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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 16, 1957
Page
3
The Artoit Bree Press masthead lists Dills Printing and Publishing Co Limited as publisher with O A Dills as Editor in Chief and David R Dills as Production Manager James A Dills as Managing Editor and a business and editorial office at 600 Acton notes.
The Financial Post reports Canadian new car purchases in the first quarter reach 88 000 to 90 000 units with 18 000 to 19 000 trucks, valuing cars over 260 million dollars and trucks at 67 million. February and March sales were only fair, but January boosted results.
A Vancouver visit and Victoria Times critique cast doubt on Social Credit aims. The piece warns that a $100 old age pension and parity farm prices would rely on inflationary fiscal policy, with higher taxes and a weaker dollar. It argues Canadians would pay in taxes now for state pensions later and questions any federal chance of implementing such a program before June 10.
The Winnipeg Free Press argues the election should become a Liberal Conservative contest with minor parties dismissed as regional. A London Free Press item imagines preserving era artifacts like sugar camps grist mills barns and horse-drawn gear as museum pieces across the country.
Bertrand Russell recalls Sidney Webb as earnest and serious about politics. He notes Webb disliked jokes on political theory and once retorts that MPs cannot be wiser than their constituents, a remark Webb finds objectionable.
The Brighton toy fair showcased enduring favorites like dolls skipping ropes bats and balls while adding modern forms such as plastic rockets and aluminum gadgets. Despite global tensions and new designs most children stick to traditional play as UK toy industry exports a fifth of its 100 million pound yearly output.
Residents hail the Parks Board and local clubs for Acton Park improvements while lamenting vandalism and misconduct at Fairy Lake. They urge stronger enforcement, more property protection, and continued civic effort to preserve the park’s facilities and future enhancements.
A travelogue style column recalls a week of drought then rain on the Ginger Farm front, noting garden growth, asparagus, and chores. The couple describes their new home near Malton, improved drainage, water supply, and quiet, interspersed with social visits at St Peters church bazaar led by Mrs Kate Aitken.
The page lists multiple church schedules for Acton Ontario on May 19 1957 across Adtea United Church Knox Presbyterian Pentecostal Assembly Baptist Church and Anglican St Albans. It notes morning prayers worship services church schools and youth groups with times from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm and addresses in Acton including Hawes Avenue Mower Avenue and Cook Street with clergy Rev Gordon Adams Rev Andrew H McKenzie Rev K J Reid Rev H Costerus Rev Evan H Jones and others.
Grace arnes reports a former minister, a University of Toronto graduate, now serves as a canon in the Niagara Diocese. He previously held parish roles at Niagara Falls, Wainfleet, Acton, Winchester, and Guelph before his current appointment.
The weekly Merchants' Crew draw drew a large crowd at the Acton Post Office last Saturday with Acton Citizens Band playing while Master of Ceremonies E. Watson announced the final draw. W. Holloway won $28 on a 30 percent coupon and Mrs. C. M. Davidson received the $5 weekly merchants award, ending a year and five months of local interest in the event.
A May 1967 extract recounts a Prepp Press style look back to 1937 with notes on a party for Mims Violet Currie before her marriage, Acton ball team opener at Georgetown, a 6 to 5 win by paper boys, and mixed play. Also mentions YMCA conference at Camp Norval, Acton locals Mitts Hinton and secretary Ysnery, planned opening home game, a dog freedom scare, Mother's Day services, dental convention, a nurse prize, and a United church musical evening featuring Bo Towles and Patsy Kelly at the Gregory Theatre.
A May 16 1961 issue reports Acton Tennis Club elected officers for the year at a town hall meeting in Acton including honorary president Dr Gray president Dr Hore vice president Miss Margaret Russell and secretary-treasurer Harold Nicklin. A district CLA rep meeting in Guelph drew up the schedule with Ed Ryder attending for Acton.
A compact listing of Acton area professionals including physicians dentists accountants and services. It notes contact numbers and office hours for Bruce Shoemaker Olive Lampard Walter Pope Robert Buckner and others, with rail and insurance details and travel coach schedules.
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