Local residents notes and visits from Ontario towns
Mr and Mr J A Maude of Guelph visited Acton yesterday. Mira R J Hopkins and Mrs teen Frank spent the weekend in Toronto. Mr and Mrs C W Harrison of Toronto left for Florida. Mrs Kay Taylor of Barrie spent the weekend with Telford McDowell. Christina Winfield is in Guelph General Hospital after an appendicitis operation. Mr and Mrs H W Palmer celebrated silver anniversary on March 20. Betty Lemon returned from Guelph General Hospital after tonsil and adenoids operation. Ruth Nelson left Friday for a short course at Stella College Rural Center Crossville Tennessee. Mr L Wreck ill in Toronto General Hospital. Mrs Norman McEachern a patient in Private Patient Pavilion General Hospital Toronto. Guests at the home of Mr and Mrs WL Clayton over the weekend were Miss Marie Clayton and William Hinks of Hamilton, Miss Dorothy and Mr BH Clayton of Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman McEachern
General Hospital
Toronto
Aya WL Clayton
White End
Marie Clayton
William Hinks
Hamilton
Dorothy
BH Clayton
Dollar Drain Checked Says Post On Canada Trade
January imports from the United States show a decline from December, with $142 million imported in December and a $33 million drop from November. Ottawa notes the dollar drain appears checked but US dollar reserves remain depleted and seek a sharp improvement from new trade data.
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Ottawa
The Gasoline Tax in Ontario and the Battle Over Relief
The piece argues Ontario should remove part of its gasoline levy after Dominion wartime taxes ended. Ontario's total tax stands at 11 cents per gallon, versus 38 cents overall, with western provinces Saskatchewan Manitoba Alberta and British Columbia cited as lower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Dominion
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Alberta
Bluebirds in March and early spring harbingers
The piece notes bluebirds and other birds returning in March, with sightings by Royal Ontario Museum observers and rural/suburban watchers. It highlights bird watching as a popular hobby among Ontario residents and mentions other harbingers like horned larks and purple finches. It also briefly cites new oil burner technology promising high efficiency for small homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Ontario Museum
Ontario
Easter Services Set at Church March 28 1948
Easter Sunday schedule lists two morning services at 9 20 and 12 15 with sermons “Joseph of Arimathes” and “The Life Everlasting” The church school attends the second service and catechumen class reception follows A choirs led hymn and songs at seven with brief meditation “An Easter Visit to the Town” welcoming all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph of Arimathes
Banhymn
Xonga
He Church
Presbyterian Church in Canada Knox Church Acton Service Schedule
Morning service at 11.00 am Sunday March 2 1948 with Sunday School and Bible Classes at 12.15 pm. Evening service at 7.00 pm. Good Friday service at 11.00 am. “They that wait upon the Lord Shall renew their strength.”
Easter events listed for Acton and Georgetown Church
On Sunday March 28 1944 Sunday School begins at 10 20 a m with a 11 20 a m study on The Meaning of Easter. Good Friday services at 3 p m and a Tas pt Guelph Association B Y P U Rally are planned for Georgetown Baptist Church No Thursday meeting.
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Guelph Association
B.Y.P.U
Georgetown Baptist Church
St Alban's Anglican Church Easter Services Schedule
St Alban's Church invites visitors with a full Holy Communion at 9.00 a.m. on Sunday March 28 followed by Choral Communion at 11.15 a.m. A Beginner's Class and Children's Service are also at 11.15 and 2.30 p.m. The Easter Day Morning Service is at 10.30 a.m.
