Community arena project eyed for funding
At a three men's service clubs meeting Mayor Johnny Gay outlined that financing the arena is unlikely through Iowa council revenue or debt. A public subscription appeal appears necessary with stages including rebuilding the front section and refurbishing the ice plant at estimated costs bringing total to about 60 000 to 65 000. A Tuesday meeting appointed a committee to explore fundraising and present a plan for council approval, aiming for a community effort.
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West provinces shift wealth from farming to industry says survey
A Dominion Bureau of Statistics report shows Saskatchewan and Alberta losing wealth share from 73.2 percent and 449.3 percent to 40.7 and 23.8 percent respectively over seven years. Wheat’s decline and new economic forces reshape the prairie economy faster than expected.
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Saskatchewan
Aperta
Ambiguous Tax Talk Sparks Debate on Education Funding
A fragmented article discusses sales tax effects on government programs and education funding. It notes concern among taxpayers about costs and the impact on purchasing power, with claims that changes may shift funds to resources and salaries. The piece hints at proposals and community reactions without clear specifics.
Share the Wealth and the Canada Life report on transfers
The Canadian Life Assurance Company notes in its annual report that 19 percent of Canada's Gross National Product is collected by the federal government. Of the four and a half billion dollars, more than 55 percent or about three and three quarter billion dollars is paid as transfer payments or subsidies to individuals. The report argues redistribution can reduce wealth for investment and long term growth, risking poverty sharing if consumption dominates investment.
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Canada
Ment Atl
Marton
Howearth
Teaching in the 1960s: a former editor turns to classrooms
A former weekly editor explains why he left newspaper work for teaching. He cites more family time, holiday breaks, pension security, and pride in guiding youths, contrasting brutal past methods with modern empathy, and notes he will reassess in the summer of 1963.
Acton Blacksmith Shops vanish as tobacco habits shift
The piece recalls three blacksmith shops once thriving in Acton with branches at Ballin attend Roathbull Darbsville and Cammpbelly tle and others now gone. It notes old forges on Mine Street and Musa Street and describes their tools like plows and engines. The writer links decline to changes in tobacco use and a fading era of sturdy trades.
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Roathbull
Darbsville
Cammpbelly Tle
Seton
Mian St
John
Anthonys Stephenson
Weeld
Chaape
The Good Old Days in Ospringe Chronicle
From the Free Press dated March 16 1991 several notices recount local misfortunes and events. A horse at Maes hyn Lasby near Ospringe was killed by a falling wagon while Mr Lasby was away. A youth named Ghase fell under machinery in Goorpetown and sustained injuries. Stephen Cordiner bought a brick shop behind the Mil and Wilbur corner and will convert it to dwelling space. William Brown plans to retire from dairying as foreman departs for western work. Hendersons saw mill resumes spring operations with logs ready. A large audience attended a Chorad Secrets concert led by Professor Ernest Mo Shuck of Guelph and all seats were filled.
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Anne
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Wilbur Streets
Watson Gaiffin
Toronto
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Henderson
Chorad Secrets
Ernest Mo Shuck
Guelph
Acton Hockey Team Dominates Weekend Meet
In 1941 coverage from the Free World Chronicle, Acton hockey squads showcase strong play with Vic Hariles as a standout. The piece notes rivals including Bourdinete and Seare Gb, highlighting key matches and upcoming events while praising players and team leadership.
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Frank Gibbons
Vic Hariles
Acton Hockey
Twerwell
Bourdinete
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Walt
Donald
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Ding
Carrie Cso
Local Acton Professionals and Services Directory
Directory listing Acton Ontario professionals including physicians dentists lawyers notaries chiropractors and a coach schedule. Entries show names addresses office hours and phone numbers for D A Garrett J Buchanan C F Leatherland A Braida Hastings Payne Riddell Morgan and others with travel times for coaches.
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Bartister & Seicester
Acton
A. Braida
Murdays
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