Regulation Of Store Hours In Acton Spurs Debate
A local discussion notes that closing hours in Acton stores have long fueled debate. The piece observes that Saturday shopping was popular for years, but cities shifted to longer weekends with Friday night openings to keep dollars local. It mentions markets touting Friday and even Thursday openings, and notes clerks’ longer hours while factory workers enjoy all day Saturday. The piece concludes that a balance of rights for workers and shoppers will shape any adjustments.
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Acton
Canadians expect record year for travel growth this year
Canadians are traveling more domestically and internationally, with travel agents predicting 1954 will be a record year for tourism. Airlines and railways are expanding fleets, including Trans-Canada Air Lines, Canadian Pacific and Cunard, as carriers add long haul and domestic services.
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Canadian Pacific
Canadian National Railways
Trans-Canada Air Lines
Canadian Pacific Steamships
Canada
Europe
Cunard
Saxonia
Home Lines
Why We Favor Our Own Flag Over Canadian Displays
A written reflection questions flag displays by Canadians and Americans during cross border visits. The author argues for prioritizing the US flag at American and Canadian events while noting mutual respect and shared ties across the border.
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United States
Canada
Ontario Sign and Building Permits Branch Controls Highway Ads
A discussion of Ontario's Sign and Building Permits Branch guarding roads from hazardous signs and billboards. It explains rigid provincial rules limiting sign size height distance from highways and spacing, to keep rural vistas clear and driver attention safe.
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Ontario
Ontario Highways Department
United States
Department of Highways
Mid Week Holidays Should Move to Mondays
The Financial Post argues national holidays should be observed on the nearest Monday to align with Civic and Labor Day. It notes Victoria Day observed on Monday improves uniformity and suggests Dominion Day could follow the same practice.
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The
Financial Post
Victoria
Dominion
Farmers warned soils not inexhaustible say editors
In Temiskaming Ontario the Speaker notes Canadian farmers overestimate soil endurance and insist nutrients must be replenished for good yields. Meanwhile storekeepers must revive demand as buyers hesitate. The Midland Free Press Herald reports unions back the CCF to challenge federal printing through government bureaus.
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Ontario Federation of Printing Trades Unions
CCF
Socialist Party
Printers’ Union
Midland Free Press-Herald
Reading Between The Lines on Parks and Gardens in Town Tour
This weekly column surveys local venues from Acton Park to the new high school grounds. It notes park enhancements, a Men’s Club swing donation, a possible adult swimming lake, a junior pool, tennis court activity, and maintenance plans at Beardmore’s. It also mentions garden cropping, fair prizes discontinuation, and sand pile relocation at the Misyn Kutt factory site.
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Tacoma
Actoo
Sete Ane
Aupervision
YMCA
Aton
Beardmore's
Phih
Dit
Drona
Gore
Acton
Sctoal
Jt Sa
Avianhould
Oakville Brontes Protest Trafalque Sewer Plan And Local Debentures
Oakville and Bronte protest Trafalque proposed sewer system with disposal plant near Coronalion Park. Oakville council passes a special meeting resolution on a 45 nulls tax rate for 1944, with by law to be approved by May 25. Debentures issued for fire hall sewer and water works, lowest bid $103.05. Annexation plan abandoned. Burlington seeks only essential land. Open Lacrosse season noted among Dundas Burlington and others. New residential permits total $354,950. public meeting planned by Milton hospital committee and Milton High School hosts open night with library unveiling.
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Oakville
Brontecauner
Trafalque
Coronalion Park
Fremlum
Georgewwn
Iadian Bank of Commerce and
Bankers’ Bond Corporati
Burlington
Nelson Township
Professional Directory and Travellers' Guide Acton Ontario
Acton Ontario community directory lists church and ministers, medical and dental practitioners, real estate and insurance services, veterinarians, and travel timetables. Entries include Rev FE A Curry, Dr WG C Kenney, Dr OA Garrfit, Dr A J Buchanan, H Leib, R Bracken, R F Bean, B D Young, and L Young while local transit shows eastbound and westbound daily schedules with flagstop notes.
Old Beams Decline and Local Events Mark Brampton Area
The Beardmore Leather shed on Agnes Street was torn down and a drying loft brick building was demolished. Acton Legion members led hundreds in a parade to Brampton's Presbyterian church after a brief cenotaph ceremony. A Halton County League game saw Lakestone defeat Acton 1–0. Repairs at Marta State and Crescent detour plans affect traffic. A verandah added at Thomas Gibbons home with new surfacing. June Talbot injured after a fall from a tree. Mrs Callies sustained pain from a verandah rail incident. Council considered higher truck operation costs and adopted a per hour rate for contract work. Baptist Young People and congregation hosted a social to welcome the new pastor and wife Easter, and honored the Landsboroughs while bidding farewell to Mrs Begley.
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Agnes Bt
Beardmore Leathers
Wala
Acton
Canadian Legion
Legionnaires
Presbyterian
Brampton
Halton
Lakestite Boys
Stenaive
Heardmare
Marta State
Crescent
Benetmare
Thos Gibbons
June Talbot
Wind Mix
Talbot
Fae
EF Callies
Hyark
Wanny
Young People's Society
The
Baptist Church
Easter
Charles Landsborough
Cuple
Begley
White Fish Falls
Acton Defeats Guelph Maple Leafs 7 3 in Baseball Clash
Local residents discuss paving needs on Mil Street to Queen Street and Park Avenue while Acton defeats Guelph 7 to 3 in a Maple Leafs game. Victoria Day opened the Canadian Amateur Baseball League with ceremonies. Acton led the league 5-2 in a later match. Seasonal weather caused damage including a millinery and wagon shop, a Fay Jake dam threat, and inspections planned for the drill shed and armory.
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Mil Street
Young Street
Main Street
Queen Street
Park Avenue
Lot
Guelph
Acton
Maple Leafs
Victoria
Ceaulla Acton
Gut
Dooley
Tripp Hystee
Orden P
Oran
Heardmore
Sinclair
Fay Jake
Col Gallaway
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Quebec
CWNA
Post Office Department
Ottawa
Dills Printing and Publishing Co Limited
G A. Dills
Misyn Kutt
Oa Pretium
Yarey
Oakville Oaks
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Etty
Milton
Campbellville
Aiwn
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Burelington
Senson
Dundas
Agame
Teague
Burtington
Dunas
Lewiston NY
We Town
Steeelawie
Fergus
Sarnia
Wallaceburg
Hounen
N Hospital
Milton Chamber of Anmeren
Gethol
Milton High School
WHS
ST. Alban's Church
Ralph E Pree
Rotherhood
Bible Society
United Church OF Canada
FE. A. Curry
Bower Avenue
Miss OM Lampard
A.T
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Massijor
Presbyterian Church Knox
Robert B. Armstrong
Professional Directory and
Travellers’ Guide
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Kenney
Hurgeon
Symon Block
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River Sta
Entrance
River Street
A J Buchanan
Leishman Block
Mill St
H. Leib
Mill
Frederick Streets
Victor Rumley & Son Funeral Home Funeral Home
OLIVE M_ LAMPARD
United Church Tharedays
Park Ave
Leatherland
Lever & Hoskin
Jenkins and Hardy
Victora St
Toronto Em
Gerald A, Candler
Acton Bird
Real Enxtaty
Wright
Wilbur SL
Actog
Real Eatate
R Bracken
Ashman
Balesman
D Young
L. Young
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Gray Coach Lines
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Kitchener
Canadian National
Georgetown
Daly Fiyer
George Far
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