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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 20, 1955
Page
2
Ontario mourns the loss of Robert H Saunders head of Ontario Hydro who died on duty. Tributes praise his untiring energy and knowledge of the province, noting his ability to visit every city and town and secure action for hydro inquiries. His zeal for progress leaves a difficult void in public service.
A printer reflects during Printing Week on six decades in the craft from ink and hand setting to electric and automated presses. He notes shifts in technology, rising production and employment, and the enduring value of learning a trade. The piece celebrates the art and its history in Halton County and beyond.
In a small town rumors flood daily coverage from war to government changes and labor strikes. Editors wrestle with half truths and sensational pacing, arguing readers prefer accuracy over speed and a slower sift for facts.
The Advance-Times of Wing ham Ontario calls for nations to stop insults and to replace weapons development with peaceful effort. It argues adults should act like adults and consider the other side’s viewpoint for a better world.
The five member Acton Public Utilities Commission now administers hydro, water and sewerage, reflecting growth in municipal services. It notes earlier small-scale work, precedents for separate administration, and the shift from a three to a five member body to share duties and meet expansion.
Across Oakville Bronte and nearby towns residents gather to push for a new town hall while council seeks cooperation and stricter spending. In Burlington and Milton battles over municipal decisions and garbage handling draw community interest, as the Erin missing person case is resolved and Edmonton expands refinery capacity to 45 000 barrels a day.
Church announces January 23 1955 services with 9 45 a m church school and 11 a m divine worship. An 7 p m YMCA service at United Church invites all, featuring a sermon on waiting upon the Lord and a warm welcome.
The entry lists a Sunday timetable for September 23rd 1955 with 10.00 a.m. Lund School service 11.00 ac Orne, 7.00 p.m. YMCA service in the aisle. Wednesday 4.00 Mission Band 3.00 Prayer meeting.
The notice lists a baptism at 4 15 p m and an evening service at 2 00 p m to be held at the United Church. It mentions a commemoration involving the Y M C A and occurs in January.
Acton notes report the 1905 annual meeting of the Enquiring Agricultural Society held at Georgetown town hall with President W. W. Brownridge presiding. Officers elected include John Hardy and E L Baker. directors named. The town library reports 252 members and 3588 books, with a plan for a new catalogue. Hockey league formed with a silver cup prize. Miss Maclachlan to perform again in Acton. Post office revenue and money orders show growth.
The 1935 Acton Falls Felt annual meeting was held in the council chamber with J F Robertson presiding. Officers elected include President W B Muniley and Vice Presidents G W Murray and G A Dula, with several directors listed. The fair showed strong finances and commendable department reports, notably R J Kerr for field work. Flooring work at the new Y M C A building nears completion. Milton Daylight Saving vote passed by 100 in a close area.
Acton town listings include doctors Dr W G C Kenney Dr D A Garrett and Dr A J Buchanan with offices on Mill Street Symon Block Willow and River Streets. Also legal firm C F Leatherland and accountants Lever & Hoskin with Acton addresses and a travellers' coach schedule detailing eastbound and westbound departures.
A fragmentary timetable notes various Canadian National Railways daily and weekend departures and stops. Mentions Georgetown Georgetown town stops Acton and Westpend with times, Flyer and Daily services, and limited Saturday and Sunday operations.
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