Acton Free Press announces December 6 1956 issue
The Acton Free Press dated Thursday December 6 1956, published at 56 Mill St East Acton Ontario. Advertising rates available on request. Subscriptions in advance 3.00 United States 1.75 six months 1.75 single copies 0.07. Authorized as Second Mail Post Office Department. G A Dills is editor in chief. James A Dills managing editor. Dills Printing and Publishing Co Limited.
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Audit Bureau of Circulations
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United States
Post Office Department
Welcome Santa to Acton A pre Christmas visit planned
A local report notes a long awaited pre Christmas visit from Santa Claus to Acton after years of absence. The event, supported by a local businessman, is expected to boost Acton's business district and spark Christmas shopping spirit as helicopters replace reindeer for travel this year.
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Acton
Santa Claus
Santa
Year of Fulfillment for Acton in 1956
The 1956 year brought completion to long standing council plans in Acton including Marin Street bridge paving water supply and gas piping. Major subdivisions and annexation progressed as education and municipal services expanded. Citizens are urged to gratitude for on going efforts and optimism for a constructive inclusive future in this friendly town.
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Acton
Ted Tyler
Jack Hargrave
Marin Street
Nydra
Boots and booze in Canada a backhanded history
A magazine critique argues liquor advertising glamorizes drinking while bootlegging persists despite government controls. It claims many crimes stem from intoxicants and highlights the tension between temperance laws and profitable alcohol trade. The piece questions who the real bootleggers are and what fuels fresh crime subjects.
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Canada
Alcoholics Anonymous
Good Foundation Halton 4H Awards Night Honors Youth
Halton's 4H Clubs celebrate an awards night that grows yearly with club achievements and special honors. Two teams earned provincial recognition in livestock judging and debating, while gold watches recalled notable milestones. Members demonstrated confident speaking, underscoring the value of club training for future careers on or off the farm.
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Halton
Canadians urged to eat more fish at home to boost industry
Federal fisheries officials campaign to increase domestic fish consumption while exporting about 75 percent of the annual catch of two billion pounds. Per capita intake rose from 11 to 14 pounds since before the war, with Japan and Scandinavia leading in consumption.
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Canada
Britain
Young Men's Association
Elgin St
Epworth League
Berty Speight
Bertie Smith
A. T. Brown
Clara Moore
Contented cattle and farm life in Ontario hydro era
The article notes strides in rural electricity from hydro to home appliances, Uplifting farm life with freezers and washers, and the reliance on the telephone amid outages. It highlights weather impacts on roads, the calm of cows and poultry, and family scenes with David and Santa Claus parades.
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Gwendoline P. Clarke
Bell Telephone Company
Berg
Hydro
Ontario
David
Santa Claus
ACTON CHURCH CALENDAR DEC 1956 LIST OF SERVICES
Sunday December 9 1956 church services across Acton Ontario. United Church ministers Rev Gordon Adams and staff list morning prayers worship junior church and classes. Knox Church and St Albans Anglican schedule Advent and Bible Society services. Baptist and Pentecostal assemblies outline Sunday School morning worship and evening evangelistic services with midweek prayer and Bible study events.
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Universal Bible
2Iauwoaim
M Bible Society
All Acton
Moody Boe Sorehee
Bible Society
Knox Presbyterian Church
Rally Knox Church
Fortress on Halifan Island Fort McNab Marks 1888 Fortifications
Historic fortress on Halifan Island near Halifax dates to 1888 as Fort McNab built with British revenue from Suez affairs. Cost about $24,000 funded from Britain via Theasland share. The site, later expanded around a cemetery, guarded harbor approaches and saw renewed use in both world wars with submarine nets and minefields protecting the harbor.
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Halifan
Suez Camal
McNab
Halifan Hordor
King Edward VIII Abdicates In Historic British Crisis
The British Parliament reads a bill abdicating the throne at 1 pm. The decision triggers Canada’s abdication effect, with Parliament to consider action in January. Also reports on local 1906 events, youth activities, and community notices from Halton and Acton.
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Edward
Canada
United Kingdom
Acton Professional Directory and Travel Guide
An extensive local directory lists physicians surgeons dentists veterinarians optometrist and other professions in Acton and Guelph. It includes addresses phone numbers office hours and service details for Dr W G C Kenney Dr D A Garrett Dr Robert D Buckner Dr A J Buchanan Dr H Leib, a local real estate and insurance firm, an insurance agency, a veterinary practice, an optometrist, a solicitor, accountants, a funeral home, a teacher, a coach line timetable, and various business listings with street addresses and contact numbers. It notes transportation schedules for Gray Coach Lines with multiple east and westbound departure times from Acton, including special services to Georgetown George Town and Guelph.
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