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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 31, 1957

Page

2

She Artow Free Prvas Tae Gy paper in Aston

Publication details for a historical newspaper in Aston established 1875 with advertising rates on request. Subscriptions prepaid pricing listed for Canada and United States, six months rate, postal classification as second class mail. Publisher Dilla Printing and Publishing Co. Limited. THURSDAY JANUARY 31 1957.

Aston Acton Audi Bureau of CW ‘Wa Onterio-Quebec CWNA United States Dingle Osere

Acton YMCA marks 22 years of service and community partnership

Acton observes YMCA week highlighting 22 years of benefits from YMCA programs in all ages and the local revenue from municipal offices library and Masonic hall. The town benefited from a debt free gift that launched its program and continues to rely on public support and voluntary help to sustain operations.

YMCA Acton Iself J A Murray Obatehon

You Are There Reports on Local Theatres and TV Impact

Across Cogtyy area reports say motion picture theatres weathered TV competition and remain a community asset with payrolls taxes and local business impact. Some Chesley theatres closed raising questions about long term entertainment trends and investment while public debates and moral reflections accompany the wider cultural conversation.

Cogtyy Motion Pootere Theatres Gensi Owen Sound Sun-Times Chesley Owen Sound

Inaugural Day Observed By Gin Ger Farm Viewers

Residents watched the inaugural ceremonies of President Eisenhow er via television. The event extended long hours with the president parading, waving, and smiling to crowds, enduring a heavy schedule and demanding conditions.

Eisenhower United States

Rural Mailmen Face Puzzles

A reflective piece questions physical strength and gender roles in demanding national duties. It muses whether equal burdens should rest on both sexes and suggests analyzing the duties of great men to determine essential versus excess burdens.

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Extension of dial telephone service to Acton urged

A letter advocates expanding telephone service to Acton Milton Georgetown and surrounding townships arguing uniformity and faster service. The writer notes existing dial systems in nearby towns and hopes Acton will join the Triangle group soon despite anticipated telecommunication challenges.

Gover Acton Milton

Acton Area Church Calendar February 3 1957

Sunday services listed for United Church of Canada Anglican Presbyterian Christian Reformed Baptist and Pentecostal assemblies in Acton Ontario. Includes morning prayers worship and Sunday School times with pastors and church locations.

United Church OF Canada Acton Ontario Rye Gordon Adams Bower Avenue George Eliott Ave. Acton Anglican Church OF Holy Communion Christian Reformed Church OF Acton de Byp.u

Good Old Days 1937 Nassagawrys Council Notes

A 1937 Free Press item lists Nassagawrys Council appointments Chas Norrish as clerk L W McMillan as surgeon and Chas Darty as collector. Lakeside LOK chapter held an annus meeting at Miss Mina Hobineen’s home with officers elected including regent Miss Margurrite Fyder first vice regent Mere Ad Rach Hoviee regent Mrs Conk Noths secretary Mes Lacy Balwards treasurer Alfred Brven and carry Mrs Vok. The piece also mentions local league games Dublin and Acton district Rural Weekey League results and other community notes.

Thursaay Nassagawrys Council Chas Norrish Campbellville L. W. McMillan Chas Darty Lakeside Lokesmlith Cin Annus Mia Lucy Edwards Mina Hobineen George Somerville Margurrite Fiyder Dtanwyck Acton and District Dublin den Milla Eden Malls Uae Jones Bays Agnewin Hawes Bull Watermouse Nieal Lambert Famulles Leone Farimaces

Municipal Council Election in 1907 Weights C C Speight

The piece reports the 1907 municipal council election with ballots favoring C. C. Speight and Wil lama Ye. Hurst thanks supporters despite not winning. It mentions plans for printing office in North Bay and notes on local transit and community efforts.

Tehen Vres Thureday Munday C. C Speight Willama Hurst Cordielly Lerger Peres Jon Fae North Bay Stratford Agian Uae Caclyte City Wellington Marius Ceets

Acton Professional Directory and Travel Guide Listing

Directory of Acton Ont professional offerings including physicians dentists veterinarians accountants optician and legal services with addresses phone numbers and office hours. Includes Grey Coach Lines timetable and Guelph rail schedules for local travel and intercity connections.

Sand Ladies Aid Hold January Meeting at St David's

The January meeting of the Sand Ladies Aid at St David's Presbyterian was held in the Sunday school room Thursday afternoon. Miss Simpson opened with a hymn and nine ladies attended the WMS Presbyterial meeting in Knox church, Guelph on January 8.

St David's Presbyterian Church Miss Simpson W.M.S Blair Evening Auxiliary St. David's Grace Mission Band Knox Church Guelph Greenlees Sharpe

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