Do We Like Being Brutal A San Francisco Mothers Club Report
A San Francisco mothers club watched four hours of children’s TV and found 13 murders or killings, 14 slayings, six kidnappings, three hold ups, three explosions, three extortion cases, three thefts, and seven robberies arson lynching or torture examples. The piece notes concerns about TV and press sensationalism and urges parental guidance and better programming.
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San Francisco
Mothers‘ Club
New York University
T.V
Home drinking habits of college students highlighted by Yale study
A Yale Centre report based on a survey of 17 000 students at 27 colleges finds most drinkers started before college. It shows strong links between parental drinking and offspring habits with high rates among sons and daughters when parents imbibe at home.
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U.S
Yale Centre of Alcoholic Studies
United States
Yale
More People Needed to Reach Canada Population Goal
The Financial Post argues immigration must expand to meet a predicted 40 million Canada by century’s end. Last year reached 200000 amid a migration boom. current selective policy will cut arrivals. Ottawa hints at possible relaxations to meet labor needs and defend costs, while praising rural agrarian values.
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Canada
St. Laurent
Financial Post
Ottawa
Britain
Europe
Not one red maple in University Avenue survey narrative
The Toronto city council paid a contractor for red maples that fail the proper hue on University Avenue near the university and provincial government seats. Critics urge broader sourcing and outside-the-city viewing to avoid such errors and keep the avenue looking fitting. Finance Minister Abbott notes defence absorbs about 50 cents of every federal dollar, roughly $2.1 billion, ten times four years ago.
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Toronto
University Avenue
Halls of
Parliament
McCaul
Elizabeth Streets
Ontario
Abbott
Defence
Who Pays the Payroll Ottawa’s social security bill
Fort Erie Letter Review cites Ottawa payroll figures with 1 990 000 families on baby bonuses 668 000 on old age pensions 194 000 veterans and dependents pensions plus 170 000 civil servants 99 000 armed forces 4 600 RCMP totaling 22 million in a population of 14 million. Harvey Hickey of the Toronto Globe and Mail estimates 929 million dollars for federal social security this year about 270 per household.
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Ottawa
Fort Erie
Armed Forces
RCMP
Harvey Hickey
Toronto Globe and Mail
Hickey
Canada
Oakville Area News Highlights and Local Notes
Oakville weekly notes a new Girl Guide Commissioner for Halton, education gains, church fundraisers, and a new Salvation Army citadel. It mentions a poor fishing season with Dudley Hitchcox blaming high water and heat, hunts for pheasant licenses, jet traffic for an Avro plant opening, and community entertainers at a large garden party.
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Halton
Haa
Oakville
St. Andrew's Roc
St. Jude's Anglican Church
Salvation Army
Chris
Apostolic Church
Dudley Hitchcox
Dad Hitchcox
Bronte
Dudley Hitchcoax
Best Seed Potatoes Should Meet Strict Health Standards
R E Goodin Ontario Agriculture official says seed potato quality matters for yield and price. He warns cheap seed may be cheaper upfront but costly long term due to disease, lower vigor, and soil infection. Criteria include disease freedom, firm tubers stored near 35 to 20 degrees, and certified seeds within one year.
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R. E. Goodin
Ontario
Department of Agriculture
Goodin
Milton Razzberry Gets Deep Freeze
Horticul tural Department at the Experimental Farm Agassiz B C reports careful selection of raspberry varieties for quick freezing. Cuthbert Washington and Milton excel as both fresh fruit and frozen produce. Williamette shows promise after one year, Ottawa seedlings under study, while Newburgh and Madawaska should be avoided due to texture and flavor issues.
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Horticultural Department of the Experimental Farm
Agassiz
B.C
T. H. Ansley
Cuthbert
Washington
Milton
Williamette
Oregon
Ottawa
Newburgh
Madawaska
Anniversary Services at St Albans and Trinity Church
Sunday events mark Laymen’s Sunday at Trinity and joint anniversary service with St Alban’s Anglican parish. Rev Ralph Price and Rev Elaner Sinclair lead morning worship and address outreach themes. Special music planned. Banquet follows Wednesday with Dr Hood Braunton as guest speaker.
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Trinity MX
Holy Communion
Church School
George Elliett
Rockwood
The
United Church
Halton Deanery
Barish Mall
Hood Braunton
QAC
Guelph
Reformation Sunday Service Schedule
Sunday the sixth tenth1952 church notices announce church school at 4.00 am divine worship at 11.00 am bible class at 12:15 pm legian church parade at 3.00 pm United Church anniversary at 7.00 pm. They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength. A warm welcome awaits you.
