Planning Board Seeks 1500 Grant for Town Plan Update
Acton town planning board, created by by law, has requested a 1500 grant for a new town plan. Council approved the expenditure, confirming the board can only advise while council finalizes decisions. The update aims to reflect new streets, openings, and sections since 1920, including removal of the Toronto Suburban Railway.
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Planning Board
Acton
Town Planning Board
Acton Council
Ontario
Toronto
Canada census call prompts local cooperation in 1951 count
A 1951 census appeal urges Halton County residents to assist enumerators. It outlines secrecy and purpose, notes 1941 figures for Halton such as population 28 515, 394 stores, sales 8 071 500 dollars, and salaries 513 700 dollars for 563 retail workers. The piece emphasizes accuracy to reflect a decade of change.
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Canada
Halton
Halton County
Victoria Day Reflections on a Changing Holiday
An 1951 reflection argues for aligning Victoria Day with the modern weekend pattern. It notes Queen Victoria's death in 1901 and the shift toward Saturday holidays, suggesting observance on May 25th to suit contemporary schedules and preferences. The piece urges sensible adaptation of the May holiday to present-day needs.
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Queen Victoria
Canada
Lesters
Dairy price rises blamed on fools not cows
The author argues butter and dairy product prices rise not from cow shortages but from human error and policy. Paper products also show frequent boosts. If price hikes are needed, reveal true causes rather than blaming the cows or producers.
Keep Canada Beautiful: Don’t Litter Rural Summers
A reflective piece urges travelers to protect scenic country landscapes by avoiding litter from lunches. It contrasts pleasant drives with roadside waste, advocating mindful behavior to preserve spring and summer beauty across rolling hills and fields. It emphasizes personal responsibility and national pride in keeping Canada clean.
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Canada
The Good Old Days May Have Seemed Better
A 1931 Free Press item notes that the good old days may have seemed better decades ago, reflecting on memories from 1931 and prior. The piece evokes nostalgia for simpler times and contrasts present life with earlier eras.
Acton News Roundup From Free Press May 23 1901
Local notes report more new autos on streets and warm Fairy Lake swimmers. Delegates attend conferences in Milton and Bell’s School during May. Williamson Block alterations prepare for Acton Creamery move. LODE social marks Mrs Shorey’s farewell to Bobcaygeon. Boxing event at Acton Athletic Club drew few attendees. Birth listed at Wellesley Hospital Toronto, a son for E G Bhick. Pan-American Exposition trip from Acton offered at low G T R rates. Lacrosse and baseball signings include McIntosh Ryder Erwin Gurney. Goodeve purchases Main Street brick house for 1300. Oakville tops county census. Acton close behind.
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Fairy Lake
Laura Hall
Halton
Milton
Acton Women’s Institute
G. R. Agnew
M. R. Moore
George Havill
Halton Public Schools Musical Festival Association
Bell
Williamson
Mill
Main
Acton Creamery
Duke of Devonshire
the Lode
L. B. Shorey
Bobcaygeon
Wm. Arnold
Acton Athletic Club
Acton
Buffalo
George Stovel
Weston
Wm. Melvin
Mevin
Mill Street
Hynd
Cooper’s Tailor Shop
T. Statham and Son
G.T.R
Arive
Frank McIntosh
Ed Ryder
Manchester Lacrosse Club
Galt
Paris
Fred Ryder
Berlin
Charlie Erwin
Willie Gurney
C. FP. Goodeve
John R. Kennedy
Oakville
Actton
Georgetown
Ontario wine drive sparks government promotional tone
A news release reports Ontario officials including cabinet members and wine industry leaders at a Niagara winery opening. New product will be sold across government outlets and stores, described as an all purpose wine suitable for meals or parties. The piece criticizes government promotion of drinking and recalls a time when leaders guided rather than merely collected revenue.
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Ontario
Niagara
Editorial Notes on Roads and Prices Across Town
Editorial notes express relief at roads returning to near normal while praising Toronto underground work. Grass fires are less frequent this year, signaling public awareness and steps to reduce loss. The piece observes how new products to replace higher priced goods quickly match the prices of what they replace.
