Arton Free Press December 5 1957 and staff notice
The Arton Free Press published weekly on Thursdays at 56 Mill St. B Acton Ont lists staff: G A Dills editor-in-chief David R Dilla production manager James A Mills managing editor. Advertising rates on request subscriptions Canada 3.00 United States 4.00 six months 1.75. Printed as an Ontario class mail publication.
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Younard
Mill St. B
Acton
Ont
Audit Bureau of Circulations
CW. N.A
Ontariot
Quebec
C.w.na
Canada
United States
Post Office Department
Tiawa
G. A. Dills
David R. Dilla
Jamea A Mills
Acton elects 1958 municipal council and officials
Acton electors chose their 1958 representatives with Walter Cook becoming mayor and Wo Wilson reeve while Jack Greer is deputy reeve. Six ballots produced returns after midnight. 6 62 percent voter turnout drew praise and calls for continued citizen involvement.
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Public Utilities Commissioners
Walter Cook
Wo Wilson
Jack Greer
Santa arrives as Acton gears for community parade
Keynote co operation marks Santa’s Wednesday visit to Acton High School quarters. Jim Ledger and staff earn praise for organizing a festive season event that could grow into an annual Christmas parade with merchant and club cooperation. Colorful lights by the Chamber of Commerce and allied groups signal the season’s approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
Jim Ledger
Acton
Chamber of Commerce
Acton Public Meeting Weighs Future Zoning By laws
A planning board public meeting in Acton drew little protest over the proposed zoning by law. Citizens received the lengthy document by mail, and the text's legal phrasing may have deterred reading. The by law covers building size, sign types, lot use and many other points under review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Planning Board
Une
Acton skating discussion amid by law and memories
The piece recalls Acton zoning by law discussions awaiting Ontario Municipal Board approval and public hearing. It shares nostalgia for the indoor arena, outdoor skating ponds, and community debates on public spending, youth recreation, and safety. It notes past arena finances, maintenance, and local memories of skating venues and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario Municipal Board
Acton
Sam
Ike
Dime's Worth of Hope: Canada and UN Costs
The Financial Post argues Canada pays about 10 cents per person for UN work. It notes Canada, like 81 members, does not always get ideal results but earns a dime worth of opportunity and hope through a UN setting rather than a non-organized world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
United Nations
Financial Post
Eight New Canadian Stamps Mark Milestones and Publicity Drive
The post office issues eight stamps this year blending milestones with weekly and monthly designations for publicity. Planned next year include January salute to newspapers and printing, March for International Geophysical Year, May for B C center, June nursing association anniversary and women’s public role, July Champlain 350th, August La Verendrye explorer, September oil industry, and October Halifax assembly bicentennial.
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Canada
B.C ‘S Center
Canadian Nurses’ Association
Samuel de Champlain
Quebec City
Halifax
Crimminal Carelessness Cited Over Firing In Bush
A brief call for strict conduct notes that firing a gun at a movement in the bush without solid evidence of a wild animal constitutes criminal carelessness. The remark appears in the Rimbey Alberta Record as a stance on safe shooting practices.
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Rimbey
Alta
Trenton
Ont
Courier-Advocate
United States
Red Deer
Sunday Church Calendar December 8 1957
Church services and classes listed for December 8 1957 including Sunday School Morning Worship Holy Communion Morning Prayer and various auxiliary activities at Knox church and related parishes with evening services and midweek events noted.
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E. Forest
Kitchhener
The
Guelph Association
Bible Society
Knox Church
Wale
Acton Notes Highlight Library Growth And Local Events
The Acton community reports growing readership at the Actonree Library with Mrs. R D Graham as librarian and a November record of most issues. Re opening services at St Aiden’s church drew large crowds, raising $300 in offerings and receiving several gifts for church fixtures. Improvements at Knox church driving sheds near completion, and a picturesque Calender view by A O Brown commemorates Fairy Lake. The Methenfiat Dardies Aid elected officers for the year. A snowstorm delayed travel while arena notes mention skating prospects and a new time clock installed. A St Albans Youth program featured a Serpent and Forbidden Fruit play and local youth groups unveil officers and plans for upcoming events including a high school gathering on December 18.
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Actonree
Ro D Graham
Graham
St. Aiden's Church
Gilbert Cavad
Gon
M.A. Hector
St. George's Church
St Georges Church
Guelph
Henith
Acton
Woloes Austriary
Knox Church
Ot Brown
Fairy Lake
Oan Tye
John Stephenson
Mrn
Brows Secertary
Ab Po Moore
Dental and legal notices mixed in Georgetown Ontario
The page lists dental offices with hours for Dr H Leib and Dr A J Buchanan, legal professionals C E Leatherland QC and Earl G Black RB, and a chartered accountant Earl G Black. Also includes railway times for Eastbound and Westbound schedules and scattered street addresses in Milton and Reton Ontario.
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A. J. Buchanan
Mill Street
Earl G. Black
Chartered Accountant Farmer's Bidg
Main St. Milton, Ont
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Arton Free Press
Wille
X and Publishing Co. Limited
Ines
People’s Choice
Acton and
Ontario
Diefenbaker
Deefenbaker Sod
nominat+ ran
Llo
Car«Ao
Plaspdoowas
Con
Bern
Sono
Edooupon
Iso
Arden
Inund
Orst
Acion
Betwren Acton
Georgetawn
Glen Williams
Ania Babsleigh
King Ward
Long, Watt
London
Angus Murray
G.A. D
Anglican Church OF Canada
St. Alban's Cungoh
Aden, Oat
Evan H. Jo Balth
Jeffrey St
Tel
United Church
Gordon Ada Munist
Georg
Bower Ave
Mott R
Presbyterian
Can. Xnox, Churc
Andrew H
Addr
K. G. McMillan
Acton Penteco Assembly
Evansalistic
Westnead
Imperial Tobacco Co
Imperial Tobstey Co
St Albans
Adam
George Footitt
Eve
Leone Waller
Serpent
Fred Turner
Waaias
Anne Holmes
Rather Taylor
Ada Elbo
Alice Taylor
Solo
Tre Holmes
Billie Wewser
Lathy Fieters
Ode Drews Weaver
Town Hall
Foe Stillinger Wall
St. John’s Church
Mrilinger
Theanna High School
Tome Wall
Dee
Professional Directory and
Travellers’ Guide
W. G C. Kenney
Ryman
Mill St E. Acton
D. A. Garrett
Willow and
River Sta
River Street
Robert D. Buckner
Wellington St. Bee
F. L. Wright
Wilbur St
WM. &. Bracken Insurance Agency
Hes
General Insurance
J. Bert Wood Insurance Agency
Life and General Insurance
Mill St
H. Leib
C. E Leatherland
Tose O.m
Neuen Ste AP
A. Braida
Boligitor
Oave M. Lampard
ATCM
RMT
Acton Studio
Alban’s Paroh Uall
Park Ave
E. L. Buchner
R.d.optometrist
Auditing - Accounting
Lever & H Chartered
Acc
Main St. N
Brampton
Soskin
Ing
Neville Stoller & CO. Public Accountants and Auditors
Main Sts
Toronto
Bremnton
Georgetown
Mead
Bloor St. West
Traveline’ Guide
Gray Coach Lines
Canadian National Railways
Banaras
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