Acton Bree prints 1957 Newspaper Man of the Year
The Ontario weekly paper honors Eddie Johnston editor of the Fort Erie Times Review as Newspaper Man of the Year 1957. Johnston, a veteran printer, was unable to attend the award ceremony but is praised for leadership and editorial excellence across Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario Weekly Newspaper Association
EW. Johnston
Fort Erie Times Review
Times Review
Eddie Johnston
Hillsburg Beaver
Johnston
Canada
Newspaperman
W. Johnston
Sunday papers in Toronto may launch editions
Rumor says one to three Toronto papers plan Sunday editions. The writer recalls The Sun day World and its Sunday morning appeal with colored fannies, and notes the era of radio TV and advance date lines may end Sunday print. The public’s appetite for six days of reading remains, while presses struggle to justify a weekly pause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Sunday World
Morning World
Torontomans
Toronto Sunday
Berner
Loss of Trees Along Highway Alarms Halton Citizens
Citizens note removal of maples on the Milton Acton route diminishing scenic beauty. They urge replacements and roadside benches to preserve utility and charm as crews remove overhead wires and extend maintenance work along the highway.
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Milton
Acton
Halton
Long lived 200-watt bulb in Ontario barn gains note
Mr C B Coulter of Coulterville informs the Banner his 200 watt bulb has burned for 24 years since 1933. The scene shifts to public library reading habits and seasonal musings on spring, birds and migration from Barrie Ontario to Yorkton Saskatchewan and other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. B. Coulter
Coulterville
Orangeville
Barrie Public Library
Barrie
Ont
Yorkton
Sask
Dominion
Campbellton AN
Tribune
Trenton
Courier-Advocate
Spring Road Refits To Aid Acton Traffic This Year
Discusses completed paving last fall in Acton and upcoming spring and summer work. Notes hard surfaces will improve passability and reduce dust. drainage fixes may be needed to accommodate new levels. Anticipates possible inconvenience to drivers and pedestrians during road upkeep and subdivision work.
Grandmother Whites Veaspe Privilege and Seasonal Farm Life
A fragmented diary style reminiscence covers family events at Ginger Farm, the arrival of a granddaughter, and daily life. It recalls hospital visits, weather shifts after Hurricane Hazel, and farm changes like the removal of a wallow tree. The narrative intertwines family roles, snow scenes, and rural routines.
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Batanty
David
Hazel
Raa 2 Cine
Hedre and
Department of Dighways
Sunday Church Calendar for Acton area 1957
Multiple Acton churches list services for March 10 1957 including Baptist Pentecostal Presbyterian United Anglican and Church of Canada details. Activities feature Sunday School Morning Worship Evangelistic and prayer meetings with times and locations across Bower Avenue Cook Street and parsonages.
Color Film Shows Witnesses Work At Town Hall
About 80 residents of Acton and nearby areas gathered at the town hall to view a color documentary The Happiness of the New World Society sponsored by Jehovahs Witnesses. The film covers the global preaching drive from the Chicago convention to New York assemblies, noting 171000 attendees and European spreads to London Paris and Berlin as part of a world wide activity.
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Acton
The
New World Society
Jehovah's Witnesses
Chicago
New York City
Reid
Europe
London
Paris
Nburg
Germany
Thorlands
Si Jehovah's Witnesses
Tony Reynuck
Georgetown
Mr. Srynuck
Perthbure
Joseph Whitham
Pecca
Aled Var
Ietel
Tom Watson
Dirk
Jack van Gooten
The Good Old Days and Local Events Chronicle
Local notes describe farmers preparing for spring work and communal chores at the church. Reports cover a charity sewing event at St. Helena and a town hall dramatic club production. A motor accident injures Tony Reynuck near Georgetown, with several other brief community notices and upcoming entertainments.
Acton Professional Directory and Travellers Guide
A mixed listing of physicians surgeons veterinarians and other professionals in Acton Ontario. Entries include Dr W O C Fenney Dr D O Garrett Dr Robert D Buckner and H Less Dental, J Bert Wood insurance, Wright real estate, and local services such as optical and accounting. Includes coach lines and air service schedules highlighting Georgetown and Guelph connections.
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Acton Bree Press
Audit Bureau of Circulation
C.W. WA
Ontario-Quebec
CWNA
United States
Madust Office Department
Ottawa
Bitte Printing and Publishing
GQ A Dita
Desid Bo Dis
James A Dilla
Henry van Dyke
Aries
South America
Central America
Caribbean
National Geographic Society
Chronicles of
Granada
Del
Tao
Oakville
Reyay
Rob
Wallowsa
Howe
Baker
Worsh
Lnmanton
United Church OF Canada
Acen
Ontario
Gordoln Adams
Bower Avenue
George Eliott
Bower Ave
Accon
Anglican Church
Dt. Alban's Church
Acted
Evan H. Jones
Balth
Holy Communion
New York Congresstion
GTM
Aden
Taney Apervieus
seAbera
Toprave
Stalheanca Bakery
Elore
Amt
Diamonde
Hearta
Tuceday
Additioon
Hahlond
Alex Muneo
Piper
Carnee Fund
Professional Directory and
Travellers’ Guide
W OG C Fenney
Othiee
Symon
Mill
Church
DO A Garrett
Kergeon
Hiver Street
DDR
Robert D Buckner
Willington
Real Extate
Wright
Wilbur St
Real Fatale and
WM RR Bracken Insurance Agency
Hee
General Insurance
J. Bert Wood Insurance Agency
Life and General Insurance
Mill St
Guelph
A. J. Buchanan
B. D. Tyoung
B.V. Sc
C.L. Young
D.V.M
Veterinary Surgeons
Brookville, Ontario
Milton TR
Tao Kingston
CPI
Fred
Campsall
Felanfoun
Burley Furifral
Bruce Fo Shoemaker
Mar
Olive M Lampard Atocm
RMT
Acton Studio St. Albana Pariah Wall I Rark Ave. Guelph
Biggs
Lever & Hoskin
Srampton
SARL
G. Black
Hia
Chartered Accountant
St. Milton
FL Buchner
Abpontnent
LEGA
GRAY
Asa -Am
Sun
Canadian National Airways
Paily Y Pace
Bune
Dally Feecepn
Gectges Town
Guelph Tos
Eto
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