Co operation strengthens Acton municipal progress
The town faces a Public Utilities Commission request to run the new sewage system while praising cooperative efforts in water and sewage administration. The North Halton district plans a high school program, urges prompt action, and notes population density comparisons across Canada and the U S and Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Utilities Commission
Acton
Acton Public Utilities Commission
Utilities Commission
High Canadian coal prices seen after U.S. miner wage rise
The Financial Post reports higher wages for U.S. miners push up coal costs in Central Canada. Householders rush to buy before price increases take effect, seeking to lock in supplies under anticipated higher rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Canada
The
Financial Post
North Halton District school row delays building program
Editorial notes the Georgetown Herald and local councils faulting delays in the North Halton school building plan. Esquesing Nassagaweya back Acton first new school. Georgetown blocks cost-sharing and legal fights hinder progress. Acton must vacate current building by September 1954 with enrolment rising from 460 to an estimated 529 pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council and
Public School Board of
Acton
Acton Public School
Igh
North Halton
Georgetown
Halton
Korea
Georgetown Herald
Esquesing
Milton County
Milton
Nassagaweya
Cost of Living and 1951 Canadian spending levels
The Canadian Senate finance committee reports that 1951 sees high tax burdens alongside notable consumer outlays. Canadians spent 651 million on alcohol, 422 million on tobacco, 55 million on race track betting, 158 million on commercial recreation, and 160 million on soft drinks, totaling about 1.446 billion dollars. The note adds that U.S. manufacturers paid 16.4 in fringe benefits per dollar of wages, complicating wage-cost comparisons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standing Committee On Finance
Canadian Senate
Canada
U.S
Education debate echoes in public and higher schools
The piece critiques who bears responsibility for students' English and grammar shortcomings, tracing blame from colleges to secondary and public schools. It notes rising education costs, references the Hope Report, and urges practical student guidance amid tax focus and public discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope
Ontario
Radio station guards distress frequencies and wide sea reach
A year since a new marine radio station began at Trafalgar township reports its duty to guard distress frequencies and telegraph channels. It handles routine calls daily and about three urgent calls monthly with ships at risk. The unit covers Lake Ontario to Lake Erie, Georgian Bay to Lake Huron and sees no heard distress word m aldez yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakville
Trafalgar Township
Atake
Lake Ontario
Long Point
Lake Erie
Georgian Bay
Lake Huron
Department of Transport
M'Aldez
N H L referee Olinski joins staff amid praise and doubt
Guelph Paper notes Carl Vass confirms Jerry Olinski of Kitchener will join the NHL refereeing staff this season. Olinski lauded as top OH A official by some and a show boat by others. The piece mentions Mary Ellen Varley and a letter about local roads and Ford era complaints.
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Guelph
Carl Vass
N.H.L
Jerry Olinski
Kitchener
Olinski
O.H.A
O.H A
Acton
Obituary of James Nickell Pioneer family member
James Nickell, longtime Limehouse resident and Pioneer family member, died at Hamilton General Hospital on Friday October 3 in his 85th year. Survived by twin brother John and two sisters, Mary Wheeler widow, and relatives in Eden Mills Winnipeg and Toronto. predeceased by several Nickell family members. Funeral held October 6 at Limehouse Presbyterian Church with interment in Limehouse Cemetery.
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James Nickell
Hamilton General Hospital
Nickells
William Nickell
Ireland
Esquesing
Dolly Varden
Limehouse
Nickell
Sarah Woods
Halton Centennial Manor
Milton
Mary Wheeler
John
Eden Mills
Minnie Graham
Winnipeg
Man
Edith Wetherald
Toronto
Hugo Bell
Sarnia
Robert Nickell
Georgetown
Alex. Calder
Limehouse Presbyterian Church
Limehouse Cemetery
Fred, Victor
Wilfred Harding
Andrew Mino Harding Price
K. C. Lindsay
Surprise Mary Reveals Birthday Gift
Mary tells Bill she bought a beautiful surprise for his birthday and has just received it. Bill expresses curiosity to see it and Mary says she will put it on after a moment.
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Mary
Bill
Clarenes United Church Obituary? Anniversary Services Here
Clarenes United Church of Canada Acton Ontario announces an anniversary Sunday with Rev. E A Currey and Rev. John C Robson preaching. Services include morning worship afternoon Bible class and evening worship with guest speaker Rev Sinchur of Toronto and a welcome to visiting stars from Acton congregations.
