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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 18, 1955
Page
2
The rural Nassagaweya Township School Section No. 3 marked its 100 year celebration over a weekend, showcasing community spirit amid torrential rain and labor shortages. Despite the weather and reduced volunteer help, residents preserved the centennial plans, honoring pioneer resilience and hometown pride.
A Free Press note from 1965 recalls Col William Allan of Acton as Father of the Regt of the Ninety third Highlanders after a long service from youth. Census data on Russia and local quirks mix with rural life notes from Acton Ontario including a tall walnut tree and street works.
Ambassadors and scouts from many nations gather at Niagara on the Lake for the Eighth World Jamboree of the Boy Scouts Association the first such event in North America. The event aims to foster world understanding and future peace as Scouts travel through several countries en route to the jamboree and home again.
In Oakville Trafalgar Journal sells to Thomson chain while Orangeville Banner passes to W E Bill McCartney. Oakville founder Casey Wood leaves after seven years. Orangeville family owners McKitrick step down after sixty years. McCartney brings prior Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association leadership to the Banner.
The Canadian National Exhibition plans to revive a spelling bee with cash prizes of 150 for adults. The piece argues for rekindling spelling and mental arithmetic in education, noting past importance and suggesting local fairs host similar events.
Robert R. Robinson argues in Canadian Personnel and Industrial Relations Journal that alcoholism affects 16 of every 1000 adults in Ontario and causes 18 days of worker absenteeism yearly. He notes direct losses are vast and calls for broader industry action, with limited current efforts but growing treatment options and provincial facilities across Canada.
The Stanstead Journal notes a dry spell followed by heavy rain, forecasts fall fairs and the Canadian National Exhibition opening next week. It praises building activity, new homes, and Canada as a strong young nation with much to learn in international affairs and governance.
In Oakville and surrounding towns, talks over a new water filtration plant and main lines stall while the Municipal Board may settle rate terms. Referendum planned for Bronte sewers. Georgetown studies costly street signs. Milton expansion projects. July building permits exceed one million dollars with August follow-up. Oakville newspaper sale announced as Oakville Trafalgar Journal changes hands to Roy Thompson.
A four ton live hippopotamus on loan from a California zoo to the Shriners in Anchorage Alaska passed through Kamloops briefly, where the local fire department hosted the animal for a short time during its northbound journey.
An invitation marks August 21 with a warm welcome to attendees. The event emphasizes renewal of strength through faith and trust in the Lord.
A detailed local directory listing physicians surgeons veterinarians and real estate firms in Acton Ontario plus bus schedules. Includes Dr W G Kenney Dr D A Garrett Dr Robert D Buckner Dr A J Buchanan H H Less X ray info Oak es Young Bracken Bean Wright and Rumsey Funeral Home with contact numbers and office hours. Bus coaches depart Acton with times to Eastbound and Westbound routes.
In the August 22 1935 issue Acton defeats Milton in a dramatic eighth inning comeback to clinch the Halton County championship. Key moments include Jones Wood Lambert Guthrie and Ryder scoring in the eighth and ninth as Acton rallies from a two run deficit. Edward Hansen and George Morozzi pass in all Upper School exams at Guelph. The European tensions and Ethiopia treaty concerns close the page with a note on favorable farming weather.
Incomplete schedule lists times for daily services except Sundays, with several times around 5.40 am 10.00 am 57.13 pm and evening slots. It mentions locations Georgetown and George town and ends with multiple standalone times including 11.44 pm and 8.01 pm, plus a Saturday only note.
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