It Happen Here For Over 40 Years Presses On Schedule
A long standing practice of weekly newspapers is to share presses when needed. Last week The Free Press and The Canadian Champion ran three hours late due to a midweek press failure. Editor Walt Biehn and Georgetown Herald staff helped ensure timely editions with cross office support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walt Biehn
Georgetown Herald Press
Free Press
Canadian Champion
Georgetown
David Dills
Toronto
Pressmen Race to Rescue After Night Gear Failure
The newspaper faced a night of repeated press starts and gear misadjustments. By 4.30 a.m. the team quit printing and shipped broken parts to Toronto for repair. Overnight they shifted operations to Georgetown, with trucks moving between Acton, Georgetown and Milton to mail the Champions in Milton and publish the Free Press by six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Standard
Georgetown
Acton
Milton
Free Press
Press repairs restore Weyburn Sask Review press to near normal
After a Friday incident the Weyburn Sask Review describes moving parts to Toronto for repairs. Mechanics returned with new parts by two o'clock Saturday and fitted them by five, adding extra bolts to prevent a repeat. The press runs better now and the paper notes the value of wheat and planning ahead.
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Toronto
Weyburn Sask
Argument for Government Control of Broadcasting
The Massey Commissioners defend state control by calling radio a powerful social influence. They say radio educates informs and entertains like newspapers books and magazines, with the difference being the technical means. The central claim is that free public information justifies government regulation of broadcasting.
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Massey
A Positive Course for Canada on Unemployment
A speaker urges addressing unemployment by fixing root causes rather than boosting benefits. Despite high domestic spending, imports surged in 1953 while exports lagged, suggesting tariffs and trade balance influence job availability. The call is for responsible policy to protect Canadian workers and reduce unemployment this winter.
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Canada
Who Profits From Liquor and Gas Tax Revenue in Ontario
The Chesley town vote on beer sales and a $300 police budget increase are cited along with provincial liquor profits. Ontario municipalities share license fees and grants, with many arguing taxes from liquor and gas taxes burden local governments. The Hanna Herald notes farmers seek community activity after retirement.
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Chesley
Provinial Treasury
Liquor Control Board
Ontario
Hste
Hanna
Alta
Tax mill rate breakdown clarifies Ac ton levy to residents
Education dominates the 1954 Ac ton tax levy with a 59 mill rate totaling about 145.50 for a typical 2500 assessment. Distinct allocations include public school 49.78, general administration 20.48, fire 1.43, police 7.20, roads 11.89, garbage 5.83, relief 2.90, county 10.22, high school 11.89, and debentures 21.58, among others, illustrating fund distribution and fixed costs councils face.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
General Administration
Halton
Halton Centennial Manor
Fair and Planning Board
Council
Childish action cited as Erin PUC dispute grows
A letter to the Advocate calls the Erin PUC conflict childish and warns the matter will be settled in court. The piece outlines ongoing disputes over a legally seated member and public utility decisions.
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Erin
Public Utilities Commission
Advocate
Wellington County
South
Wellington
ACTON AREA CHURCH SERVICES LISTED FOR MARCH
The local churches in Acton Ontario outline March services with times for United Church of Canada Knox Presbyterian and Baptist congregations. Rev Robert A Armstrong leads Knox Church at 945 am with church school at 11 00 am and evening service at 7 00 pm. Baptist Church under Ray Ho Casterix announces Sunday March 25 schedule and midweek band practice.
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Acton
Mill St E
Audit Bureau of Circulatons
CWNA
Ontario-Quebec
Canada
United States
Onawa GA Das
United Church OF Canada
Ontario
E. A. Currey
Bower Avenue
Lampard
A.T.C
Presbyterian Church IN Canada
Knox Church
Robert A. Armstrong
St Alban's Church Lent Notices and Events
Anglican rector Rev Ralph E Price outlines Lent observances at St Alban's with dates for Holy Communion on March 28 and services during the third Sunday in Lent on March 21. notices invite men and boys groups, fundraising details, and a call to obtain tickets from church members.
Acton Professional Directory and Travel Guide Snapshot
Directory listing for Acton and surrounding area includes physicians surgeons dentists chiropractors funeral home veterinarians real estate and insurance agents accountants and a solicitor. It also shows coach schedules, Canadian National Railway timetables, and bus line details with contacts and hours.
Multilingual Faith and Local Life in Acton 1904
In 1904 the Free Press notes Minnedosa area gospel services in seven languages and warm hospitality at the Stalker home. It reports rumors of gambling licenses threatened in town, obituaries for Lachlan McDonald, and Acton’s early officials with McDonald as its first court clerk.
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Georgetown
Oakville
Trafalgar
Bronte
Red Cross
Record-Star
Free Press
Canada
Northwest
Minnedosa
Sauliaux
Doukhobor
John Stalker
Stalker Mansion
Willie Ross
M. Dickenson
Durham
Board of License Commissioners
Acton
Lachlan McDonald
McDonald
Adamsville
Robert Swann
Daniel Knetchel
Hanover
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Che Acton
Couner
Bayer
Nelson Township
Fairview
Lowvile
Queensway Drive
Nelson
Salt Fleet
Dundas
Hamilton
Milton Council
Early Motors
Cnakenes
Christ
Ret Bays
Musson
ST. Alban’s Church
Anglican
Ralph E Price
Maret
Fier
Marek
Professional Directory and
Travellers’ Guide
Kenney
Symon Block
Mill St. E. Acton
D. A. Garrett
Willow and
River Sts
River Street
A. J. Buchanan
Leishman Block
Mill St
H. Leib
Corner Mill
Frederick Streets
J. Armstrong
Chiropractie
John St. Acton
Victor Rumley & Son Funeral Home Funeral Home
Fiane Stedie United Church
Park Ave
Guelph de
Wright
Bracken Real Estate
Actus
Ashman
Wong Maryan
Inmerance
Mill ST. Acton
B. D. Young
J. Young
D.V.M. Veterinary Surgeece
Brookville, Ontario
F. G. Oakes
B.V. Sc
Knox Ave
C.F. Leatherland
Lever & Hoskin Chartered Accountanta
Jenkins and Hardy
Metropolitan
Victoria St. Toronto
Gerald A. Candler
Acton Bird
Alfred J Bishop
Gouveraan
Triangle
Uven
Fedaynes
Gray Coach Lines
Kitchener
Canadian National Ralways
Dante Tarep
Sur
Daly Ave
Georgetowr
Georgetaas
Weniberne Daly
Gulch
John Standish
Town
Limehous
Fourth Farm
Norvat Choral Society
R. N. Brown
F. L. Wright
Erin Village
Erin Shamrock
Walkerton
Torgus
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