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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 08, 1956
Page
2
Halton County last week formed a Rabies Control Committee to prevent the disease though no cases have been reported locally. Officials urge vaccine for dogs, leash rules, and prompt reporting of suspected cases to police or authorities, stressing calm action over panic or killing.
North Battleford Optimist notes President Eisenhower's words on the Red Cross. It highlights Red Cross month in March, the universal reach of the aid organization, and the call for every citizen to contribute. The piece also mentions tariff concerns affecting western farmers and calls for diversified production.
The article frames Education Week to stress education as everybody's business. It notes Acton taxpayers fund about 40 percent of municipal taxes for schools, with 28 percent from the provincial budget, and urges parent and teacher involvement to shape a child's view of learning.
Editor notes a large Ontario budget file with a surplus last year and a forecast surplus next year. The plan includes a 13 percent rise in local funding, $10 million more for schools, higher grants to universities and municipalities, and an $8 million increase in road subsidies plus a $173.8 million road program. Despite optimism, the piece hints at the fiscal stance being favorable for business.
Dr. Andrew C. Ivy, vice president at the University of Illinois, warned that Canada and the United States would see a new wave of prohibition within 12 years. He argued that periods of drunkenness and debauchery prompt prohibitions and criticized alcohol taxes as losing more to alcoholism than they gain. He supported Ontario's liquor advertising ban but noted American TV channels still reach viewers. He linked bootlegging past to today’s legalized trade.
The story of translating the Bible into the Hankul script for Korea unfolds as war and danger test the effort. A missionary smuggled the manuscript out after the Bible House was bombed, hid it in a pickle jar and barnyard, and guided it through guerrilla country to safety in Japan before it returned to Korea for printing.
Mrs. J. E. Tait urged the Victoria branch of the Canadian Association of Consumers to back the Clyne royal commission findings on BC dairying. She noted Victoria has the highest milk prices in Canada, with store and delivery prices at 26 cents, versus 20 to 22 cents in Vancouver.
Easter acrostic poem recalls the crucifixion and resurrection with lines on eternal love agony tears and reverence. Edith Sharp presents a reflective devotional piece highlighting the Easter story and universal reach to all ages.
Sunday schedules list Knox Church Acton with Rev Robert Armstrong and Baptist Church Acton led by Ray H Costerus. Readings include Bible verses and times for church school morning worship evening prayer and midweek service.
Local notes report hardwood in Erin selling at 4.50 a cord with tepid demand. A Trafalgar wedding between a farmer’s son and a daughter of another family faced harassment by youths. Serenaders shot through a window. possible prosecution. Norman Workman promoted to Berlin. William Snyder Jr. named to vacancy. John Watkins of Acton died from blood poisoning after foot injury. W L Grindell resigns as public school caretaker to work in Guelph. David Carnochan moves back to his old home to farm. A near-miss on the G T R as two trains from opposite directions were ordered to cross at Acton but met near Rockwood. crews alerted, trains stopped in time.
Acton listings include physicians surgeons dentists optometrist veterinarians real estate lawyers accountants and a funeral home. Also schedules for trains and coaches from Acton with daily and holiday times.
Fragmented timetable notes show multiple daily and weekend flyer times for Georgetown and Guelph routes. Entries include various daily morning and evening departures, Sunday only services, and flag stops. Numbers suggest times, locations, and restrictions, but text is inconsistent and incomplete.
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