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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 04, 1958
Page
4
Opinion on civic participation highlights apathy with 64 percent too busy to vote and calls for professional councils. Then shifts to the 1908 TB Christmas Seal Campaign, its impact on tuberculosis, costs, and the plea for contributions to fund early detection and care.
The provincial program offers 75 percent grants only for labor and targets projects outside normal scope, mainly from the unemployed. High material costs and multiple approvals limit feasible municipal projects, making local benefit limited and suggesting household or industry led improvements instead.
LaVerne P. Larson describes an old fashioned winter as a nostalgic season of snow and memory. The piece recalls snow forts, snowmen, sleigh rides, and gatherings at the general store with friends and family, inviting hope for a warm, peaceful season.
Monday morning the town minister discovers his wife with her hand in Sunday church coins. She responds annoyedly that she is looking for a button to sew on his cowl.
A collage of winter notes and curiosities from a small town news page. Items include snow tire anecdotes, midwinter market chatter, references to a Dew Sea Scralls computer test, university energy studies, a missing dog notice, bird feeding ideas, Christmas shopping reminders, and reflections on city life during snowfall.
The report notes ongoing changes in actions and vacancies, with many positions now filled. Cold weather persists with snow on the ground and a potential ice sheet forming in the arena while hydro rate adjustments advertised last week in Presa may be welcome to consumers as a rare drop in costs.
Church listings for Aden Ontario and nearby towns show services across denominations on December 7 1958 1955 1953 and 1946 including Morning Prayer Worship Sun School and Bible Society events With noted pastors organists and church addresses across United Church Baptist Presbyterian Anglican and Pentecostal congregations Tabernacle participates in Oral Roberts Crusade and Ram itez Forum events planning and related activities.
The BAC Chapter of the Church of St Alban the Martyr held its monthly meeting with a lively revival of activities. Members collected used toys for repair and distribution to Eskine child veterans via the Ssned office, and Rev HORO Stokred arranged delivery to Hamilton sanitorium. New officers were elected with Willie Barratt as vice president, Tom Lynch as secretary, and W. Bristow as treasurer.
Local notes recount a mild Saturday outing to gather beechnuts in the bush and a unique afternoon. Saltz of Toronto opened fresh groceries and dry goods at the Pearson store on Mill Street. St Alban's Church announced Rev. Mo Wilton's appointment as rector of St Stephen and Holy Trinity. A fisherman was found dead near Revnte after an attempted rescue. The annual High School concert drew large crowds and local officials pursued tobacco sales enforcement. Homes and farm moves noted for Hebert Bennett and GA Black.
A 1938 YMCA social evening featured a reception for Mr and Mrs Wood Junen and Maryhn now overseeing Acton. Notes mention town activities, factory preparations, and community gatherings with local officials attending sessions and ceremonies.
A period directory listing professionals in Acton and nearby towns. Entries include J Bert Wood Insurance, Dr H Leib Dental Surgeon, Dr Buchanan Dental, C F Leatherland QC, A Braida Barrister, Neville Stoller & Co Accountants, Earl G Black Chartered Accountant, Gray Coach Lines, Canadian National Railways schedules, and related contact details.
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