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United Church OF Canada
Acton
Ontario
E A. Currey
Bower Avenue
Misa O. M. Lam
Knox Presbyterian Church
tLyn Claybrook
ED Sinchur
Toronto
John C. Robson
St. Andrew's Church
Huntsville
St Alban's Anglican Service Schedule for Oct 19 1952
Rev Ralph E Price leads St Alban's Anglican parish with Holy Communion at 11 am and Holy Eucharist at 11 am. An evening service is planned at Knox Presbyterian Church at 7 pm. Children youths and parents are invited to join the Day and Youth Sunday observance. Ambergis price note appears incidental.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity
Wogan Church School
Knox Presbyterian Church
Mere
Mes
Wigner
We Wall
Knox
Mission Circle Bank
Acton Community Notes and Schedules in Canadian National Railways Timetable
Local church notices list pastor and address as well as services from October 16 to 21. Doctors, accountants, chiropractors and veterinarians are named with offices in Acton and surrounding areas. Bus and rail schedules show daily and weekly routes and flagstop times for Geu lph and Georgetown areas.
Local Bank Manager Takes Onto New Oak Lake Post
J. B. Wallace, manager of the Merchant's Bank in Acton for nearly three years, leaves to helm the new Merchant's Bank at Oak Lake Manitoba. A gala banquet at the Dominion Hotel, under Masonic and golf club auspices, celebrated his tenure and included prominent local figures. A. H. Devitt of Berlin succeeds him. Wallace is married and connected with leading families of Berlin and Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. McKinnon
Gold Club
Wallace
A. Ah. Devitt
Berlin
Waterloo
Rockwood Show
Harvey
Park Ave
Mill St
Fire Prevention Week Brings Snowy Echoes and Old Village Notes
In October 12 weather, Fire Prevention Week is noted while early snow melted under sun. Erin Fair draws near record attendance. Village Council memories recall 1882 routine and a new bell from Troy Foundry. Parkview Athletic Club promotes local youth sports amid town events and obituaries for John Hiram Barber and R. G. Campbell.
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Erin
Troy Bell Foundry
Troy
N.Y
Halton Teachers’ Institute
Georgetown
Norris
Londonderry
Ireland
Parkview Athletic Club
ED Barber
Gieioh
Nassagaweya
John Hiram Barber
Campbell
Sault Ste. Marie
Ontario
R. G. Campbell
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United States
British Isles
Cicero
Mill St E
Audit Bureau of Circulations de C.WN_.A
Ontario-Quebec
WNA
Post Office Department
Ottawa
G. A. Dills
Teephone
Norn East
Lower Middle Road
Ford Motor Company
Brock Chisholm
Chisholm
World Health Organization
Geneva
American Public Health Association
Little Mary
Mary Ellen Varley
Lower Middle
Ford
Pioneer Limehouse Family
Clarenes
Presbyterian Church IN Canada
Knox Church
Robert I. Armstrong
Ambergis
Pold
Baptist Church
Lo Patterson
Rower Ave
Professional Directory and
Traveller's Guide
W. G. C. Kenney
Symon Block
D. A. Garrett
Willow and
River Sts
River Street
A. J. Armstrong
Mill St. East
A. J. Buchanan
Leishman Bloch Salu
H. Lei
Corner Mill
Frederick Streets
WM. R. Bracken Real Estate
General Insurance
Victor
Rumley Funeral Home
Clive M. Lampard
ATLCM
United Church
Stage United Church
C. F. Leatherland Barrister & Salletter
Notary Public Office
Lever & Hoskin Chartered Accountants
Jenkins and
IARDY
Metropolitan
Victoria St
A. J. Crandell
Chartered Accountant
Main Street
D. J. Armstrong
Frederick St. N
B. D. Young
B.v.sc. Co
L. Young
D.V.M. Veterinary Surgeons Office
Brookville, Ontario
F. G. Oakes
V.S
V. Sc
Veterinary Surgeon
Knox Ave
Travellers’ Guide
Gray Coach Lines
Wis
Isa Pom
Canadian National Railways
Thiols
Weathound
Mino-Darby
Methodist Parsonage
Rockwood
W. H. Garnham
W. G. Miro
Mias
Maggie Darby
Free Press
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