Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association convention report
A Canadian gathering of weekly newspaper editors marks the 35th annual CWNA convention in Toronto with 535 members. The piece notes editor workloads and earnings, circulation stats, and surrounding events during the four day meeting including entertainment and industry announcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association
Toronto
Financial Post
Dominion
C.W.N.A
Jel
Canada business convention speakers address economic trends
Morning to night schedule featured prominent speakers including Wilfred Sanders of Gallup fame, WN Crump of CPR, and J S Duncan of Massey Harris Ferguson. Duncan warned Canada risks exporting prices and urged a larger home market and immigration while Rhys M Sale of Ford spoke on postwar sales adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilfred Sanders
Canadian Institute of Public Opinion
Gallup Poll
WN. R. Crump
C.P.R
J. S. Duncan
Massey-Harris Ferguson
Duncan
Canada
CBC Half Hour Highlights Lively Gathering
Light moments marked the CBC event as the program rolled through a half hour of entertainment. Attendees enjoyed playful exchanges and casual performances that complemented the main program. The scene reflected a relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere among guests and hosts.
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CBC
Printers’ Ink Tour Showcases Toronto Newspaper Industry
Weekly newspaper publishers and their wives spent four packed days in Toronto touring plant sites. They visited Daily Star Telegram print facilities and the Maclean-Hunter complex plus Ford’s Oakville plant, riding new transit and viewing equipment showrooms. The visit highlighted rapid industrial progress in printing and automotive manufacturing impacting newsroom operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Star
Ford
Oakville
Toronto
Thanks for Support Keeps Free Press in Front
The note expresses gratitude to readers advertisers and staff for success in newspaper competitions. It emphasizes teamwork and loyalty as the key to leadership among local papers and pledges continued effort to publish a leading Free Press each year and beyond.
Cross Section From Canadian Wheat Conference
A Saskatchewan editor noted the wheat crop shows promise if sun and warmth arrive to ripen it before freezing. A Westerner brought his young son to the convention and the boy marveled at boat whistles and fog, joking that boats are kicking up dust on the water.
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Canada
Saskatchewan
Reading Between The Lines On The World's Biggest Exhibition
Report from the 1064 Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association convention previewing the Canadian National Exhibition. Observers tour the new food building and grandstand, noting modern design, stage dress rehearsals, crowds, and the balance between entertainment and production hiccups. Roy Rogers appears among young fans as the show aims to entertain yet faces union and management tensions.
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Robert Saunders
Hiram McCallum
Duchess of Kent
Roy Rogers
Trigger
Town Notes Mixed Timely Local Happenings
A busy day in Trafalgar as three year old Glen Fisher explores then wanders to a backyard swing for three hours. Oakville union dispute rejects wage raise for Ford Oakville Local amid weak auto industry outlook. Burlington readers urge revival of the town bell after decades of quiet. Erin District High School contract awarded to Brampton builder with prep work underway. Georgetown agrees on police staffing plan to avoid local force return. Milton Fall Fair gears up for its 112th show promising largest celebration yet. Burlington and Nelson Township settle gas pipeline disputes with most owners. Milton subdivision plan for Newman property near cemetery submitted with planning board backed changes.
St Albans and United Church Service Schedule 1954
Sunday notices from St Albans and the United Church outline the September 1954 worship plan. Sunday School at 10 and 9:45, morning and evening services at 11 and 7, with a choral communion and memorial collection planned for September 12. A farewell for Rev. R E Price is noted.
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United Church
N. Luxton
St. Albans
R E Price
St Alban's
William Bell
Local 1904 Acton News Highlights Buildings and Incidents
Finishing touches on Geo Soper’s new Mill Street store with grocery and ice cream on the ground floor and a lodge room on the second floor. Fire at GT R depot quelled. a wandering cow injures garden, gardener contemplates court case. School bells signal a new term. Acton debates permanent ponds. Nassagawega crash injures Councillor Holmes.
