Acton 1958 Promises Big Year of Growth
Acton anticipates a strong 1958 with spring activity and major developments. New HK Porter Co plant, Wool Combing remodel for Canada Packers, and a church addition mark expansion. Water line work paused by winter, industrial disposal plant coming this summer, and housing needs rise as industry expands. Acton aims for balanced growth not a dormitory town, benefiting from rail shipping and highway networks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
HK Porter Co
Canada
United Church
Industral
Ignorance and Change Dominate Canadian Political Comment
An array of opinions on Canadian politics and local governance fills this column, noting Gallup poll ignorance on major parties and reflecting on upcoming election campaigns. It also covers the DMA assessment proposal, provincial system consistency, and a feature on home town weeklies and their influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallup
Canada
Liberals
CCF
Social Credit
Western
Christian Science Monitor
United States
Big City
Metropolien
Ribicoff
Connecticut
Botton Enterprise
The Long Wait for Spring Returns in Prose and Poem
A reflective note cites Longfellow on spring's rarity and power as Friday March 21 marks the first official approach of spring. It discusses uncertain weather ahead but affirms seasonal arrival and the promise of warmth, light, and brighter days after winter.
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Longfellow
Canadian voters face decisive March 31 ballot
Editorials urge choosing between Conservative and Liberal regimes and stress a decisive verdict on Canada’s future. Local papers from Alberta, Ontario and New Brunswick advocate buying made in Canada products and expanding domestic industry to ensure stable employment and development.
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Canada
Bonnyville
Alta
Tribune
Campbellton
N. B
Looking Back Forty Years in Acton Memories
Acton residents recall life forty years ago amid horse drawn vehicles and early industry. The piece notes Beardenmore’s Plastics, Mason Knitting Co., Landmarks on Main Street, and the absence of buses and radio. It contrasts past comforts with present amenities like vacuum cleaners and gas heating.
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Predecick Street
Neuse
Marn
Randy Melaun
Tommy Morton
Tom
Free Press
Acts On church calendar for Acton parishes in March editions
Sunday services across three Acton churches include Holy Communion at 8:40, Matins at 11, and Baptism at 4:15. Midweek Lent rites, services at Acton Pentecostal Tabernacle, and morning worships are listed with times and locations for March 23 1958.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mission Band
Explorers
Core Servics
P.U
Ser- Presbyterian Church IN Canada
Bove Andrew Ome Atom SA BD
Manse
Burlington council considers repeal of poll tax by law
Burlington officials discuss repealing the poll tax by law after two readings. Councillor Ray Bryant calls the tax unfair for single men versus single women, while Ted Smith notes collection costs make it unprofitable. Councillor Coutts recalls last year’s increase from 4 to 10 and urges data from the assessment commissioner.
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Burlington
Ray Bryant
Ted Smith
Assigsment
Coutts
Local town notes mix gambling, weather, and community events
Messy report records gambling chatter in town sections, farm price shifts with wheat and oats, and a string of local happenings. It notes acts by officials, a new clerk appointment in Guelph, a fire at the Berardinare plant, and community gatherings with plans and debates at Epworth League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokow
GTA
Steadsong
Walwarit Tweedtle
Choteh
Flyin
McKensye
Epworth League
Weamen
Tep Moore
Jo Caleman
Herb WooBarker
Praeyel
Exen
Coening
Aoacaston Mir Taredd
Gramere
T Dines
Guelph
Professional Directory and Travellers Guide Acton Ontario
A local professional directory lists physicians surgeons and dentists in Acton Ontario with offices on Symon Mock JA Mull St Willow and Tower Streets. It includes real estate insurance brokers lawyers accountants and travel coaches with contact numbers and office hours. It also notes Grey Coach Lines and Canadian National Railways schedules from Acton and Georgetown.
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WG. C. Kenney
Symon Mock JA Mull St
Actan
Wes Church
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Artou
Galy
Actha
Onl
Audit Bureau of Circulations
CWNA
Ontario-Quebec
Ottawa
Dails Vrindlag and Publinblag Co. Limited
G A Dills
David R O Dills
James A Dills
Actua
Gadophon
Oskville
Pine Point
Peace River Country
Grande Prairie
Herald-Tribune
Hagersville (Ont
Florida
Picton
G. A.D
Arma Wei
Tevet
Lou Atkinson
Wenter
Debos Rueda
Storeyv
Beeen Bull
Giteen
Ryan
Gem Acton
Todor
Eugene Hearda
Suns
Taly
Main
Main Street
CNR
Toronto
Electroc
Church Street
Symon Hardware
Poul
George Holloway
Masonic Hall
Kenney's
Acton Creamery
Odd Fellows
Hotchen’s
Warner Taylor
Anglican Church OF Canada
St. Albans Church
Cat
Evan Kh. Jones
Uth
Jeffrey St
Tel
United Church OF Canada
Acton, Oularis
Gordon Adams
MA. B.C
Pavone Powers
George Elliott
Rower Ave
Bapmst Shuech
Ray If
Otatus
Rover Ave
Wales
Fredress
Theriday
Todd
Berandinare Company
Pot Labs
Acton Bee
Sapie Wes
Ortun
Actan Teakey Club
Pears
Moo
Voi Meeres
Gale
Rte
Professional Directory and
Travellers’ Guide
Miscellaneoun
Rumley
Bruce E Shoemaker
Mur
D. A. Garrett
Willow
Tower Sts
Ontara
Robert DO. Buckner
Wellington St. Acton
Fo L. Wright
Wilbur
Ontario
Phone & Appraiser
WM. R. Bracken Insurance Agency & Mill Steel Phone
General Insurance
J. Bert Wood Insurance Agency
Life and General Insurance
H. Leib
Frederick Streets
A. J. Buchanan
SA Mil Street
Jc.f. Leatherland
Q.C. Barrister
Soleus Foe
Ameiaatt
Mane Res
A. Braida
B.A. Bartiater
Egildie Notary Public
Buchner
Opten
Mal St
LEVER
Chartered & St Main
Brampton
Whaenes
Neville Stoller
Accountants and Auditors Trustest
Earl G. Black
Ria
Wain
Milton
Acton Gray Coach
Sun and Hels
Sun and Hel
Ligam
Sat
Holt
Georgetown
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