Women’s Institute Hold March Meeting at Eden Mills
Mrs N Marshall hosted the Wo men s Institute meeting with fair attendance. President Mrs W Mino opened the session. Irish verse roll call, plans for care of clothing in April, and a rally in Guelph were noted. Committee members organized dinner for the district event and St Patrick themed readings were shared by several members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. N
Marshall
Women's Institute
W. Mino
Mra. Marshall
Guelph
Atokea W.Y
Yratitute
St. Patrick
Gardiner
St. Patrick's
Thomas Redman
Milfort Sark
D. MacDougall
Harold Wilson
Hespler
Q. Gallagher
J. D. Lowrie
Bert Lowrey
Rennie
Isabel Lowrie
W. J. Lowrie
Albert Coulson
Arkell
Anna Coulson
Burlington Plans Second Apartment Building Then Occupancy Soon
In the House of Commons last week 212000 dollars were appropriated for reconstruction of Bronte piers. McMaster University’s Professor H A Dulmage spoke to Middle and Upper School students, with interviews held after his talk. Burlington Housing Corporation directors approved immediate erection of a second apartment for rent on the same Burlington lot, duplicating the present building and aiming for occupancy before year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Bronte
H. A. Dulmage
McMaster University
Dulmnage
Burlington Housing Corporation
Mensioners
Garzette
Needs of a Community Discussion
This excerpt praises local citizen involvement in assessing a town’s needs for progress. It stresses measuring the town against similar communities and holding meetings to discuss development, noting the value of organizations that facilitate such discourse.
Prices are Complex By a Canadian Commentator
A Canadian writer examines causes of high prices tracing back to the 1929 stock crash and the shift of farmers to cities. He praises the Consumers' League and warns against a controlled economy, arguing free markets better reflect real needs and price signals. He cites Parliament dynamics and Kenneth W. Taylor on fixed prices, stressing money cannot buy back lives in accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Alberta
Winnipeg
Toronto
Ted Garland
Ted
Wlan
Norway
Ersen
Consumers’ League
Lanrnotn
Yesteryear
Labor
Select Committee
House of Commons
Kenneth W. Taylor
Prices and Trade Board
Noman
Ontario Department of High- Anays
Algonquin Story offer of Ontario's great playland
Audrey Saunders tells the story of Algonquin Park with vivid vignettes of lumbermen and wildlife. The volume includes color illustrations and five maps, priced at 2.00 dollars, available from the Department of Lands and Forests in Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algonquin
Ontario’s Great Playland
Algonquin Park
Fom ‘Thompson
Canada
Gumour
Grandpa Dennison
Othara
Selwyn Dewdney
Tom ‘Thompson
Department of Lands and Forests
Parliament Buildings
Toronto 5
Mackenzie and Son History and Local Ad Outlook
The piece notes J B L Mackenzie and Son was founded by J B L Mackenzie at current location in 1908 with August 1 1908 cited as exact start date. It mentions a weekly note to customers, advertising changes, and optimism about coal prices and winter orders amid miners pension talks led by John L. Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. BL Mackenzie and Son
J. BL Mackenzie
John L. Lewis
Three Safety Rules for Headlight Use
The notes outline keeping lights working and driving at safe speed so the car stops within the headlights’ reach. It also urges lowering the beam for oncoming drivers to reduce glare, regardless of others’ courtesy or caution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Seegesstock Motors Advertising Repair Service
Seegesstock offers rewinding and repairs for single and three phase motors. Motors 40p to 74 horn power with overhaul, immediate delivery. Includes 220 and 350 volt three phase motors and attraction prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seegesstock
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. A. Maude
Acton
Mira
Madr
Mrs. C. WH. Harrison
Florida
Kay Taylor
J. Barrie
Telford McDowell
Mixa Christina Winfield
Guelph General Hospital
Mrs. H.W. Palmer
Ailver
Betty Lemon
Mika Ruth Nelson
Stérrit College Rural Center
Crossville, Tenn
Mr. L. Wreck
Toronto General Hospital
Hin
Financial Post
Bluebirds
Leas Oil
Indiana
Burnetta
Church News
United Church of Canada
Acres, Ontario
Louis Pickering
Bower Avenue
Presbyterian Church In Canada
St. Alban’s Church
Raev
W. G. Luxton
Eden Mills
Burlington
Lord
Jesus Christ
Cooper’s Drug Store
New Holland
New Holland Automaton
Holland Sales & Service
Service Lakeshore East
Oakville, Ont
Cecil A. Carr Savage
Douglas St Guelph, Ont
Mackenzie News
J.B. Markensie and Son
Acton Home Bakery
Eisen’s
Fison’s Clothing Store
Bell Telephone
Electric Motors
East End Grocery and Meat Store
Young Street
East End
F. J. McCutcheon
Young ST
Kidd Baker
CKCR
Kitchener Tub
Thur
Sat
Town Hall
Symon Hardware
Mill Street
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