Betts store at Ballinafad a center of town life and fire loss
The Ballinafad account recounts the Betts general store opened by James and Thomas Stevens, later run by Mr. and Mrs. McKee and then Betts, with a post office, living quarters, and a stage line to Georgetown. A 1905 fire destroyed the store, post office, and nearby buildings. rebuild followed with Swindlehurst masons and a cement front. The piece notes daily life, trade, and community gatherings at Betts store as a social hub and historic anchor of Ballinafad society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballinafad
James
Thomas Stevens
Bella
Young
Miss Cowan
Rutherford
Miss Grant
David
Esther McEnery
Esther
Robert Cole
John McKee
Tom
Maggie
Tena Young
Lottie
Fred
Blue Mountain School
Milne
Stalemate on interim supply blocks House action
The Conservatives refuse interim supply passage until the Government guarantees sending the Armed Services unification bill to Committee before second reading. The move would affect about 100,000 civil servants not being paid until funding is approved, while the Government defends unification as progressive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Debate on Unification Bill Sparks March Election Doubt
The text argues that discussion on the Unification Bill in the House of Commons and Conservative stance on interim supply could force an election by late next week, but logistical issues like redistribution and lack of Returning Officers may delay a general vote. It warns the Conservative Party’s obstructionism might trigger an election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Plunkett study draws broad municipal comments push
A county committee circulated headings for comments from each municipality on the Plunkett report. Groups push to extend the ministerial deadline, while officials fear delay prolongs a limbo state that hampers planning and progress amid the ongoing review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plunkett
Acton Free Press Milton Champion to switch to offset printing
The Acton Free Press and Milton Champion are transitioning to offset printing with a Goss three unit Community web press. Installation began after shipment from Chicago last Friday, with staff retraining and several weeks of setup before the first offset issue on December 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Chicago
Goss
Layman’s Sunday and the modern church
A humorous look at laymen in church life from Roman lions to modern parish roles. It contrasts ancient martyrs with today’s volunteers, ranks layman grades from Grade Three to Grade C, and laments reliance on television and modern pressures while praising stubborn resilience of lay members.
Remembrance Day turnout in Acton and bonds record
Skies poured rain yet Acton observed Remembrance Day with a large turnout of Legionnaires and WWI WWII veterans. Beardmore and Co Acton employees led Halton and Peel in Canada Savings Bonds purchases totaling 53000, the largest in either county. Also notes include United Church W A meeting at Mrs J Symon home with officers elected for the year and a deer killed on No 7 highway east of Acton. Copies of Acton’s Early Days shipment offered at 3 dollars each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Press
Acton
Beardmore and Co
Canada
W.A. of the United Church
J. Symon
L. Agar
Earl of Aberdeen praises Northwest emigration potential
The Earl of Aberdeen speaks in encouraging terms about Canada’s Northwest inviting agriculturalists from other lands. He is a trusted figure, unlikely to back land booms or speculative schemes, and says room remains for millions. The Free Press notes Toronto’s 188,914 municipal census and reminds readers of the snow by-law requiring sidewalk clearance after storms. Miss Hattie Cook wed Mr Lindsay of Erin. Campbellville’s Presbyterian Church opened with sermons by Prof. McLaren and Rev. Blair, in a new, commodious edifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Press
Earl of Aberdeen
Northwest
Old Country
Canadian Northwest
Toronto
Hattie Cook
David Cook
Lindsay
Erin
Presbyterian
Campbellville
McLaren
Knox College
Blair
Halifax
Great Britain
Newark
Governor-General Devons hire Becomes Canadian Patriotic Fund President
Fifty years ago on November 30 1916 the new Governor-General the Duke of Devonshire agreed to serve as president of the Canadian Patriotic Fund replacing the Duke of Connaught. Pte George Caswell arrived from Toronto Military Hospital and was welcomed at Town Hall with a gold watch while recounting his Ypres and Somme duties. Rabbits and foxes are noted in Churchill woods as sportsmen report. Mrs Havill and Mrs Laird attended the Provincial Convention in Toronto and the Government House reception for Lady Hendry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Press
Duke of Devonshire
Canadian Patriotic Fund
Duke
Duke of Connaught
Canada
George Caswell
Military Hospital
Toronto
H. P. Moor
Pte. Caswell
Ypres
Somme
Churchill
George Havill
Women’s Institute
W. Laird
Acton
Women's Institutes
Lady Hendry
Government House
Free Press J Church Notices Acton Ontario Churches
Church notices list several Acton area congregations with service times on Sunday November 20 1966 including Beth El Christian Reformed Church Trinity Church Church of St Alban the Martyr Anglican Acton Baptist Evangel Pentecostal Tabernacle and Knox Presbyterian details include ministers Rev Wiebe Van Dijk Rev Dwight Engel Rev Ritchie McMurray Rev S M Thoman and various service times and programs such as Sunday services Sunday School and adult classes with dates and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
United Church of Canada
Dwight I. Engel
George Elliott
St. Alban’s Willhold
Knox Presbyterian
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bea Hills
Ballinafed
Georgetown
Frank Betts
McDermid -of -Georgetown
Helen
Ruth
Jessie
Jim Ismond
Nathaniel
F. Betts
Ed Betts
Ray
Edith
Reta
Ira Roszell
Jennie Binnie
George ‘Binnie
Ella McEnery
Miss M. Young
Jennie
Harry Shortill
Richard Shortill
Cam
Ernie McEnery
Betts
Arthur Hills
Mrs. Hills
George Campbell
Ira Rostell
Mr. Frank )Betts
Swindlehurst Brothers
William
Alfred
Richard Hewins
Betts’ General Store
Harley
Halton
Harry Harley May
Limbo
Acton Free
Lgading
Phebe Hills
Rev. Milne
Santa Claus
Sivek Press
Acton Free Press
Willow St
Ontario
Audit Bureau of Circulations
C.W.N.A
O.w.bla
Dills Printing and Publishing Co. Ltd
David FR. Dills
Free Press J Church Notices
Beth-El
Wiebe van Dijk
Trinity Church
Church
Church School
Syar
Divine Services
Churchill Rd. N
Knox
Presbyterian Church IN Canada
Knox Church
Andrew H. McKenzie
E. A. Hansen
Donald C. MacDonald
B.A
St. Paul's Church
Simcoe
Jesus
Norman Elliott
St. David’s Church
Acton Baptist Church
Christ
Maple Avenue Baptist Church
Judy
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!