Copyright notice and circulation details for CWNA publication
The notice cites founding in 1875 and weekly publication terms. It lists auditing bodies the Audit Bureau of Circulations and CWNA divisions, advertising rates on request, and subscription prices 3.00 in Canada 1.00 in the United States six months 1.75. It notes Second Class Mail authorization in Ottawa and prepaid subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audit Bureau of Circulations
CWNA
Canada
United States
Post Office Department
Ottawa
Rural Safe Driving Week in Ontario Highlighted
Ontario officials announce Rural Safe Driving Week from February 20 to 25 1956 sponsored by the Ontario Federation of Agriculture. County Federations of Agriculture will host meetings with Ontario Provincial Police participation as part of Operation Live to boost highway safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario Federation of Agriculture
Kelso Roberts
County Federations of Agriculture
Ontario
Leap Year Proposals and an Odd Scottish Law
A historical note from Owen Sound Sun Times explains that a 1288 Scottish statute allowed women to propose during leap year and fined refusals by men. It reflects old customs where women pursued, but the writer argues modern proposals remain unwise yet curious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
Canada Ends Occupation Based Immigration Filter
The Financial Post reports a policy shift toward selecting immigrants by drive and adaptability rather than by occupation. The change aims to admit those who seek opportunity and can become enterprising Canadians, rather than those pursuing mere security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Financial Post
Canada
Halton County High School District Study Continues
A Constitutive Committee studies the entire problem of consolidating three Halton County districts. In Smiths Falls a fine Collegiate may be out of district, prompting talks of forming a three townships district to save costs and boost provincial grants. The province shows varied progress and ongoing debate over district plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton County
Halton
Smiths Falls
Department of Education
Acton arena faces artificial ice debate and funding mix
Local discussions in Acton echo Ontario trends as groups consider artificial ice for the arena. Rotary clubs in Orangeville and Lions in Smiths Falls push for funding, with capital costs and annual subsidies cited, while Durham chronicles a shift from taxes to an upgraded facility.
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Acton
Orangeville
Rotary Club
Smiths Falls
Lions Club
Aurora
Ontario
Durham
Brief Comment On Canadian Social and Economic Matters
A writer notes invitations from the Old Age Pensioners Association of Canada and the Gordon Commission to discuss Canada's economic prospects. They acknowledge a vague current economic picture and favor a cautious, day by day approach. The piece mentions teetotalers possibly gaining auto insurance at reduced rates and ponders a new company's potential size in Canada.
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Old Age Pensioners Association of Canada
Gordon Commission
Canada
Canad
Bible Group Reports Bright Outlook in China Mission Work
Miss Janet Rees of the Society of Friends reported to the British and Foreign Bible Society on China. The China Bible House in Shanghai shows 300000 copies of a Chinese pocket Bible, with three editions printed in five years. Christian activity fills churches in every city, with Bible study groups at YMCA Tientsin and broad worship, while politics remain untouched.
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China
Janet Rees
Society of Friends
British and Foreign Bible Society
Miss Rees
China Bible House
Shanghai
Rees
YMCA
Tientsin
Joel
Oakville CJHC Receives CBC Approval to Begin
Oakville's CJHC, call letters standing for Halton County, won CBC board approval to start operation by early fall. Howard Caine, leading a local syndicate, announced Ottawa's positive decision and noted a studio site is not yet chosen, with Brampton's manager the sole objection at the hearing.
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Oakville
CJHC
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Board of Governors
Howard Caine
Ottawa
Halton County
Caine
CBC Governors
Brampton
Nelson Police Report for January Highlights Activities
Chief constable Harvey Hunt's January report shows four Criminal Code convictions, seven local summonses, and 33 outside-municipal summonses. Fines total $55 with costs $91. Police attended three fires, found a lost child, investigated 12 accidents, issued 26 highway warnings, and conducted 16 criminal investigations. A stolen vehicle was recovered. property stolen valued at $706.20 and goods recovered at $323. There were 80 occurrences and one dog complaint. Also notes restaurant meals by city: Montreal 11.7 cents, Winnipeg 10.9, Toronto 9.4, Vancouver 8.3, Halifax 3.9.
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Harvey Hunt
Nelson Council
Sunday February 19 church schedule and farewell tea
On Sunday February 19 1956 the junior church and church school meet in the morning with worship at 11 15 am. Evening prayers are at 7 pm. The Daughters of Knox conduct the 11 am worship and a tea at 8 15 pm bids farewell to Miss Jen Anderson.
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Daughters of Knox
Jen Anderson
St. Alban's Acton Lenten Services and Rector's Address
St Alban's Church Acton Ontario lists first Sunday in Lent services including Holy Communion at 9am, Beginner's Class and Choral Communion at 11am, Evening Prayer at 7pm, and an 8pm midweek Lenten service. Also notes Rector’s sermon and address. In Carrot River Saskatchewan a coyote shot at Reg Neath's farm after being treed by a farm dog.
