a.m. Sunday School 11.00 a.m. Divine Worship 12.15 p.m. Bible Class and 7.00 p.m. Evening Worship The message Thep that wait upon the lord shall renew their strength invites a warm welcome to all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Kenny
Guelph
Mesa Verde
Henry Smith Williams
Mission Band
Mission Circle
Sunday Schedule And Canadian Food Store Spending
The notice lists March 1952 activities including Sunday School Bible classes and evening gatherings. It notes Canadians spent 1.27 billion dollars on food in stores in total, with 900 million in chain stores.
Burglars Visit Local Homes and Businesses in 1902
The Free Press reports a burglarized home on Main Street and a butcher shop on MN and Main Streets with a small cash take and a roast stolen. Local clergy activity includes Rev G A Gillette leaving for Michigan and Rev H A Macpherson hosting meetings to call a minister, resulting in Rev T HM of Bond Head being chosen. Milton prepares to modernize schooling with new steam heating while R B Scott plans a three year lease on Warren block store to launch a broad dry goods and millinery stock. Robins appear and teamsters rest after a busy winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pleteb
Main Street
Nell Patterson
Main Streets
G. A. Gillette
Disciples
Michigan
H. A. Macpherson
Rockwood
Eden Mills
Graham
Milton Board
R. B. Scott
Cookstown
Warren Block
Gurney and Co
White and Son
Scott
Robins
Snowstorm Delays Funeral and Shifts Local Meetings in 1932
A severe snowstorm halts funeral proceedings for Thomas Smythe of Penetang and delays acts at Acton. Bishop F W Warne dies in New York and will be interred in Ballinafad. Halton County Council accepts the resignation of long‑time treasurer Hutcheon and names H M Pettit as county clerk treasurer. Acton juniors win the Peter Smith trophy 5–0 over Georgetown. Oakville progresses in the OHA playoffs. Local deaths include Hazel L Mason and Robert S Gibbons with obituaries in Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Smythe
Penetang
Acton
New York
F. W. Warne
India
Warne
Ballinafad
Halton
Oakville
Galong Engy
O.H.A
Acton Continuation School
Pariah Wall
Professional Directory and Travellers Guide Acton Ontario
A historical listing of local professionals in Acton Ontario including doctors dentists veterinarians and legal and real estate services with office addresses and phone numbers. Also includes train schedules and regional transportation notes and travel times to nearby towns.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Acton Bree Press
Moll St FB
Ont
Audit Bureau of Circula
Clwonla
Ontario-Quebec
CWNA
United States
Geo
Secon Class Mail
Post Office Department
Ottawa
G. A. Dills
Georgtown
Proup
Georgetown Retail Merchants’ Association
Chamber of Commerce
Oakville Record Star
Einstein
Bronte
Palermo
P. L. Robertson
Corporation of
Town of
Yast
United Church of
Cangols Acton
E A. Currey
Bower Avenue
O. M. Lam AT
Presbyterian Church In Canada
Knox-Curch
Robert J. Armatron
Ala
J. Alban's
Chiarch
Anglican
Mackintosh
Hamilton
Standay School
Free Press
Mason
Hazel L. Mason
William and
Isabel Mason
Gibbons
W. D. Frick
Toronto
Robert S. Gibbons
Third Line
Esquesing Township
John Gibbons
Sarah Kennedy
Professional Directory and
Traveller’s Guide
W. G. C. Kenney
Symon Block
Mill St
Church St
D. A. Garrett
Willow and
River Sts
River Street
Aetop
A. J. Buchanan
Leishman Block, Mill
George A. Sirrs
Mill St. Commer Frederick
B. D. Young
B.v.sc. C
Ll. Young
D.V.M. Veterinary Surgeons Office
Brookville, Ontario
F. G. Oakes
V.S
B.V. Sc
Veterinary Surgeon
Knox Ave
C. F. Leatherland
Notary Public Office
Res
Lever & Hoskin Chartered Accountants
Jenkins and Hardy
Metropolitan Blige
Victoria St
Ely
Victor Bf Rumley Funeral Home
WM. C. Milligan
R.O. Optonetrist
Wright Real Estate and Insurance Rb
Wright N
C. H. Dyment Raaltor
Wentworth St. S
Andy Frank
Campbellville
WM. R. Bracken
Travellers’ Guide
Actos
Gray Coach
Sun To
Canadian National Railways
Sun
Phaly
Tae
Sun- Guy
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!