Towns face challenges attracting industry in Ontario
The Fergus News-Record notes that attracting industry requires citizen effort, civic pride, and favorable town image. It cites Greying Wire Co in Orangeville and a Acton plant case, where union pressure and public sentiment influenced expansion plans and hiring. The piece urges every resident to welcome workers and support local industry.
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Higetivew Industries
Ontario
Orangeville
Greening Wire’ Co
Aiys
Towiy
Fergus News-Record
Fergus
Ty Stratford
U.S.A
Usuas Adovles
Acton
Aid to Municipalities Sparks Ontario Police Shift Debate
A provincial budget note implying municipalities must run their own police by year end prompts criticism. The writer questions Ontario's plan to scrap the provincial force and dump police duties back to towns, suggesting higher municipal taxes to cover costs and calling for change in government policy.
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Frost
Hig
Ontario
Mutual Engineer Support Enduring in Halton and Peel
Acton and Milton will continue shared engineering services as the three towns grow. The arrangement, in operation briefly, may later require full-time engineers in Acton and Milton. North Halton Urban Board still serves current needs amid rapid changes and expanding municipal work in Halton and Peel counties.
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Acton
Milton
Halton
Peel
Children's Aid Society
North Halton
Spring Optimism and the Seed Catalog Promise
Bruce Hutchison in The Financial Post highlights spring optimism through seed catalogs. He notes seeds are a cheap, reliable investment, offering beauty and healthful activity all summer and food through winter, unlike stocks that fall.
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Bruce Hutchison
Financial Post
Road repairs and drainage in changing weather urged
The piece emphasizes spring road work as frost ends, urging rapid deployment of road graders and drainage improvements to ease travel. It notes winter damage, flooding risks, and the public’s impatience for seasonable access while stressing timely construction to minimize inconvenience.
Civic meetings gauge district progress by attendance
The Innisfail Alberta province report notes that high turnout at annual civic meetings signals rapid progress, while poor attendance shows apathy toward volunteers who run district affairs. The Prince George Citizen remarks on heavy taxes pressuring business and consumer, urging vigilance against further levies.
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Prince George
B.C
Innisfall
Alta
Province
Driverless Cars Cause Minor Collision on Ice
Two driverless cars rolled toward each other on a hill after drivers left. One vehicle parked and left, the other slid off gear on ice, colliding with the first. No person remained at the scene.
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Therm
The Little Things by Mrs Edith Sharpe
A poem celebrates small daily wonders in nature from clouds to birds and blossoms. It reflects gratitude to God for all creation while noting ordinary scenes like farming and gardening. The verse blends sensory imagery with reverent reflection.
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Edith Sharpe
Friendly United Church of Canada Service Schedule Acton Ontario
Acton Ontario church page shows Sunday March 7 1955 services at 10 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. worship 2 p.m. evening service with topics The Choice of the Multiply and Common Delusions. March 27 1955 schedule lists church school 9.45 a.m. 11 a.m. morning worship 7 p.m. evening service redecorations require services in the classroom.
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Acton
Man -St. E
Ont
Audit Bureau of Circulations
C.W.N.A
Ontario-Quebec
Cwn.a
Canada
United States
Post Office
Ottawa
Oe Printings and Publishing Co
Limitea A. Dills
Davita
James Dills
John Black
United Church OF Canada
Ontario
E. A’ Currey
Bac B
Bower
Washington
Westboune
Sun
Kitchener
Sunday Service Schedule in March 1955
The notice lists church services for March with times: 10.00 a.m. Holy Lady, 11.00 a.m. Morning Prayer and Worship for Beginners, 11.00 a.m. Morning Prayer, and on March 30 at 8 p.m. Evensong and Sermonette.
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Wirth
Aarts
Back in 1935 political rallies and social notices
A 1935 report highlights a golden wedding celebration for Mr and Mrs Dewin Mecknery, a large Conservative association meeting at Braington, and retirements in Parliament with candidates named. It notes maple syrup season, March weather, and a Rockwood Choral Society concert under J R Pears at United Church.
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Hughes Cleaver
Meena
Mee
Catterdi
Buwer -Avenisa
Aclin
Larally
Dewin
China
M. Acton
C.K Browne
Ftif
Yustasd
Haris Weansbrough
Sam Charters
Pec! County Conservative Association
Braington
Hauer of Commons
Gordon Graydor
Mr Charters
Canada
John Buchan
Rockwood Choral Society
United Church
J R. Pears
Prem The Free Trade Council Meeting Aids Prospects
The 1905 Acton Forward of Trade council meeting in the council chamber attracted many business leaders. Attendees discussed preparations for future events including a new commercial arrangement, hotel and market improvements, and community plans. Key speakers included A Micklin retiring secretary and other local business figures. The gathering highlighted ongoing efforts to support commerce and civic projects in town.
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Georgetown
Chamber of Commerce
Acton Fvard
Jan
A Micklin
Ap.en ‘Ericeurepics A. Tha
Wabvaes Pr. Ue
WM Hansaaton
Itena
KB Swat Cc
Henterni
Brven Saas Aidgnen
Warvey
Haengnties
Sivnlic
Contac Carta Boey A.mater “Sel
Fis
Aflardon Les Eet al E
Galles
Mather
Acton Professional Directory and Travel Guide listing local services
Directory listing for Acton professionals includes physicians surgeons dentists veterinarians lawyers and real estate insurers. It notes office addresses hours and phone numbers for Dr W G C Kenney Dr D A Garrett Dr A J Buchanan Dr H Leib F G Oakes B V Sc veterinarians C F Leatherland R F Bean Ltd R H Elliott and more along with coach schedules and travel details for Acton connections.
Canadian National Railways Time Table Fragments
Canadian National Railways daily and weekly schedule snippets list standard time, morning and evening departures from Georgetown and Georgetown towns, with several exceptions and notes on daily service and Sundays. The legible items include times such as 6.37 p.m. and 9.02 a.m. plus references to flyers and stops at Acton and Bes.
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Acton
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Mill St. E
Church St. E
D. A. Garrett
Willow and
River Sts
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H. Leib
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Travellers' Guide
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