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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 17, 1956
Page
16
The article notes Victoria Day shifts to the Monday nearest May 24 this year May 21. It reflects on changing holiday observances toward long weekends and the impact of modern travel and work patterns on how people celebrate and take time off.
The Ontario teachers pension fund is $90 million below current needs per the provincial auditor. If not corrected, in 15 years more pension outlays will exceed inflows. The Financial Post notes other Canadian funds face similar actuarial shortfalls and urge taxpayer subsidies only as needed.
The piece notes non operating railway unions grew to include hotel employees, arguing they are railway workers and deserve railway wages. This shocks CNR prompting a policy shift away from hotel operation, leading to outsourcing Montreal hotel management and looking to dispose of other hotel properties.
On May 14, 1906 the Ontario Hydro-Electric Power Commission received royal assent for 14 municipalities around Kitchener. Sir Adam Beck led the campaign to bring Niagara Falls power to Ontario towns and villages. Fifty years on Hydro continues to develop the province and power its growth across communities.
The governor general faces embarrassment as patrons are urged to buy whisky to back the arts. Distillers reportedly donated 20 000 to 25 000 to a Drama Festival, raising questions about industry funding and influence on culture and public taste.
A critique lampoons the modern urge to adjust to taxation, mortgages, media, and social norms. It condemns conformity among workers, families, doctors, and broadcasters while praising steadfast nonconformists who resist societal pressure. The piece labels conformity as a treadmill and champions the old college try to push for change.
The Powassan News celebrates its fiftieth year of publication with founder J.B Lake still active. Congratulations flow to the paper and its staff as spring and outdoor hints inspire readers. A note suggests husbands tackle yard work for a neater home, with light humor about a backache and pleasing results.
Rev G P Parson notes in Cyprus the resilience of Bible distributors amid unrest. Nicholas, born in Cairo to Greek heritage, fought in Greece and Albania, found a 1839 Greek New Testament that ignited his faith, and after demobilization became a colporteur in Cyprus at 33 carrying Bibles and a historic copy. Suggested readings for the week are listed with Psalm and Colossians passages.
Alistair MacLean’s H M S Ulysses is a war novel praised in Britain for its unusually tragic dimensions. It follows a Royal Navy crew on the perilous convoy route to Murmansk, enduring continuous cold and devastating air and sea attacks.
Chrysler Corporation of Canada Ltd announces April passenger car production of 11 132 units, up 26.3 percent from April 1955. First four months total 41 959 cars, an all time record and up 18 percent versus January–April 1955. President E C Row comments on the gains.
Sunday May 20 1956 includes morning worship at 9 00 a m and evening worship at 7 00 p m Sunday School at 10 00 a m Mid week service on Wednesday at 8 15 p m and BYPLU at 8 00 p m all at Ray H Costerus Parsonage 115 Bower Ave.
Moncton officials state local contractors who damage fire hydrants during snow removal will be responsible for the repair costs. Mayor Hugh Joyce announced the policy to the city council, emphasizing accountability for utility damage and municipal maintenance expenses.
The timetable lists Sunday School at 10.00 am, Morning Worship at 11.00 am, and an Evangelistic Service at 7.30 pm. It also notes a Wednesday Cottage Prayer meeting and Bible study at 8.00 pm.
May 21 1936 Free Press notes four week Diamond Jubilee plans for United church at Acton. Includes wedding of Lorna Kennedy Reid, St Albans Young People banquet, play "For Pete's Sake" honors, summer sports kickoff and frost damage, lady bowlers officers, Maple Leafs seek goalkeeper replacement, Walter Broda minor league record price, Milton diphtheria cases, Acton scouts to Milton jamboree.
May 1906 Fire hits Beardmore and Co sole leather tannery with flames visible for miles. Insurance adjusters estimate 5000 dollars loss split among 23 companies while local fire brigades gain control in about half an hour.
A dense listing of Acton area professionals including physicians dentists a veterinarian optometrist and legal clerks with office addresses and hours. includes telephone numbers and hours for Dr W G C Kenney Dr D A Garrett Dr A J Buchanan Dr Holeib EF Buchner and C F Leatherland plus veterinary surgeons and transit times and schedules.
Real estate service invites owners to list farms businesses or homes, offering facilities to secure purchasers. Includes contact at 20 Wilbur St and references to insurance and appraisal services.
Daily and Sunday flyer times listed for Georgetown and George Town with morning and evening departures including 902 am and 637 pm on Georgetown routes and 540 am daily except Sunday on the Daly line.
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