Public urged to back tougher road safety measures
The Ontario Safety League cites record traffic accident totals in 1962 and warns that public support for stricter rules and funding is the key hurdle. Analyzing apathy, officials argue citizens must accept regulation, bear costs, and recognize their own driving limits to reduce deaths and injuries on North American roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North America
Canada
Ontario
Ontario Safety League
A. G. Delorenge
General Motors
Mother's Day: history and modern remembrance
A spread on Mother's Day noting its ancient roots in diverse cultures and its modern observance in the United States. It covers origins from Chinese and Roman traditions to Anna Jarvis and President Wilson's 1914 action, plus a nod to contemporary gratitude and related community activities.
Acton District Wins First Victory Loan Blitz
The Acton district hit half its goal in the Third Victory Loan drive marking the completion of the first lap. Mr George Stewart won a $25 War Savings certificate for his accurate estimate amid the blitz contest. A full page ad promotes 300 reasons to support the Fourth Victory Loan and lists district servicemen.
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Tha Lseus
Pease
RN. Brown
Acton and District
Biltz
George Stewart
Willow
Acton
Acton Creamery
Free ,Proxs
L.W. Agar
Barr's
G. W. Benton
Braida's
Brown's
Elliott
Bros. Hussand’s
Hinton's
Johnstons and Rumier
Lovell Bros
J.B. MacKenzie and Son
MacDonald Bakery
Morales Dairy
Musser’s Meats
T. T. Nelle
Pat
Rachlinas K. Roszell
Symon Hardwire
May 5 1915 Free Press item round up Ontario events
Fifty years back notes report de Laurier rally in Toronto drawing 8000 supporters and a Liberalism surge in Ontario. Officers named at Women’s Institute annual meeting include Mrs Warrem and Miss Harvey. Stewarttown saw a sawmill explosion injuring none as workers were inside. Citizens wary of licensed bars, a caravan of vips passed through town, streets to be oiled, and sanitary inspection urged. Old stage service replaced by motor car. White flower advice for Mother's Day and a moral exhortation on upright life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North America
Anna M. Jarvis
Philadelphia
Methodist Church
Wilson
Cangols
Free Press
de Lauriet
Torono
Ontario
Women’s Institute
Wm. Bexcoby
Wipsies
Mercury
His Majesty's Mall
Guelph
Erin
Milton Man Named Tleen of the Year for Community Service
William T. Randell, long active in Milton as a former postmaster former fire chief and community participant, is chosen Milton's Tleen of the Year and will be honored at a May 15 banquet. Private FSS extra students seek high school class space raising registered students to 1 028. Ray Hodgean appointed Chief Constable in Streetsville after Ted Rutledge resigns July 1. Oakville vandalism hits public schools with Home and School bake sale materials wrecked at Westwood. Brampton High students walk a 50 mile hike to Orangeville and back with most completing the first half. one teacher joins, soaking feet in preparations.
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Milton
William T. Randell
Tleen
George
FSS
Oakville
Westwood Public School
Brampton
Brampton High School
Orangeville
Plan Your Escape Home Fire Safety Pamphlet Issued
Walton County Fire Prevention issues a pamphlet titled Plan Your Escape to guide families in creating a home fire escape plan. It stresses practicing exits and alarms while also outlining prevention steps such as proper housekeeping, fuel storage, safe heating, and cigarette safety to reduce fire risk.
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Dovou
Walton County
Burgas
Ontario
Tuas
Tos
Forest Fishing On New Stamps Details and Colors
The Post Office Department announced the release of a two cent green and a three cent purple Elizabeth II stamps on May 2. The designs depict a tree and a fish to symbolize forestry and fishing, with updates aimed at reducing confusion from similar color values with existing stamps.
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Post Office Department
Madea
Othe
Tereser Basin
Foot Office
Roof Patrol Arrests After Roof Paving Incident
Constable Mervin Harness of the Acton OPFP reported three youths involved in a rooftop incident. He described receiving four complaints from a building tenant about disturbances on the roof.
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Mervin Harness
Acton Opfp
Derschment
Mothers Day Poem Praises Real Mothers Across Ages
A reflective piece contrasts mothers from strict to wild, praising their sacrifices and resilience. It honors the everyday endurance of mothers who care for children, endure fatigue, and shape families, ending with blessings for mothers on Mother’s Day.
Let's Play Bridge By Bill Coats
The column discusses no trumps versus duplicate play and notes board four from Acton Bridge Club with West dealer. It covers bidding guidance, crisis on minor suits, and concludes with players and newcomers, winners, and social details from April 2 gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridge
Bill Coats
Acton Bridge Club
Iran
South
George
Hollenbak
Mise Logan
Miss Leste
Gibbins
Mollenbeck
Mike Lorussa
Fort Emond
Mrs. Kay
Duke Wiles
Local Acton Professionals and Services Directory
Directory listing of doctors Dentists lawyers barristers optometrist and travel coach services in Acton and area. Includes W G C Kenney D A J Buchanan C F Leatherland Braida Buckner Garrett Moore and D A J Buchanan with office addresses phone numbers and hours. Also notes coach service times to Toronto and Stratford and local appraiser info.
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Hilarie
Meanos Nebuan
England
Pasco
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Acton Free Press
Dilts. Printing and Publishing Co. Ltd
Willow St
Acta
Ontane
Buresu Ba
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Ead
Commonwealth
United States
Neat’ Office Department
Ottawa
G. A. Dill
David R. Ditts
Streetsville
0.P.P
Ray Hodgean
Bradford
E. N
Ted" Rutledge
K. Mc. Rutledge Wall
Force Os
Iitra
Brest
Raahot
Montreal
Canadham Econ
Nottor
Mother
Mummy
Mom
Cbs View
Rether’s
North
Professional Directory and Travellers Guide
W. G.C. Kenney
Symon Block
St.e. Acton
Church St. E
D. A. Garrett
Willow and
River Sto
Entrance River St. Acton, Ont
Robert.d. Buckner
Wellington St
Acton, Gat
DR_T.__B._MOORE
Main Street
North Corner
Acton, Ontano
Leib
Ollue Corner
Trederuk Street
D. A. J. Buchanan
Church S. E
Wetnerday Altermana
LEGAL
C F Leatherland
Barrnter
Eod Solusior Notary
Gtm
Braida
Pasley St. Guelph
Bruce E. Sheamaker
Mgr
E. L. Buchner
O.D
John St
Waterloo
Travellers’ Guide
Gray Coach Lines
Bam
Canadian National Railways
Basthouined
Toronto
Amd Sun
Momiey
Owen Seungen
Tormete
Torente
Creorgrtown
Stratford
Catana
David W. Goun
Arthur
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