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J. B. McKenzie
Mill St
Gt.r
Gamble
Agent Holmes
G.T.R
Mount Campbell
Acton
Georgetown
Nassagawega
Robert Holmes
Acton Local News Highlights 1934 Reunion Parade and Exhibits
The Free Press reports a Sunday parade led by the Acton Citizens Band and local lodges to Fairview cemetery for decorates. A large Old Boys and Girls reunion at Ligny school on August 22 credited W S Chisholm for success. The Rockwood Horticultural Society held its seventeenth annual show with fine gladiolus displays despite a tough season and frost.
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Free Press
Acton Citizens
Acton Loyal Orange Order
True Blue Lodge
Halle Willow St
Fairview Cemetery
Lignysenens
Dignys
W. 5
Chisholm
Ligny School
Thos, McDowell
Margaret McCallum
Adam Alexa
Natent
Fricker
Royal Military + of Music
Acton
McDonald
Rockwood Horticultural Society
Town Hall
Wm. Harris
Professional Directory and Travellers' Guide Acton Ontario
Acton directory lists doctors Dr W G C Kenney Dr D A Garrett and Dr John Scott with offices and phone numbers. Legal professional C F Leatherland Barrister and Solicitor Notary Perth is included with office hours. Coach schedules show multiple daily departures from Acton to Kitchener and notes on Sunday and holiday operations.
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D. A. Garrett
Willow and
River Sts
River Street
Acton
Ontario
John Scott
Woolwich St. Guelph
Guelph
Notary Perth
Canadian National Railways and local services timetable notes
A list of Canadian National Railways schedules and local business notices includes timed eastbound and westbound trains with exceptions, flagstop details, and daily/Sunday variations. The page also lists several local professionals including dentists Dr A J Buchanan and Dr H Leib, veterinarians F G Oakes and C L Young, a funeral home Victor Rumley & Son, and various real estate and insurance firms in Halton County.
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Ken Walls
Barrie
C.N.E
Imperial Oil
Esso
Trinidad
Rhys M. Sale
Ford Motor Co
The
Acton Free Press
Onty
Audit Bureau of Circulax
CWNA
United States
Post Office Department
Ottawa
Dills Printing and Publishing Co. Limited
Dills
Beens Uber
Cnel Powers-That-Be
Canadian Food Products Association
Trier
CNB
Sr Nore
Trafalgat
Glen Fisher
Union
Conciliation Board
Ford- Oakville
Burlington
Gazette
Erin
Brampton
Erin District
Dani Street
Milton
Wak
Nelson Township
Niagara-Toronto
Newman
Planning Board
United Church OF Canada
Friendly Church
E. A. Currey
Bower Avenue
wWsa
O. M. Lampard
A.T.C.M
ST. Alban’s Church
Ralph E Price
Presbyterian Church IN Canada
Knox Church
Robert H. Armstrong
ST. John's Church
Rockwood
Ralph E. Price
Professional Directory and
Travellers’ Guide
W. G. C. Kenney
Symon Block
Segal
C. F. Leatherland
Lever & Hoskin Chartered Accountant
Jenkins and Hardy
Metropolitan
Victora St
Gerald A. Candler
Chartered Accountant
Acton Bird Phone
Gray Coach Lines
Acton Tatham
Westboun
Sun
Kitchener
Canadian National Railways
Daly
Westbenn
Mon
Sat
A. J. Buchanan
Leishman Block
H. Leib
Corner Mill and
Frederick Streets
F. G. Oakes
B.V. Sc
Veterinarian
Knox Ave
B. D. Young
B.v.sc. C
L. Young
D.V.M. Veterinary Surgeons Office
Brookville, Ontario
Victor Rumley & Son Funeral Home Funeral Home
F. IL. Wright
Wilbur St
R. Bracken
A. Ashman
Campbellvile
Salemgan
R. F. Bean Limited
Real Estate and Insurance
Mill ST. Acton
Helliott Real Estate
G W Goldstraw
Mite
Halton County
J. R. Holmes
Church Street
Wm. T. Mill
Limehouse
E. Shain
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