Acton Ontario Weekly Ad Rates and Publishing Info
Founded in 1875 the Acton weekly appeared Thursdays at 56 Mill St E Acton Ont It lists affiliations with the Audit Bureau of Circulations CMA and the Ontario Quebec division of C W NA Subscriptions available in advance 250 Canada 350 United States six months 150 single copies 6c Authorized as second class mail Ottawa post office regulations.
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Acton Voters Back Growth Yet Defeat Civic Centre
Acton residents completed a large municipal election with strong turnout and a hopeful outlook for 1956. The Band’s support is noted with continued funding, while the civic centre proposal was defeated due to the need for more detail and careful planning.
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Acton
Canada To Enforce Textile Labelling Standards
The Department of Trade and Commerce announced new textile labelling rules to take effect after January 1. Labels must fully describe fibre content and not mislabel machine knit or woven portions. The change is praised as benefiting Canadian producers retailers and especially consumers who gain clearer information and faster shopping.
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Canada
Department of Trade and Commerce
Ontario Highways to Raise Revenue with Vehicle Fees
The Ontario Highways Department plans higher registration fees to boost revenue by about 10 million dollars. Passenger car licenses rise from 2 to 3 dollars, 5 to 7, 10 to 14, and 15 to 21, with truck and bus rates climbing similarly. a 19 ton truck would jump from 313.50 to 502.00. The minister says a broader highway program and municipal aid follow, urging drivers to pay, noting the increase comes after Christmas.
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Ontario Highways Department
Increased subscription announced by Free Press
The Free Press regrets raising its subscription rates after years of rising costs. The paper details measures taken to control expenses, including larger newsprint purchases and shared ink use, and explains capital limits prevented further investments.
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Free Press
Local government praised as democracy in action
After attending and reading about the nomination meeting last week, 97 percent of Ontario forums found local government effective. The piece extols the accessibility of municipal councils, open meetings, direct citizen participation, and the low pay but high public scrutiny faced by local officials.
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Ontario
Five Rules To Keep Canadians Sober At Christmas
The Federated Women's Institute of Canada urges moderation in drinking during the Christmas season. An issued release outlines five rules to help keep Canadians sober during the weeks before and at Christmastide, amid concerns about liquor advertising relaxations in Ontario and the potential boost for brewers and distillers.
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Federated Women’s Institute of Canada
Ontario
Paraphrase of the 23rd Psalm for Navajo Indians
The text renders a Bible verse in Navajo idiom with imagery of a shepherd chief guiding the speaker. It speaks of God as Father and of love as a rope that draws the speaker toward green pastures and safety, acknowledging fear and steadfastness on a dark journey ahead.
Shepherd Chief and the Big Tepee Promise
A speaker recounts meeting the Shepherd Chief, finding sustenance for the heart, and a future with him in heaven. The text parallels a pastoral journey with spiritual nourishment and eternal companionship. Suggested Bible readings for the week follow, listing key chapters from Joel, Psalms, and Revelation.
Stewart-Theaker Eramosa Wedding in Ontario Church
The Stewart and Theaker families announce the wedding of John Edwin Stewart and Jean Elizabeth Theaker at United Stone Church, Eramosa. The couple will reside in Ospringe with attendees from Milton, Campbellville, Eden Mills, Rockwood, Fergus, Mount Forest, Ancaster and Manitoba.
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United States
John Stewart
Ospringe
United Stone
Milton
Campbellville
Eden Mills
Rockwood
Fergus
Mount Forest
Ancaster
Manitoba
Plan to Train Engineers for Peaceful Atomic Power
Professor Frank Forward of the University of British Columbia urged a national program to train engineers for peaceful atomic power. He warned that universities lack enough students to meet the rising demand for this specialty.
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Vancouver
Frank Forward
University of British Columbia
December 1955 church schedule and welcome note
Sunday services listed for December 11 include church school junior church morning worship and evening prayer with gifts for Earls Court Children Home. A December 12 YPA session and December 14 entertainment and Friendly Circle meet. A prior December 1 notice shows morning worship with Rev. S. C. Coles and a welcoming headline.
