History education gap worries Ontario teachers and students
Dr J T Saywell told the Ontario Educational Association that six months after graduation students forget much history. He warned that many Canadians confuse figures like Locarno William Lyon Mackenzie and Alexander the Great. He blamed compressed texts and argued history and literature resist being taught as pure science. He called for more engaging study to spark national pride.
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Locarno
William Lyon Mackenzie
William Lyon Mackenzie King
Alexander the Great
Alexander
University of Toronto
J.T. Saywell
Ontario Educational Association
Toronto
Strangmont
Saywell
Consumer Prices Keep Rising Amid Tax and Transit Costs
A historical report explains the impact of the Consumer Price Index on the average household. It notes a monthly price decline in one sector contrasted with a general rise in costs as local taxes and transit fares increase, eroding savings and underscoring expected higher expenses next year.
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Donnan Bureau
Statistics
Ansar
Singapore park plan yields 700 volunteers for no-cost beach
A world traveler lauds Singapore under Minister Ong Eng Juan for a four mile swimming beach and a city park built with 700 volunteers and donations. The effort saved taxpayers and showcased community spirit, with safety reminders issued for cyclists and drivers.
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Singapore
Ong Eng Juan
Night Bicycle Lights and Reflective Safety Rules
Public safety notes remind cyclists to ride with a white front light and a red rear light or reflector at night. White front forks reflectors and red rear fender reflectors of at least ten by one inches are required. Also warns against hitching to moving vehicles and staying out of rail tracks. A separate health notice discusses premiums and hospital insurance, urging checks on elderly individuals who may lack premiums or have no family records and could need assistance.
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Pearse
John Gibbons
Sam Rashy
The
Baptist Church
Forbes
F Cripps
Ilowa
F R. Anderson
Re Cabbens
Mermnery
Gounnany
Fel
Milton
Fda
Wolf Pisher
Gey Havill
Acton
Vr Havill
Edward VI
Monty Root
H. R. Force
R. Spichvogel
Force
Guelph City
Norm Morten Tured
Monty Reet
Moundos Haatag
Formoan
Buanesa
Smut
Emma
Aries Ui
Olfiuly
Alan Ait Reig
Titanes
Halton
Webster Eershary
Mons
Tesnt
Mother’s Day Gaffe Turns into Family Rebellion
A humorous tale rails against Mother's Day customs as the writer urges readers to spend a day off and reveals a chaotic family breakfast and church scene. The piece contrasts idealized gifts with a messy kitchen, kids in mismatched clothes, and a dad bravely orchestrating the day.
Mother's Day Joke Card From Dad Ends in Chaos
A humorous column depicts a chaotic Mother's Day at home as the father attempts chores while the family teases him. Dishes pile up, kids vanish outside, and Dad finally concedes with a weary blessing for readers to endure the holiday.
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Dad
Pat
Yeair Baighter
Del
New factory expansion boosts local industry and jobs
A new facility with forty thousand square feet will begin operations this fall, supporting architectural porcelain and custom items. The project, named Petahaar Associates, expands activity at the Georgetown site, following a decade of prior quarters.
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FPiant_Entarges
Gforgetows
Arca Wall Boon
Orbhaostationt Oy
Georgetown
Tor
Local Notes From May 2 1988 Free Press
A collage of town updates includes bank and landlord changes, church construction, a Percheron stallion purchase, school pay debates, and Y.M.C.A. camp fundraisers. Community events touch on hotels, council affairs, and a parade filled week.
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Merchants’ Bank
United States
Dr H Leib Dental Surgeon Office Hours by Appointment
Dr H Leib dental surgeon lists office at corner Mile and Frederick Street. Hours available by appointment. Telephone 19.
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Robert K. Buckner
Phrsetan and Surgean
Wellington St. Acton
Ont
H. Leib
Mile
Frederick Street
A. J Buchanan
Mill Street
E. J. Buchner
R.O
Optometriat and
Hearing Ants
Mt St E
Anvalids
Stamp club meeting at Presbyterian Church
The Bagh Stamp Club held its weekly meeting in the church hatchen with President Bernie Procter in charge. Stamps were issued, traded, and plans discussed for a store window display. a stamp hunt followed business, adjournment occurred at 8 15 pm. New stamps include Lincoln birth anniversary issues and Canadian Girl Guide stamps.
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Bagh Stamp Club
Hatchen
Presbyterian Church
Bernie Procter
Wallspriw Ina
Lanceln
Birh
Honduras
Nicaragua
Canada
Togaland
Girl Guide
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CWNA
Titce
Simmun Canada
Post Otto Department
Ottawa
G. A. Dills
David R. Dells
Ness
Pye
Ivarn
Morther
Davery
Burt
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Darling Daughter
Sweet Oh Dad
Father Teylor
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Father
Taranap
Sigan
New Order
Dave von
Roy Dow
Milton Proemint
Ann Sampson
Lenh
Aimee
Shy
Brampton
Conservator
Times Aing
Cemseniter Pats
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Conser Say
Dean Henderson
Positon Ty
Burlington
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Professional Directory and ‘Travellers’ Guide
W. G. C. Kenney
Lymon Black
Mill St. Acton
Church St. E
D. A. Garrett
Willow and
River St. Fintrance River St. Acton
FL. Wright
St Acton
Leatherland
A. Braida
Jackster
Notary Public
Mam
Cork St. EB. Guelph
Pam
Hastings & Payne
Mill St
TF Pate Funeral Directors
Gumle Hoema Fyeemay Home
Bruce &. Shoemaker
Mer
A.D. Moore
D.C
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Mil Street
Robert R. Hamilton
Ciasees
Main St
Appentenent
Lever & Hoskin Chartered Accountants
King St Werrampton
Gray Coach Lines
Sun
Hels
Canadian National Railways
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