Acton Free Press Advertising Rates and Staff
Advertising rate details appear for Canada and the United States with figures in several currencies. The piece lists publishers and staff including G. A. Dilla as editor in chief and David B. Oits as production manager, with the office contact at Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CWNA
Canada
Tntas
Tiawe
G. A. Dilla
David B. Oits
James_ A. Dilla
Busi
Editoriat
Actum
Christmas Spirit Sweeps Town as Holidays Begin
December 18, 1957 captures the festive mood with festive lights, decorations, and the rush of gift buying. Citizens notice postcards and greetings arriving at post offices, as stores display toys and shoppers share a common holiday mission. The piece ends with a nod to the season’s religious significance.
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Christ
Churches urge Canadians to keep the Christ message this Christmas
During the week before Christmas churches press a multidenominational campaign urging aid to the poor new Canadians and families. The effort targets reducing office parties and excess while promoting worship fellowship and the social values of Christ. Dr land of the United Church Board notes a quickened social conscience and church unity in focusing on spiritual Christmas meaning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Land
United Church Board of Evangelism and Social Service
Christa
Not Dramatic Violent BY. DAN EKMAN over Province
A long time friend calls to urge caution about drinking and driving at Christmas. The author explains the warning feels personal and urgent, contrasting the usual slogans with a vivid near-miss memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Ekman
Tempted by drink the temperate man drives home
A narrator recalls driving after drinking with no slurring only a misjudged corner. He reflects on how alcohol erodes reflexes and how the near miss prompts thoughts on personal responsibility and broader Cold War anxieties. The piece links personal risk to editorial concerns about leadership and nuclear tension in the West.
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Remarne
Ile
Russia
Britain
Labor Party
Delinquency Trend Noted Over TV Use
Brief comment from Stanstead Journal questions the link between rising delinquency and excessive TV watching. The writer also ponders how many leather jacket youths have read classic literature from earlier days.
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Leather Jacket
Raio
Stanstead
Acton and Neepawa Letters Discuss Local Developments
G A Dilly writes to the editor from Neepawa describing Acton town concerns. He notes gas drilling near Crewsons Corners, a planned large sewage disposal pond, new schools, a municipal heating plant, and a suburban gas project supplying Acton and Miten. He mentions local industry like a fish pond site and CN tracks nearby, plus community interest in infrastructure and growth. The letter references Acton P.O. box 284 and correspondence from Mr Zimmer.
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Acton
Moe
CNR
CPR
Buat Oour Park
Swinening Place
Resrdmore
Arthur Mo Zimmerman
Neepawa
Zomimerman
Hispesai
Industecab
Davidson Fern
Church Calendar Notes for December Services
Sunday December 22 includes Baptist Morning Worship at 11, Sunday School at 10, Evening Service at 7. Presbyterian service at Knox Church on Christmas morning with Church School at 9, United Church of Canada in Acton lists morning prayers at 9, Junior Church at 10, Morning Worship at 11, White Gift Service at 4:30. Parish contact details and parsonage addresses provided.
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Baptist Church
Ray H. Conterus
Bower Ave
Frida
Lund
Tranment
P.U
United Church OF Canada
Acton
Ontario
Gordon. Adama
Bower Avenue
George Flyott
Wat
Holy Communion
Church School
Africans Staff Bible Van in Rhodesia Mission Drive
A Canadian agent for the British and Foreign Bible Society praises African staff taking over Bible van duties in Rhodesia. Five Africans replaced two Europeans and travel to spread Scriptures in 28 languages while showing New Testament films.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thitish and Foreign Bible Society
Rhodesia
Maynard W Booth
Hi Extens
Local History Notes on November Meeting at Acton
The town records the November gathering at Meest Deatea Wy with attendees including Miss Clana A Moore Harney tebcaces and Miss Fanina Ulaw thorne. Officials and club members discussed tours and representation for the team, plus reports from the business top to the ManQine store and nearby efforts.
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Peter Ally
Oe Town
Acton
Ararat
Ararat Thease
Mosc
Adeu
Giiche
Mane Moore
Wwui Spenght
Miss Clana A Moore
Harney Tebcaces
Wiles
Manon
Misa Batt Speint
Qranest
Bertie Speight
Fanina Ulawthorne
Irown
Woost Stewart
Won Brown
William Uwiook
Storesy
Larry Acton
Vedi Dewlers
M Smith
Unclear historical notice fragment with scattered names and events
Fragmentary OCR from a 1937 page mentions meetings, individuals, places, dates, and activities. The text is garbled with many unreadable portions but preserves several proper nouns and event cues including names like Marcie Obratee Mora, Agnew, and references to a dinner and local groups.
Acton Ontario Local Business and Transport Directory
A scanned Acton Ontario page lists physicians dentists lawyers and an insurance office with addresses and phone numbers. It includes Gray Coach Lines timetable details for daily and Sunday service to and from Acton with westbound and eastbound departures and arrival times.
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