Opposition to Air Pollution By Law Draws Local Unity
Packinghouse Workers Local 479, Acton Chamber of Commerce, and Beardmore Company oppose a proposed air pollution by law at last week’s council meeting. A Glentoa delegation earlier sought a prepared by law. A petition with 835 signatures shows strong sentiment against enforcement or impact on jobs. council urged to avoid further costly debate and proceed with feasible odor controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Chamber of Commerce
Beardmore Company
Council
Glentoa
Evans urges blunt talk to boost Canadian employers
W. H. Evans, president of the Canadian Manufacturers' Association, urges straightforward language to win public support. He argues that employers want growth to hire more workers, and that without profits full employment cannot occur. He says critics who aim to cripple employers hurt employment prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Evans
Canadian Manufacturers’ Association
Toronto
Evans
Mr. Evans
Nomination Meeting Moves to Thursday Evening
The town council has chosen Thursday evening for Nomination to boost attendance. Nomination day is set for Thursday November 19 with stores open late to help business participation. Community leaders urge active civic involvement and attendance at the nomination and following meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Acton
Canadians face billion-dollar fire losses and avoidable danger
A Canadian public appeal highlights more than a billion dollars in property destroyed over a decade and 5355 deaths from fires. It urges personal responsibility and safer habits, urging citizens to “Don’t give fire a place to start” and reexamine work and security attitudes. The Canadian Gas Association promotes a home safety book titled Home Safe Home A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Canadian Gas Association
Reminiscences of Spitfire Crew and Wartime Bonding
The writer recalls a Spitfire crash survivor and reflects on a three month training stint in Shropshire with a diverse crew. He recalls camaraderie among Poles Australians Canadians Norwegians French Belgians New Zealanders and Indians. Winter nights at pubs, shared songs, and the strengthened fellowship stand out amid memories of the Battle of Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Redna
Shropshire
English Ain
Formations and memories of a perilous youth
Bill Smiley recalls risky formation flying on bicycles with friends Nils Van Singh Paddy, their close bond, dangerous hill races, and the deaths of Nils Van Singh and Paddy in war. He reflects on later dangers from modern Canadian housing, fire risks, electrical appliances, and antenna setups.
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Nils
Van
Singh
Paddy
Prossen
Harvest church notices and services listed for Acton Ontario
Sunday October 4 1959 church calendar entries outline morning services at Knox Acton St Alban the Martyr Anglican and United Church of Canada parish with confirmations and classes. Additional listings cover Christian Reformed and Pentecostal Tabernacle services and times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Int Dilia Printing and Publishing Co. Limited
Acton
Ontario
Aud
Bureau of Circulations
CWNA
Ontario-Quebec
Canada
United
Cope Ic
Post Office Department
Ottawa
Church OF St. Alban the Martyr
I Rey Ae
Ts Jethey Ste Sae
Donald BA
Canadian Church House
Toronto
Juno
Womans Auxiliary
Crr.c. Chapter
Deanery
Hattes
United Church OF Canada
Gordon Adams
George Eliot
Sunday October 4 1959 Church Service Schedule
The notice lists events for Sunday October 4 1959 including a 9 45 am church service a 12 00 pm public worship and a 7 00 pm SOS service with ongoing prayers to follow. It notes additional events later in the week including DV OHMS and a Wednesday 8 pm prayer meeting open to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy C
Alwave
Public Warship Command Service
Aberevatons
Acton News Roundup from The Good Old Days 1909
Local items include Sun day paper sales trigger fines, G A Black offers stable services and upcoming semi annual stock sale. Miss Mamie Manses returns from Scotland. Jor Devlin jailed for attempted housebreaking. Acton Fall Fair draws crowds with record entries. Tanning mill shifts to steel and cement. W C Jotner appointed supervisor at Acton Moray Material VACA. Fire and bowling league results. Acton Public School organizes a softball team with promising results. Community plans for Red Cross branch and relief work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Albert Moore
Lord's Day Alliance
G. A. Black
Dominibn
Mamie Masntes
Old Country
Scotland
Jor Devlin
Reeve Swackhamer
Prtoner
Sam Laird
John Husband
Young Street
Acton
Acton Tanning Company
Dental Surgeon and Legal Officers Office Hours Note
Office details list A J Buchanan dental services at 5A Mill Street with hours 9 am to 6 pm and Wednesday closure. Co F Leatherland barrister notes office hours. Acton Gray Coach Lines shows departures from Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Leib
Corner
OR. A. J. Buchanan Dental
Mill Street
F. Leatherland
Acton
A. Braida
Cork St E. Guelph
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Beardmore's
Esther Taylor
Ned J McKinnon
Canadian Bark of Commerce
Acton Free Press
G A. Dills
David R. Dills
Mastings
India
BY Bill Smiley
Huta
North Sea
France
Spain
Engkind
Beth
Canads
S.ich
van Cushed
Beggum
Burma
Tosa
Counvo
Presbyterian Church IN
Knox Church
Andrew Ho MecKenze
Christian Reformed Church
J Nutma
Queen St. Bax
Church of the
Af (Et Free Perm
Thivetty, Oreney & HR
Acton Moray
Metariel Vaca Atve
W. C
Force Firetric Products
Tetting
Guelph
Tabi
Capital Cirage
Forte
M. Root
N. Mortén
B. Morton
W. Corry
J. Adamenon
J. Morton
Acton Public School
Miltett
Georgetown
Bell
Harold Robson
Wilton Gordon
Rien Veldhuis
Lloyd Robinson
Victor Masters
David Dills
Jack Kentner
Calvert Bowles
Edward Russell
T. BR. Lamb
Allan Gordon
Mill
Douglas
Woodside School
Council Chamber
Red Cross
Reeve McCutcheon
Lo.d.e
Institute
Acton Legion
Council, Clergy and Indies
Bint
Professional Directory and
Travellers’ Guide
W. G. C. Kenney
Symon
Mill St. E
Church St. E
D. A. Garrett
Willow and
River Sts
Entrance River St. Acton, Ont
Robert D. Buckner
Wellington St. Acton
Ont
F. L. Wright
Wilbur St. Acton
Hastings & Payne Barristers
Ind_Solicitors Notaries Public
Monge
Burley
Bruce E. Shoemaker
Mgr
A. D. Moore
D.C
E. L. Buchner
R.O
Robert R. Hamilton
Guelsh St
Lever & Hoskin Chartered Accountants
Main St. N
King St. W. Brampton
Gray Coach Lines
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