Objection urged to Acton station agent removal
The railway's bid to remove the Acton station agent will be reviewed Thursday afternoon by W J Rupert district inspector of the Railway Transport Commission. Residents plan to press for keeping the station open, citing potential service cuts and questioning past profitability and advertised service. The council chambers at 2 pm Thursday host objections from concerned citizens and local groups.
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C.N.R
Acton
Railway Transport Commission
Ithe
Whiting Leaves Mark as Fresh MP in Halton County
Freshman M. P. Bud Whiting earns praise for energetic representation in Ottawa. His weekly newspaper column covers diverse issues from Oakville teen drug problems to the Acton NNR station closure, reflecting a proactive, distinctive style succeeding Dr. Harry Harley.
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M.P
Bud Whiting
Ottawa
M. P
Halton County
Oakville
N.N.R
Acton
Harry Harley
Births decline contrasts with rising marriages in Canada
The Financial Post notes continuing birth declines despite rising marriage totals may shift business forecasts. From 1966-70 births could fall by about 25 000 annually, while 1956-70 saw an 81 000 rise and 1951-55 a 96 000 jump. Demand for housing and durable goods should grow through the 1970s and into the 1980s as the 25 54 age group and wartime babies enter peak markets.
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Canada
Financial Post
DuPont of Canada
St Cetera Traffic Problems Precede Automobiles
A dated London Observer quote from 1803 laments unsafe highways amid growing improvements, blaming driver carelessness and poor robber vigilance for risky travel. A light comment on miscommunication follows, and the Ontario Safety League defines an accident as an event born from ignored long‑standing advice.
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London Observer
Ontario Safety League
Sugar and Spice by bit and the old chorus girl
A reminiscence from a veteran about flying training and a visiting young airman named Alex. The narrator compares wartime instruction with modern methods, sharing vivid war tale anecdotes, tips on landings, spins, and emergency procedures while hinting at nostalgia and camaraderie.
Salt and Pepper life in a wild modern England
A humorous reminiscence explores bizarre English public health notes and domestic gifts. An anecdote recounts a wife’s accidental blast when she used petrol to wash brushes, igniting consequences for a husband and an inspector. then lighter home gifts spark satire about gifts like an electric knife, a four pound fruit cake, and a hammer with a bench saw.
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England
Olelighty
Acton Free Press Advert Rates and Payment Terms
Fragmentary OCR notes show advert rates and payment terms with references to advance payment and balances. The garbled text mentions Ottawa and a biothean term, indicating an early 20th century local notice context. No clear names, dates, or events.
Acton frost signals approach of winter in 1944 issue
The Free Press notes first hard frost in the Cull district on Sunday night and hints winter is near. Leaves begin to fall as Acton High School purchases commercial equipment this week. Halton County Council approves fencing for farm woodlots. Acton Junior Farmers elect Ray Everdell president and name officers. Local figures appear in a town hall Pin for You event with a 40-member cast. Doctors in Canada top incomes at 7466 dollars yearly, lawyers 6528, architects 5289, others under 4000.
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Acton High School
Orth Halton District High School
Acton
Bob Parker
Bill Ruddick
Jo McPhail
Poraman Lawrence
George’ O'Donahue
Rino “Brulda
Ben Ryuchlin
Fyfe Somerville
Betty Britton
Jean Harris
Elda Britton
Ken Allan
Charles Rocher
Gordon Leslie
Ralph Thompson
Molly Cutts
Shirley Thompson
Barbara Turner
Kerwin McPhail
Canada
Dept. of National Revenue
Edox Church Young People Guild Seeks Fall to May Plans
1918 item notes Young People’s Guild of Edox Church issuing 4 folder programme covering October to May. Officers listed include President Mrs Ernest Burs Vice President Miss Daisy Polster Secretary Alex Manna and others. Also mentions land sale of Main Street farm and various local notices.
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Alex Donald
William Brown
Main Street
D. Melver
Winnipeg
Donald
Young People's Guild
Edox Church
Ernest Burs
Daisy Polster
Alex Manna
George Agnew
Marguerite Symon
Jean McLeod
Donald Robertson
Milton
Aan
Halton
Fijiatt
J.A. Gairdner
Oskville
Acton
Barber
Joyful Wedding and Tragic Death in Erin
A wedding at the home of Robert Johnston in Erin celebrates the marriage of Miss Mary to Mr. William Gamble with Rev. Alexander Scratch officiating and a generous gift table. Mrs. George Beswick dies after a yearlong cancer illness, funeral held at Ballinafad cemetery. born in Nova Scotia in 1826.
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Robert Johnston
Erin
Mary
William Gamble
Alexander Scratch
George Beswick
Ballinafad
Nova Scotia
Trafalgar Township Fall Show Heads to Palermo Next Year
One hundred years ago a trip to Oakville covered Trafalgar Township’s fall exhibition noted as the best in Halton with strong attendance and high quality entries. Butter, firkin, and apple classes drew keen competition. a Creen’s Mill boy lost three fingers in a circular saw accident near Kilbride. JT. Lyon, noted Hornby teacher, plans a Blythe relocation to continue teaching.
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Oakville
Trafalgar
Palermo
Halton
Creen’s
Kilbride
JT. Lyon
Hornby
Blythe
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