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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 04, 1957
Page
4
The Acton weekly paper announces publication details and circulation terms with pricing for Canada and the United States. It lists staff roles including Kaitor-to-Chief David H. Dilla and James A. Dill as managing editor and production manager.
The Ottawa Journal notes pussy willows as humble shrubs signaling the end of winter. It contrasts the buds of black willow and swamp willow with the blue-black hue of pussy willow, describing their environments and March blossoms.
A Sudbury Star excerpt presents a satirical official definition describing a cow as a mobile leather machine with a mower grinder headlights wingflaps and a foghorn. It notes a central plant with storage fermentation vats converters and a heating system and claims the device can produce one to 21 tons of milk per year.
The piece discusses retail hours in the district with Friday night openings and proposed evening hours plus Monday closings. It notes mid week half days may be dropped, a trend toward longer weekends, and industry wanting stores open for shoppers’ free time. It concludes that uniform hours are unlikely and local option laws complicate governance.
A garbled report outlines shifts in prices and wages, noting effects on workers and inflation. It mentions crude rates, wage packages, and policy expectations without clear specifics or dates.
The piece discusses a shift away from rail to road travel in Ontario, noting abandoned electric lines, buses replacing rail service, and highway growth. It reflects on railways' historical role, predicts more center closures, and recalls evenings at stations and crowded trains for long trips.
Walkerton reports 55 mills on business and 52 mills on residential and farm property as spring discussion turns to household topics. The piece warns against door to door salesmen and urges careful research before investing. It notes Manitoba exchange papers may land sooner than local ones and comments on weekend reading crowds and highway congestion. The Toronto subway project is questioned with a plea to shift focus to smaller communities and transport needs. The author condemns restrictive laws and fears a web of controls resembling foreign dictatorship.
A Stoney Creek commemoration dinner honored the Women’s Institute of Ontario founders. Members recalled early meetings, wartime service, and ongoing community work for home and country. Grandchildren and charter members attended as the branch celebrated 34 years and shared memories of fabric work, education, and social events.
Sunday services listed for Baptist United Anglican Acton Pentecostal Assembly and other churches. Details include Holy Communion Morning Worship Evensong Sunday School Bible Class Church School Junior Church and various fellowship and preparatory services across several Acts parish churches.
William Mainprize, Acton’s oldest resident, turned 100 at 104 Mah Street. Relatives and many guests including government representatives and council members visited. Cards, flowers, calls and telegrams poured in from Port Credit and Lakeside families and friends.
Reports a frog sighting in Ballinafad on Thursday March 28 at 2 PM. Mrs Snow recalls the event and a radio forecast placed the moment about two hours before the official Spring announcement.
In 1897 reports recall a holiday gathering and social events. The item mentions Paring Trunelle escaping harm at a party, anniversaries celebrated, and local residents attending gatherings in Bowland and Toronto. It notes syrup production, Acton Branch affairs, and a meeting of the Actas Webn atitiate.
The text records spring and summer hints, local warnings, and names of people and places in a scrambled 1981 transcription. It mentions maple syrup, weather, garden work, and social names linked to Walberton and Victoria Province, with references to graduates and community events.
A community directory listing doctors dentists insurers accountants optometrist and other services for Acton Ontario from a historical publication. Includes names like Dr GF A Garrett surgeon Dr A J Buchanan dentist J Bert Wood insurance and accounting firms Lever Hoskin and Pope with contact details and office hours. Also notes Greyhound style coach lines and Canadian National Railways timetable entries.
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