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Toronto
WMS Takes Work In India As Topic
Knox Presbyterian Senior Auxiliary WMS met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Hassard hosting. Group three led by Miss Robenna Clarke presented a study on the churchs India work, focusing on the Shansi Field and Helen Macdonald Memorial School with Miss Beavely and Miss Scott among speakers.
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E. J. Hassard
W.M.S
Knox Presbyterian Church
H. Mainprize
Robenna Clarke
India
Margaret Leash
Edith Magee
Hazel Beaveley
Beatrice Scott
R. L. Davidson
Bricker
Elora
Guelph
Buchanan
Hassard
Grenfell
Labrador
Regular Meeting of Woman's Missionary Society Held at Mrs Agar's
The Woman's Missionary Society of the United Church met at Mrs. L. Agar's home with good attendance. President Miss M. Bennett led devotions. reports were given by Mrs. Selwood and others. An affiliation meeting with the WMS was planned at Mrs. J. Symon's home. Ruth chapter June is Ruth. Miss Hilda M. Smith is missionary for prayer. Wishes for the recovery of Miss Ruth Nelson were noted. Tea and social time followed, with thanks to Mrs. Agar.
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Woman's Missionary Society of the United Church
L. Agar
M. 2. Bennett
C. L. Poole
B. Mowat
J. Lambert
J. Gardiner
M. Z. Bennett
E. Hawthorne
Selwood
R. West
C.g.lt. Work
J. Symon
Hilda M. Smith
Central India
Ruth Nelson
Sunday May 27 services across churches in Ontario and Rockwood
Sunday May 27 1091 10.0 p m Sunday School 11 00 a m Morning Service 7 00 p m Evening Service. May 27 1951 10 10 a m Sunday School 11 30 a m Rev W N McDonald Galt 8 00 p m Special Evening Service Speakers Gladstone Zimmerman and the Roassleters from Preston Habitat Church. Wednesday 8 90 p m Prayer meeting Friday B Y P U cancelled Convention in Hamilton Ont Trinity 1 1 am Holy Communion 11 60 a m Confirmation by Bishop W F E Bagnall D D Niagara Diocese Sunday School scholars attend Beginners Class in Parish Hall 3 00 p m Dedication of new Parish Hall in Rockwood by Bishop Bagnall St Albans congregation invited Evening service in Acton with welcome.
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W. N. McDonald
Galt
W. FE. Bagnall
Niagara
New Pace Ish Hall
Rockwood
Bagnall
St. Alban
Acton
Acton Professional Directory and Travellers Guide
Directory listing doctors dentists lawyers accountants and services in Acton Ontario. Includes Dr W G C Kenney Dr D A Garrett Dr A J Buchanan George Sirrs Leatherland Wright Real Estate and other firms with addresses and phone numbers. Also mentions veterinary surgeons and bus coach schedules for Acton area.
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E. G. Bhick
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Canady- Acton
Bower Avenue
E. A. Currey
Les O. M
Granada
KNOX
Robert HL. Armathong
Minieter
B.Y.P.U
Hamilton
Ont
St. Alban’s Church
Anglicans
Ray. W. G. Luxton
Professional Directory
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Traveller's Guide
W. G. C. Kenney
J. A. McNiven
Symon Block
Mill St
Church St
D. A. Garrett
Willow and
River Sta
River Street
A. J. Buchanan
Dental Surgeon
Leishman Block
George A. Sirrs
LEGAL
C. F. Leatherland
Notary Public Office
Lever & Hoskin Chartered Accountants
Jenkins and Hardy
Metropolitan Ride
Victoria St
Ely
Willoughby Farm Agency
Bay St
Empire
Tom Hewson
Victor B. Rumley
WM. C. Milligan, R.O
A. T. Brown
B. D. Young
B.v.sc
C. L. Young
D.V.M. Veterinary Surgeons Office
Brookville, Ontario
F. G. Oakes, V.S
Knox Ave
Travellers’ ' Guide
Kitchener
Canadian National Railways Standard
Sun
Sat
Pam
Taastop
Acton Free Press
Post Office Department
Ottawa
Audit Bureau Circulation
C.W.N.A
Ontario-Quebec Division
United States
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