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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 12, 1956
Page
12
The Advertiser discusses a potential tax strike as Long Branch faces a predicted ten mill tax increase this year. It argues rising costs stem from public demands for services and that lower spending, not strikes, is the solution, noting public appreciation for proactive civic service.
Opinion notes Calgary city council lifted municipal store hour restrictions after 40 years. Actual hours now up to owners within provincial and federal limits on Sundays holidays and labor. Authors predict varied effects as shopping shifts to after work and perishables enable bulk buying.
A press despatch claims the Arts Society elected fictitious candidates as assistant treasurer and rival. Election officials found Donald Curtis and Murray Thistle did not exist after ballots were counted. Organizers said the prank exposed student political irresponsibility and noted such behavior extends beyond students to mature authorities.
A reflective piece questions the emphasis on stars over the story in media. It compares film and TV production details to the readers, arguing the story matters more than listing participants and credits.
Bank of Montreal says sustained growth could keep Canadian recessions short and mild, as seen in 1949 and 1953 53. The Financial Post notes this forecast and cites Canada’s relative stability from steadier consumer spending and timing. US slowdowns often begin across the border and may finish before Canadians notice.
The piece surveys how weather slows auto sales and affects farmers and motorists, notes half loads on roads, urges cautious driving, and reflects on public service duties amid democratic change. It cites regional papers Carleton Place Orillia Yorkton and Campbeltown on store hours and assessment reform debates.
Rev G P Parson urges structured Bible reading beyond snippets. He recommends a compact study plan with a daily time, a readable edition, starting with the New Testament, then Acts, Paul’s letters, and Old Testament narratives like Ruth and Genesis.
An article urges reading passages that mean the most, using open minded, unhurried study with dictionaries and notes. It lists a weekly plan with Acts readings for Sunday through Saturday including Acts 16 25 40 Acts 17 1 15 Acts 18 1 UR and other verses.
At the April 5 meeting Acton Lawn Bowling Club elected Wo Ho Rogers president with nine other officers including J Wood secretary treasurer Miss Barbara Wood tournament secretary Mrs C Holmes ladies president and Mrs M Bell secretary treasurer On April 12 delegates from Acton Milton Georgetown Rockwood and Guelph meet in Acton to draft a schedule of troubles for upcoming events The club welcomes new members with a $5 fee weather permitting bowling may start by May 24 Over 48 million trees have been planted on unoccupied crown lands in six Canadian provinces since 1951 under reforestation agreements
Sunday April 15 1956 events include Junior Church Church School Morning Worship and Evening Prayer. A second entry lists April 15 1956 services with Morning Service Evening Worship and a Bible quote They that wait upon the Lord Shall renew their strength inviting all to attend.
Easter service times listed including Holy Communion at 9.00 am and 11.00 am, Church School, Beginners’ Class, Choral Communion, Evensong at 7.00 pm. Monday April 16 at 6.30 pm Lads and Dads Banquet noted.
Distinctive one year old Holstein owned by Herb Jones and Son of Lanark Ontario features a striking number 7 painted on its forehead. The unusual mark draws attention at farm and livestock shows in the area.
Twenty years ago the Easter parade pressed on despite fine weather. The issue notes romance rumors around Major Edward Bowes and Mary Garden in New York theatrical circles. Local items cite Austrians in a 1916 clash, a 125 piece orchestra in Maney Hall, and community events honoring a teacher on the eve of his marriage.
Dr McGregor of Waterdown paid an official visit to Walker Lodge ALF and AM. A banquet was served at the Acton House. The Tennyson club held its last meeting at the Manse on Monday evening. Mrs Wilson received a bound copy of Mrs Browning’s poems in appreciation of hospitality. The Acton Gun Club annual meeting elected officers led by W S Chisholm and others. First shoot planned for Good Friday. summer merchandise shoots announced. Bells Saw Mill to start season soon.
A crowded listing for Acton Ontario includes doctors dentists a lawyer and notary public veterinarians real estate and ambulance services. It shows offices at Mill Street Willow River Street Knox Avenue Main Street Brampton and Brookville with phone numbers and hours. Also notes an acting piano studio at St Albans Hall and western railway eastbound schedule times on Sundays and holidays.
The notice lists worship times: Sunday School at 10:00 or 10:00 a m and Morning Worship at 11:00 a m on Sunday. Midweek Service is Wednesday at 8:00 p m.
timetable fragment lists daily departures at various times including early morning and late evening. notes Sunday only services and flag stops at Georgetown and George town. mentions Saturday and Sunday special services and an owl flyer near Buel E08 for passenger trains.
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