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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 01, 1955
Page
5
A town shopping feature highlights personal purse accessories as perfect Christmas gifts. Compacts, cigarette cases and carry-alls come in wafer thin to elaborate shapes with plain surfaces ready for initials. Designs range from silver and gold finishes to bead and sequin embellishments in topaz blue or green.
Christmas bliss comes from family time and warm memories. Parents and children decorate together, string popcorn, bake treats, and sing carols. A cozy evening of gift wrapping and cookies strengthens bonds and creates lasting holiday memories.
A heated Town meeting in Acton features Mayor Tyler and Mr. Rachlin debating debenture comparisons among Acton Milton and Georgetown. The discussion covers assessment value, town debt handling, and the Marta Street bridge history and future with sharp exchanges and calls for accountability. Nominees reserve decisions until the 24 hour limit.
The ceremony united Miss Jean Elizabeth Theaker and John Edw Stewart at United Stone Church Eramosa with Rev J W Diltz officiating. The bride wore white net over satin with a pearl bouquet and blue bridesmaid wore turquoise. reception followed in the church basement with guests from Milton Campbellville Birden Malla Rochwood Fergus Mount Forest Ancaster and Hamilton area.
A promotional piece urges giving food gifts this Christmas including baskets cakes and candies. It highlights local I G A stores as independent neighborhood grocers supporting community prosperity, faith and learning while offering everyday low prices and dedicated local service.
The text contrasts historical dressmaking with modern fashion cycles. It notes Grandma's practical wardrobes and customization, then explains how air conditioned homes and style trends drive retailers to maintain large stock. Rapid turnover keeps prices in check for upcoming lines.
On Christmas Eve 1806 Phil lips Brooks stood at the Bethlehem church as bells rang and hymns rose. He carried memories of his heart for two years and then wrote lines that help define Christmas today.
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