Acton Free Press Advertising Rates and Publication Details
The Acton Free Press lists publication origins 1873 and distribution areas including CW WA and CWNA Quebec division. Advertising rates available on request with prepayment. prices quoted 3.00 in Canada 400 in the United States and 1.73 for other copies. single copies 7 cents. Publication under Petting and Publishing Co. Limited with G A Dills editor in chief and James A. Dills managing editor.
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Audit Bureau of Circuistiana
CWWA
Caterio-Quebec
CWNA
United States
Post Office Department
Otiswe
The
Petting and Publishing Co. Limited
G. A. Dills
David R. Dills
James A. Dills
Irish Backwardness and Daylight Saving Debate
A columnist venting about Irish stereotypes expresses affection for Irish music and people, then shifts to criticizing the Railway Association of Canada over daylight saving time. The piece argues for keeping April to September hours and urges municipalities to ignore the association and the proposed October 27 extension.
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Railways Association of Canada Ie
Ontario
Quebec
Ie of
Canada
Railway Association
Railway Association of Canada
Democracy and school fairness warn against nonworkers
The Peterborough Examiner argues democracy requires equal educational access but warns against filling high schools with students who do not wish to work. It urges removing unwilling pupils while allowing reentry if they change, and acknowledges overshooting high school access.
Keep it Ready at All Times Red Cross Campaign
Reminder urging March donations to the Canadian Red Cross to maintain immediate disaster response. Highlights wartime service and ongoing need as peace continues, urging readers to contribute at banks and support disaster relief efforts.
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Red Cross
The
Ross
Budget praised for no new taxes and aid to near poor
The piece defends a recent budget noting no new taxes and increased relief for pensioners and self employed retirement savings. It highlights tax cuts totaling 55 million, increased benefit payments of 93 million, and a 198 million overall share, while warning about upcoming municipal levies.
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Harns
Harts
Keystone of Century History Opens Registry Office in Milton
Halton County opens its new registry office in Milton marking growth from 1857 to 1987. The building houses pioneer records and county history as farms yield to industry and housing. Officials note the 1990 needs may differ, stressing the site’s significance.
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Halton County
Milton
Halton
Canada
Court
Chronicles of Ginger Farm But Some Return to Farming
Gwendoline Pf Clarke notes daily farm life on a west side big farm with a south wing refuge and a cold wind. She recalls road blocks for a census, scrap metal drives, burning old trimmings, and sentimental keepsakes from Christmas. The weather and economy frame anxious outlooks, with wage and job contrasts on farms and towns. A local Merchants Draw lists So McDonald winning $36 with a 20 percent coupon.
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Department of Highways
Parmer
Sunday Church Calendars Spread Across Ontario Towns
Church calendars list services for St Alban, Acton United Church, Knox Church, Acton Presbyterian, and Acton Pentecostal Assembly. Dates show March 1957 events with sermons, Holy Communion, Bible classes, Evensong, and Lent services led by Rev Gordon Carder Rev Gordon Adams and Rev Evan Jones.
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BYPU
Gordon Carder
India
Nui
United Church OF Canada
Actes
Ontario
Gordon Adams
Bower Avenue
George Elliott
Bower Ave. Action
Acton
Poets Corner Notes On March Winds And Spring Hopes
An unsigned verse sketches March wind and lingering winter while hints at May sunshine. A separate item reports Benjamin Mansell, born in England, enlisted in 1870 and died here at age 88, noted as possibly the oldest British Commonwealth war veteran.
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Springhill
Benjamin Mansell
England
1907 Fras Press items and town notes in March
Town column recounts a runaway at the mills district injuring a wagon and horses, a hospital discharge for Mrs John Walter after the Guelph wreck, and weather and local concerns. It notes a March 24 oyster supper at the Methal- Int church and reports on price shifts for turings and ongoing public works.
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Fras
Hugh McCutcheon
Churchill
Eeel
Mill St
Nelson
Sieeta and Walks
John Walter
Guelph
St Patricks
Methal- Int Church
Tucagay
Profus Uhat
Basil Johnston
Albert Clege
Local notices and society events from Acton district 1937
In Acton Ontario a 1937 local column records Muss Jean Barbour leading a Young People's Union meeting on Tuesday with Marjorie Gibson quoting scripture and Ruth Gibson performing a cornet solo. the Bannockburn Women’s Institute hosts a monthly gathering. Bank of Montreal appoints Wim H Clayton to lead the local branch. a Legon Nall euchre and dance draws attendees. a death notice for William Andrew Murrey aged 74. a snow event with two foot drift and new snow plow. various scout activities and social visits are noted. YWA and other groups hold activities. several social visits to Toronto are mentioned.
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Muss
Jean Barbour
the Young People's Union
Marjorie Gibson
Muss Ruth Gibson
Youlin
Sebastian Anch
Charles Landsborough
Ruth Gibson
Bannockburn
Women's Institute
Margaret Brown
McGeaschie
Bank of Montreal
Wim. H. Clayton Ws Maun
Hoot OG Fraser
William Andrew Murrey
Avery Lion Tke
Mathers
Mia Bow Vincent
Reeve
Taranty Sas
Acton
George Footitt
Ness Moses Marjorie
Pat- Hee
Harrop
Frank
Geta
Acton Professional Directory and Travellers Guide
Directory lists physicians surgeons veterinarians dentists and lawyers with office hours and phone numbers in Acton Ontario. It includes contact details for Wrigh t Real Estate Buckner Buckner Insurance and various service providers along with bus schedules and railway flyers.
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FL. Wright
Wilbur St. Acton
Ontario
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Acton Free Press
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Acisa
St. Patrick's Day
Ireland
Trahmen
Egypt
Peterborough Examiner
Canadian Red Cross
Frost
Keystone of Century History
Chronicles of
By Gwendoline Pf. Clarke
Tostall
Camnall
Friends
Florida
Thlorida
Benette
Weaese Adel
Acr
Saad
Beim
Hua
Murday
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So McDonald
M. Kenney
Baptist Church
Ray H. Costerus
Bower Ave
the Anglican Church. OF Canada
St Albanw Charen
Acton, Ont
Evan H. Jones
B.A. Uth
Reetar
Presbyterian Church
Knox Church
Andrew H. McKenzie
Manse
Poet's Corner
Mary Ellen Varley
March
Actonse
Actona Tablea
Professional Directory and Travellers Guide
W G C_ KENNEY
Synon Block
Mill St FE. Acton
Church N. F
D A
Garrett
Willow and River Sts
River Street
Robert D Buckner
Wetlhogten SL. Acton
Howrs
WM. R. Bracken Insurance Agency
Mill Street
J. Bert Wood Insurance Agency
Life and General Insurance
Sas
Mall St
DR. H. Leib
Dental Nurgeon
Othee
Notting Frederick Streets
A. J. Buchanan
SA Mill Street
Trlephone
B. D. Young
B.V. Sc
L Young
D.V.M. Veterinary Su Office
Brookville
Miton
Olive M. Lampard
ATCM
St. Albans Pariah Hall
Park Ave
W Oh Biggs
FCI
Eng
Georgetown Trianale
A J Bishop
CPA
Lever & Hoskin Chartered Accountants
Main St
King St
Brampton
Toronto
Sarl G. Black
Hea
Chartered Accountant
Main St. Mitten
Ont
C.F. Leatherland
Q.C. Barvister & Molieiter
Thane Res
Travellers’ Guide
Gray Coach Lines
Sun Ma Hole
Sune Hole
Canadian National Railways
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