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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 08, 1955
Page
3
Founded in 1875 and published every Thursday at 56 Mill St E Acton Ontario the paper is a member of the Audit Bureau of Circulations and the Ontario Quebec Division of the C W N A Advertising rates available on request Subscriptions payable in advance Canada 250 United States 350 six months 180 single copies 6c Authorized as second class mail post office department Ottawa
The 1956 Acton municipal election drew strong turnout and a hopeful vote. Citizens praise the Band’s support and finance, while the civic centre question is defeated as groundwork for further study. Congratulations to the winners and all who engaged in public service.
The Department of Trade and Commerce will require full fibre content descriptions on all textile and clothing labels after January 1. Labels must not describe as hand knitted any material partly produced by machine, a change praised for aiding consumers and Canadian producers alike.
The Ontario Highways Department plans increased registration fees to raise about 10 million dollars. Passenger car licenses rise from 2 to 3 dollars for 2 dollar class and other increases set for 5, 15, 30 dollar ranges. trucks and buses scale up to 14 tons with sharper hikes beyond. The minister vows a larger highway program and municipal aid, noting the public pays after Christmas.
A historical note decries the cost pressures on a local newspaper as paper and ink costs rise. The editors recount building, press, or stock options considered to absorb the increases, but lack of capital forced a price hike and a call to readers already hit by taxes and utility increases.
A poll of 97 percent of Ontario forums found local government effective and open to citizen participation. Attendees praised council meetings as accessible, direct, and affordable public service with officials engaging freely and facing personal scrutiny.
The Federated Women's Institute of Canada urges moderation in drinking during the holiday season. It warns against celebrating with intoxication and highlights potential ads for liquor as restrictions ease. The piece notes concerns about increased alcohol promotion on TV radio magazines and newspapers funded by brewers and distillers.
The text presents a paraphrase of the 23rd Psalm in Navajo idiom, equating a divine shepherd with a Father figure and describing love as a guiding rope. It reflects themes of guidance, nourishment, safety, and eventual passage to a dark, distant place without retreat.
A speaker recalls hunger and fulfillment in life with the Shepherd Chief, who offers solace as a staff, a table, and a cup overflowing. The path ahead remains with the speaker, who envisions dwelling with the Shepherd Chief in a future beyond life, followed by suggested Bible readings for the week listed afterward.
Jean Elizabeth Theaker and John Edwin Stewart united in Eramosa United Stone Church with Rev. J W Diltz. The bride wore white net over satin with sequined coronet and pearls, guest list including Milton and Rockwood residents, reception for 60 in the church basement. Best man Vernon Stewart of Guelph and attendant Aubrey Richardson of Milton.
Professor Frank Forward of the University of British Columbia urged a national program to produce new engineers for atomic power development. He said the supply from universities is insufficient to meet demand and emphasized students must come from universities.
Church schedule lists morning worship at 11 1955 with Rev S C Coles BA delivering the 7 pm service. Church School at 9 45 am Junior Church and Youth programs noted. Winter activities include entertainment on December 14 and Friendly Circle event in the evening.
The Acton Baptist Church led by Pastor Ray H. Costerus at 115 Bower Ave lists Sunday programs for December 11, 1955: Sunday School at 10 00 a m and Morning Worship at 11 00 am plus Evening Service at 7 00 pm. Midweek Bible Ser vice is scheduled for Wednesday at 8 00 pm.
On Sunday Anglican Church services are listed with 1p Holy Communion 10p AGM Church 4p Beginners Class 11a service conducted by Anglican Brotherhood members with a sermon by Mr. Taylor lay reader. Evening service on the second Sunday each month features a men's quartet and baptism.
Acton directory lists physicians D A Garrett R D Buckner H Leib G Kenney and surgeons A Buchanan, optometrist R Q Buchner, veterinarian F G Oakes plus real estate and legal firms and a Sunday schedule for church events and bus coaches from Acton with times to Brampton Toronto and Guelph.
Nominations two weeks from tomorrow for town election. Mrs. John Moore dies at noon. Jennie Green, daughter of Dr. Green, born Ottawa near Parliament Buildings. Winter sports return with skating coasting and cutter riding. G T R station freight collision injures van. Mrs. Ryder sells bakery to Miss L B Ryder. A P Thompson and Maggie farewells at Ballinafad. Mrs A E Nicklin elected Methodist Ladies Aid president. Quinine Wine offered as remedy for chronic despondency. Sleigh bells music returns.
The 12 page Christmas edition covers a barn fire on the Acton farm destroying the fine bank barn and injuring Melvin McCullough while others escaped. It notes the Free Press Christmas contest winners Annetta Evans and Gordon McCutcheon and lists local entertainment including St Albans Young People and Acton Legion activities with named performers and leaders. Local ads from W. M. Cooper Pallant's Wood's and others fill the issue.
Reading shows scattered timetable fragments for Canadian National Railways with daily rush and Sunday services. Mentions include Georgetown and Guelph flyers, various departure and stop times, and notes for Saturdays and Sundays.
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