The Acton Free Press June 22 1957
The Acton Free Press is published weekly on Thursdays from 8 Mill St E Acton Ontario. The paper lists subscription rates six months 1 75 Canada 3 00 United States 6 00 annual and single copies seven cents. It notes advertising rates on request and credits Dills Printing and Publishing Co Limited with G A Dill as editor in chief and James Ao as managing editor.
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Mill St E. Acton
Ont
Audis Bureau of Circulations
C.W. NA
Ontario-Quebec
CWA
Canada
United States
Post Office Department
Ottawa
G A Dill
Dev.d Ro Dus
Janes Ao This
Acton Ee Ee
Real wealth measured by minutes of work in 1951 56 Canada
A Fort Erie Times Review analysis shows that while per week wages rose from 20 to 64 dollars, real wealth measured by worktime needed for staples fell. Items tracking 1951 to 1956 include nylon hosiery, round steak, eggs, wool suits, bread, and haircuts, with fewer minutes required.
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Federal
Department of Labor
Canada
Corps of Statisticians
Fort Erie
Times Review
Halton speed law raises questions from officials and public
A provincial debate unfolds after a magistrate’s letter states fines will not be levied on motorists under 40 mph in towns and villages except in specified areas and times. Officials in Halton County seek a clear provincial policy and decisive action amid frequent speed related accidents.
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Highways Department
Safety League
Attorney General's Department
Halton County
Halton
Attorney- General
Ontario
Langdon
Acton Park Visited Amid Deterioration Concerns
Visitors counted over 200 cars at Acton Park with water access and free facilities but noted neglect including an empty kiddies pool open doors and worn structures. The writer calls for town wide maintenance funding, more supervision, and enforcement of posted signs to prevent further deterioration.
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Acton Park
Batting Beach
Great Canadian Leaders Face Unforeseen Tests
The article praises Prime Minister John Diefenbaker for forming a cabinet with slim margins and bold quick actions after the election. It lauds Louis St Laurent for graciously stepping down and paving the way for the successor. Canadians are urged to take pride in their leaders as they face future trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Diefenbaker
Lows St Laurent
Neiher
Mr. Diefenbaker
Canada
Mr. St. Laurent
Prices rise for paper amid immigration and fines
A Lachute Watchman note comments on paper price increases and a 250 000 fine against paper makers. It asserts 1957 will be large with immigration of 40 years and claims Canada has absorbed over 1 250 000 newcomers in the last decade.
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Canada
Lachute
Que
Farm to Halfway House Writer Attends Convention
A travel diary notes a farm visit near Milton and a three day Ontario history convention in Elora. The writer, Partner, and colleagues meet Dr. Louis Blake-Duff and Mrs Ewen while touring Ottawa area parks, historical sites, and feeds, with reflections on home life and upcoming travel home.
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Beng
Ginger
Guelph
Pustinen
Geneal
Milton
Pickwick
No. 6 Highway
Partnes
Taana
Hamburg
Lillian
Elora
Dr Templin
Louis Blake-Duff
Church Calendar for Acton Ontario June 30 1957
Acton church listings include Baptist Knox Anglican Pentecostal and United Church services with times and locations. Wellington County council supports Highway 35 extension from Acton via County Road 71 to Highway 24 at Ospringe and seeks intercounty backing.
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Wellington County
Wellington County Counce
Acton
Ospringe
Wetlington County
Halton County
Hillsburg
Livercreek
Fergug
Orangeville
Ordination Service Draws Many from Ebenezer Area
A large congregation at Ebenezer attended the ordination service for a minister from Melrose United Church. The new pastor, previously associated with Ford, is moving to farm duties in Loners Mead Bruce County for the remainder of July.
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Ebenezer
Ord
Nan Melrose United
Cince
Ford
Lons Mead
Bruce—County
Scout Jamboree Prompts Busy Summer in 1937
The article recalls a 1937 Scout Jamboree journey with Scoutmaster George Mason and King Scouts Tom Watson Dirk and Jack Van Goozen setting out by motor to Washington DC for a ten day camp with 3,000 scouts. It notes local activities including plans for a new scout camp site, earlier oil prospecting by Morgan Crewson, and a wedding event led by Pastor Harker with Fern Brown succeeding in Toronto exams.
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George Mason
Acton
Tom Watson
Dirk
Jack van Goozen
Motu
Washington, DC
Mason
Couné
Ao Mason
Rattyke
Sn Fandadote
Willan
Blue Springs
Hoy
Caledonia
Ted Hansen
Kid Mandi i
University of Toron
Dieser Holmas
Coe
Wallan
Bertha
Willian McPueron
Ray OG W Harker
Broke
Professional Directory and Travellers Guide Acton Ontario
A dense list of local professionals includes physicians Dr W G C Kenney Dr D A Garrett and Dr Robert D Buckner with addresses and phone numbers in Acton Ontario. Real estate and insurance listings cover Wright Bracken agency and various brokers. Also shown are auditors accountants optical services a piano studio and legal services with office hours and contact details. Transportation timetables for Gray Coach and Canadian National Railways list routes and departure times.
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Acton Free Press
Aston
Dills Printing and Publishing Co. Limited
Will Rogers
Basie Park
Lymeg
Noman
Ewen
Historical Society WI
Eweno
Anna Po Lev
Mabel Burkholder
Viner
Solders War
Codeier Thay
New Zealand
England
Nova Scotia
Lake
Royal Hotel
Teganto
Saunday Schoot
Knox
Anglican Church OF Canada
St Albany Church
Ssunday
Acton Pentecostal Assembly
Wale
A. Peeter
Rev
K. Reid
Cook St
United Churc
Acton, Ontario
Gordor Adams
Bower Avenue
George Eshoat
Bower Ave
Avion
Yahem
William Evana Haa
Hower Ave
J Po Scarrow
Georgetown
Sewasteba Beach
Fen Uys
Free Frees
Morgan Crewson
Crewsons Corners
Crewson
Basen
Clewsons
A Hoover
Tate
Fat & Watts
Aig
Professional Directory and
Travellers’ Guide
Medical
W G C Kenney
Nergrea
Symon Block
Mil St E. Acton
Church
Robert D. Buckner
Wellington St. Acton
Héura
Fo. Wright
Wilbur St. Acton
Ontaro
War
BR. Bracken Insurance Agency
Mal Street
General Insurance
Rumley Funeral Home
Iruce E
Mar
Clive M. Lampard
RMT
St Alban’sa
Park Ave
Ever & Hoskin Chartered Accountants
Main & N
King St. W. Brampton
Toronto
Earl G. Black
St. Milton
Walter H. Pope
Certified Remie Accountant
T Buchner
J. Bert Wood Insurance Agency
Life and General Insurance
Phore
A. J. Buchanan
LA Mull Street
C. F. Leatherland
Barrister & Scllester
Aed
Gray -Coach Lines
Daly
Sum
Hoel
Canadian National Railways
Geaphe
Town
TOE
Dail Cope
I Bey
Kn Ag Guelan Tosema Os Ace
Sun FM Orpt Bat
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