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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 18, 1957
Page
6
A reflective piece explains that the Christmas spirit transcends gifts and weather. It fosters happiness, generosity, reverence, and peace when we acknowledge Christ’s presence. The warmth inside at church contrasts the cold world outside, renewing faith and hope.
Acton Mayor EF G Tyler warns the Christmas period brings greatest traffic danger due to rush deliveries, pedestrian distraction, and poor visibility. He cites December accidents in Ontario, detailing fatalities and causes from skidding to pedestrians entering roadways, urging careful driving and walking this season.
The Free Press announces a one week shift with next issue to appear Monday and Tuesday, then Thursday as usual. Future editions will feature Christmas greetings and local news with pictures plus year end review features for 1987.
Montreal laboratory of forensic sciences heads by Dr Rosario Fontaine conducts about 2000 cases yearly including autopsies and detailed clothing and handwriting examinations. The team provides neutral evidence to courts translating complex findings for jurors and judges.
Fire Chief Jack Newton asks parents to hire responsible babysitters and take precautions to prevent fires during the holidays. He urges verification of sitter maturity, familiarity with fire and police numbers, and location of parents. He warns an evergreen tree can burn in seconds and recommends water or extinguisher handy and no smoking near the tree.
Saskatchewan born Dr Harry Thode has long influenced Canada’s nuclear science. He directed chemistry at McMaster University since 1938 and now leads construction of Canada’s own reactor at McMaster. The project costs over 1.3 million dollars and aims for startup by fall 1968 with Chalk River as Canada’s other reactor site.
Lt Col Charters of the Larne Scots retires after a three year tour and hands over to Major A Kemp of Burlington who becomes lieutenant colonel. Kemp previously led A Company and serves in civic groups in Burlington. Charters 38, a former journalist and editor, served in World War II and later led The Charters Publishing Co. Ltd.
Winter driving gear includes flexible steel mesh traction treads to help free a stuck car and a vinyl windshield cover to keep glass clear when parked. Accessories listed cover flashlight holders, sealed beam lanterns, car reading lights, vanity sun visor mirrors, and a photo reproduced key kit for ignition.
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