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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 14, 1957
Page
2
The Acton Dree Press discusses Ontario and federal tax changes affecting taxpayers, notes potential delays in municipal bills, and cites Alberta and Quebec positions. It highlights national health insurance push, baby bonuses, pensions, and Acton’s offer of free ambulance service for three months as part of deluxe cradle to grave coverage.
The author recalls early advertising jingles used to market Comfort Soap and other products decades ago. They note how catchy tunes and pretty imagery drew in families, especially children, and question why Comfort Soap faded from memory while the advertising tactic persists in modern forms.
A Financial Post piece translates a billion dollars into tangible ideas. It describes how many $10, $100, or $1 bills would stretch from Montreal to Vancouver three times, take 66 years to count at $100 per minute, or wallpaper Toronto’s Yonge Street with $1 bills, illustrating that while a billion is vast it equals about three percent of Canada’s expected earnings this year.
The article explains proper royal toast protocol in Britain with procedures at formal dinners. It notes the Comptroller of the lord High Chamberlain's Office oversees guidance and warns against common mistakes such as chanting too soon clinking glasses and singing the Anthem while holding the glass. It suggests discreetly storing the guidance for future use and advises maintaining correct conduct even if peers differ.
An editorial urges awareness of water and ice dangers for children as spring and winter bring risks beyond traffic. It notes Niagara, creeks, ponds, and ice as threats and calls for safety lessons to prevent drowning and injuries.
A short opinion notes inaction on air pollution while skunks roam each spring. It cites a two cent profit on four to five cent stamps and questions service improvements or rate cuts. It mocks Mr. Dulles who supposedly can get his name in papers twice per statement with ten retracts per remark.
A reminiscence from Gwenaonne F. Clarte recounts a rural season dubbed wrecking week at Ginger Farm. The piece details aging implements, a stubborn binder, and decades of farming hardship and ingenuity amid rain, crops, and wartime changes.
Sunday notices from Baptist Anglican United Presbyterian and Pentecostal churches in Acton Ontario show dates for March 17 1957 including Sunday School Morning Worship Evening Service and by prayer meetings. Rev Gordon Cardar presents India slides at the Baptist church and Lent services are listed for the Anglican and United churches with Holy Communion Morning Prayer and Evening services.
In Kitchener-Waterloo last week the North Halton District of the South Central Regional Conference drew about 800 leaders, a record turnout for Canada. Fred Findlay gave the keynote at the dinner, with earlier discussions on new rulings and program highlights. An executive appointment at Orenda Engines Limited named Frank Teethewey as assistant to the president and director. Paul Y. Davoud became vice president sales and services. Kenneth R. Church was named vice-president finance and treasurer. John H. Ready was listed as deputy secretary.
The item recalls 1907 tax issues and social scenes from Free Press notes, including a Toronto train incident and a fine, plus details of a Monday night entertainment featuring Nell A and civic discussions. It also mentions churchgoing, grave visits, and local anecdotes from May Paul of Woettigebeorn. A separate 1937 notice covers the Whitham-McKeown marriage in Acton and other local happenings.
A compilation of business listings for Acton and area including insurance agencies, dental surgeons, veterinary services, funeral home, accounting firms, chartered accountants, optical services, legal notices, and transportation schedules. Contains addresses, phone numbers, and office hours for multiple professionals and services.
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