Garbage disposal headache in St Marys urged to reclaim
An editorial in the St Marys Journal Argus argues that garbage and refuse are a common problem in this area and in modern affluent societies. It notes trucks of waste from homes including food scraps cans bottles and furniture overwhelm disposal areas. It warns landfill carries water pollution and gas risks and advocates reclamation and recycling to return materials to use, with burning seen as a harmful interim method.
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Aaron
St.Marys
Journal-Argus
St. Marys
The
Toronto
Montreal
Hamilton
Free Press honors 40 years of printing at Bob MacArthur
Editorial notes Bob MacArthur’s four decades at the Free Press begun under G A Dills after H P Moore. The piece praises his humor memory and judgment, crediting him for cooperation and steady weekly duties, and invites readers to recognize his service.
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Bob MacArthur
The
Free Press
G. A. Dills
H. P. Moore
Bob
Rise of the Canadian Cobras dominates a satirical era vision
A speculative scene imagines a weak central government facing a powerful United Front known as the Canadian Cobras led by Defence Minister Joe Garibaldi. The piece satirically charts lavish politics, a high life Ottawa scene, and a bloodless revolution with media, military, and international quirks, ending with a teaser of a forthcoming takeover.
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Uniforce
Cobras
Joe Garibaldi
Centennial Picture Gallery lineup at Acton station
A 12 person lineup for a Centennial Picture Gallery feature shows Mann Anson Thurston George Smith Nelson Moore Dave Lindsay George Agnew J C Hill with Bus Ross Norman Wilds Jim Chalmers Nick Forbes Charles Mason Chester Plank George Bishop Worthington Amos Mason and Rudolph Spielvogel identified in front row and background.
Editorial Briefs on Hours, Retirement and Dining Gadgets
Editorial briefs discuss possible 22 hour work weeks by 1985 per Thomas editor and IBM chief Thomas J Watson’s views on living standards. A kitchen gadget that turns sheet plastic into disposable plates and cups is near. Financial Post notes executives face fewer heart issues than clerical workers, and ulcers follow the same pattern.
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T. J. N. Thomas
Thomas J. Watson
IBM
Financial Post
U.S
Acton Free Press Advertising Rates Notice
Acton Free Press notes advertising rates upon request with subscriptions payable in advance for Canada and US readers. Copyright and postal rules apply. The notice explains typographical error handling and advertising withdrawal policies, including price corrections and space credits where applicable.
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Willoe St. Acton
Ontano
Enon Audit Bureau of Carculation
OWNA
Canada
Post Office Department
Ottawa
Acton News Roundup Highlights Local Church and Business Moves
Knox Presbyterian Church calls Rev Captain John M Anderson to Seton. Watsons Dairy and Restaurant remodels. Earl ier drug store premises near completion. Manning Electric to move into Cooper's old store. Baxter's Drug Store gains new mastic tile floor. Churchill Church services hindered by snow and storms. Acton Junior Farmers defeat Palermo Junior Farmers 43 in third game to win best two of three. Acton receives Dr C A Martin trophy. Hockey awards crown Bob Marshall Palermo Bill Meredith John McClure Milton Stanice as MVPs.
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Acton Free Press
Knox Presbyterian Church
John M. Anderson
Seton
Baxter's Drug Store
Churchill Church
Acton
Palermo
Milton Arena
Acton News Briefs Stirring Spring Notes and Family Joy
The March 31 1892 issue reports millinery openings announced and housing demand in Acton Town with no vacant houses. A local man John Williams welcomed a daughter, a joy rivaled only by if the child had been a boy. The Acton Branch Bible Society elected officers led by president H P Moore and vice president D Henderson with other members named.
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Acton Free Press
Acton Inn
John. Williams
Acton Branch Bible Society
H. P. Moore
D. Henderson
MPF
Dr. Lowry
J. Edge
W. G. Charlton
John Cameron
J. A. Warren
J. B. Pearson
T. T. Moore
W. T. Smyth
Jas, Matthews
Samuel Worden
John Robertson
Local notes from March 29 1917 press item
An Order-in-Council approved by the Lieutenant Governor grants 11320.75 dollars, 40 percent of 1916 Halton road expenditures. Frank Sayers lets a Knox Street brick bungalow contract. S M Lasby leases Warren farm to raise fine cattle. At the Free Library Board meeting Miss Ethel Coleman resigns. Miss Lettie Scott named librarian at 100 dollar salary. J Victor Coleman of Central YMCA staff Toronto enlisted in Divisional Signalling Corps.
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Acton Free Press
Halton
Frank &. Sayers
Knox Street
S. M. Lasby
Warren
Pree Library Board
Ethel Coleman
John Cameron
Avison
Lettle Scott
J. Victor Coleman
Central Y.m.ca
Toronto
Free Press
100 years ago The Canadien Champion reports a theft
The Milton Milton champion notes a burglary at Jacob Newell’s Townline Nelson home on Sunday March 17. About $50 was taken from a trunk. Suspicion falls on a local party, no legal action reported yet. Other items include school examinations schedule and a concert at Orange Hall next Tuesday. An editorial remark condemns Esquesing requisition efforts against John McNaught Esquire. A note on securing food stock mentions a $200 offer for a colt from Gomorrah.
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Milton
Jacob Newell
Townline
Nelson
Milton Common School
Campbell
Orange Hall
Esquesing
John McNaughton
Esquire
Whalebone
Duncan Robertson
Local Churches Announce Services and Events
Community church listings for EVANGEL PENTECOSTAL TABERNACLE at 33 Churchill Road and KNOX CHURCH in Acton include times for Sunday School Worship and Prayer meetings, plus a Presbyterian council and presbytery notices. ACTON Baptist Church adds sermons, youth panels, music, and formation sessions through the week.
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Evangel Pentecostal Tabernacle Pr.oc
Churchill Road
S. M. Thoman
Church Services and ministries in Acton area Churches
Church notices list ministries across Acton Ontario including United Church of Canada interim minister John May organist George Elliott and Sunday school times. Other churches such as Beth-El Christian Reformed Maple Avenue Baptist and The Church of St Alban the Martyr share service times and contact details.
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John May
George Elliott, M.A
Beth-El -Christian Reformed Church
Acton
Ontario
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