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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 06, 1955
Page
2
In 1955 discussions on calendar reform spark interest as some foresee a shift to a 31 day July October January April and a 30 day June with leap year adjustments. Vatican approval last summer is noted while Canada debates regularity and year to year planning benefits amid nostalgic views of the past.
A year end review shows CBC revenues for the 12 months at 37 million dollars while expenses total 27.9 million. Public scrutiny is lacking and auditor General Sellar criticizes the accounting system as not conducive to satisfactory audit. The gap is covered by funds from other public sources, with CBC broadcasts across radio and TV, talent, programmes, and Overseas service contributing to the outlay.
A group defines an old timer not by years but by memory and focus. Elders point to those aged beyond eighty with grey or bald heads who recall events of the nineties and earlier and who prize the good old days.
The piece reflects on spring cleaning as a yearly ritual in a newspaper operation. It traces how editors and the plant tackle backlog after year end and pre Christmas rush, likening it to a housewife's spring cleaning and noting the renewal it brings to work and perspective.
Winter roads pose sudden risks with ice and changing conditions. The article urges drivers to slow down, stay alert, and avoid alcohol as a key safety rule for all seasons to prevent crashes and hazardous driving.
The piece reflects on life in rural Manitoba and the varied activities of a well rounded community. It discusses why the work, aims and objectives of a Chamber of Commerce may not receive active support from all individuals and groups in every community.
Oakville observers sense a possible settlement to the provincial arbitration stalemate tied to the old Ford strike. Four family members narrowly escaped a train collision near Christmas. Burlington faces controversy over recreation director dismissal triggering petitions and committee protests. Milton reports 1954 construction value 1 293 500 and population uptick. Police recover stolen car in Milton within ten minutes. Georgetown reports dog attacks killing four sheep and injuring others. Oakville notes a major larceny involving furniture thefts from a home and a store. Nelson township faces action after land sale to a British meat packer for an abbatoir.
London reports the death of King Alfred as England mourns a historic figure. The item appears in a tabloid sized book from Acton Library presenting history as current news with gossip, fashions, and recipes. The guide recommends it for students and notes the counter display for News of the World.
The Life of the Free Press recalls events from January 1935 including church hockey leagues with Knox United St Josephs and St Albans, local elections, a Campbellville fire at the Masonic Hall, and blizzards. It notes nominations in Nassagaweya Esquesing and acclamations for reeve and council, New Year circus at Rookwood with Dixie the mule, lodge installations, and a Baptist Christmas program. Saskatchewan fire losses late 1935 total 1 206 fires causing 16 deaths and injuries to 31 with over 1 960 000 in property loss.
The Knox Sunday school held its traditional New Year’s Day program with local participants and two Toronto entertainers supplying the major numbers. The event followed a year in review with reflections on local events and current affairs.
Acton area listings including physicians Dr. W. G. C. Kenney Dr. Ed A Garrett Dr A J Buchanan Dr H Lee and Dr R umley Funeral Home. Gray Coach Lines schedules Acton to Kirchner. Barrister C F Leatherland solicitor. Acton Lever & Hoskin accountants. Gerald A Candiler accountant. F G Oakes vet and B D Young vet. Real estate teams F L Wright R F Bean Ltd G W Goldstraw realty. Milton, Campbellville and district listings.
The notice lists Sunday services at the United Church of Canada in Adon Ontario for January 9 1955. Times include 10:00 a.m. Sunday school 11:00 a.m. Divine Worship with Holy Communion and 7:00 p.m. Evening Worship. It notes an organist and choir leader Miss O M Lampard and invites all ages to attend. A baptismal service is shown for 11:00 a.m. on 9 January with a church school at 9:45 a.m. The message ends with a warm welcome and a quotation about waiting on the Lord.
At 9.00 a.m. Holy Communion follows with a 10.00 a.m. Church School and 11.00 a.m. Beginners Class. Evening worship includes Evensong and a Prayer Sermon at 7.00 p.m.
A damaged OCR-style list shows daily and Sunday flyer times for Canadian National Railways including Georgetown Guelph Acton and flag stops. It presents multiple departures at various hours from early morning to late evening with several Sunday exceptions and non uniform formatting.
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