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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 03, 1955
Page
2
The article notes the extended Ford plant strike across the province with $11,000,000 in wages lost and broader losses for suppliers. It praises peaceful conduct, emphasizes leadership roles in settlement terms, and hopes for renewed industry relations and lasting peace after the stoppage.
The article argues that reduced provincial road grants will strain municipal budgets this year. Gas tax and license fees stay unchanged, leaving councils to cope with higher costs for school funding, debt service, and local improvements. Blame for tax increases should be shared with provincial policy shifts and potential contract fines.
A newspaper note celebrates the 15th anniversary of Neighborly News on CBS. Readers praise the weekly 15 minute program’s reach from coast to coast with commentators Andy Clark Don Fairbairn George James and Bill Sewcent. The piece extends best wishes for many more years of friendly cooperation.
Community leaders praise high school classes in Acton Milton and Georgetown for adopting quilting and rug hooking. The change moves busy home projects into schools reducing mess and room clutter while preserving craft social gatherings and skillful achievement.
A collection of quips and local observations mix with jokes about health, government spending, and a Scottish themed aside. The piece riffs on ulcers, a flagpole, Burns day, and a bagpipe joke about thrift and repurposing in a small town setting.
Oakville council weighs a traffic by law to curb curbside taxi cabs parking in Main Street spaces. Citizens in Bronte and Georgetown discuss growth and planning with officials, while Erin debates Saturday night closing amid rural shoppers. Milton faces school site buy and zoning planning amid expansion.
Mrs. E Grischow hosted the Heather Club of Knox church on January 26 with president Mrs J Calder presiding. Devotions were led by Mrs M Holmes and Mrs Norton, minutes read by Mrs C Kirkness, treasurer's report by Mrs J Mann. Plans were set for a Valentine Tea and baking sale and parcel post sale. A book for study was approved. The meeting closed with Mizpah Benediction and a social hour hosted by Mrs E Dawkins Mrs R Mason and Marzo.
On Sunday February 6 1955 a warm welcome awaits with 9:45 am church school 11:00 am divine worship and 7:09 pm evening service. The previous Sunday offered 10:00 am Sunday school 11:00 am morning worship with the Creed of a Good Neighbor and 7:00 pm evening worship on themes of Pilgrims and mans relation to God and eternity.
Sunday February 6 1955 timetable shows 10.00 am Sunday School 11.00 am Evening Service 7.00 pm Evening Service 8.15 pm BYP. Wednesday 4.00 Ariseion Band 8.00 Prayer-meeting, with 8.15 pm band and prayer-time.
Reeve Harrison wins reelection to fill a vacancy after Thetford’s retirement. Acton High School reports a lively event with costume judging and barrel jumping by Henry Levequé. County council discusses cash relief with a work requirement, and W A Lasby heads Halton Union Mutual Fire Insurance. Acton defeats Georgetown 6 1 in hockey. Acton ice crops thrive with temperatures dipping to 24 and 26 below. Myrtle Field becomes county register in Milton. Canadian union membership stands at one fifth of the workforce.
In 1905 the county faces issues over building a prison site of at least forty five acres subject to Inspector approval. A January 19 memorial gathering in New Orleans awarded the Southern Cross of Honour to fourteen veterans including Peter Gibbons. Other items mention Rev A E Smith preaching in multiple pulpits and local political shifts with Dr W A Nixon becoming Halton's MPP and a new telephone for St Josephs parsonage.
North Battleford Sask News-Optimist stresses trees are a tremendous city asset. Planting alone isn’t enough. ongoing pruning and protection are essential to keep urban trees healthy and useful.
Directory listing doctors and professionals in Acton Ontario. Includes physicians Dr. W G C Kenney Dr D A Garrett Dr A J Buchanan and dental surgeon Dr Leyb with contact details and offices. Also lists funeral home Rumley Co coaches mail routes and local real estate services and veterinarians. Includes Barrister C F Leatherland accountant firms Ever Hoskin and Candler and local listings for real estate insurance and appraiser services.
Fragmented timetable notes list multiple daily and flag stop times for Georgetown Guelph Acton and other stations. Frequent exceptions include daily except Sundays and Saturday or Sunday only services with specific departure and flag stop details.
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