Acton Fall Fair Marks 36th Annual Exhibition
The Acton Agricultural Society prepares for the 36th annual Fall Fair weekend event drawing town and country to Acton Fale. The exhibition highlights the district’s best agricultural products and stock as communities like Oakville Burlington Nassagawega revive interest after long gaps.
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Acton Fale
Acton Agrcultural Society
Halton
Burlington
Oakville
Nassagawega
Acton
Walter League editor of Granby weekly passes at 58
Walter League editor of the Granby Leader Mail in Quebec died aged 58. He served as president of the Ontario Quebec division of the CWNAS and led the National CWNA in 1941 42. In fragile health he chaired the advertising and finance committee. He was a Christian gentleman known for reliability, leadership, and fraternal spirit across coast to coast newspapermen and his Granby community. Heartfelt sympathy goes to his wife and family.
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Walter League
Leader Mail
United States
Ontario-Quebec
C.w.nal
Cw.na
Walter
Granby
Public Business and the Press in Ontario Editorial Clash
An Ontario weekly editor is subjected to violent abuse by the mayor after criticizing a council plan for closed meetings under the Municipal Act. The incident raises questions about press responsibilities and public access to discussions involving substantial public funds. Also noted are new notices for County uniformity assessments, causing public furore over rate increases.
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Ontario
Financial Post
Weny Acton
Acton reassessment urges fair tax basis and cautious comparisons
Local officials discuss 1950 tax implications with a 35 mill rate yielding similar revenue to 1949 at 470 mills. Citizens urged to compare properties fairly, consider location and age, and study the overall assessment. Praise for Harrap’s fair Countywide reassessment effort and a note on devaluation effects on markets and Canadian buying.
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Clark
Ateisor F.C
Acton
Mr. Harrap
Arsestor Haccap
Ron
Thanksgiving notes and local updates in Acton area
Editorial mentions Thanksgiving in Canada and rising Ottawa corporate taxes. Highlights Acton Fall Fair plans, highway construction issues on No. 25, Fire Prevention Week, and Guelph Memorial Gardens profits. Reports Owen Sound fireman killed after wall collapse during firefighting near Dornoch.
Acton Softball Tourney Leads To Wins At Georgetown
In the long retro notice, Acton lighted up the Georgetown softball scene with wins in recent fixtures. The article notes Acton beating rivals and mentions players like Priscila Mansies and Marie St Acton shaping the results. It also references Cape Breton families and local business ties to the era.
Recollections of Acton 1890 and Local News
From the Acton reminiscences of 1890 details move to Acton from Cisorgetown Rev to A McLachlan MA. An ax blow to the forehead near a Sunday sermon, a fashion display at a local millinery, and notes on Acton lacrosse wins in Guelph. The piece also mentions property sales and weather.
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United States
Canady
Bermuda
Lota
Cook
William Halden
Acton
Cisorgetown
McLachlan
Tiah
Michael Lamb
James Moffat
Nacasagaweya
Piletaon Amitte
Jean
Guelph
Atl
Cha
Galt
Lneteose
Life insurance agents find purpose in helping others
The article notes how giving to worthwhile causes brings deep satisfaction and broadens outlook. It highlights life insurance agents as naturally aiding others and contributing to community welfare through service and planning.
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Acton Free Peess
Astana
Ostasio
Onle
Odews
BATES
al Wee
Guy
Ieee
Walt
Sertlase
Prez Presa
bin Mebinlay Phallast
Ted Sastiregsee
Ateunledertone
Garlov
Mderts
Busta Mtesidsare
Public Business
Canada
Ous
Weroas
Frcal
Ottawa
No. 7
No. 25
Guelph Memorial Gardens
Royal City
Owen Sound
Dornoch
Sarvice
von i
Bree Brees
Albert HG
Covelanh
Aed
Willy Vaheser
Tredarnd
Georgetown
Othe Reckwood
Priscila
Elaven
Marie St Acton
Waco
Cape Hreton
Tole
Thurs
Rapienibar
R. Robt
Hamilton Optometrist OF
G. A. Sirrs
Evegiont Service
Manning Electric
PHONY
Opeychoto
Offarsa
Fife
Lael Cae
TIN
Brookfield
Ogilvie’s
LEA & Perrin
Mother Parker
Ge Ballard
KOTEX
Calervy Hearts
Dante Ig
Randy Sa
Business Directory
W.G. C. Kenney
Huewemor
J A. McNiown
Symon Hloek
Mint
Arion
Masidense
D. A. Garrett
Phyeiaine and
Gurgese Vredarth
Hinset, Acton Varvaerly
Nelaan
Offies
Hone Ae Residenss SB
A. J. Buchanan
Dente
Gurgece
George A. Siers Uental Gargseen
Lua
Cc. Pleatherkland
B.A. Acton Barvister
Uslitter
Notary Publier
Lever & Hoskin
Victoria
Toronto
YOUNG
Sectesinary
Kurgeon
Trookvile
Phene Milton
Bog Oakes
Actaty
Victor
Rumley Funeral Home
Mersing
Nwilloughby Farm Agency
Pomigeat A Cildeat
Anes
Kent Wide
Eee
Lowleir
Travellers’ Guide
Gray Coach Lines
Nasthound
Iy Bundsy
Hryer
Abt
Pats
Pally
Fiyer
Rf In
Etthain
Dail
Sat
Sun
U. S. Holden
Douglas Street
Geuneira
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