Acton bands shine with CN E glory and community pride
Acton families led by Charlie Mason and the Ketan Boys and Girls Band won top honors at the CN E and Waterloo events. The piece praises local roots, leadership, and community spirit over prize money, urging bands to stay united as schools reopen and workers see wage gains amid rising living costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
We-Mason
C.N.E
Charlie Mason
Acton
Mason
Waterloo
John Hill
Editorial Notes on School Returns and Community Life
The column notes family talks on returning to school and outfitting, mentions Ex vet and local exhibits, and praises the community hub role of small rains. It cites Georgetown Lions Club survey showing a population of 3115 and discusses a British Court of Appeal decision allowing trade unions to be sued for member actions during strikes.
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Ian
Court of Appeal
Barrie Examiner
Worker earnings rise and hours fall since 1941
The report notes weekly earnings at $31 and June 1 1941 pay at $25.25 with hourly rates up to 78.3 cents and hours per week at 43.22. It estimates 1939 annual industrial wages near $1,000 and projects the current annual earnings around $1,872 based on June 1 figures.
Press Day at the Ex Highlights Canadian Industry Event
The article reviews Press Day at the Ex with editors and publishers reuniting in the Press Building. A noon directors luncheon featured Hon. Mr. Caldwell who spoke on population and Britain’s Commonwealth issues. The Ex offers attractions for all Canadian life and 1947 builds on past traditions with improvements.
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Mr. Caldwell
Canada
Australia
Britain
Commonwealth of Nations
July Ontario Highway Deaths Drop From Last Year
Ontario Highways Department reports 42 traffic deaths in July, 34 percent fewer than July last year and 59 fewer than July ten years ago. Five children aged 5 to 14 died this July, down from 14 in the prior year. A long note on the Financial Responsibility Law outlines suspensions and restorations of motorist licenses and anticipated impact on highway accident claims.
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Ontario
Ontario Highways Department
Isfinil Jani
Transit Flyer Schedule Fragments From Georgetown and Guelph
Mixed timetable fragments list westbound and daily routes with exceptions. Entries include Georgetown daily flyers around 6 02 pm and 5 55 am Sundays, Guelph flyer 6 15 pm except weekends, plus Saturday and Sunday constraints and odd timings.
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Riobs Am
SYS Paim
Ayoag Pam
Stratford
London
Hitchener
Salto Am
Magstop
Guelph
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Acton Free Press
Oularie
Tvold
Free Wecen
G. Arloy, Dills
Tetptortsen Ps
Sackier
Syes
Saudh
Consult
Ont
McCormic
Jolly Coop
Royal Manor
Aylmer
Poliflor
Rao
LIBAY
Certa Sr
POST
Weston's
MATO
Lynn Valley
Caniflusi
BSC
Rh Bsc
Roane
Hornes
Clark
Javex Bu
CEEN
Business Directory
W. G. C. Kenney
J. A. McNiven
Lymon Block
Mill Street
Araldance Church
D. A. Garrett
A. J. Buchanan
Onice—Lelshman
Mill Stree
George A. Sirrs
Corner
Frederick
Actoe
C. F. Leatherland, B.A. Acton
Barriatéraru
Realdoancs
Langdon &Aylsworth
Acton—Cooper Building
R. Macintyre Aylsworth
B.A. Acton
Georgetown
Gregory Theatre
Lever & Hoskin Chartered Accountants
Sjenkins
Metropolitan
Victoria St
Toronto
B. D. Young, V.S
B.v.sc
Brookville
Milton
F. G. Oakes, V.S
B.v.se
Veterinary Surgeon
Knox’ Avenue
Johnstone & Rumley
Victor B. Rumley Funeral Home
Gray Coach Lines
W. T. Patterson R
Maher Shee
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