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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 28, 1958

Page

19

Co operation Now or Never in Acton Bands Debate

The Acton community faces a dispute over funding for its bands amid years of study meetings and debate. The Acton Junior Boys and Girls Band legacy and the Citizens Band are central as a half mill tax funding is questioned. Delegates to the CWNA annual gathering will address costs materials staffing and expansion pressures while balancing subscriber rates.

Diacuswan Acton Ciizens Citizens Usn Coue Canada Weeblies

Threshold of 100 Years at Canadian Weekly Newspapers Meet

The Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association gathers in Toronto for its 390th annual convention. Delegates come from every province including Newfoundland and Vancouver Island to discuss common publishing issues and celebrate a century of collaboration among weekly editors and publishers.

Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association Toronto Canadian Press Association Canada Thei Own Associahens Cw.na Canadian Daily Newspapers Association Newfoundland Vancouver Island Alreads C.W.N.A Rex

Back to School Trek Enlivens Halton Education Drive

The Halton area expects about 20,000 students returning to classrooms as schools reopen across the rapidly developing county. Officials note Halton’s large assessment and emphasize education as vital to security and national strength, urging families to support higher education for youth.

Halton Ontario Nex

Canadian Labor Day Observed Across Nation in 1957

The article notes Labor Day in Canada follows the 1894 U S statute and is observed in autumn. It cites a 1957 civilian labor force of 5 914 000 with about 29 percent union membership, highlights the growing Canadian Labour Congress, and quotes Larey Sefton on honoring labor and its industrial progress.

United States Organized Labor Canadian Labour Congress Larey Sefton Distinct 6 Union Steel Workers of Amanca

Jots and opinions on local arts and winters pastimes

A sprawling reflection covers the season's theater with Danny Kaye and a revived lakeside view at the park. It notes critics favorable reception despite mixed personal taste and musings on unemployment, canine insurance, and the country’s pride in winter plans and rural life.

Danny Kaye

Sunday Church Calendar at Acten United Church of Canada

Acten Ontario minister Rev Gordon Adams M A BD. Parsonage on Bower Avenue contact 6. George Elliott organist and chair leader on Bower Avenue phone 208 am Morning Prayer 1068 am Junior Church and Church School i Va os m Morning Worship on Sunday August List 1980.

United Church OF Canada Acten Ontario Gordon. Adams Bower Avenue George Elliott Bower Ave

Acton Church Services Hit Historic Sunday Schedule

Acton Baptist and St Albans Anglican churches list August 1 1947 services. Baptist church features morning worship at 11 00 led by Richard McTavish of Guelph with church school earlier. Anglican St Albans under Rev Philip A Sawyer offers Holy Communion and choral service on the Sunday after Trinity.

Ans Richard McTavish Guelph THE Anglican Church OF Canada L Albans Church Acton

The Bible Today Editorial Notes Weekly Readings

The piece urges readers to engage with the Bible and its transformative power. It lists suggested daily readings from Psalms Job and other passages for Sunday through Saturday, emphasizing spiritual reflection and decision.

Mimosa Women’s Institute marks 40th anniversary at United Church manse

The Mimosa Women's Institute observed its 40th anniversary at the United Church manse on Wednesday afternoon August 20. Mrs William Radenne of Seton, a newer charter member, attended and delivered greetings from the Provincial Board and gave readings during the program.

Mimosa Women's Institute United Church William Radenne, Seton

Professional Directory and Travellers Guide item list

A directory page listing doctors dentists lawyers and professionals in Acton Milton and surrounding areas. Entries include Dr Garrett Mhecaan surgeon Robert D Buckner physician H leib dental surgeon Buchanan solicitor Leatherland notary Braida barristers accountants Roe funeral home and Gray Coach Lines with railway schedules and local transit details.

Accidents and Fire Mark Week in 1938 Ontario News

A seven year old boy, Jose Ronald Cripps of Rockwood, remained in Guelph General Hospital with serious injuries after being struck by a car on Kane’s Highway Number 7 south of Redwood. Police report the incident occurred as three cars paused, the boy attempted to cross between the second and third vehicle. A fire at the home of Mr. Glen Ryder on Mall Street was contained to furnishings after a coal stove ignited. The article also notes a factory plant in Acton facing closure and local civic concerns including cemetery maintenance and a public safety context.

Ronald Cripps Rockwood Guelph General Hospital Kanes Hlighway Redwood Coppe Hes Glen Ryder Mall Street Am Acton Scoee Ste Acton Plant Acton Milton Cabot Boy Free Pree Tesa Beardshore Main Street MeOrails James Mackie Mull Street Pobece Hrampton John Costella Lannery Priest Moehlan

Unclear 1908 town notices and disturbances

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a 1908 Beardsboro area residence enlargement on Main Street tied to the Mackies and Beardstores, plus a street row after a baseball match. The text also references local events, power plant frontage, police and community activities, and assorted dated items with scattered names and places.

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