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Carrot River
Sask
Reg Neath
Acton Baptist Church Service Times
Ray H. Costerus, pastor, leads Acton Baptist Church at 115 Bower Ave. Sunday School at 10.00 am, Morning Worship at 11.00 am, Evening Service at 7.00 pm, Mid-week Service at 8.00 pm on Wednesdays.
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Ray H. Costerus
Pastor Parso
Bower Ave
Georgetown
Professional Directory and Travellers' Guide Feature
Occupational listings for Acton Ontario include physicians surgeons and dental staff with office addresses and hours. Also listed are veterinarians real estate and insurance services notaries accountants lawyers and a funeral home with ambulance service.
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Wilbur St. Acton
Ontario
Valentine party notes and local society events in Acton district
A report from the Free's February 2 issue covers a Murray Memorial YMC A Valentine party with games and a gallery of childhood photos won by Miss Oral Chalmers. It lists Young People's council members, Oakville game results, Lakeside L O D E regents, and local school and mail carrier items. A birth is noted: a daughter born in Tyler Acton Ontario on February 17, 1936 to Mr and Mrs Matt Tyler.
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Murray Memorial Y.m.ca
Oral Chalmers
P. W. Watson
Eowank Terry
Howard Norton
Young People’s Council
YMLC
Othy McPherson
Fern Brown
D. H. Lindsay
Jack Smith
Harry A. Norton
Grenville Mosales
Arthur Gamble
John Reid
Gordon Cooper
Charles Kirkness
Jack Alger
Frank Terry
Fanny Hurst
Isabel Cowie
Tanners
Oakville Boys
Acton
Greer
Gibbons
Walters
Mooney
Marzo
Lindsay
Morton
Terry
Marshall
Woods
Vida Ramshaw
Lakeside
D.E
Marguerite Ryder
A. J. Buchanan
Lucy Edwards
Reggis
Hassell
Limehouse School
Scholars of Knox
Tyler
Ontario
Matt Tyler
Acton News Briefs and Community Notes Reach Across Town
Councillor McIntosh to move a by law requiring meters for six or more 16 h p lamps. E Price named municipal officer with a salary of 9450. G.T.R. bridge work continues as crews plan to strengthen crossings. Acton Board of Trade session chaired by John Cameron. cheese factory discussed. Rink Committee opens new rink after past delays. John Damper and Nellie Forbes wed in Crewson's Corners then move to Adam Street. Mrs Damper dies of pernicious anaemia, leaving husband and infant. Muddy crossings draw complaints. Thomas Perryman nearing his 90th birthday recalls early Acton life. Canada PM figure count since 1900.
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McIntosh
E. Price
G.T.R
Guelph
Grand River
Rockwood
Acton Board of Trade
John Cameron
Rink
John Damper
Nellie Forbes
Crewson's Corners
Adam
Church St
Atlantic
Canada
Acton
John Holgate
W. McLenahan
Daily transportation timetable fragment
Timetable fragment lists multiple times and notes for daily and Sunday trains or buses. Mentions Georgetown and George Town stops with arrival and departure times, plus a note about a Sunday detrainment ban and various city stop annotations.
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Acton Bree Press
Tm Acton
The
W and Publishing Co
Lin
G. A. Dills
Chist
David R.dils
James Dills
John Blatk
Business and Editorial Office
Province of
Owen Sound
Esther Taylor
G. P. Parson
Nelson Police
United: Church OF Canada
Gordon,Adams
Bower Avenue
George Elliott
Ave
Presbyterian Church IN Canada
Knox Church
Robert H. Armstrong
Anglican Church OF Canada
St. Alban’s Church
Ont
Evan H. Jones
Coyote
Lo.l. Ball
Crewson
Professional Directory and
Travellers’ Guide
W. G. C. Kenney
Symon Block
Mill_St. E
Church St. E
Willow and
River Sts
River Street
Robert, D. Buckner
Wellington St
Leishman Block
Mill
H. Leib
Corner Mill
Frederick Streets
E. L. Buchner
R.O. Optometrist
Mill St. E
F. G. Oakes
B.V. Sc
Veterinarian
Knox Ave
B. D. Young
B.V. Sc. C
Wright
R. F. .Bean ‘Limited ‘Real Estate and and Insurance
Mill ST
C. F. Leatherland
Q.C
Lever & Hoskin
Chartered Accountants
Main St. N. Brampton
Victoria St. Toronto
M. E. Manderson
B.A
Rumley Funeral Home
Olive M. Lampard
A.tc.m. Amt
St. Alban’s Parish Hall
Park Ave
TRAVELLERS’._GUIDE
Gray Coach Lines
Sihan
Free Press
Canadian National Rarways
Oes Guelph
Sun
West Vesses
Pel
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