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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 21, 1955
Page
3
A recent Ontario inquest into the death of a three year old killed by a tractor while a five year old controlled it urged a minimum age for tractor operation. The jury called for immediate attention to such rules and urged parental recognition of the danger tractors pose to children.
A Sunday at Acton Park drew hundreds to Fairy Lake and the juvenile pools. The breezes and Acton Citizens Band added to a safe, tidy, free recreation day with picnics, fishing, and polite crowds from near and far.
The Free Press will suspend publication for a week due to staff vacation. The office closes tomorrow night and reopens August 4 with a full local news budget. The editor plans a New York state trip to revisit towns and former printing days from 35 years ago.
A historical reflection notes pink moving into male attire from shirts and ties to car colors and suggests a broader trend toward pink for men. The piece cites pinks in bathrooms and vehicles and cautions about future shifts in machinery and road equipment colors.
The piece questions who will reform the Senate and other administrative bodies noting the tedious debates in Ottawa. It contrasts brief Senate proceedings with lengthy House discussions and cites Canada’s free speech as both a strength and a source of ineffective chatter.
The Sudbury Star comments that relief from income tax on perceived worth is good for some, while noting Ontario’s hot summer drives southern residents northward. They predict a reversal of the trend in a few months as conditions change.
North West area reports the Bronte school board may set up a Board of Arbitration to obtain land on the village west side after failing to reach an acceptable price. The piece also notes Ottawa style issues and local civic items across Oakville Georgetown Milton Bronte Malton Erin and Burlington with various municipal matters.
The United Church and Knox Church in Acton announce Sunday July 24, 1955 worship times. Morning and evening services listed along with interim ministers and guests including Rev Robert H Armstrong and Mr William Bett. The notices invite a warm welcome and reference scripture from Isaiah.
Anglican rector Rev Evan H Jones announces morning prayer and sermon at 11.00 a.m. on Sunday July 31 1955. Evening services available at the United Church.
The Acton Pentecostal Assembly, led by Pastor Rev. K. J. Reid, announces services at 1100 a.m. Sunday Worship and 7 30 p.m. evangelistic service on July 24 1955 with Sunday School at 10 00 a.m. and a cottage prayer meeting plus Bible study on Wednesday at 8 p.m. Telephone contact 649.
Sunday July 24 1955 schedule lists 10 00 a m Sunday School 11 00 a m Morning Worship in charge of B Y P U 700 p m Evening Service in United church Sunday July 31 1955 10 00 a m Sunday School 11 00 a m Morning Worship in charge of Women Mission Circle 7 00 p m Evening service at the
Hert A. Schenk of the German government arrives at King Edward Hotel and says Canada has enough pulpwood to ship to Germany. Local builders add houses on Messrs oReard more and Co property south of Queen St. Barns rise on several farms and a new depot omnibus debuts at the station. Prince Louis of Battenburg is expected to visit the Canadian National Exhibition in Halifax later this month.
Hatton Juniors, about 400 strong, held a picnic and field day at Stanley Park Erin on Wednesday. Extreme heat forced Limehouse quarry workers to quit at noon. Farmers advised to guard both people and horses from heat during harvest and haying. Eden Mills ball team hosted a garden party at Edgewood Park on Friday, Acton beat Brampton 7 to 1, crowds favored Acton. A frame house on the Esquesing Erin line near Acton was burned last Thursday, with Crofts and Gordon households lost. house had been unoccupied.
Acton Ontario listings for physicians dentists veterinarians and legal and accounting services. Dr W G C Kenney Dr D A Garrett Dr Robert D Buckner Dr A J Buchanan Dr H Leib Optometrist F G Oakes B V Sc Veterinarians C F Leatherland Chartered Accountants J L Lever & Hoskin accountants Rumley Funeral Home notes services and ambulance. Includes office hours and contact details.
Partial OCR reveals a jumble of daily and Sunday times for eastbound travel and flyers at Georgetown and George town with confusing repeats and stray characters. The readable items include early morning departures and late evening options, plus a Saturday entry and scattered numbers.
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