Acton Looks Back on 1919 Waterworks Vote and Growth
Thirty years ago Acton voters approved a waterworks plan and a loan for a shoe factory, though the factory deal fell through. The town has since expanded with more industry, paved streets, schools, a covered arena, better parks, and modern fire protection. Next Monday Acton residents in 1949 face a sewer question, echoing foresight from 1919 and a push to keep progress steady.
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Acton
Queen 51
Main St West
Opening of the 70th C N E fair attracts guests
Attendees recall last Friday’s opening ceremonies of the C N E where Viscount Alexander opened the 70th annual event. Canadian provincial representatives met the Governor General and Lady Alexander, followed by an evening of music by the Leslie Bell singers, Canadian artists, and the Royal Marine Band.
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C.N.E
Viscount Alexander
Canada
Lady Alexander
Leslie Bell
Toronto Star
Royal Marine Band
Cn.e
Great annual event draws visitors each holiday season
We plan to return to see features of this beloved yearly event. We leave part of our holiday leisure to enjoy it and have done so for years without tiring. It offers easy access to many sights and sounds in a few days, becoming the nation’s show window for all who visit.
Parting Pains in Peel County on Old Peoples Home Dissolution
Opinion split on dissolving the Peel and Halton counties partnership in the Old Peoples Home. Both counties have run the home for forty years. growth and new structure needs drive the split. Financial costs are acknowledged but seen as necessary to secure future space and stability.
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Peel
Halton
Yakon
Death Takes No Holiday Drive Danger Warning
Highways Minister George Doucett warns a Labor Day weekend will be deadly if drivers and pedestrians do not behave. He cites thousands traveling to school openings and events like the Canadian National Exhibition, noting past holidays had fatalities including 11 on last Labor Day, 13 on Dominion Day 1949, and 12 on the August civic holiday.
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George Doucett
Back to School and City Life In Canada Notes
Editorial notes describe schools reopening with improved classrooms in Ontario and Toronto expanding liquor outlets amid protests. The piece then surveys life insurance sales in July across Canada, a Gallup poll on voter honesty and car use on election day, and ends with a call to curb water leaks by repairing faucets as a model for Canada.
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Toronto
Ontario
Gallup
C.C.F
England
Canada
Recollections of Acton 1899 Fall Seeding and Local News
Farmers begin fall seeding as contractors plan flooring for a new Baptist Church and brick veneering. Acton defeats Galt at Waterloo in lacrosse by one goal with Cornet Ryder Gumey and Cornett scoring. Post match town parades and ovation for Acton. School Board accepts Miss Patterson's resignation. hires an experienced teacher at 275 dollars yearly. Angus Johnson returns from Johns Town New York for vacation. Geo Ramshaw leaves for Chicago after visiting old friends.
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New Baptist Church
Weet
Toronto
Acton
Galt
Waterloo
F Cornet
BK Ryder
Cornett
Gumey
Hetlin
Patterson
Adout
Nell McNabb
Angus Johnson
Johnstown
Geo Ramshaw
Chicago
Town Team Edges Tanner 13 to 12 In Last Sat Contest
Local baseball match saw the town team defeat the Tanner team 13 to 12 on the scene of the game last Saturday. Players and spectators noted a tense finish as the home crowd celebrated the close score and excitement.
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Wonderland
Sean Ar
Dufferin Agricultural Society
Orangeville
Exhibition Grounds
Robert Sutton
Johnstown
Sutton
Acton
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Acton Free Press
Ontaru
Post Oldfice Department
Ottawa
Peet Buslisse
Editar
Financial Post
Sor
Bob Martins
Jdval
Oakville Monument Works
Colborne SY
West
Ron Somerville
Atrouta
Serge Vibe Ae
Oan
Phota PR Sarnes
Auoher Street
Bes
Chapman Knox Avenue
Wallan Hunter
Heer Tame
Hower Avenue
Margaret Ann Akins
Jonn Locker
INIA
Brights
Ontario Peaches
Devil's Food
Lusy
Ballard
Somnson
Feos Crips
Manning Electric
van Wyck Cleaners
Business Directory
W. G. C. Kenney
Piysiohn
J. A. McNivend
Symon Block
Mil
A. Garrett
Burguen Frederick Street
Dr. Nelson
Alffisa
A. J. Buchanan
Hurgesa
Laishman Diock
Mill Ge
George A. Sirrs
Dental
Cc. F. Leatherland
B.A. Acton
Lever & Hoskin Chartered
Acesustants
JENHINN @ HARDY
Metropoliten
B.D. Young
V.S
B.v.se
Veterinary Hargesn
Brookville
F. G. Oakes
V'S., BV Sc
Veterinary Burgees Office and Readence
Knox Ave Acton
Victor B. Rumley Funeral Home Funeral Home
Willoughby Farm Agency
Can
Kent
Teron
Georgetown
Ton
POL. Wright Realtor
Appraval Institute of Ci Ve
Thoelpth W Dustret Hreak Bastat
Parad
Guelph
Instrict
Thistaner
Wilbur Street
Travellers’ Guide
Gray Coach Lines
Abe
Dany
Douglas Street
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