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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 17, 1957

Page

2

Acton Free Press highlights CBC strike and local musings

The Acton Free Press reports on the CPR strike and its mixed impact, noting life remained normal in transport for many towns served by CPR. It also reflects on views from exchange papers and laments the speed of change and the dullness of haste in daily life.

C.P.R Canada Toronto Star Acton Halton Helton Urban Board Itta Milton Georgetown Esquesing Nassagaweye

Policy on liquor advertising from the Free Press

The Free Press maintains a seventy year policy refusing liquor advertising paid for by brewers or distillers. It prefers supporting treatment and anti temptation efforts and cites social harm, stating it would forgo funds to preserve editorial independence and public duty.

Ontaro Weekly Newspapers’ Association Free Press

Train Whistle Lifts Sudbury Farm Life Into Town News

A Ginger Farm diary notes trains in the distance and the daily grind of rural life amid world events. The author recalls meeting a Moose Jaw doctor by chance, shared wartime memories, and reflections on Canada, weather, and community ties during a busy start to the year.

Ontario Hydro Anthony Eden Harold Macmillan Britain Middle East Russia Europe United States Canada Ginger Farm Partner Joe Vintlor Vartner Thas Sasha Chewan Star Army Life Candi Capenience Vincent Black Moose Jaw Dob Bob Hlack Astranger Toronto Amwer SOS Acton Churchill Road UK Road Blage

Church Calendar for Acton Ontario January 1957

Church listings for Acton Ontario include United Church of Canada ministers and hours for services January 6 1957 and January 20 1957 across several denominations. The document lists morning prayers holy communion church school worship and special services at United Anglican Presbyterian Baptist Pentecostal assemblies and Y M C A meeting locations with contact street addresses and phone numbers.

United Church OF Canada Acton Ontario Gordon Adama Pareenage Bower George Emmiott Bower Ave Actin Cepipalany Ue 2

Appreciation Dig awards reveal small prizes and winners

Mrs Gordon Adams heard her name called at the Appreciation Dig draw and ran from home to claim a $20 voucher. A $5 prize went to Ray Archie. The note lists multiple local businesses and services in Acton, Guelph, and surrounding towns with contact details and office hours.

Mra Gordon Adams Rouse Ray Archie

Acton Kingston notes and events from 1937 and 1967

Kingston Jamaica suffers earthquake damage. Kingston and Acton items recap town hall entertainments youth tea drive fines and rules. Reports include Rockwood resident Thomas Scanton death. Acton schools board meeting notes. fair and hockey results. local officials appointed and prizes awarded.

Kingston Jamaica Lndica St Alban’s Church Thomas Scanton Rockwood County Kerry Ireland Hockwood Paquesing George TW Thompson Acton Fire Brigade Headmore Costanneries Hammill Andersot Niehlin Heder Hulme Taylor Hynds

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