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Church
Legian
United Church
Church Activities Schedule for October 23 26 1952
Thursday October 23 8 30 prayer and Bible study in Ephes Friday October 24 8 06 Young People and choir practice Sunday October 26 1952 10 00 Sunday school 11 00 morning worship 7 00 p m join United Church anniversary
Old Time Reflections on 1902 Thanksgiving in Acton
A 1962 retrospective excerpts a 1902 Thanksgiving in Acton detailing hunting after a harsh harvest in which villagers displayed game. It notes liquor-law enforcement concerns, a push to end whiskey sales, local industry growth at Harris and Co Woollen Mills, and village life including telephones in stables and travels of residents between Seattle Scotland and Ontario.
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Midland
Acton
Reynolds
Harris and Co
Rockwood
P. Sayers
Acton Tanningg Co
Reeve Williams
Mrs. Campbell
Seattle
Acton Hallowe'en Frolic and Fair Grants Highlight Town News
In 1932 Acton plans a Community Hallowe en Frolic with costuming and events. Secretary Wright distributes Acton Fair prize money as the Society awards total 1200 dollars. An intermediate hockey meeting was held at the Arena as boys prepare for the coming season. Annie Isabel Lamb and Clarry Fatt wed in a autumn ceremony at Nowagawega near Acton. Tyter s Garage on the eastern highway was entered by thieves causing damage. James Moore of Georgetown sold his cartage business to Charles Parker of Acton and will return to his farm. Acton Citizens Band annual meeting saw Bandmaster A Mason retire after ten years and C W Mason named successor. Maggie Bell Irving of Naxiagaweya Township died October 19, 1932 at age 60.
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Acton
Hallowe'en
Wright
Acton Fair
Lover United Church
Nowsagawega
Annie Laabel
George, Lamb
Moffat
Clarry Fatt
Edward
Moore
Misa Loretto Moore
Acton Citizens’ Band
A. Mason
C. W. Mason
Acton Professionals and Services Directory Highlights
A condensed listing from Acton Ontario features medical doctors W G C Kenney D A Garrett A J Armstrong and A J Buchanan. chiropractors veterinarians and dentists. real estate and insurance firms Wright Bracken and others. legal services C F Leatherland. accounting firms Lever Hoskin Crandell and associates. a funeral home Victor Rumley. Gray Coach Lines timetable. and local business addresses and phone numbers.
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Benjamin Franklin
Maple Leaf
Acton Free Press
Mill Sr E
Ont
Audit Bureau of Circulaions
C.W.N.A
Ontario-Quebec
CWNA
Post Office Department
G. A. Dills
Office Telephone
Girl Guide
Record-Star
Oaksville
Alton County
HW. W. Jaffray
Bryan Malley
Georgetown
Herald
Avro
Malton
Vince Mountford
M.C
Woodstock
W. R. Mitchell
Halton County
Ontario Veterinary College
Ford
Traluar
St. Catharines
Rehoes
D.F
Misa Jessie Walker
Actonda
Milton Razzberry
United Church OF OF Canbde
Acto A
CHO
E. A. Currey
Bower Avenue
O. M. Law
A.t.om
Elaner Sinclair
Presbyterian Church IN Canada
KNOX
Churcil Acton
Robert H. Armstron
M.A
Flora McDonald
Glaustow
Scotland
H. McDougall
England
Wiew Free Press
Irving
Naxiagaweya Township
Maggie Bell
John Irving
Professional Directory and
Traveller’s Guide
W. G. C. Kenney
Symon Block
Mill St
Church St
D. A. Garrett
Willow and
River St
River Street
A. J. Armstrong
Mill St. East
A. J. Buchanan
Leishman Block
H. Leib
Offiice
Corner Mill
Frederick Streets
F. LL. Wright N. B. Wright
Wilbur St
Maacdonnell
Appraisal Institute of Canada
Guelph and Disrict Real Estate Board
Guelph and District Insurace Agents’ Association
WM. R. Bracken
Teral Insurance
Victor B. Rumley
Clive M. Lampard
A.T.C.M
R.M.T
Fiano
Park Ave
C.F. Leatherland Barrister & Solicitor
Notary Publico Office
Lever & Hoskin Chartered Accountants
Jenkins and Hardy
Victoria St. Toronto
A. J. Crandell
Chartered Accountant
Main Street
D. J. Armstrong
Frederick St. N. Acton
D. Young
B.v.sc. Co
L. Young
D.V.M. Veterinary Surgeons Office
Brookville, Ontario
F.G. Oakes
V.S
BV. Sc
Knoux Ave
Travellers’ Guide
Gray Coach Lines
Pany Obi Pein
Sunta KR
Tehener Wrilyb Aw
Holiduvo
Canadian National Railways
Flagstop
Geeph Los
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