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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 22, 1956
Page
3
Founded in 1875 the Acton Chronicle is published Thursdays at 66 Mill St B Acton Ontario It lists memberships in the Audit Bureau of Circulation the C W N A and the Ontario Quebec Division of the C W N A Rates are on request Subscriptions payable in advance 3 00 in Canada 3 75 in the United States 7 cents for single copies Authorized and classified by the Post Office Department.
After months of effort by town bodies Fergus secures a substantial industry for Moore Business Farms with several plants in Canada and the United States. The paper explains its loyalty to the town means waiting to verify details before printing any confirmation.
Representatives from Suburban Gas Company announced plans to supply natural gas to Acton Milton and Georgetown and to lay gas lines in Trafalgar and Esquesing townships. The hearing on the project will be held in Milton as hearings near the fuel board’s final steps. The company promotes gas heating as cheaper and easier to install than oil, with full service provided.
The notice warns that during the upcoming Easter period many animals roam free and may be neglected. It urges pet owners to keep their pets indoors and refrain from leaving them unattended outdoors as the holiday approaches.
A sermon speaks of Easter as a global spirit of exhilaration and joy similar to Thanksgiving and Christmas. It notes crowded churches, triumphant music, and the belief that Christ lives, offering happiness and security amid a world of turmoil and rising nationalism.
The narrator reflects on five to six weeks of kitchen duty as a test of home life. They warn against excess crockery, prefer essential items like a can opener, and doubt ongoing benefits of heavy labor in domestic chores while noting a new outlook on home management.
The Price Tag Ontario's hospital program would cost 190.1 million with Ottawa covering about 137.7 million shareable. Ontario would fund 124 million and by 1960 total costs near 300 million would require at least 200 million from the province. Per capita estimates rise from 35.69 in 1956 to 50.90 in 1960, necessitating new taxes, with Ottawa also needing higher revenues for its share. The piece notes the contributory pensions scheme echoes prior tax rises.
Excerpt from letters by Canadian educator Egerton Ryerson written to his daughter Sophie Harris in London Ontario. 1860 to 1881 letters reveal family health topics, rowing plans by his son Charlie, and Ryerson’s travels and views on politics and education.
In Monrovia and Tchien the Tchien Gospels of St John were presented and dedicated with a devotional service. The 60 copies were unveiled on the pulpit as people sang praises and 12 readers worked through John 3 1–16 the Golden Text. An offering of 4 33 was sent to the American Bible Society for the new translation.
Charlie and Edith visited Government House where about 150 guests danced and the house was lighted. Richmond Street church plans two services next Sunday at Milton.
The Presbyterian Church in Canada Knox Church Acton lists services for Sunday March 25 1956. Junior Church 9 50 a.m. Church School 9 35 a.m. Reconsecration of members and Holy Communion 11 15 a.m. Evening Prayer 7 00 p.m. Rev Gordon Adams MLA and Rev Robert K Armstrong LA B D lead. Morning Worship 11 00 a.m. with Maj or J M Anderson. Evening Worship 7 00 p.m. They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.
Local item notes worn Canadian silver currency redemption plans by government to curb counterfeit coins. Hockey match reports Acton versus Brampton with Brampton winning 16 to 0. Chopping mill moves. snowfalls of eight inches. rising thefts in Wellington county with detective Greer aiding. Community notices include Ladies' Aid Society at Crewson's Corners and Professor Dorenwend’s hair goods event at Acton House on April 5. Also evangelical services enter its third week at the Methodist church.
At season end Mr. W B Rumsey presented the Rumiley trophy to the York Roaders who clinched the rural league title by losing only one game all year. The piece notes a long season with strong play and the trophy formalities concluding the championship effort.
A dense directory listing doctors dentists veterinarians and professionals in Acton Ontario with offices, hours, and contact numbers. Includes firms Bracken Leatherland accountants solicitors real estate and insurance services plus bus coach schedules and local services.
Sunday March 25 1956 Palm Sunday events listed with times for Holy Communion Church School Beginners Class Choral Communion Evening Prayer and Palm cross distribution Also Lent service Wednesday 8 pm and a special program at 10 am The Cross by Gand Faas Gaeu 6 the Senior.
Ray H. Costerus is pastor at the parsonage 115 Bower Ave. Sunday School at 10 00 a m Morning Worship at 11 00 a m Evening Worship at 1 00 p m Wednesday mid week service at 8 p m. Phone 206w.
Acton Pentecostal Assembly holds services at Cook Street in Crewson’s Corners. Rev. K. J. Reid leads Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Evangelistic Service at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday prayer meeting and Bible study at 8:00 p.m. Contact telephone 640w.
Fragmented timetable notes various daily and Sunday flyer times for Petraes Georgetown and West Toronto. Mentions 9.02 am 637 pm 10.11 pm 11.44 pm 8.48 pm and 7.40 pm with unclear Am and pm designations.
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