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Earlscourt Children Home, LLC
Friendly Circle
S. C. Coles
Baptist Church at Acton Sunday Service Schedule 1955
The Acton Baptist Church lists programs for Sunday December 11 1955 at the Parsonage 115 Bower Ave. Sunday School at 10.00 a.m. Evening Service at 7.00 p.m. with mid week service at 8.00 p.m. The pastor is Ray H. Costerus.
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Acton
Ontario
Gordon Adams
Bower Avenue
George Eliott
Bower Ave
Acton Ray
H. Costerus
Church Services and Schedule Notes
Sunday schedule lists Holy Communion at 9 00 am and church activities morning and afternoon. Beginnings class at 10 00 am and service at 11 00 am conducted by members of the Brotherhood of Anglican Churchmen. Sermon by Mr Taylor. Evening service on the second Sunday monthly.
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On Taylor
Seamen
Iataban
Acton Professional Directory and Travellers Guide
Acton and area listings for doctors dentists vets and professionals. Includes office addresses hours and phone numbers for W. G. C. Kenney D. A. Garrett Robert D. Buckner A. J. Buchanan H. Leib E. Buchner Optometrist I. C. Oak es Veterinarians W. R. Gracken Real estate and legal ads plus local coaches schedules and Sunday services. Includes Barrister solicitors accountants funeral home and piano teacher details.
Local Happenings and Notices From Acton 1905
Nominations two weeks hence. Acton electors debate whiskey bars. Mrs. John Moore dies at noon. Jennie Green linked to late Dr. Green and cholera era. Winter sports rise as skating and coasting return. Freight train collision at G T R station causes wreck, minimal damage. Mrs. Ryder sells Mill Street bakery to Miss L B Ryder. Farewell gathering for Mr. and Mrs. Thompson and Miss Maggie. Mrs. A E Nicklin elected Methodist Ladies Aid president. Quinine Wine offered as remedy for despondency. Sleigh bells sound anew.
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Acton
John Moore
Jennie Green
Dr. Green
Canada
Ottawa
Parliament
G.T.R
E. Ryder
Mill St
Brown's Drug Store
L. B. Ryder
Free Press Christmas Edition Highlights Local Events
The 12 page Christmas edition showcases Santa Claus letter winners Annetta Evans and Gordon McCutcheon. Fire losses at William Acton farm barn. Melvin McCullough injured salvaging contents. St Alban’s Young People and Acton Legion hold events featuring local performers and a venison banquet. prominent local ads and festive listings round out the issue.
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Free Press
Annetta Evans
Gordon McCutcheon
William
Acton
McCullough
Melvin McCullough
Olive Rogers
Shirley Temple
Shirley Kentner
Rubinoff
Norman Braida
L. Perry
Rigby Cross
Acton Legion
J. M. McDonald
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Canadian National Railways Timetable Fragments
Readable snippets show daily and Sunday schedule notes for Canadian National Railways. Mentions Georgetown Georgetown Westonburg and Guelph stations with various departure times and limited day restrictions.
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Banff National Park
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Don McCalpine
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Liston Rowse
Harry Loree
Elsie Joyce Theaker
Vernon Stewart
Guelph
Aubrey Richardson
Atomic Engineers
United Church OF Canada
Presbyterian Church IN
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Robert H. Armstrong
Evan H. Jones, BA. L.th. Becher
Professional Directory and
Travellers’ Guide
W. G. C. Kenney
Symon Block
Mill St . Acton
Church St E
D. A. Garrett
Willow and
River Sts
River Street
Robert D. Buckner
Wellington St. Acton
A. J. Buchanan
Leishman Block
H. Leib
Corner Mill
Frederick Streets
Buchner
R.Q
Optometrist
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F. G. Oakes
B.V. Sc
Knox Av
PF. L. Wright
Wilbur St
Igal Estate and
L.O.L. Hall
Crewson's Corners
K. J. Reid
Cook St
W. R. Qracken
Reed
Rg. F. Bean ‘Limited
Incaram
Leatherland Barrister & Solicitor, Notary Puble
Lever & Hoskin
Chartered Accountants
Main St. N. Brampton
Victoria St. Toronto
M. E. Manderson
B.A
Georgetown
Thunge
Main St. S
Rumley Funeral Home
Olive. M. Lampard
C.M
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St Alban's Parish Hall
Park Ave
Gray Coach Lines
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