This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 15, 1955
Page
2
Santa parade crowds in Milton yesterday along with Christmas card displays and post office staffing boosts mark a festive period. Carol broadcasts from Bexton’s and broad interest in Christmas seals accompany holiday shopping as schools face exams before break.
Jo eceph F. Nellis a veteran chef instructor of the Canadian National Railways dining car department says most housewives overcook Christmas turkeys. He advises a 3 to 3 1/2 hour cook for a 20 pound bird with an initial 400 degree oven then 350 degrees, and notes adding vegetables to the roasting pan for gravy. He also suggests using the neck wings and other parts to make stock.
Rudolph the reindeer returns to Scotland after seven centuries of extinction. Lapp herdsman Mikel Utsi imports a pioneer herd from Swedish Lapland with British Ministry of Agriculture approval to create a new Scottish industry. He plans to maintain them on a reserve feeding on reindeer moss and believes they are easier to keep than sheep. At $1 bays, reindeer are described as friendly once accustomed.
Instructions describe polishing electric candle bulbs and tree lights with hot water and soft cloth after disconnecting power. Recommends silvering ornaments and showing delicate bowls and containers with a gloss finish. Mentions rising monthly costs in Canada from 17.5 million to 90.5 billion over ten years.
Sympathy is extended to the family of the late J. R. Curzon who died in Toronto on November 30 after a sudden illness while returning from work. He leaves a wife Agnes Handley and five brothers. Services were at Ba and Maddock funeral home and interment at Grove cemetery Orton.
RATROIDK Vic and Phyllis Patrick announce the birth of their daughter at Guelph General Hospital on Dec 12 with a sister Susan. Lambert announce birth of Robert Anthony at Acton Nursing Home on Dec 1. Gordon announce daughter Connie Bhirley at Acton Nursing Home on Dec 11. Laceby announce birth of brother William Edward for Donnie and Bruce at Guelph General on Dec 13. May: George Franklin May of Campbellville dies at 79 on Dec 11 at Cos Haven Rest Home Burlington. service Dec 15 at Southam Funeral Home. Bielby: George Henry Bielby dies at Niagara Falls General on Dec 7. interment Fairview Cemetery. Thank you notes from Mrs Grischow, Mrs Griffin Sprow, and Mrs Arthur Spear express gratitude for cards and help during hospital stays.
For sale two pairs of boys ice skates in various sizes and prices plus hockey gear. Also a Remington Underwood Royal and Smith Standard typewriters reconditioned and portable models offered with discounts and deposit terms at 1011 Bleury Montreal.
The Township of Esquesing enacts a by law barring parking on township roads from December 1 to April 1 each year. Violations carry a fine of 5 to 15 dollars plus costs. stalled vehicles in snow drifts may be removed at owner expense. Readings occurred December 6, 1945 and passed December 6, 1955.
Local clubs and organizations announce events including Euchre and Draw at Acton Lawn Bowling Club, Day or Evening Classes at Robinson Business College in Malton, Nassagaweya Christmas Concert at S.S. No. 8 on Dec 20, Vesper Service at Knox Presbyterian on Dec 18, Stewarttown Hall Christmas Party with Dorris Hall's orchestra on Dec 28, St Joseph's Church Hall Christmas Fowl Bingo on Dec 20, Hawker Junior Farmers New Year's Eve gala at Trafassar Hall with Rhythm Ramblers and dancing"}
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.