Acton Free Press 1957 Aston Ontario Edition
The Acton Free Press dated Thursday June 27 1957 is the town weekly published at Mill Street Acton Ontario. It lists advertising rates subscription prices Canada United States and six months values and identifies staff positions including editor production manager managing editor and the business office contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Ont
Audit Bureau of Circulations
C.W. N.A
Ontario-Quebec
C.wha
Canada
United States
Post Office Department
G A Dills
Dash RO Dills
Janes Ro Dbl
Real wealth rise judged by worktime to buy goods
A 1951 to 1956 study shows Canadian workers spent fewer minutes of work to buy staple items. Nylon hosiery dropped from 1 hour 24 minutes to 49 minutes, steak from 51 to 32 minutes, eggs from 42 to 28, woollen suit from 53 hours 43 minutes to 42 hours 39 minutes, bread from six to five minutes, and a haircut from 39 to 35 minutes.
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Federal
Department of Labor
Canada
Corps of
Fort Eri
Times
Halton Speed Law Sparks Public Demand for Clarity
A provincial letter from Magistrate Langdon stating no fines for speeds under 40 mph in towns prompts alarm in Halton County. Officials, police, and the public urge clear guidance on a policy that affects highways, safety, and Ontario statutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highways Department
Safety League
Attorney General's Department
Halton County
Halton
Attorney- General's
Acton Park Deterioration Sparks Call for Citywide Maintenance
Report from Acton Park visitors notes 200 cars at peak, large water area, free facilities, and unrestricted bathing, but highlights open doors, worn structures, missing grandstand, sand piles, and lack of maintenance. Urges townwide supervision, police enforcement, and a municipal maintenance program to preserve the park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Park
Two Great Canadian Leaders Face Unforeseen Trials
The piece lauds John Diefenbaker and Louis St Laurent for their courage and leadership during a pivotal election. It notes Diefenbaker formed a government with a slim margin and a largely inexperienced cabinet, while St Laurent gracefully stepped down to allow the new leader to take the reins. Canadians should feel proud of their leadership and look to the future with confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Diefenbaker
Lews St Laurent
Diefenbaker
Sim
Canada
Mr. St. Laurent
Immigration Pressure and Paper Prices Rising
A Brief Comment notes paper costs climbing and cites a large immigration year in 1957. The author contrasts a $250,000 fine against paper makers with Canada expected to absorb 250,000 newcomers in one year, joining over 1,250,000 who settled in the past decade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Farm to Halfway House Writer Attends Convention
Gwendoline P. Clarke chronicles a trip to a Ontario history convention in Guelph and Milton. The writer details weather damage at a farm, homely meals, and speeches by notable historians including Louis Blake-Duff. The three day gathering ends with plans to return home and resume normal life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gwendoline P. Clarke
Ginger Farm
Halfway House
Guelph
Puslinga
Tpoo
Onteta Vistas
Guaiph
Milton
Pickwick
No. 6
Partnes
Lillian
Elora
William Willian
Toa
Willian Mc Puernan
Haly
Qwgw Farker
Fern Brown
Toronto
Thompson
Halton Regiement
Camp Niagara
DonerNee
Ue Naspicens
Sunday Church Calendar Acton Ontario 1987
Local church notices list services for Baptists Anglicans United and United Church of Canada in Acton Ontario for Sunday June 30 1987. Activities include Sunday School morning worship matins Holy Communion junior church and parish meetings with plans for ecumenical services and community outreach. Wellington County discusses extending Highway 3 and connecting roads to Ospringe and Hillsburg Road under County Road 71 plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington County
County Road Committee
Acton
Ospringe
Wellagten County
Halton County
Minister Ordained as Ebenezer Members Attend Service
Many Ebenezer members attended a service for a minister ordained at Melrose United. He plans to move with his family to Lons Head in Bruce County on July 1.
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Ebenezer
Orden Ain Melrose United Chase Yeune Zoo
St Welham
Lons Head
Bruce—County
Scout Jamboree trip and local happenings in 1937
Scoutmaster George Mason and three King Scouts depart for the Washington DC jamboree with over 3,000 participants. The article notes Mason’s Canoadian group, property purchases, local weddings, market ads, a park fire at Georgetown, and various community updates from Acton and surrounding areas in 1937.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Mason
Acton
Tom Watson
Dirk
Jack van Goozen
Motu
Washington, DC
Mason
Tor Ao Mason
Mason Ehouting Co
Donna
Ted
Tbe Bros Hal
Paovote
Malold
Huraday
Wallusia Acton
Blue Springs
Hoy
Caledonia
Ted Hansen
Univerity of Toronto
Acton Professional Directory and Travel Guide Ad
List of doctors dentists and professionals in Acton Ontario with offices addresses and phone numbers. Includes physicians Dr W G C Kenney Dr D A Garrett Dr Robert Buckner, real estate and insurance firms War Wright Bracken agency, Ruffey Manion, optical Buckner, and various services. Also lists Greyhound style coach lines and Canadian National Railways schedules.
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Acton Free Press
Aston
The
Dills Printing and Publishing Co. Limited
Will Rogers
Conventen
Fergus
Partner Os
Noman
Ewen
Historical Society WI
Ewene
Anna Po
Vasiors
Naw Zoo
Coop
Ataeta
Cateden
Ontario
Satuday
Royal Hotel
Seasion
Marning
Knox
Anglican Church OF Canada
St Alban’s Church
Evan H. Jones
L.th. Reeter
Ssunday
Trinity
Acion Pentecostal Acceariy
YMCA
Peeter
Rev. Reid
Cook St
Lion
Sype Amebatic
Bi Bible
United Churc
Gerdor Adams
Bower Avenue
George Ellhot
Bower Ave
Avion
Theradsy
William Evana
Hower Ave
J BP Scarrow
Georgetown Park
Georgetown Foe Department
Knox Guild
Teken
Tesue
Free Preas
Theredsy
Morgan Crewson
Crewson's Corners
Crewson
Fasex Ouk
Clexsons
Hoover
Totadta
Gwerie
Professional Directory and
Travellers’ Guide
W G C Kenney
Nergeren
Symon
Mill St
E. Acton
Church
Robert OD. Buckner
Wellington St
FOL Wright
Wilbur St
Ontaro
War
Bracken Insurance Agency
Mall Street
General Insurance
Rumley Funeral Home
Kiruce
Mar
Clive M. Lampard
St. Alban’s Parish Hall
Park Ave
Lever & Hoskin Chartered Accountants
Main &J
Earl G. Black
St. Milton
Walter H. Pope
Buchner
Wednesaare
J. Bert Wood Insurance Agency
Life and General Insurance
H. Leib
Corner Mall
Frederick Streets
A. J. Buchanan Dents
SA Mal Street
C.F. Leatherland
Barrister
GRAY
Weethoand
Pam
Um Sat
Sum
Canadian National Railways
Quorgetown
Geaphestown
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