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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 06, 1955
Page
9
A reminiscence on shifting to a 31 30 month calendar with leap day in February and Vatican approval. Canada faces monotony criticism as holidays align to weekdays. The piece probes what defines an old timer and frames 1954 as an old timer in some minds.
Public scrutiny misses a CBC year end deficit as revenues reach 32 million dollars while expenses total 27.9 million. Overseas service adds two million, leaving a gap filled by other public funds and sparking criticism from Auditor General Watson Sellar over the accounting system. The piece questions the cost borne by Canadians for national culture and entertainment.
A group recalls how an old timer is chosen not by years but by memory and loyalty. They seek markers such as age status, recollection of the 1990s, and focus on past decades to define who counts as an old timer.
The piece notes a yearly spring clean-up across a newspaper, starting at the editor’s desk and sweeping through the plant. It describes why this ritual happens, its necessity, and how it mirrors household spring cleaning during the slack season.
The piece warns drivers to slow down and stay alert during winter when ice can suddenly appear on roads. It emphasizes that alcohol use remains dangerous in any season and should not occur when operating a vehicle.
A Manitoba summary notes a long familiar rural resident struggles to find a valid reason for the Chamber of Commerce as it faces a lack of active support from individuals and groups across communities. The Empire-Advance report highlights widespread indifference to organized business groups and local aims.
Across Gakville Bronte Burlington Georgetown Oakville Milton and Nelson reports mix of political labor tension vehicle theft and violent crime. Ford strike could settle with arbitration while a pyrrhic victory looms. A family narrowly escapes a train crash near Bronte. Dismissal of Burlington recreation director sparks citizen protests. Sheep killed in Georgetown dog attack. Oakville sees grand larceny linked to two separate thefts. Nelson faces legal action over land sale for an abbatoir. Milton logs 1954 building value near 1.29 million with 24 percent population rise. Milton police recover stolen car within ten minutes.
A tabloid size book mimics newspaper style to present England's Alfred era history as hot news. It blends gossip fashions and recipes with ancient and medieval topics, offered as an engaging read for students at the library counter in London.
Church notices announce services at the United Church of Canada in Acon Ontario dated January 9 1955 and January 9 1955. Rev Robert H Armstrong MLA ED is listed as minister with church services including Sunday School at 9 45 a m Holy Communion at 11 00 a m and Evening Worship at 2 00 p m along with remarks about courtesy and a welcome to all parishioners.
The page lists morning church events with Holy Communion at 9 00 and a 11 00 service. Readers are advised to consult the local church bulletin for full details and any changes.
The article details a 1835-era note on the Acton Church Hockey League with Knox United St Josephs and St Alban's teams, plus election results in Nassagaweya and Campbellville. It also mentions a Masonic Hall fire in Campbellville, a call to register firearms, a travelling circus in Rockwood, a Baptist Sunday school Christmas tree, Sunday school scholars, and Saskatchewan fire statistics for the first nine months of last year reporting 1 206 fires causing over 1 860 000 in losses, 16 deaths and 31 injuries.
The King Edward rink is described as in full blast with fine ice and a good nightly attendance. The text notes estate transfers including Mrs Wilson Ramshaw to W. 3- and mentions school principal Stewart, Mr William Brown, and the Willow Street house transactions. Local prices at William White's store include arctic robes and woolen garments. Frank Gamble buys the Willow Street dwelling opposite St Alban’s parsonage. The piece also lists reduced prices on various goods and urges settlement of outstanding accounts, while noting the municipal contest on Monday for reeve with 305 votes and a 35 vote majority for George Hynhds Port Arthur.
Directory of doctors Mr. W G C Kenney Dr Ed A Garrett Dr A J Buchanan Dr H Leib with offices on Mill Street Willow Street River Street and Frederick Street. Funeral home Rumley offers heated ambulance. Gray-Coach-Lines schedule to and from Acton. Legal and accounting services Co F Leatherland and Acton Lever and Hoskin. Veterinary doctors F G Oakes D V S and D Young B V Sc M. Real estate and insurance F L Wright and R R Ashman R F Bean limited. Local listings for Milton area real estate and services.
Fragmentary timetable data shows Canadian National Railways daily start times and departures with several Sunday exceptions and specific Georgetown and Acton references. The legible items include morning and evening departures and scattered notes on routes and stations.
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