Acton Fair Returns To Spotlight At Prospect Park
The 48th Acton Fair showcases agricultural displays and competitive entries. The event, tracing back to the Esquesing Agricultural Society, moved from a shed near Bower Avenue and Elgin Street to Prospect Park. Despite weather challenges and arena construction limiting some commercial exhibits, the fair invites residents to meet friends, view displays, and enjoy community progress this weekend.
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Acton
Esquesing Agricultural Society
Sorgetown
Bebsi
Bower Ave
Elgin St
Storey Grove
Prospect Park
Acton Fair
Nassagaweya Voters Consider Liquor, Beer and Race Track
The article notes Nassagaweya residents face a ballot asking about beer and liquor licenses alongside a proposed racetrack. It cites potential $14 000 yearly tax revenue and possible road improvements near Highway 401, while questioning the link between leisure and liquor and acknowledging the track’s likely construction regardless of the vote.
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Nassagaweya
Halton Prepares Civil Defense Training Program
Halton's Emergency Measure Organization invites residents to join rescue work first aid home nursing and welfare courses. Coordinator W B McGregor at 225 Main St Milton or TR 8 9751 handles inquiries. Local training aims to boost municipal and personal readiness for disasters including nuclear events.
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W. B. McGregor
Main St
Milton
E.M.O
Ottawa Immigration Figures Show 1961 Intake Down Sharply
A 1961 half year review notes 36 782 arrivals versus 58 041 in 1960 with Italy leading origin at 7 314 and the United Kingdom 6 177. Nearly half, 18 297, are listed as not destined for the labor force mainly wives and children. 2 085 job seekers. Immigrants tend to integrate quickly, earning about the same as Canadians by citizenship time, contributing to employment rather than unemployment.
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Ottawa
Canada
Italy
United Kingdom
United States
Department of Immigration and Citizenship
Toronto
Montreal
A Family Move and One Reluctant Holiday
A writer recounts a chaotic summer week involving moving to a new house, constant packing and cat chaos, a back ailment that spares heavy lifting, and a reluctant attempt at a vacation with the family. The piece closes with plans for next year’s break and a vow not to repeat the midway rides.
Weekend Fair Welcomes Acton Visitors Amid Traveling Medicine Show Nostalgia
The writer recalls summer medicine shows that toured town venues from parks to hotel sheds, featuring a professor and performers selling remedies after lectures. He notes crowd reactions, improvised stages, and outdated entertainment, then shifts to promoting Acton's annual Fall Fair as a social reunion and a hope to attend again this year.
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Everste
Mill Street
Cole
Charlie Cone
Acton
Rededication service honors rescuer in Acton park
In Acton, a parchment was presented to June Brown for her father Orville Brown for saving a swimmer from Fairy Lake. The ceremony, part of a Legion sponsored event, included a parade to the cenotaph and park service. proceeds benefited Sick Children's Hospital in England.
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Acton Park Suntkiy
Pfe
Orville Brown
Fairy Lake
Prc. Brown
June
Reeve J.B. Chalmers
Legion
Sick Children’s Hospital
England
Dr A J Buchanan Dental Surgeon Office Hours
Dr A J Buchanan dental surgeon lists office on S A M A Street with hours from noon to 8 pm and Wednesday afternoon closure. Telephone 148 for appointments.
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Robert
D. Buckner
Wellington
St. Adam
Ont
H. Leib
Mill
Frederick Street
A. J. Buchanan
M.A
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Post Office Department
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William Hemstreet
C. S. Smith
Liberal Association
A. J. McKinnnon
Walter Beardmore
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Richard Hewatt
Rockwood
Robert Bennett
Nassagaweva
Bennet
William Gowdy
Toronto Lime
Doily Varden
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Professional ‘Directory and Travellers’ .Guide
W. G. C. Kenney
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Church St. FE
D. A. Garrett
Willow and
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F. L. Wright
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C. F. Leatherland
Q.C
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B.A
Main St. S. Acton
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Mgr
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R.O
Mill St. E. Acton
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Lever & Hoskin Chartered Accountants
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