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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 03, 1955
Page
7
Commentator Don Fairbairn recalls taking over the popular CBC program seven years after Neighbors News began. Since inception the column has carried more than 30,000 items reflecting its neighborly focus.
Health Minister Phillips touted the value of Ontario Health Units including Halton as the most economical means to deliver preventive care to rural and scattered communities. He noted Health Week emphasizes disease prevention, praised local municipal support, and explained Health Units unite rural and urban areas under the provincial Department of Health for funding and guidance.
Effie Campbell Nickell, 65, a Rockwood pioneer born in 1881, recalls Scottish Highland ancestry, a Canadian migration path via Toronto and Nassagaweya, and family ties to The Beacon Light Homie. She counts 20 pies a day in her early days, helped build the Qasket Church, and remains active in gardening and visits with neighbors.
The 109 day strike at Ford Motor Company of Canada ends with 8500 workers returning to Oakville Windsor and Etobicoke plants. The settlement gives revised seniority provisions reduce costs and short term lay offs. The union gains an Ontario wide contract and wage increase plus enhanced benefits and vacation after 15 years. Windsor Oakville workers earned 169 per hour while Etobicoke workers earned 1.59 per hour.
The report tracks multiple leagues on Jan 1955 with Chrome leading the Beardmore League and rolling Room and Specialty close behind. Top scorers include John Turkosz 779, Lawson 740, Le Sueur 727, Cripps 304, and Kay James 13 singles. Standings list Chrome 60, Rolling Room 46, Specialty 47, Curry 45, Beamhouse 38, Upper Leather 27. Other leagues note Dim Wits, Half Wits, Fireflies, M and Y teams with individual highs and team tallies.
The report covers church auxiliaries with officers installed at Knox church and St. David's events, including prayer, reports, and social time. It also lists bowling league standings with Tigers, King Pins, Hot Shots and others, plus weekly awards and upcomings. The piece closes with Acton hosting Milton in intercounty play.
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