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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 17, 1955

Page

3

Provincial aid asked for municipal repairs plan

The letter urges provincial help for sidewalks roads and buildings in towns and villages. It argues against costly megaprojects and seeks targeted support before Toronto’s program diverts all funds. Local officials stress manageable goals preserve services and reasonable municipal standards.

Toronto

Lenten Season Observance Emphasized for Self Discipline

The piece urges Ash Wednesday February 23 and the Lenten period through Easter April 10 as a time for self denial and balance of body mind and spirit. It highlights physical health, intellectual growth, and spiritual nourishment through church attendance reading and reflection.

New Owner of Old Paper in Toronto Globe and Mail

The Toronto Globe and Mail changes ownership and introduces a new personality to the historic paper. Details about the new owner and his father surface, noting a rare retention of individuality amid industry mergers and chain ownership trends.

Toronto Globe “and Mail Toronto Canada

Georgetown Garage By-Law Suspended After Petition

Georgetown council suspended the early closing by-law for garages after a petition by five of eleven local garage owners, ending 1948 rules requiring weekly rotating early closings. The town also debated mayoral salaries and municipal pay raises as Milton reports traffic fatalities and Burlington letters seek action on recreational director issues.

Georgetown Council

Acton Ontario Professional Directory and Travellers Guide

Directory listing for Acton Ontario professionals including barristers doctors and real estate with office hours and contact details. bus schedules note Acton Rumley Funeral Home and coach departures to Gitchener with limited holiday runs. Includes professionals: G W Goldstraw broker Milton, Dr W G C Kenney physician, Dr OQ A Garrett physician, Dr A J Buchanan dentist, Dr H Leib dentist, actuaries and insurance ads.

Brampton Debates Radio Beam Relocation

Brampton mayor Nance Horwood told council she is unhappy about a letter from Peel MP John Pallet on moving the radio beam that directs aircraft over Brampton. Two experts are to work with Mr Pallet and report findings to the minister of transport. George Marler.

Brampton Nance , Horwood John Pallet Peel Twoy Pallett George Marler

Friendly Church Service Schedule in Acton Ontario

United Church of Canada Acton Ontario invites the community to Sunday services on February 20 1955 with 10 am Sunday School 11 am Morning Worship subject Mysteries Have Their Place and 7 pm Evening Worship. In 1955 Waterloo College students lead 11 am service and Psalm 19 14 is cited. A BYP band meets Wednesday at 4 pm for Mission. A warm welcome awaits you.

Cain Epworts League G.T.R Dolly Varden Toronto Church ‘School Waterloo College Ae Mission

Church Schedule for Quinquagesima and Ash Wednesday

Sunday February 20 1955 schedule lists Quinquagesima Sunday services with church school beginners class and choral communion and sermon. Ash Wednesday February 23 9:00 am Holy Communion service noted.

Transit Timetable Fragments Include Georgetown Schedule

Readable pieces show daily and Sunday only bus times for Georgetown routes. Times vary across morning and evening slots with daily and weekend exceptions noted.

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