Recollections of Acton 1899 Tidy Town Plans
The May 11 1660 issue notes cement walk on Mill Street planned for summer and a combined new ticket office and dressing rooms at park entrances with Park Committee and Lacrosse Club collaborating. Baptist Church building plans on track with J Francis Brown Toronto architect. Excavation near Mill and Flynn Streets expected soon. Dublin picnic on Queen's birthday at Duncan McDougall’s area with games. Acton Jubil er a Orchestra to play. Rev J K Godden MLA to step back for rest. Mr Gordon of Trinity College to conduct services. Lawn Tennis Club secures Public Park quarters. new court expected to draw many tennis enthusiasts.
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Park Committee
Lacrosse Club
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Baptist Church
J. Francia Brown
Toronto
Mill and
Flynn Streets
Dublin
Duncan McDougall
James Stevenson Sings Solo at Knox Church in 1980
A Toronto tenor, James Stevenson, performed a solo at Knox Church on Sunday morning in May 1980. He is noted as a soloist at St Pauls Church in Toronto and headlines mention motorists from Acton to Mount Forest noting a busy period for travelers.
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James Stevenson
Toronto
Knox Church
St Paul's Church
Acton
Mount Forest
Names and News From Rhodesia and Britain Across 1663
Reports include Mr Jack Cowle visiting relatives in Park Ave Rhodesia with family, Norman Gibson winning a Halton County contest, and a 1663 death in Nelson Township. A 15 week child care course organized by the Ministry of Health with the British Council involves multiple international participants. The United Nations fund covers costs from its Sterling account. A note mentions opponents of Fascism in the Italian senate?
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Jack Cowle
Plumtre
Rhodesia
George Cowle
Park Ave
Norman Gibson
Acton
Halton County
WC. T.U. Scientific
Northern Messenger
Britain
Ministry of Health
United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund
Ebritain
Trees return shade as Ontario heat moves to spring talk
A diary style reflection describes a recent heat wave easing with trees regaining leaves. The author notes garden work, spurring growth and humorous glimpses of Honey the cat, garden rows, and birds, then muses on keeping cats and birds together.
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Ontario
Prairie
Pam
Hack Joe
Honey
Wordsworth
Susin
Susan
Wood Street
Community struggles to fund Burlington Rec Centre
Burlington launches a drive to raise 180600 to build a district Recreational Centre. Early reports show strong local support and willingness to give. Nelson township council approves 174000 for a new Dowville school and moves to proceed with construction. Ontario Mayors and Reeves Association meeting in Hamilton highlights elected officials with Pettit and Heeve named to executive roles.
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Nelson School Area Huard No Ft
Dowville
Mamilton
Mary S Pettit
Mallon
Heeve
Execu
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Quebec
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Dominion Textile Company Limited
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George Shepherd
Rixteren Nationa
Ghold
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Montreal
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J. B. Mackenzie and Son
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