Acton Spring Clean-Up Boosts Town Beautification
The town launches a broad beautification drive with street patching, a new street sweeper, stump removal, and tree planting plans. Residents fund half of six to eight foot trees as works extend to bridges, sidewalks, sewage plant clean-up, and Main North paving, while many join the effort despite hard labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Texas
Brock
Church
Main Streets
Main
Acton
Commendable or harmful unknown radar signal warning
The Ontario Safety League urges drivers to respect traffic laws and police enforcement rather than aiding others to evade penalties. Authorities are praised for intelligent enforcement, with roads made safer when drivers cooperate with police, cruisers, and radar systems ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario Safety League
Ontario
Editorial Briefs On Temptation And Footprints In Time
A satirical editorial notes that trouble often seems larger from afar than up close. It contrasts temptation with discipline, warns that eloquence lacks if not backed by endurance, and quips that today’s youth leave tire tracks rather than footsteps in history.
Old Days Highlights and Local News from 1912
A 1912 Free Press recap covers contractor Mackenzie remodeling Jewellery premises on Mill Street, Acton Lawn Tennis Club officers elected, B F Caldwell injury while splitting wood, Robert MacPherson and Harry Watts purchasing homes on Bower Avenue, reports of loitering and impudent remarks toward women with a bylaw threat, Methodist church union vote tallied, and signs of spring as streets warm and flowers emerge.
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Free Press
Mackenzie
Tee
Hynds
Mill Street
Acton Lawn Tennis Club
John Cole
J. C. Matthews
Clara E. Moore
Greens
William Bartling
Fred Smithh
W. Perkins
Minnie Bennett
Florence Holmes
Bertie Speight
Mac Moore
Dr. Hilmes
B. R. Humphries
R. Clark
J. C. Thens
B. F. Caldwell
Robert MacPherson
Ernest Mackin
Bower Avenue
Harry Watts
Misses Litkeys
Methodist Church
Union
Local Notes From May 7 1942 Action and Community News
A 1942 report from the Free Fresa details Jedrge Nellins suffering a leg fracture after a farm accident when a frightened vehicle wheel paused on him. The piece covers a Y’s Men’s Club banquet for Acton hockey players, Knox Presbyterian church service and lunch, dog owner fines, Pall Fair Secretary change, and a Home Defense recruiting campaign with a park concert and post office info event.
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Jedrge Nellins
Niesagaweya
Solo T
Acton
Lloyd Robinson
Martin McCristall
George Mason
Thompson
Knox Presbyterian Church
Knox
E. T. Thetford
Pall Fair ‘Board
C. W. Swackhamer
Swackhamer
As Mouries
Post Office
District Oakville backs sweepstakes legalization plan
District Oakville Ottawa report notes that half Canada chambers of commerce plan to back a resolution for legalized sweepstakes, aiming to set policy for the National Chamber and push it to the federal cabinet. Georgetown council enacts 8 percent annual interest on overdue taxes over 1000, accusing misuse of tax funds. Brampton remembers Helen Wilson 90, a teacher for 45 years, as Mayor Carman Core notes she taught many in town. Streetsville picks Cecil Robertson as dog catcher amid rising canine population concerns. Toronto Township animal welfare group condemns the local dog pound and gas chamber methods. Milton launches May Beautification Month with flowers, trees, and town cleanup plans.
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Oakville
Canada
Chambers of Commerce
Oakville Chamber
National Chamber
Georgetown
Helen Wilson
Brampton
Carman Core
Streetsville
Cecil Robertson
Acton
Toronto
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Toronto Township
Milton
Martin St
Hall Blasts Opposition In Budget Speech Ship Metaphor
Ontario MPP Stanley J. Hall, in a regent speech, attacked Liberal opposition as steering a "political ship of state"foundering on frustration. He praised Conservative assets from schools to hospitals and historic projects like the CPR and Ontario Hydro, contrasting with New Democrats and new opposition members. He dismissed debt fears, calling the budget more than balanced and the froth of opposition short-lived.
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Halton M.P.P
Stanley J. Hall
C.P.R
Ontario Northland Railway
Ontario Hydro
Order of Doom
York Centre
King Fish
Knights of the Sea
Province of
Ontario
Easter Monday TV debut and Trout Opening Day Reflections
The writer recalls Easter Monday Kim Smiley’s television debut and a relaxed Opening Day trout trip, noting family noise and housework, then pivots to a satirical political plan. He mocks election costs and proposes a lottery style MPs draw with party loyalty preserved, funding national debt reduction.
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Kim Smiley
Let's Play Bridge By Big Coats
Bridge lesson recounts a 23 point hand with a trump finesse, dealer South, NS vulnerable. West doubles takeout, South bids 4 Hearts, play features heart finesse and red suit tricks, advising partnership card counting and cooperation.
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Big Coats
South West North East
South
West
North
Fruit Cocktail Origins and Variations Through Time
Fruit cocktail today blends peaches pears pineapple and cherries with grapes in varied proportions. Its ancestors include an 18th century French fruit mélange preserved in brandy and sugar for winter. The Mafian anti Frutti resembled the melange but used rum instead of brandy.
Professional listings and services for Acton area
A dense roster of Acton Ontario professionals includes physicians dentists optometrists and a barrister with hours and addresses. Also listed are coaches and rail and bus schedules for local travel and daylight saving timetables, along with contact numbers and office hours. Names include Dr Robert D Buckner A J Buchanan C F Leatherland R R Hamilton and David W Gohn.
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Acton. Free Press
Dills Printing and Publishing Co. Ltd
Willow St
Audit Bureau
C.W.N.A
Ontario-Quebec
England
Commonwealth
United States
Post Office Department
Ottawa
G. A. Dills
David R. Dills
Harvey
News “District
Stan Hall
Les
Granny
Hugh
Tories
Liberals
NDP
Socreds
Dreamland
Earacher
House of Commons
MIM
Professional Directory and
Travellers’ Guide
W. G. C. Kenney
Symon
Mill St.b
Church St
D. A. Garrett
Willow and River Sts
Entrance River St
Acton, Ont
Robert D. Buckner
Wellington St
Ont
Wilbur St. Acton
DR. H. Leib
Mill and
Frederick Streets
A. J. Buchanan
C. F. Leatherland
C. Notary
Pole Meenagee
Bruce 2
Mgr
ROBT
R. Hamilton Optometrist
St. George's Square Guelph
Main St. North
Gray Coach Lines
Sun and Holt
Sun. and
Holt
National Railways
Turunty
Sun
Stratford
Straford
David W. Gohn
D.C
Mill St
Pri
Thur
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