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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 10, 1955
Page
3
The article calls for focus on education week in expanding communities, urging participation from parents and citizens. It stresses shared responsibility for funding and improving schools at public and high school levels, and advocates wiser use of resources and stronger student and teacher support.
The piece reflects on Canada's railways evolving from steam to diesel power. It notes luxury, comfort, and speed drawing travelers, the wartime traffic that moved goods and troops, and the railways competing with highway and air travel as new equipment reduces noise and boosts efficiency. It emphasizes enduring importance of rail for years to come.
In March the Red Cross urges donations to meet disasters and emergencies. The message notes defence funding, peacetime and wartime needs, and the aim to keep the organization ready to help at home and abroad. Citizens are urged to give generously to support food clothing and aid for the harmed and displaced.
In Ontario some regions had heavy snow while others enjoyed a mild winter. March and early April can bring more snowfall despite the calendar promising spring. One town bought extra snow removal equipment, making estimates for the year lower for municipalities. The piece hopes nothing spoils the pleasant winter with lack of snow.
The Financial Post notes that aligning the Canadian and U.S. dollars eases exporter and importer pressures. A stable parity supports competitiveness, eases tourism headaches, and reduces friction in cross border trade as both economies benefit from similar currency levels.
Papers note Canada may seek more immigrants from Italy as West Germany and the UK show lower emigration. Officials say Italy is a busy source while Canada may need to widen intake amid application surges. Also readers flag school tax fears in local debates over new school costs and budget strains.
A three year old narrowly escaped serious injury after being pinned between the front seat and door when a family car overturned in a ditch on Be Mountain Road. Parents and an infant daughter were unhurt.
Mrs. R. Cleland reports the Bronte Ontario Metal Specialities property and business have been bought by Mr. W. G. Hamilton of Hamilton. The mill, rebuilt after a 1952 fire, now focuses on TV aerials and stamping with planned expansion.
United Church of Canada Acton Ontario announces schedule for March 13 and 18 1955. Sunday School at 10 00 a.m. Morning Worship 11 00 a.m. Evening Worship 7 00 p.m. B Y P U 8 25 p.m. Wednesday Mission Band 4 00 Prayer meeting 8 00. Includes remarks on living faith and service. Organist George Elliott leads singing.Parsonage at 29 Bower Avenue with Rev E A Currey BA BD minister.
Morning worship at 11.00 a.m. and an Evening Service at 7.00 p.m. listed for Sunday in a dated church program fragment. Strong entities include the day Sunday and the times 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. within a historical church service schedule.
The schedule lists Holy Communion at 10.60 a.m. and Church School at 9.00 a.m. Beginners Class at 7.00 p.m. Evening Prayer and Sermon follow. On Wednesday March 18 at 8 p.m. there is The Litany and a brief address.
The Hatton county Liberal Progressive Association met in the town hall at Burlington to nominate Clemver ex mayor as federal candidate. The crowded hall saw 15 admitted delegates, 10 withdrew, and five ballots held until midnight.
Local items cover a hockey result, social farewells for Archie LeMond, and community notices. Acton teams faced a two goal defeat while the Acton Carnet Band performed. Mrs LeMond received a fur coat and Mr LeMond a suite as parting gifts. The German Concert Company and Women’s Institute activities are noted alongside housing and real estate updates on Church Street. Eyewitnesses report red breasted birds observed in winter.
Directory listing Acton Ontario professionals including C F Leatherland Barrister Dr W G C Kenney physician Dr A J Buchanan dentist and Gray Coach Lines schedule. Includes veterinarians accountants funeral home and local services with office hours and contact points.
A fragmented notice outlines daily flyer times at Georgetown with morning and evening slots. It lists 9.02 am and 637 pm as daily times, with a 10.17 pm entry and a Sunday exception, plus references to Aunt Tid and a Bus day.
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