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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 05, 1959
Page
2
Ontario Hydro Chairman James Duncan warned at the Toronto Ontario Good Reads convention that Canada faces threats from other ideologies and domestic lethargy. He urged citizens to embrace discipline and sacrifices to protect the system of government and curb inflation which he said dwarfs all other issues.
March brings Easter thoughts spring cleanups and tuneups with St Patrick's Day on the 17th and the trout season ahead Red Cross month and weeks celebrating children vision education and wildlife fill the calendar. It notes historic anniversaries and public observances while hinting at March weather and mood.
Rotary mailed Easter Seals appeals to residents as the Ontario Society for Crippled Children plans a 770000 dollar drive February 26 to March 29. The campaign funds extensive home nursing clinics camps and local services across the province helping more than 13500 active cases with top medical staff and regional clinics.
The Oakville community reports a major fire at a local newspaper plant, hindering production and delaying the next issue. Publisher offers assistance and input from rival Trafalgar Journal amid the crisis. recovery depends on securing a new location and equipment.
Jottings discuss charity for crippled children and winter road damage across Munteipartes with potholes and budget strains. A Canadian Arctic oil rush is anticipated with permits and staffing for spring development. A light anecdote ends with a pun on parenting theories and marriage.
Sunday events across Acton churches include Pentecostal Tabernacle services with morning worship and Sunday School at 100 am, and United Church of Canada led by Rev Gordon Adams with Holy Eucharist at 9 00 am and church school at 9 45 am. Acton Baptist Church also schedules morning service and Sunday School, with a fellowship meeting in the evening.
Bell Telephone Company of Canada issues a year end report showing net income of 64 0 280, earnings per share 2.15, and a dividend of 2 a share. In service telephones reach 3,140,348 with 185 485 more installed, and rural customers gain urban service. Wages total 14 6 176, shareholders 18 percent Canadian ownership, reflecting expansion across country districts.
Bolton and Acton opened their playoff series amid a slushy rink with Bolton holding a three goal lead after the first game. Honey Kuntz arrived late for the refereeing, while Johnnie Jones was slated to ref in Acton tonight as Acton eyes another win.
A long list of professionals in Acton Ontario and nearby: doctors surgeons dentists optician lawyers accountants chiropractors and a coach line. It lists office hours phone numbers and addresses for each entry including Dr W.G.C. Kenney Dr D A Garrett Dr Robert D Buckner and others along with Gray Coach Lines and Canadian National Railway schedules.
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