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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 13, 1956
Page
3
A motorist glancing at a ship while crossing the Jacques Cartier bridge caused a rear end collision in Montreal on a sunny Sunday. Police spent about thirty minutes untangling the resulting traffic jam.
D. Leo Dolan , director of the Dominion Travel Bureau, lauded Prince Edward Island at the Canadian Tourist Association meeting. He praised PEI for relaxation and comfort and noted Island harness racing as top notch north of Kentucky. He named Col. Dan McKinnon and Joe O'Brien as leading sulky drivers.
Inspectors Skuce Bornhold and Jordan visited a school this week. St Nicholas visits are noted in Europe while New Canadians observe old country customs here. A YMCA Christmas tree decorates for festivities. Rev Kenneth G McMillan of St Andrews presbyterian, Guelph, becomes General Secretary of the British and Foreign Bible Society in Canada, resigning from the Presbytery. Acton saw Safe Driving Week with parish euchre prize winners listed. A lakeside 10.D.E. cooking class misspelling caused confusion. Mrs Dowling was the winner of groceries. High winds threatened Acton Christmas tree but hydro crews prevented loss.
Local column lists visitors to Acton including Santa Claus as the season arrives. Others arriving or visiting include Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Ryan and family near Bolton, Ladies of Dublin Institute at Halton Centennial Manor, Miss Cassie Irving from Castor Alberta, and many townsfolk visiting relatives or guests in town. Mrs. Robert Patterson flies to Houston for the winter and plans to celebrate her 88th birthday there with family.
In Port au Port Bay Newfoundland herring boats faced a shift from using seine nets to traps as fish moved into shallow water. Normally big seines operate at depths of eight to 20 fathoms.
A partridge on a farm in Donalda Alberta crashed through a window and, after a brief stunned period, shattered another window in an attempted escape. The farmer's wife killed the bird with a broom.
The Pict on Ontario Gazette notes that well lit streets create an impression of progress and make a town appear a good place to live. The observation highlights street lighting as a measure of a community’s development.
An opinion piece argues the old adage about shooting first has no place in modern policing and urges restraint by hunters to avoid endangering the community. TheWATCHMAN laments risky actions and calls for safer, rule based responses to prowlers.
Birth announcements for Shirley and Joe Roberts daughter at 39 Oxford St Guelph Barbara Dore born November 27 1856 in Montreal other births include Tracy Barbara Dore Fyfe Scott William Edward Barry Wayne Joyce John Tilly and more. Obituary notes honor Pte Wilson Gordon killed in Ravenna Italy December 14 1944 and farewell lines for various relatives with thanks for hospital and nurse care. Nearby ads list livestock, farm products, and local sales from Acton Guelph Norval and Moffat areas.
Equity in a well planned compact bungalow in Warren Grove offered in a serviced area with paved roads and sidewalks. The four room home features Gyproc shingled exterior and a modern Duo Thermoil heater with a 200 gallon tank for efficient heating. Located on a large landscaped lot with monthly payments of 29 dollars including municipal taxes principal interest and fire insurance.
FOR RENT He ated 3 room self contained apartment built in cupboards hardwood floors in apartment building Phone 365m a 23. FOR RENT 1st January 4 room bungalow with bath hot and cold water nice garden nicely decorated comfortable and warm Handy to highways trains and bus $60 a month Apply F L Wright realtor phone 95 a 23 tf.
Remember February 8 for Acton W I Euchre and Penny Sale with more announcements to follow. a 23 item notes Ban nockburn school event Saturday December 15 at 8 30 auspices the Wi prizes and lunch admission 35c a 23 Holiday party in Stewarttown hall December 28 with carols and dancing Hull's orchestra special prizes admission 50c Ballinafad Women's Institute sponsor a 23 2 Remember Annual Fowl Bingo at St Joseph's Church Hall December 20 at 8 30 pm prizes of fowl door prize large turkey admission 25c everybody welcome ac 23 The Halton Federation of Agriculture annual meeting December 17 1956 8 p m Fairview school Lowville with special speaker Bruce McCutcheon prize attendance bring a carload ladies provide sandwiches b-:
All parties with claims against the estate of Lavina Matthews Steen Moore who died around August 2 1956 must file proof with the undersigned solicitor for the executors on or before December 22 1956. After that date the estate will be distributed to those with filed claims. Dated at Acton Ontario December 4 1956.
Lost blue snap on mitt for infant snowsuit found between Post Office and United church left at Free Press office. Found maroon 9 junior bicycle for Boers, owner may hire by paying for ad Mrs D Van Fleet 83 Bower Ave. Found wrist watch on Young St owner to identify and pay for ad J McGeachie a 23. Lost wallet with large sum of money after accident at Church and Frederick Sts return appreciated part for Christmas please phone 529 if found.
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