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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 09, 1958
Page
2
A 1958 issue notes a single New Year resolution about tolerance and understanding. It includes home and road safety notes, insurance and motor vehicle judgments, plus wellness advice from Dr. Harold Segall on busy executives.
The Free Press reflects on yearly retrospectives by Bo and the town’s weekly correspondents who gather local news. Richard Harris of Rockwood, dean of correspondents, has sent fifty years of Rockwood items, with dozens of readers and districts contributing as the paper expands its reach and staff.
A discussion on municipal budgeting asks for clear public tax bills showing school and town service funding. It suggests breaking down all public spending by level and showing on price tags how much goes to government, urging transparency in government value.
Ontario motorists must show proof of auto liability and property damage limits of 10000 and 20000 dollars and 5000 dollars respectively to avoid a 5 dollar registration surcharge. The Motor Vehicles Branch warns that owners without the minimum insurance will face the extra fee beginning January 1 1958 and may be prohibited from driving if unable to pay.
The clippings collection reflects opinions on conformity, car buying costs, observances, mental health understanding, and communal harmony. Readers argue for critical thinking, affordable big cars, meaningful weeks, and wiser sportsmanship amid competition and wars.
Ronald Monk and Acton residents attended a three day Jehovah's Witnesses training in Guelph. Monk, an active Christian minister since late 1934, presides over a weekly Bible study in Acton. The Guelph convention promoted improving house to house ministry and reported 550 attendees.
Community church schedule for Acton includes Baptist,LutheranAnglican United Church events. January services show morning worship Sunday schools and evening or evangelistic meetups across multiple denominations with pastors and parsonages listed.
Friends extended congratulations to Mrs Peter Sayers of 107 Chorra Street as she celebrated her 92nd birthday on a Tuesday in January at a local gathering.
Acton children appeared on CKCO TV in Kitchener on December 30 demonstrating rhythm and time values using drums cymbals and other percussion. The broadcast featured both younger and older groups with praise for their relaxed poise and coordinated performance.
The Methodist ladies raise funds for the parsonage as the season opens with a social event. Knitting and sewing are mentioned alongside a Shakespeare club meeting at Miss Minne Kennett’s home. Local sports cover Acton and Georgetown hockey, curling, and a skating season, plus a town announcement about a new Georg town staffer and an accident at Beardmore and Company.
Directory page listing firms with offices and hours. Entries include Bracken Insurance Agency, H Leib Dental Surgeon, A J Buchanan Dental Surgeon, C F Leatherland QC barrister, Acton Braida Barrister, Neville Stoller & Co public accountants, and Gray Coach Lines schedules. Includes addresses, phone numbers, and office hours.
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