Department of Highways Trees and Grass Programs
The Department of Highways reports planting and saving thousands of trees along provincial highways in 1960. It removed and replanted nearly 1,800 matured trees using the tree saver, the only one in Canada, and added flowering varieties. It also seeded about 6,000 acres with a mechanical method, laying grass and mulch to establish turf, urging municipalities to adopt similar practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Highways
Canada
Fire safety tips to prevent summer home blazes in Canada
The article notes that over 66 000 homes in Canada suffer fire damage yearly, with about 160 fires daily and 27 million dollars in losses. It urges precautions such as removing inflammables, cleaning out storage areas, using non inflammable cleaners, destroying oily rags, minimizing summer fuel levels, cleaning chimneys, checking electrical cords, and removing leaves near homes.
Canadians launch overseas volunteers to aid developing nations
The Canadian Overseas Volunteers program privately funds young Canadians to teach and provide technical help in Ceylon India and Sarawak for one year. Ten Toronto students have been chosen ten more will come from Laval University. Each volunteer costs about 2000 dollars with most funds used for travel.
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Canadian Overseas Volunteers
Ceylon
India
Sarawak
University of Toronto
Laval University
Montreal
Keith Spicer
Asie
Canada Council
Toronto
Asien
Fred Stinson
Mem
Kennedy
United Nations
U.S
Alberta bill would bar trading stamps in seven day bans
The proposed Alberta legislation would prohibit businessmen from offering gifts or concessions to boost sales for seven days and would empower the cabinet to cancel licenses for contravening a drafted code of ethics. The rule targets trading stamps amid broader concerns over government policing of advertising and competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
Missing the old house Spring inspection and chores
A narrator longs for the old home and its spring ritual of repairs and yard work after moving to a rental. He recalls the annual tour of an cedar hedge, cellar checks, and list of improvements, noting the fulfillment from planning and doing those tasks. The piece contrasts past projects with current inertia and a sense of loss without a farm neighborly routine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myyself
Time to Act in Action Center Campaign Urges Help
Community urged to volunteer for canvassing and campaign efforts in Acton. Notes emphasize neighborly teamwork, practical community building, and recalling past missions as residents prepare for upcoming calls and events. Also a closing historical line recalls the 1912 Titanic disaster with 1,600 lives lost.
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Acton
Honer
Gene Heide Dees
Ttn
Atlantic
YMCA Pandy Circuit raises funds for camp in 1941
In Acton the YMCA Pandy Circuit event drew crowds with booths and stalls leading to a camp fund total of 39. Secretary Bill Benson announced results and plans for an annual outing. Acton lawn clubers prep for season opener while horse show judge R W Lowrie earns respect. Pinegrove Busy Bees finish a quilt and start another as they prepare hospital slippers for war work. Y M C A urges safe fireworks rally in Acton park on the 24th under supervision.
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Aceton
Wyo
Bill Benson
Pinegrove
Joseph Frank
Y's
Acton Park
Local Park Grandstand Move Sparks Civic Debate
In 1911 a plan to relocate the park grandstand to the north side prompts discussion. The Free Press notes a fence view case in court and reports on residents like Gene Peters and Adam Conk proposing Cobble Hill lookouts with steel benches and trees.
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Adam Conk
Professional Directory and Travellers Guide for Acton
Acton Ontario listings include Dr W G C Kenney physician and surgeon at Symon Block Mill St E office 483A with home 115 Church St phone 150, Dr D A Garrett corner Willow and River Sts, Dr Robert D Buckner 39 Wellington St, F L Wright 20 Wilbur St appraiser and insurer, Dr H Leib dental surgeon, Dr A J Buchanan dental surgeon Mill Street, C F Leatherland QC solicitor notary public, A Braida barrister solicitor notary public 73 Main St S, Cork office hours, Robert R Hamilton optometrist 60 Main St N Georgetown, Lever & Hoskin accountants, Gray Coach Lines Acton schedule.
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W. G. C. Kenney
Symon
Mill St. E. Acton
Church St. E
D. A. Garrett
Willow and
River Sts
Entrance River St
Acton
Robert D. Buckner
Wellington St. Acton
Ont
A. Braida
Main St S. Acton
Aigh
Cork
Robert R. Hamilton
Main St N
Georgetown
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Difts Printing and Publishing Co. Ltd
Willow St
Ontario
Audit Bureau of Circulations
C.W.N.A
Ontario Quebec
Art Nla
United States
Post Office Department
Ottawa
G. A. Dills
David R. ‘Dills
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Pals
Ysther Taylor
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Pdboeses
Pettiness
Caeuh
Oa Burker
G.ad
Arena
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Talon
Seok
Vabserbert
Abe
Tor Gandy
Tssue of the Free Press
William Heveran
Baxter Laboratories
Chicago
William Benson
YMCA
R. W. Lowrie
Stratford
West Aide
Lake Ave
P. Sayers
Natal
Gene Peters
Warfmen
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Eergrem
Murat
G. A Black
Rockwood
van Norman
Mr. Black
Professional Directory
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Travellers’ Guide
F. L. Wright
Wilbur St. Acton
H. Leib
Bill and
Frederick Street
A. J. Buchanan
Mill Street
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C. F. Leatherland
Q.C
Res al Acton
Hastings & Payne Battistera and Solicitors
Mil Bt
Umleghoemaker
Bruce E. Shoemaker
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Gray Coach Lines
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Raieways
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