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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 05, 1956
Page
3
The Acton Free Press reflects on founder Joseph Hacking who brought printing to Acton in 1875 and examines its future under current editors. It honors past editors like H. P. Moore who led the paper fifty years and reaffirms the goal to serve Acton and district with a worthy newspaper for Canada.
The three Halton towns join Oakville Humane Society to enforce dog by laws and curb nuisance barking and mess. Citizens praise the crackdown while noting dog owners must supervise pets to maintain a law abiding community.
Health Minister Dr Phillips warns June to August drownings rival highway fatalities with 295 highway deaths and 258 water deaths last year. He lists four rules: avoid deep water if you cannot swim, never swim alone, wait after meals, and float on your back if cramp occurs. Stay calm and reach shore.
The piece reflects on Canada’s 89th Confederation birthday, urging pride and responsibility. It praises growth across provinces, cities, farms, and resources, noting census data to shape optimism for a greater era, while cautioning against boastfulness.
A guidance note urges constructive letter writing for public issues. It stresses calm, well reasoned arguments, signed authorship or at least responsible attribution, and avoiding personal attacks. The piece advocates suggesting solutions, analyzing problems, and supporting free speech while boosting civic progress.
A collection of brief editorials and quotes criticism and social norms. Pembroke Observer notes lack of flags on Dominion Day and questions the term housewife while Rimley Record praises service clubs’ welfare work and addressing root causes of suffering. Financial Post comments on appliance choices and kitchen redesigns. Grenfell Sun comments on community volunteers and disproportionate effort.
The Bible College in Toronto runs the eleventh Annual Toronto School of Linguistics where 73 missionary‑elect students echo and trill foreign sounds for hours daily. The program, led by the Canadian School of Missions with Dr. L. S. Albright, trains candidates to simplify language study for missions worldwide.
Eugene A. Nida, Versions Secretary of the American Bible Society and a leading linguist, is named Honorary Principal. The training focuses on converting spoken language to writing to aid Bible translation. Suggested readings cover Exodus, Leviticus, Deuteronomy, and Samuel across the week.
Oakville Lions Club approved a nine member committee to plan a man made pool near Oakville arena. Funding of 25000 dollars is needed before construction. committee to select design and site within Oakville, with arena as one option and other locations open.
Sunday schedule lists church school at 9 45 a m morning worship at 11 00 a m and evening worship at 7 00 p m with a warm welcome extended to all attendees.
On Sunday July 8 1956 there will be Sunday School at 10 00 am and Morning Worship at 1 00 am followed by a Men s Brotherhood session at 7 00 pm in Knox Church.
Highlights include Mina Cripps topping Acton Public School exams with the 1LO,DE award. School No. 4 Nassagaweya’s Jubilee on July 1, 1936 celebrating 1863 1936. parade led by J Norrish with Union Jack. civic guests from Cleveland to Toronto. Sir William Mulock resigning at age 92. Currying Department gifts to Eddie Footitt at the tannery. Harry Statham opens a new bake shop on Mill Street. Harold Swackhamer buys Green Guernsey funeral home in Hamilton. Saturday band concerts on Clarke lawn. Fairy Lake bass fishing steady. and Acton records 106 in the shade.
Fifty years ago on July 1 1908 Acton fire brigade and visiting firemen paraded with the Georgetown team winning the natty uniforms prize. Two thousand attended athletic games lacrosse and a drill hall dance amid church tributes and civic celebration notes a 1967 church anniversary sermon and local musical honors.
A local directory lists physicians dentists veterinarians lawyers optometrist and businesses in Acton Ontario. Includes Dr W G C Kenney D A Garrett R D Buckner A J Buchanan H Leib office details and hours F G Oakes vet clinic B D Young L Young V S C real estate and insurance firms Lever & Hoskin Chartered Accountants Bracken J Bert Wood insurance and farm/property listing options.
Eastbound schedule lists morning and afternoon departures at 6.33 am 8.58 am 11.33 am 2.08 pm 5.08 pm 6.33 pm 8.33 pm 10.08 pm with Sundays and holidays different.
Schedules show multiple daily and weekend flyer times across Georgetown and Guelph with various start and stop periods. Some entries indicate Sunday only times and specific hours in the 9 to 11 pm range. Entries appear fragmented and may reference paid services or notices.
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