Editors Gather for 35th Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association Meet
Editor recounts attendance at the 35th annual CWNA convention in Toronto with members from coast to coast. The piece notes member paper reach, staff, and average earnings, plus highlights from the banquet, the Imperial Oil exhibit, and the pleasure activities including Roy Rogers and Trigger at the Exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association
Toronto
Financial Post
Dominion
C.W.N.A
Notable speakers energize four day convention program
Morning to night sessions filled with talks and networking at a four day convention. Wilfred Sanders of Gallup, N R Crump of the CPR, J S Duncan of Massey Harris Ferguson, and Rhys M Sale of Ford addressed topics from public opinion, railway competition, to export markets and adjusting postwar production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilfred Sanders
Canadian Institute of Public Opinion
Gallup Poll
N. R. Crump
C.P.R
J. S. Duncan
Massey-Harris Ferguson
Duncan
Canada
Entertainment Highlights From CBC Gathering
A CBC event offered a lighter interlude as the program aired a half hour segment. Performers and guests drew smiles with casual moments and charming exchanges shaping a relaxed finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CBC
Printers Tour Toronto Firms and Ford Plant
Newspaper men and their wives enjoyed a four day tour in Toronto visiting the Daily Star and Telegram plants the Maclean Hunter publishing complex and showrooms for printing equipment. They rode the subway and buses and observed Ford's Oakville plant where production has surged in 15 months since the first car left the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Star
Ford
Oakville
Toronto
Gratitude for Readers as Free Press Nears Leaders
Thanks to readers, advertisers, correspondents, and staff for support in newspaper competitions. The Free Press credits teamwork and loyalty for its success and pledges ongoing effort to stay at the forefront of the community press.
Cross-Section Glimpses From Canadian Wheat Talks
Report from a gathering across Canada notes a Saskatchewan editor’s view on the wheat crop’s promise with sun and warmth to ripen it before frost. A Western attendee brings his young son to the convention as fog coats the bay and boats churn a dusty wake, the child marveling at the noise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Saskatchewan
Sneak Preview of Canada’s World’s Largest Exhibition
Jel Wind reviews the final preopening of the 1964 Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto. He notes backstage feel before opening, describes the modern food building, grandstand, and crowd dynamics, mentions Roy Rogers as a highlight, and cites union tensions and management headaches. The piece concludes that despite tribulations, the show remains solid entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Saunders
Hiram McCallum
Duchess of Kent
Roy Rogers
Trigger
Jel
Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association
Toronto
CN. Powers-That-Be
Cnlecs
Canadian Food Products Association
Sawyers
Roy Rogers and
CNB
Local notes mix community voices and projects across townships
A village roundup shows Glen Fisher missing home after a three hour backyard swing search in Trafalgar. Oakville sees a wage debate. Burlington laments the town bell. Erin district plans advance with Brampton awarded the Erin High contract. Georgetown contemplates policing needs. Milton prepares for the fall fair and subdivision plans. Burlington reports settlement in Niagara Toronto gas line cases.
St Alban’s and United Church Services September 5 1954
Church notices list Sunday schedules for St Alban’s and United Church including Sunday School Morning and Evening Worship. Next Sunday features memorial dedication for Rev Luxton and farewell for Rev Price with a joint service and prayers. Also Baptist Church Acton announces Sunday School Morning Worship and Wednesday prayer meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Alban’s Church
Ralph E Price
United Church
N. Luxton
R E. Price
St Alban's
Church School
William Bell
Old Time Town Life From the Free Press 1904
The September 1 1904 issue describes J B McKenzie finishing a Mill Street store for Geo Soper with groceries and ice cream in the ground floor, Acton Lodge room to be the second floor, a close call fire at the G T R depot, a wandering cow in Mount Campbell prompting local gardener to fire at it, residents voting for permanent roads by law, the school bell returning, Georgetown depot plans, and Councillor Robert Holmes tossed from a horse after cattle spooked it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tsste
Free Press
J. B. McKenzie
Mill St
Geo. Super
Soper
Acton Loop
Jas the Oddfellows
G.T.R
Gamble
Agent Holmes
Mount Campbell
Acton
Georgetown
Nassagawega
Robert Holmes
Acton Community Events Highlight 1934 Vintage Parade and Exhibits
The August 30 1934 Free Press reports Acton gatherings including a L O O parade from Lodge Hall to Fairview Cemetery and a graveside decoration. It notes a Girls reunion on August 22 led by W S Chisholm, a long serving ex pupil. The Rockwood Horticultural Society held its seventeenth annual show with gladiolus displays by Wm Harris amid a light frost earlier in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Press
Acton Citizens
Acton Loyal Orange Order
True Blue Lodge
Willow St
Fairview Cemetery
W. S. Chisholm
Ligny School
Thos, McDowell
Margaret McCallum
Adam Alexis
H. Africker
Royal Miliary Schior of Music Band
England
Acton
R. M. ‘McDonald
Professional Directory and Travellers Guide
Acton Ontario listing for Dr W G C Kenney and Dr D A Garrett with office addresses and phone numbers. Holiday note directs to Dr John Scott in Guelph for June 30 to Aug 2. Barrister and solicitor and notary public details included with office hours and contact numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. C. Kenney
Symon Block
D. A. Garrett
Willow and
River Sta
River Street
Acton
Ontario
John Scott
Woolwich St
Guelph
Canadian National Railways and local notices
Listings show timetable entries for Canadian National Railways with Eastbound service and daily or weekend exceptions to Georgetown Guelph and other stops. Also present are multiple local professional notices for dental surgeons veterinarians real estate and insurance firms with office hours and contact details across Acton Brookville Georgetown Milton and surrounding areas.
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Ken Walls
Barrie
C.N.E
Imperial Oil
Esso
Trinidad
Rhys M. Sale
Ford Motor Co
The
Acton Free Press
Mill St E
Audit Bureau of Circulair
CWNA
United States
Post Office Department
Ottawa
Dills Printing and Publishing Co. Limited
G A. Dills
Nore W
Trafalgar Township
Glen Fisher
Union
Cvacilation Board
Burlington
Gazette
Erin
Brampton
Erin District
Dani Street
Milton
Nelson Township
Newman
Planning Board
United Church OF Canada
Friendly Church
E. A. Currey
Bower Avenue
QO. M. Lampard
A.T.C.M
Presbyterian Church IN Canada
Knox Church
Robert H. Armstrong
ST. John's Church
Rockwood
Oral
Ralph E. Price
Professional Directory and
Travellers’ Guide
Segal
C. F, Leatherland
Lever & Hoskin Chartered Accountant
Jenkins and Hardy
Victoria St
Gerald A. Candler
Chartered Accountant
Acton Bird Phone
Gray Coach Lines
Acton Tathanrd
S P.m
P.m
Vestbou
Sun
Kitchener
Canadian National Railways
Daly
West Deusa
Sat
Sunyer
A. J. Buchanan
Leishman Block
H. Leib
Corner Mill and
Frederick Streets
F. G. Oakes
B.V. Sc
Knox Ave
B.D. Young
B.v.sc. C
Ll. Young
D.V.M. Veterinary Surgeons Office
Brookville, Ontario
Victor Rumley & Son Funeral Home Funeral Home
F. L. Wright
Wilbur St. Acton
R. Bracken
E. H. Ashman
Campbellvile
Salemman
R. F. Bean Limited
Real Estate and Insurance
Elliott Real Estate
G W Goldstraw
Muller
Halton County
Faeries
J. R. Holmes
Church Street
Wm. T. Milk Limehouse
Georgetown TR
E. Shain
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