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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 07, 1956

Page

2

Inca 875 Publication Details and Rates

The item notes a publication issued every Thursday at 88 St. E Acton Ontario. It lists memberships in circulation audits and division of a larger railway association. Advertising rates are available on request. Subscriptions cost 3.00 in Canada and 6.00 in the United States with six months at 1.75 and single copies at 7 cents. It is authorized as Second Mail by the Post Office Department.

St. E Acton Ont Udit C.W. Wa Gatearlo-Quehbec C.W.N.A Canada United States Post Office Department

Decoration Day Service in Acton Grows in Participation

The early June Decoration Day service in Acton drew larger attendance than last year despite bad weather. Cemeteries saw more grave decorations as organizers and workers receive credit for a local tradition that brings old memories and reunions with out of town guests. Acton pioneered the district’s Decoration Day and the piece urges other towns to adopt the observance and hopes it will spread nationwide.

Acton

Appreciation for town volunteers behind public events

An Oakville note praises the workers who stage community events despite poor turnout and weather. It lauds their courage and enthusiasm, hopes crowds will grow, and says their efforts advance the town even without monetary reward.

Oakville

Railways face new scrutiny as costs squeeze customers

The Financial Post warns that railways must confront rising costs and shifting transport patterns. Government controls on labor and rates limit flexibility, with grain deals dating from earlier eras. A modern reassessment of railway operations and pricing is overdue.

Acton Council Holds Sealed Session On Lakeview Right-Of-Way

A special Acton Council meeting excluded press and public by unanimous vote over the Bran kiewicz right of way into Lakeview subdivision. The piece notes concern over secrecy in public business and hopes the tactic does not set a precedent for future meetings.

Acton Brankiewicz Lakeview Subdivision

Ottawa pipeline debate clouds dawn of political engagement

The piece laments the clouding debate over a pipeline and notes Ontario Premier Frost endorsing the plan. It argues the opposition stalls progress, calls lawmakers to constructive ideas, and ends with a cautious hope that public interest in government has risen despite turmoil.

Ottawa Canada

Highways and Paper Delivery Difficulties Mentioned

Readers in Hanna Alta Herald express desire for better road connections while noting paper delivery delays outside town limits. The Financial Post reports on a new insulated fabric blend of wool acetate and Daxton claiming warmth to minus 20 F yet comfortable at milder temps.

Canada Financial Post

New Testament in Aymara Arrives for Bolivia Readers

Aymara Bible translation progress reaches the New Testament as Bible Society sponsors publish the full text. Canadian language specialist Eten Ross led final corrections over two years with three Bolivian translators from the Guatajath staff working in a small cold room.

Guatajara Baptist Church Bolivia Mark Methodist Bible Society Eten Ross Canadian Baptist Mission Guatajath

Bible Distribution Delayed by Translation Efforts in Bolivia

The account notes a three year delay before delivery of striped woollen blankets and the Biblia Aymara arrived in Olivia from Mexico. Miss Janet Holmes, a Canadian in Bolivia, cites Pentecost like readings and ongoing Bible Society missions aided by national Christians amid weekly suggested scriptures from Acts and Deuteronomy.

Mexico Olivia Janet Holmes Bolivia Bible Society The Missions

Old Days of Dairy Industry Were Poor According to Book

A 1686 Canada view from The Dairy Industry in Canada recounts scarce butter, small cows, and milk shortages amid European immigration. Acadia faced lean dairy years as English pressure and war reduced production, with butter rare and prices high.

Canada Dominion Acadia Minas Annapolis

Local notes from Guelph area June 1 1936 events

Rural power districts added 47 new hydro customers over winter. Junior Farmer match at Allan Dixon farm saw Ridge plowing wins by Peddie McCormack Picket Reid with many prize names listed. J Elvin Gamble among eight youths ordained at St Giles United Hamilton. Sonja Henie signs five year film contract starting August 1. New pipe organ installed at United church. G W Mosales builds modern cement block dairy on Main St. Lloyd Dingle elected Halton Liberal Conservative president. executive names listed. George Havill marks 50th wedding anniversary. Acton slot machines face a $50 license. Sheila Breen wins high school English prize. Acton loses 4-3 to Milton in baseball. Tom Nicol crashes bicycle on Guelph track but finishes second. Eden Mills W M S sewing meeting reports quilt and baby clothes. Last night’s shower needed.

Guelph Acton Milton Hydro Allan Dixon Nebion Township Kenneth Peddie George McCormack Arnold Picket Craig Reid Esquesing George Alexander Nassagaweya George Simpson Ivan Taylor Fred Rinehart Gilbert Hunt Nelson Fred Dixon Lyle Dales Grant Baker Trafalgar Arnold Picket John Dixon Clarence Kingston St. Gile’s United Church Hamilton J. Elvin Gamble Sonja Henie The United Church G. W. Mosales Main St Lloyd Dingle Burlington Halton Liberal-Conservative Association George Cleave W. B. Puckett John Allison W. A. Irving J. M McDonald C. A. Martin George Havill Sheila Breen Tom Nicol Eden Mills Presbyterian Women's Missionary Society Stanley Wilson Ming

Fairy Lake resort plans spark rental launch idea

Acton residents discuss Fairy Lake as a summer destination. J Carnahan buys a modern gasoline launch for lake tours, aiming to rent and profit from visitors. The item appears amid a cluttered local page with ads and community notes.

Acton Ontario Local Professionals and Church Schedule

Directory style notice lists doctors dentists optometrist and veterinarians with addresses and phone numbers in Acton Ontario. It includes Rev Gordon Adams minister and various church service times for Sunday June 10 1956 plus late afternoon worship and BYP.U. service. Also features lawyers notaries accountants a driving timetable and travel times for daylight roving eastbound buses.

St Albans Church Service Schedule June 1956

St Albans Church Actes Ontario announces a Trinity season timetable led by Rev Evan H Jones BA LTh Rector. It lists 8:30 Holy Communion 9:45 Church School 11:00 Beginners Class 11:00 Morning Prayers and Sermon 4:00 Infant Baptism scheduled for the second Sunday after Trinity on June 10 1956.

St. Albans Church Actes Church School

First Trout Leads Cochrane Fishing Derby Entry

In Cochrane Ontario the first trout caught by 10-year-old Joe Michlouski is the derby’s inaugural entry. The event takes place about 40 miles north of Timmins as part of the annual local fishing contest.

Cochrane Ont Joe Michlouski Timmins

Canadian National Daily Transit Notices

Daily schedules list Canadian National rail and bus times with stations like Georgetown. Entries show morning and mid day services in fragmented form.

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