Ontario election called for June 9 in Halton County contest
A provincial vote set for June 9 prompts voters to weigh party candidates. Conservative Stanley Hall in Hornby seeks renomination, Liberal William Anderson of Oakville counsels, and CCF Stan Allan of Georgetown joins Labour circles. The piece notes desire for broader, more balanced government beyond a long-standing three-party dominance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Stanley Hall
Hornby
Wm. Anderson
Oakville
Stan Allan
Georgetown Council
C.C.F
Ontario
Acton Prepares for National Clean-Up Campaign
The article urges residents to join the Canada wide cleanup starting May 15 to boost beautification. It notes the ideal early weather and encourages immediate action at home to curb drab sights like soot crusted houses and weeded yards, aiming for the campaign to be the largest yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Acton
Dominion
Creeping Communism and the Threat to Democracy
The article argues that two forms of socialism exist in Canada and the United States, orthodox Communism and social democracy. It alleges Labor Progressive Party influence and unions are infiltrated by pro Moscow actors. It warns democracy will be strangled if creeping Communism gains power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Communist Action
The
Labor Progressive Party
Moscow
United Electrical Workers
Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers ‘International Union
United Fishermen’s, Union and
International Fur, and Leather Workers Union
Kremlin
Marx
Lenin
Stalin
Municipal police plan cited as provinces extend system
Last week relief followed the announcement that provincial police would be continued and a provincial department plan was cancelled. Municipalities in Ontario had protested but the system now operates in over 40 towns. The article commends public opinion influence and cautions against assuming post election government shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Government of
Keep the Red Ensign as Canada’s Official Flag
The writer argues against redesigning the national flag and urges sticking with the red ensign featuring the Union Jack. They fear complex new designs would confuse students and complicate curriculums, preferring the familiar flag until Parliament acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Act of Parliament
Canada
Tax rate rise and community projects span Bronte to Milton
The district reports a 1955 tax rise of 0.7 over 1954 in Bronte while Oakville campaigns raise about 230 000 to benefit Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. Georgetown starts a 10 000 square foot factory for Varian Associates of Canada Ltd. Nelson township plans a 1 000 000 meat packing plant creating about 300 jobs. Oakville anticipates a new 17000 high school nearby with 2 500 expected students by 1960. Municipal spending on annexation planning and admin raises concern as engineers are hired at 6 000. A pleasant shift comes from hospital excavation near the town dump. Milton hosts harness racing at Halton Agricultural Grounds with 100 spectators and a renewed fishing contest extends for a week with a 25 mile eligible radius.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Varian Associations of Canada Ltd
California
Nelson Township
Hire Four Teachers For Nelson Area
Final approval for the Clarksdale School was received from the Department of Education by the School Area No. 1 Board of Nelson. The following teachers were engaged for a coming term to teach in area schools: June Watkins Acton Joanne Fernie Waterdown Doris Murdock Nipison and Betty Bush Haliburton. Kennedy Skuce appointed principal of the new Clarksdale School. Resignations of Mrs. Aileen Gordon and Miss Shirley Colling ere accepted. The board finalized the salary schedule. The Association for Auxiliary Classes for Burlington and Nelson Public Schools will meet with the Board at an early date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksdale
Department of Education
School Area No. 1 Board of
Nelson
June Watkins
Acton
Joanne Fernie
Waterdown
Doris Murdock
Association For
Burlington and
Nelson Public Schools
Tait M. Hawkins
Sunday Services and Thought for the Week
Sunday schedule lists 9.55 a.m. Sunday School 11.15 a.m. Morning Worship Rural Life Sunday 7.00 p.m. Evening Worship with Rev. Erla Currey sermon. Thought for the Week cites Dryden and a Bible verse. William Bell to preach at 11.00 a.m. and 7.00 p.m. services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rur_ al -Hfe
Erla Currey
Evermore
William Bell
Sunday Church Schedule Promises Morning Worship and Service
May 15 1955 program lists Sunday School at 10 00 a m Morning Worship at 11 00 a m and Evening Service at 7 00 p m with Youth Program at 6 15 p m Readings reflect a local church timetable and activities for the day.
Acton High Names Top Boy and Girl Students
Acton High School honored top students with Margaret Arnold chosen as best girl and Fred Turner as best boy for the year. Prizes will be presented at the Empire Day concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton High School
Margaret Arnold
Fred Turner
Bill Holloway
Acton
Anderson and
Gibbons
Holloway
Norm
Morton
Telfer
Cripps
Deforest
Notable 1905 Town Hall Reception In Acton
A 1905 town hall reception hosted by Mr Arthur A. White drew praise for decor, music by the 48th Highlanders orchestra, and a six course cold luncheon from Toronto. Ladies wore elaborate gowns as the town enjoys a festive mood with crimson carpet and polished hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rthur A. White
Acton
48Th’ Highlanders
Toronto
Acton Professional Directory and Travellers' Guide
A 1960s style listing of doctors dentists veterinarians and legal and financial services in Acton Ontario. Includes Dr W G C Kenney Dr D A Garrett Dr A J Buchanan Dr H Leib and veterinary staff F G Oakes B V Sc B D Young C L Young D V M, real estate and insurance agents, lawyers, accountants, and funeral services. Also notes Acton street addresses and phone numbers along with coach schedules leaving Acton with multiple daily departures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Garrett
Willow and
River Sts
Entrance
River Street
Acton
Ontario
Transit Schedule Fragments From a Historic Page
Fragmentary timetable shows daily departures at 5.40 am 7.13 pm and 6.28 pm with varying exceptions. Notes reference Sundays Saturdays and local stops with unclear station names and times.
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Jones
Students of Political Science
Mill St. E
Ont
Audit Bureau of Circulations
C. Wana
Stle Iy
Patra
United
Pacmagia Fiamnanecis
Dills
Davies Dills
John Black
Eather
Taylor
Bronte
Ony
O.T.M.H
General Hospital
Oakville - Trafalgar Memorial Hospital
Milton
Focal Legion
Focal
Nelson Area
United Church OF Canada
E. A. Currey
Bower Avenue
George Elliott
Bower Ave
Presbyterian Church IN
Knox Church
Robert H. Armstrong
Ch Ray
H. Costerus
Free Press of
Liberal-progressive Association
Town Hall
Hughes Cleaver
Edward Johnson
Guelph
Metropolitan Opera Associa
Crowland
the Free Press
A. A. Secord
Bertha
I. Francis
James Symon
W. S. Chisholm
Rockwood
Professional Directory and
Travellers’ Guide
W. G. C. Kenney
Symon Block
Church St. E
A. J. Buchanan
Leishman Block
Mill St
H. Leib Denta
Corner Mill
Frederick Streets
F."g. Oakes
B.v.sc
Knox Aw Acton
B. D. Young
B.v.sc. C
L. Young
D.V.M. Veterinary Surgeons Office
Brookville, Ontario
Real. Estate and Insurance
F. L. Wright
Wilbur St. Acton
W. R.bracken
Acton -Phone
RH. Almott
G. W
Goidnsen
Ecker Tecaaane
Haltonton County i
C. F
Leatherland
Lever & Hoskin Chartered
Jenkins and Hardy
Metropolitan
Victoria St
M. E. Manderson
Main St. S
Prone
Rumley
Funeral Home
Olive M. Lampard
RELT
St. Alban’s
Park Ave
Sun
Kitchener
ST. Alban's Church
Evan H. Jones
Chereh
Avrest
NAT Aalways
Coly
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