Acton Nomination Meeting Emphasizes Community Involvement
Town residents are urged to attend the annual nomination meeting at Robert Little School tonight. Officials from council hydro and school boards prepared reports, inviting public questions on library, hydro building, stop lights, parks and recreation, and M. Z. Bennett school addition. Attendance hoped to reflect ongoing town interest and representation.
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Acton
Council
Hydro
Parks Board and Recreation Committee
M. Z. Bennett
Robert Little School
Disillusionment grows after Ottawa PC meeting
Siee Press argues political infighting at the Progressive Conservative annual meeting in Ottawa dampens public confidence. It calls for leadership renewal as John Diefenbaker bears blame, warning Canada’s governance and youth interest in politics are affected by intra party fights and perceived ambition.
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Ottawa
Canada
No delay warranted on Peel Halton review deadline
As Peel and Halton municipalities near comments due on the Plunkett local government study the editorial argues against extensions. It urges the province to resist procrastination and urges 1966 councillors to submit timely, informed feedback avoiding two years of uncertainty for taxpayers.
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Peel-Halton
Two County
Ainister of Municipal Affairs
Halton
Plunkett
Peel
Spooner
Limbo
History of Jad Store in Ballinafad continues installment
The second instalment by Miss Ben Hilts recounts Jad Store’s evolution in Ballinafad from 1905 to 1966. It traces ownership changes, family roles, and improvements including gas lamps, electric power, self service, rural mail delivery starting 1914, and a 1966 modernization with a new furnace, hot water heating, cistern enlargement, and upstairs bathroom. The piece notes longstanding community ties and evolving services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballinafad
Ben Hilts
James Kirkwood
Jim
Shirley
Mr. Kirkwood
Ballinafad reminiscences and first post office memory
Editorial notes recount Ballinafad history from the Christmas season post office visit to the evolution of the local store. It covers early mail delivery by Nixon and others, store tenure changes, family moves in 1956, and the advent of Bell telephone in 1916, ending with a call to shop locally.
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Donna
Doreen
Diana
Bill
Gordie
Stephen
Dad
Mom
Santa Claus
Chamber of Commerce
A Parent’s View of Kids From Toddlers to Teenagers
A reflective piece on the toll and joy of parenting through early childhood to adolescence. It celebrates the marvels of babies and the warmth of family life while honestly noting the strain as children grow. The writer endures fatigue but vows to find humor in the next generation’s milestones.
Public Utilities Commission meeting notes 1946
The November 21 1946 Free Press reports the Public Utilities Commission met Thursday evening with Chairman C M Hansen and members Reeve C L Kirkness and J R McArthur present. Beardmore and Co to receive itemized installation charges for Guelph Street services at the new subdivision amid property installation fears. E Rognvaldsorn resigns from commission staff at end of November. Six HaltonJunior Farmers spoke at Milton High School event on Friday November 8, with winners Jean Chester Ernest West Acton Donalda Switzer Milton Cedric Harrop Palermo Erla Windover. Two entertainment entries included Miss Blanche McKinnon soprano and a Milton orchestra. Changes to election act limit nominations for multiple offices. nominees must decide immediately after nominations or first nomination stands.
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Public Utilities Commission
C. M. Hansen
C. L. Kirkness
J. R. McArthur
Beardmore and Co
Guelph Street
E.rognvaldsorn
Commission
Halton
Milton High School
George S. Atkins
Norval
Jean Chester
John Lyons
Acton
Donalda Switzer
Ernie West
Milton
Cedric Harrop
Palermo
Erla Windover
Blanche McKinnon
Ernest West
Ebenezers open church anniversary and Missionary Society event
The opening of Ebenezer church marked its first anniversary last Sunday and Monday with notable attendance. The Acton Auxiliary of the Methodist Women Missionary Society held its silver anniversary on Thursday evening in the church schoolroom, led by president Mrs A T Brown. Charter members present included Mrs Thomas Easton of Guelph and several Acton members. The initial presidents were Mrs Thomas Easton, then Mrs C C Speight, followed by Mrs Hamlin, Mrs R G Brown, Mrs William Brown, and Mrs Brown.
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Acton
Metfiodist Women’s Missionary Society
A. T. Brown
Thomas Easton
Guelph
James Moore
A. McNabb
H. P. Moore
A. Stephenson
G. H. Brown
C. C. Speight
Hamlin
R. G. Brown
William Brown
Brown
Winter Fair Outshines Past Events in Guelph
Fifty years ago this Thursday December 7 1916 the Winter Fair in Guelph topped previous fairs. St Albans Church Bazaar will be held in the Parish Hall Friday and Saturday of next week. War time marks fetch down prices across items, early buyers will find many bargains. Acton High School Literary Society met Friday afternoon with Miss Gladys McLaughlin Miss Stewart Adam Orr Annie Snyder Isabel Elliott Annie Martin and Miss Bennett speaking on Alexander School Toronto. Monthly Honor Roll lists Form 3 Lettie Scott Oliver Mowat Marguerite Stewart Roy Brown George Anderson George Agnew. highest in Ancient History Lettie Scott and Algebra Lettie Scott. Form 2 class 2 Adam Orr Ethel Stark.
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Guelph
St. Alban's
Acton High School, Literary Society
Miss¢Gladys McLaughlin
Stewart
United Church and Acton Baptist Church November 27, 1966
Notices for two churches list ministers and staff, service times, classes, and sermon themes for Sunday. Trinity Churchill Road address details appear alongside Acton Baptist Church schedule including morning worship, evening service, and midweek activities led by Rev. Stanley Gammon and Rev. Cameron Orr. The churches outline doctrinal beliefs and members welcome.
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The
United Church of Canada
Dwight I. Engel
George Elliott
Trinity Church
Churchill
Churchill Rd.N.o
Cameron Orr
Mission To Sailors
Presbyterian Church IN
Acton
Georgetown
Crusaders
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Siee Press
John Diefenbaker
Jad
Acton Free Press
Frank Betts
Richard Hewins
Bryan
Elmer
Will
John McKechnie
Mr. Hewin
Edna Sayers
Wewins
Messrs
Ab Farnell and
Gardner
Ab Farnell
Graham
Blue Mounain School
Mrs. Mirriam
Grant and Grey
Peacock Corner
Nixon
West Percy Hurst
Barker
Fred Near
Jake Miller
Percy Hurst
Sam McClure
Glen Tai
Ken Kirkwood
Rnger
Hell
Justley
Momma
Daughter
Son
Moon
Free Press
Annie Snyder
Mabel Robinson
Violet Smith
Stella McLain
Annie Martin
Willie Ross
Gladys McLaughlin
Laura McDonald
Harold Kennedy
Alice Johnstone
Lucna Campbell
Ida Crawford
Deleine Gibbons
Herbie” Ritchie
Kenneth Henderson
Elsie Stewart
Betty Lowrie
Clara Lantz
Isabel Elliott
Jack Waldie
Margaret Britton
Bessie Woodhall
Florence Robertson
Gladys Huffman
Duff Wilson
Alice Stewart
Neil Gibbons
Edna Johnstone
Jessie Mowat
Mac Moffat
Ary McEvoy
W. H. Stewart
Pearl Z. Baker
Ebenezer
Willow St
Onetario
Audit Bureau of Circulation
C.W.N.A
Post Office Department
Dills Printing and Publishing Co. Ltd
David R. ‘Dills
Copyright
Gps
Hree Press
Beth-El
Ontario
Wiebe van Dijk
Divine Services
Acton Baptist Church
Stanley Gammon
Tidey Ave
Christ
Church
Church School
St. Andrews
Maple Avenue Baptist Church
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