Oakville Plans Centennial Activities for 1957 Observed
Oakville council grants 1300 dollars to Centennial committee led by John Caulfield Smith to organize events for the 1957 Oakville Centennial from June 29 to July 1. A pageant, parade, fireworks, bands, antique car show, water sports, and a jamboree are planned with brochures and greetings from officials.
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Milton Council
John
Caulfield Smith
Council Chamber
Martin Brown
Oakville Yacht Squadron
Herman Smith
Antique Automobile Club of America
Harold Kelly
Oakville Orange Lodge
Oakville
Mr.Smith
Trafalgar
Canada
Ontario
John Caulfield Smith
Gordon Snyder
Hugh McDiarmid
Douglas Wilkes Sr
Harry Red Foster
Big Edwards
Morley Keegan
Ollie Johnson
Frank Locksley
L. A. Jones
Jack Cornwall
L. Burleson
W. Davison
Fred Shaw
George Wright
W. L. Brown
Fred Oliver
Vincent Dunston
Improving Method of Handling Food in Prince Albert
The Prince Albert region conducted a catering education school under a senior sanitarian to teach safe food handling. The program stressed proper methods for service club and church group caterers as public awareness grows.
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Prince Albert
Railway Superintendents Back County Weed Control Plan
County Weed Inspector Tr. Bradley met four Halton railway superintendents to discuss weed control on rights of way. They showed interest and support while noting their limited role. Bradley hopes cooperative action will yield a productive program this year without causing railway service disruptions.
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Tr. Bradley
County Agricultural’ Committee
Crops Branch
Department of Agriculture
Halton County
Bradley
Legislative Committee
Ontario
Interest Rates May Drive 1956 Canadian Dollar Exchange
The Bank of Montreal in its April Business Review states the 1956 exchange rate between the Canadian dollar and the U S will hinge on the interest rate spread between the two nations. After brief dips in late 1955 the Canadian dollar has stayed just above the U S level for five months, a stability unmatched since 1950 when the currency was freed.
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U.S
Bank of Montreal
U. S
Man steals $5 equipment, cleans up entry at Calgary firm
A Calgary man broke a window to enter a vinegar company, stole a five dollar item, swept up the glass, tidied the office, and placed cardboard in the window. The incident focuses on the crude burglary and the perpetrator’s odd cleanup behavior.
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Calgary
Barn Door Sealed By Muskrat In Saskatchewan Barn
Abt Wright found his barn door frozen shut each morning as a muskrat moved in and packed manure against the door sealing the draught. Local farmer reports the muskrat caused the unusual blockage in Kerrobert Saskatchewan.
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Kerrobert, Sask
Abt
Wright
Trade Union Courier scam warned by Canadian Chamber
A Montreal letter from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce repeats a 1953 circular about The Trade Union Courier scam. It cites calls to prominent Canadian companies by Yorkers claiming AFL sponsorship to raise anti communism funds. D L Morrell warns chambers to be alert and share facts if contacted.
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The
Can. Chamber of Commerce
Montreal
Trade Ion Courier
Trade Union Courier
Canada
New York
American Federation of Labor
Friend of Labor
Percy R. Bengough
Canadian Trade and Labor Congress
Bengough
Meany
United States
A. F. of L
Better Business Bureaux
Iam
C.M.A
Chambers of Commerce
D. L. Morrell
Geologist Helps Renfrew Stake Bold Mineral Hunt
Dr. W. D. Harding of the Ontario Department of Mines ran a prospecting school in Renfrew Ontario drawing about 100 locals nightly. He cited Haleys station magnesium ore as proof a deposit can be found nearby and named graphite feldspar iron molybdenum and beryl as likely discoveries along with uranium and cobalt potential in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
Ontario Department of Mines
Renfrew Collegiate Institute
Haleys Station
Renfrew
Halton Manor Hobby Class Ends Season With Social and Crafts
A pleasant Halton Manor social closed the hobby class season begun February 8, with 23 ladies including Matron Mrs. Clarke. Gifts honored her birthday April 27 as members enjoyed games, crafts, refreshments, and a fall restart hinted.
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Halton Manor
Clarke
Harriett Metcalfe
Mrs. Clarke
Norman Wiggers
Mr. Clarke
Alan Mills
Radio Fame
Bethlehem
Pennsylvania
Johann Sebastian Bach
Chapel of the Manor
E.orsborn
Knox Presbyterian Church
Milton
S. Lockie
T. Bradley
Cannon
Bill Lockie
David Lockie
Bill
David
Orsborn
Paul
God
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Actase Ferley T Dairy
Don Timmings
Milton Pines
Oakville Town
Nei Fellen
Acke Aches
Ile & Son
Ean Matel
Srey
Garden Spade
Tee
Borage le
Shady
B. Be
Bok« Steel
Oe Bae
Smpie Seow
Lore Hena
Blede
Headte
Steel
Ture Edger
Prengs Lesen
Reets
Canedion Tire
Fexibls
Ara
Aniet Bala
Georgetown
Asia
Weeder Oll
Des. O’rourke
R.R
Acton
Brampton Monument Works
WM. C. Allan
Queen St. W
Brampton
Tom Nicol
Robt. R. Hamilton
Fred A. Hoffman
Optometrists
E. P. Head
Guelph
St. George's Square
Renfrew, Ont
W. D. Harding
Ottawa Valley
Halion Manor
Harold Wile
Detroit
ST. Louis
New Orleans
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