Mall concept sparks merchant debate in Acton
A proposed Mill Street mall met with mixed merchant opinions during a trial period discussion. Chamber reps urged Council endorsement with broad support, while concerns about traffic rerouting on No.7 Highway and store distribution persist. Advocates say malls attract downtown shoppers and allow variety, though planners warn of potential downtown disruption and call for a fair trial.
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Battle of fashions prompts male style revolution
Editorial argues male dressing has evolved from taboos to accepted style. It traces fashion shifts from ancient eras to post World War I, noting men’s recent adoption of Nehru collars turtlenecks and jewelry while urging men to reassert dominance as fashion leaders.
Years of Service Photo From Beardmore Team at Guelph
The 542 men pictured from Beardmore and Co. gather in Guelph on June 25, 1936 to honor long service. Front row includes Wes Beatty John Kennedy S G Bennett Jim Mcintosh Yorrance Beardmore John Dunne Eric Smith James Wilds William Gunner Gould. Back row shows John Gibson Tom Gibbons Jack McArthur Tom Marshall William Main prize W Hall John Mellon George Benton W Chapman.
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Beardmore and Co
Guelph
Front
Wes Beatty
John Kennedy
S. G. Bennett
Jim Mcintosh
Yorrance Beardmore
John Dunne
Eric Smith
James Wilds
William “Gunner’ Gould
John Gibson
Tom Gibbons
Jack McArthur
Tom Marshall
William Mainprize
W. Hall
John Mellon
George Benton
W. Chapman
Questionable musings on politics and life
A satirical piece asks when politicians will deliver promises and who pays. It jests about teen angst, socks, gender roles, crime, Trudeau, draft dodgers, weekends, and government bureaucracy, finishing with a volley of quick questions and wry reflections.
Fragmented ad text reveals a withdrawn offer
The readable fragments describe an advertising notice tied to a company and a withdrawal of an offer. The garbled content references a post office, Canada, and advertising terms, noting that the advertised goods or services may be withdrawn at once.
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Roxy Theatre Opens in Acton with Mother's Were Tights feature
Acton celebrated the opening of the Roxy Theatre with the feature film Mothers Wore Tights and a ceremony where Reeve McCutcheon and R. L. Gregory spoke. A reception followed as the Community Variety Concert showcased eight girls from United Church, local singers, tap numbers, and school choir performances. Funds raised supported the Save the Children Fund.
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Presbyterian Church
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Jock’ Anderson
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T. Hansen
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G. Muszielle
Scotty Burton
Scotchman
Les Duby
Wolf Pack
Akela Taylor
Chas
Acton Holds Noted School and Local Events in 1893
In a May 25 1893 Free Press report Inspector Deacon notes Acton has ample public school space in Halton County with a fourth department in a small room. A new two room addition to the Christian Church at Everton is described, plus a Queen's Birthday observance and an afternoon lacrosse game. Performers Fred Dixon and Medora Dixon are listed for a brick church event.
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Everton
Holidays may be extended to September 30 by act
Fifty years ago, May 20, 1918, news from the legislature notes an amendment to the School Act allowing holidays to stretch to September 30 if local boards adopt it. The measure aims to keep farm boys on the fields longer while girls of engaged soldiers seek shell-band rings. Frances Mullin returns from Toronto for the holiday. Nursing sister Miss Cole visits her father. The Wonderland Theatre secures The Submarine Eye for tomorrow. Mr and Mrs J H Denny and Mr and Mrs Fred Cooper visit Rockwood for the holiday.
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Frances Mullin
Toronto
Miss Cole
R. L. Gregory
Wonderland Theatre
J. H. Denny
Fred Cooper
Rockwood
Rich sale at the Champion office ends in reveal of oil charm
A buyer and a mysterious man named Meacham tested an oil witch device claimed to locate petroleum. Skeptics disrupted the demonstration, discovering a simple wick trick as the apparatus misled on crude oil versus refined. The affair ended with laughs and the alleged charmer leaving in peace.
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Champion
Meacham
Weacham
Church services and schedules across area churches
The notice lists Ascension Day and Sunday services for The Church of St Alban the Martyr Anglican on Willow Street with Holy Eucharist, Sunday School and Morning Prayer. Beth-El Christian Reformed Church in Acton offers English service, Sunday School and Dutch English alternation. Evangel Pentecostal Tabernacle at 33 Churchill Road lists weekly services, Bible studies, and prayer meetings with contact numbers for Acton and Georgetown.
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Church Notices May 26 1963 Trinity Knox Acton
Trinity United and Churchill United Churches list morning worship times, Sunday School classes for various ages, and evening services. Knox Church Acton notes 9.45 Church School, 11.00 Divine Worship with sermon, plus teen class and adult Bible study. Includes minister names and church activities.
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Christ Ambassadors
Crusaders
Trinity United
Churchill United Church
Mary Ellen Anderson
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