This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 08, 1956
Page
4
Dron and Oakley faced trial for a garage theft with Oakley testifying as a teen witness. The Crown presented testimony on entry through a window, safe opening and money recovered, while Dron received an 18 month sentence after the magistrate noted prior convictions and a minor accomplice facing juvenile court proceedings for the underage co defendant.
Dublin 4-H Homemaking Club members and mothers honored Mrs D Macpherson and Mrs B Rennick at Macpherson home. Jean Moffat introduced Mrs William Mancia while Marilyn Valdson presented a necklace from the Dublin Greenthumbs for last year’s project trader. A buffet lunch followed as Mary McIntyre led a thanks to the leaders.
Former Acton resident Samuel Roberts died in Cataract on March 2 in his 72nd year. He managed the Fish Pond on the third line for years under Firstbrook Bros and earlier worked in Toronto. Survived by daughter Dorothy James of Toronto Gore, wife Martha Storey predeceased him, two sisters Annie Cox and Liza Scott, and brother James. Funeral at Rumley Funeral Home Acton with Rev G Adams service. Interment at Fairview Cemetery Acton.
The Daughters of Knox reviewed refugee relief efforts including passport assistance to Canada the United States or Australia and aid from the United Nations and World Council of Churches. The group met at Mrs B Van Fleet home with president Mrs E A Hansen guiding plans for a Daffodil den in April and a brief note on Aztex tour.
The Baptist Women's Mission Circle met at Mrs. Margaret Cohen's home. President Mrs. H. Helwig opened with a song and announced April as Spring Thank-offering when a play New Lights in an Old Village will be presented. A nominating committee chaired by Mrs. Cohen, with Mrs. L. McCutch eon and Mrs. W. Morris, was formed for officer elections.
The Women s Missionary Society of the United church met at Mrs Rico Arnold s home with Miss Bennett presiding Mrs C Mason reported on headquarters work Miss Mainprize announced two new books and Anna of the Indians to be purchased Two new members were welcomed The group noted calls on the sick and shut ins Mrs Force led a study chapter Not Strangers but Fellow Citizens Scripture readings were by Mrs Matthews Mrs G Johnson and Mrs G Adams gave readings A vote of thanks was given to Mrs Arnold and helpers for lunch and program In 1935 the Canadian Red Cross Women s Work Committee logged 485 cases of knitted and sewn items for international relief.
Personal notes list visits across Oakville Toronto and Regina with many couples and families. Notable items include Mrs William J Smith celebrating her 81st birthday, Jo Larkman and R Rev Acton at home for 50th wedding anniversary, christening of Peter George Hargrave, and updates on family health and back editing plans at the Free Press.
Acton lawn bowlers led a meeting in Guelph with Georgetown Rockwood and Guelph delegates to organize a new district league. A E White chaired the gathering with J Fleming secretary. Plans call for 10 member teams with weekly home and away contests and club based scores. The league may include Milton and will finalize plans at an April meeting in Acton.
Speculation grows over possible development near Milton as buyers acquire farmland on speculation. A five year old Repguna boy received 21 free blood and plasma transfusions last year through the Canadian Red Cross, showing how donations sustain life.
Halton County hosts the 39th annual Ontario Baseball Convention in Oakville at the Queen Elizabeth Motel on March 15 16 17. About 200 delegates expected with Halton County Baseball Association sending two players per team. Pete McMullen and Jim Waldie oversee planning with Jim Black Ollie Johnson and Doug Wilson among Oakville committee members.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.