Acton Faces Debenture Plan for Hydro Expenses
Ontario Hydro officials promise no electric rate increases this year yet Acton ratepayers may bear costs via a debenture issue. A proposed 3500 word report notes $8000 truck $4000 billing machine and $16000 frequency change, with council and voters possibly needing to approve. Sidewalks, road repairs, and E P C concerns are highlighted as priorities amid fair exhibits and farm life nostalgia.
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Ontario Hydro
Acton
Hydro
Ontario Hydro Electric Commission
Cameron Street
Cf-Counsil
E.P.C
Clerical Overload in U S Industry Warned by Consultant
Emmett J. Leahy argues that clerical work has inflated costs, estimating one clerk per farmer and clerical salaries consuming about one ninth of national income. He notes banking and insurance sectors employ over half of staff on paperwork, with 20 cents spent to create each business paper and much records management never yielding production.
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U.S
Emmett J. Leahy
United States
Canada
John Bradley
Hornby
Wilfred Harding
Limehouse
Lingyd McEnery
Edwin Jacques
St. John's Church
Nassagaweya
St. George's
Lowville
Urough
Canadian National Institute For the Blind
CNIB
St. James
Swan Manitoba
Tes Hult
Georgetown
Properties Haus. der Construction
Tom Hewson
Stone
Psunbeam
WardepBtrance
Cedarvale
Tyers
Milton
Beres
Trafalgar
Acton
Changing Exhibits At The Fair Remembered By Readers
The writer reflects on past fair exhibits including baking, fancy work, quilts, harness maker items, and sewing machines. He notes changes over time with fewer handicrafts and dairy products like butter, inviting readers to recall older displays and craftsmen.
Canada Savings Bonds Widely Promoted For Small Investors
Discussion highlights the virtues of Canada Savings Bonds as a simple safe savings option with a 3.74 percent rate. Bonds can be sold at full face value with accrued interest and the eighth series targets small investors with a $5,000 limit. Your banker or investment dealer can arrange purchases.
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Canada
Canada Savings
Home Ownership Urges as Essential Family Goal
An editorial argues home owning should top family priorities despite high costs and competing needs. It suggests new regulations to ease ownership may reach small towns like cities and notes banks entering mortgages could aid building, but warns miracles cannot happen and households must balance budgets.
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John
Readings on Acton municipal duties and provincial links edge forward
A long Progress Report by a Ontario committee outlines how Acton and about 23 nearby towns fit into provincial and federal systems. It notes urban expansion, boundary readjustments, and shared costs for services like police, fire, roads, schools, and health, with a per capita grant upcoming next year.
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Ontario
Frost
Acton
Lown Nike Acton
Fish and Coon Encounters on Sixteen Mile Creek
While fishing on the Sixteen Mile Creek Lloyd Fitzsimmons of Oakville baited a minnow and drew a raccoon close. The animal approached the bait and a 14 lb 7 oz pike was landed, with game warden Dudley Hilchcox confirming the size. The Georgetown Fair drew large crowds with trophies awarded to local contestants and visitors claiming prizes in various events.
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Sixteen Mile
Lloyd Fitzsimmons
Oakville
Mr. Fitzsimmons
Fitzsimmons
Dudley Hilchcox
Birges
Georgetown
Georgetown Herald
Maryorie McCready
Iatlan
Lippsnanes
Roberson
Acton
Ruckwood
Milton
Wood
Jerot J Publin
Bannockburn
Busy Het
Nerval
Ashtrow Lomehouse
Nerval Junior
Hornty
Susan Marie
Andy
Jert Mtr
Mes Ro Rennick
St Alban's Church Sunday Services and Youth Event
Sunday activities at St Alban's Anglican Church include Sunday School at 10 and worship at 11 with Rev Ralph E Proce. Youth Sunday noted for October 18 1983 with a 9 45 am church school gathering and 2 00 pm evening service.
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la Tau
da Aiines
ST. Alban’s Church
Ralph E Proce
Ce Wershp Bagus
Wacom Welome Awai
Acton Professional Directory and Travellers Guide
Local Acton directory lists physicians surgeons dentists accountants real estate brokers and a funeral home. C H Wright real estate insurance agents and Valley Rail schedules appear alongside coaching and railway stop times for Acton and nearby towns.
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Wright Real Estate and Insurance
Wright Nbr
Wright
Witbur St
Macdonnell
Acton
Guelph, Ont
Appraisal Institute of Canada
Guelph and District Real Estate Board
Guelph and District Insurance Agents) Association
The Good Old Days in Acton and Nearby
A 1903 note recalls arrivals of English workers in Acton and surrounding areas, with Dr S A McKeague leaving for Winnipeg and Dr W H Lowry moving to Guelph. Thanksgiving holidays, a concert by Harold Jarvis, and local schooling changes are mentioned along with regional colleges and pulp and paper employment.
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Acton
S.A. McKeague
Winnipeg
McKeague
W.H. Lowry
Guelph
Hedy
Ault
Jarret’s Corners
Orillia
Aullsville
Storms
Harold Jarvis
Suloist
Detroit
Queek Duton
Guelph Business College
Jonly Business College
Canada
Turnips Enter October Shipments In October Harvest
The article notes turnips first shipping in 1933 and mentions October picking. It reports a home garden raspberry branch showing fruit and describes a fire destroying Mr Albert Sconlon’s barn near Capringe. It also covers Fergus high school rugby 1 0 win over Acton and enrolment records at Acton Alghachugh school.
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Bully Turner
Albert Sconlon
Capringe
Fergus High School
Acton High
Acton Algh
Charley de Draper
Beameville
United Churehy
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Hardis
Voltaire
Che Acton
Ree Press
Ivery—Thureday
St. E. Acton
Audit Bureau of Circula- Hons
C.W.N.A
Ontario-Quebec
CWN
Post Office Department
Ottawa
G A. Dis
Acton Ontario
Kim Dill
Acta
Tite
United Church OF Canada
Friendly Church
E. A. Currey
Bower Avenue
Phonie
O. M Lampard
A.C LM
Sd Johr
Bypu Fa
Preston Parsday
Ociter
Mission Corele
Acd Recept
Pressyterlan Church
Robert H. Armstrong
Professional Directory and
Travellers’ Guide
D. A. Garrett
Willow and
River Sts
River Street
A. J. Buchanan
Leishman Block
Mallet
C. F. Leatherland
Marrister & Olchor
Cee
Bhane Res
Ever & Hoskin Chartered Accountants Suuccessory Ta Jenkins and Hardy
Metropolitan
Victoria St. Torunta Ken
Gerald A. Candler
Mornay
Avton
DR OH
LEB Dental Surgeons
Mill
Frederick Streets
B.D. Young
B.v-5c. Co
L. Young
D.V.M. Veterinary Surgeons Office
Brookville, Ontario
Oakes
Knox Ave Acton
Nseramce
E. Raiffe RR
Hespeler
Bean General Lesurtere
Mill ST. Acton
D J, Armstrong
Chiropractice
John Bt. N. Acton
Victor B. Rumley
Gray Coach Lines
Sun
Chener
Dave
Canadian National Railways
Daly
Georgetoen
Sunder
GTMH
Tima
Pulp and Paper
Vincent - In
Actun
EM. Vincent
Elisha Wesley Lane
Clive Griffin
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