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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 19, 1956
Page
2
The notice records a weekly Acton Ontario publication founded in 1875. It mentions 56 Mill Street as the location, a Thursday schedule, and bureau memberships as part of its formal business standing.
Canada’s small and large towns share common patterns in weekly papers. Communities push growth and manage finances while planning for future realities. Tax problems and funding will rise as the year progresses, with towns learning from others.
A nostalgic look at country stores with dry goods and groceries, wood verandahs, and a central pot belly heater. The author notes such shops still dot the countryside, though younger shoppers favor the modern big stores nearby.
January marks the 250th anniversary of Benjamin Franklin born in Boston. The article notes Franklin's varied career from apprentice to printer to statesman and scientist, his influence in electricity, roles as minister to France, and signing of the Treaty of Independence. It closes with a tongue in cheek forecast about winter predictions.
A discussion on vehicle horsepower ratings and license fees argues excessive power fuels accidents. It cites Canada and U S findings that driver error, speed, and recklessness drive crashes, urging clearer terms like pony power versus Clydesdale horsepower to reduce rural confusion.
A tongue in cheek clipping jokes that the world's largest cave found in Kentucky could hold a parade of society types from TV performers to politicians and shoppers. It wryly imagines crowded halls for reporters, drivers, fashion plates, and even empty good intentions.
A Trenton Ontario Courier-Advocate note urges drivers to slow in urban areas and caution about fire safety and regulations. It warns buyers to research before investing and to avoid cashing checks for strangers while stressing the value of critical thinking in education. It cites 1954 detergent and soap production figures and market trends.
The article explores detailed Bible statistics from Rev G P Parson district secretary. It notes counts: 3556480 letters 773693 words 31102 verses 1189 chapters 66 books with the middle verse Psalm 118 8 and Ezra 7 21 containing all alphabet letters except J. It cites Lord and and counts and outlines Old and New Testament divisions.
A historical note explains the Hebrew and Greek manuscript formats lacking chapters and verses, the acrostic nature of Psalm 119, and how early English printing used concatenated words. It lists suggested weekly readings from Matthew Isaiah and Psalms for daily study.
Trafalgar's population rose to 11,846 in late 1955, up 448 from three months prior. Assess ment Commissioner Ed Dunham reported to the council while ward 3 and ward 5 accounted for most of the rateable total of 31,370,685 dollars. farming declined to second place in the local economy.
On Sunday January 22 1956 Knox Church schedules morning services including 11 00 a m worship and 9 45 a m church school followed by an evening Y M C A service at 7 00 p m Speaker Dr R S Hosking also an annual Congregational Meeting set for Wednesday January 25 at 8 p m A warm welcome awaits worshippers and they quote They that wait upon the Lord renew their strength.
Ray H. Costerus serves as pastor at 115 Bower Ave. Sunday School begins at 10.00 a.m. Morning Worship at 11.00 a.m. Evening Service at 7.00 p.m. Mid-week Service moved to Wednesday at 8 p.m. Mission Band will meet Monday instead of Friday this year.
At Knox Presbyterian Church the day features Holy Communion at 9.00 am, Church School at 10.00 am, Beginners Class and Morning Prayer with Sermon at 11.00 am, and a YMCA service at 7.00 pm.
Church notices list Pastor Rev K J at 81 Cook Street with services Sunday January 22 1956 at 9 00 a m Sunday School and 11 00 a m Morning Worship plus Wednesday Bible study and a peer meeting session observed in the hall.
Three years after deserting from the Russia Japan war Morris Saxe, a 21 year old soldier, wed his sweetheart in Canada with a Hebrew minister officiating. The couple plan to live in Acton. Next week a spinsters tea will be held at the town hall with a five cent fine for misbehaving bachelors.
Miss H. M. Williams crawled two and a half hours down a logging trail after breaking her leg in a fall from her bicycle. A motorist picked her up just as she was losing consciousness and she is now recovering in Sidney, British Columbia.
A 1936 council letter requests relief labour to clear snow from the highway through the town, with Mill Street partly cleared as an experiment. If not costly, business section will be cleared. Also notes staffing changes at Acton Post Office and a Junior Hockey Club amateur show with Alexander's Ragtime Band led by Gordon Cook. Temperature reports say from minus 14 to below. A letter criticizes arena loudspeaker replacing the band.
Local professional listings for Acton Ontario include physicians Dr W G C Kenney Dr D A Garrett Dr Robert D Buckner and Dr A J Buchanan. dentist optometrist and veterinarian services. real estate appraisal law accounting notaries and a piano teacher. Bus schedules for Eastbound and Westbound trains are listed for Acton station.
Schedule snippets show daily and weekend times for various flyers and services. Mentions Georgetown and George town with morning and evening listings, river timing, and exceptions noted for Saturdays and Sundays.
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