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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 18, 1957
Page
10
The notice urges Acton readers to vote on June 10 to choose Canada’s government for four years. It emphasizes evaluating candidates and past performance, noting the campaign will feature platforms and promises and urging careful, informed choices to reflect Canada’s budget and leadership needs.
The piece warns that Easter fashion and holiday joys must not eclipse the central message of Christ's sacrifice, death, and resurrection. It urges believers to prioritize the true meaning over decorations and commercialism, and to seek a joyous, meaningful Eastertide.
The Railway Association of Canada polls municipalities in Ontario and Quebec showing support for extending daylight saving time to October 27 from September. The editor opposes the move and questions the group's affiliation while urging no further inquiries.
A reader urges letters to the CBC arguing for public input in a government subsidized broadcaster. The piece defends writing opinions, notes private Canadian press independence, and compares municipal tax bills and daylight saving with neighbor cities.
A Retail Merchants Association campaign urges Ontario to change Liquor Control policy. Premier Frost resists, while advocates claim more outlets boost profits. The letter urges citizens to write to Frost, supporting restraint and opposing liquor advertising.
A Ginger Farm family recounts decades of work and loss as the Department of Bayt Wikat plans road and survey works. They describe erosion, fence damage, and hidden iron stakes, but praise surveyors and compensation while sharing hopes for a new home and future for their grown children.
Church calendar items list services for Acton Ontario churches on Easter Sunday 1957 including Baptist, Presbyterian, Pentecostal, United, and Anglican congregations. Entries show times for morning worship, Sunday schools, choir events, and special Easter services.
A sprawling, OCR filled recap from the Vree Press dated April 22 1837 and April 18 1367 recounts local gatherings elections and social happenings. It mentions Mr George Wilda renewing a Free Press subscription and various church and civic activities in Acton Ont Norton Motare and nearby areas along with property transactions and upcoming events at the United church and other venues.
A compact listing of medical doctors, dentists, insurers, accountants, and travel services in Acton Ontario including Dr W G C Kenney, Dr D A Garrett, Dr Robert D Buckner, Wright Real Estate, Bracken Insurance, and Gray Coach Lines with office addresses, hours, and contact numbers. Also features Canadian National Railways and transport schedules for Acton and nearby towns. The directory lists additional services from optical and legal to funeral homes and teaching studios.
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