Breath tests urged after fatal Ontario highway crash
Crown Attorney P. K. McWarrens told a Coroner's Jury probing a student fatality on Highway 25 that drivers found drinking should be tested. Dr. Mario Shulman cited Ontario data showing over half of fatal crashes in 1961 to 1964 involved alcohol. He urged breath tests and spot checks to curb highway deaths despite debates over civil liberties.
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Crown Anomey P. K. McWwarlems
Mario, Shulman
Metropoltan Toronto
Davers
Ontario
Debate on Breath Tests and Traffic Policy in Acton
A local discussion questions mandatory breath tests and penalties for driving offenses, citing international practices in Norway Sweden and Germany. The piece notes Acton Council debates traffic signals bus stops parking and a potential bus terminal move to ease congestion and improve pedestrian safety.
Would Be Publisher Dealt with My Book Idea
A narrator recounts pressure from a publisher to buy 1000 copies and notes the idea of a sensational garish autobiography. The piece mocks publishers and outlines a plan for a chaotic, lurid memoir filled with crime, sex, and sensational experiences while acknowledging the temptation of dull, conventional topics.
Church Calendar Ties Oct Services to Faith
The page lists October 1984 church services across Trinity Anglican Emmanuel Evangelical and First Baptist churches. It records Holy Eucharist, Matins, Sunday School, and youth meetings, plus weekly prayer meetings and midweek studies with pastors and ministers named.
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Trinity
Church School
Simon
Jude
Acton and Georgetown Professionals Directory Listings
A dense listing of Acton Ontario professionals including physicians surgeons dentists optometrist and architects with addresses and appointment notes. Notable entries include Dr D A Garrett Dr Robert Buckner Dr C Hutchison Dr A J Buchanan Cedric Dey Arthur Johnson and Kaplan and Ord Barristers with locations in Acton Milton Georgetown and Port Credit and transport times for trains to Stratford.
Knox Church Women’s Meeting and Community Notes
The Knox Church W M S met in the classroom on Thursday led by Mire E J Hassard in the president’s absence. A life membership was presented to Mire H Main, a gift from other family, with Mr Gould presenting the pin. Blood donors at the chime raised a strong response. wartime memories noted fewer essentials. Thy Hoy Scouts Apple Day is planned for meat Saturday. St Joseph’s Church roof work discussed. A wedding anniversary for Mrs J S Wolliamsen observed on October 16 with attendees from Brampton, Acton, and others. Flora Moffat left for a hospital position in Hetla, Wella, Beat Columbia.
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Yakhevu
Free Preach
Todd
Knox Church
W.ms
Blow
Mire
E. J. Hassard
H. Main
Gould
Aciog
St Joseph’s Church
Max Row
Mtn
JS Wolliamsen
Willemson Dobhosen
Thimnest
Toronto
MccChire
Brampton
Fried Cleaves
Acton
Flora Moffat
Hetla Wella
Columbia
50 Years Ago Tales From the Georgetown Herald
A 1914 clipping notes T F Martins Church Street brickwork finished and waterworks plans to spend 915000. It mentions a new post office site dispute, Ontario farmers donating oats, and a revived Epworth League Parliament. Also reports on potato samples, British submarine actions, the Marne and London, and a long obituary for Mr. William Brown with details of survivors and funeral pallbearers.
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Jesus of the Free Frees
T. F. Martin
Church St
Hurlington
Georgetown Herald
William Heown
North Sea
Paris
Marne
London
Walter Evans
Michell, Oat
Fagguesing
John Steadist
J A Willoughby
Gorge
Obituary for Howe Gates in Milton Ontario
Funeral service for Howe Gates was held at McKersie Funeral Home Milton on Wednesday October 14. He died suddenly Sunday October at Milton District Hospital. Born in Cumberland England he immigrated to Canada in 1908 and moved to Milton in 1925. He was a farmer on Sixth Line Ns and a member of the Masonic Scalpe of Aurora and Church of England.
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Sayaseva
Caledon Town and Country Club
R. B. Acton
Harold Hell
Rockwood
Mary
Toronto
Dorothy
Harold Bell
Bar
McKersi
Milton
Howe Gates
Milton District
Catharine Campbell
Par
Cockermouth
Cumberland
England
Gibson Gates
Gates
Canada
Masonic Scalpe
Aurora
Church of England
Gormely
Ontario
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Smilies
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Family Bible School
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Convention of Ontario
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Stanley Gammon
Tidey Ave
Bali
Byp
Wittsburgh
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God
Churchill’ Road
S. M. Thoman
Lorne Fox
Professional Directory
D. A. Garrett
Willow and River Sts
Entrance River St. Acton, Ont
Robert D. Buckner Phestenin
Wellington St. Acton
Ont
Donald E. Skinner
B.arch
M.R.A
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Cic
Stavebank Ra
Port Credit
A. J. Buchanan
Church St. F
Cedric Dey
Hinton
Brig
Mall St. B
Optometrists
E. L. Buchner
D. Optometrist
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Arthur A. Johnson
Main St. Milton
C. F. Leatherland
Q.C
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Olive Bsi - Res
A. Braida
Act
Paisley St. Guelph
Guelph
And
Travellers’ Guide
F. IL. Wright
Wilbur St
Denney Charles
Co-Operators Insurance Association
Federation of Agriculture
Georgetown
Bruce EB. Shoemaker
Mgr
Gray Coach Lines
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Canadian National Railways
Stratford
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