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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 17, 1956
Page
5
The article notes Victoria Day now falls on the Monday nearest May 24, this year May 21, and discusses public sentiment on weekend holiday observance and changing work patterns. It reflects on past midweek holidays, travel, and decorating customs, urging flexibility while noting weekends are preferred over Saturdays or Sundays.
Ontario teachers pension fund stands $90 million short of what is needed per the provincial auditor. If not corrected, in 15 years more money will be leaving than entering. The Financial Post notes similar actuarial shortfalls in federal civil service and some municipal plans. The piece argues funds must be funded by contributors and private schemes cannot rely on taxpayer subsidies. You can't get out more than you put in.
The non operating railway unions expand to include hotel employees and demand railway wages, forcing the Canadian National Railway to rethink hotel operations. CNR scales back hotel ventures and seeks to divest other hotel properties while Montreal’s new hotel is to be run by a non railway company. Rural Scene.
Ontario Hydro celebrates half a century since its 1906 royal assent creating the Ontario Hydro-Electric Power Commission. The piece recalls Sir Adam Beck’s campaigns to win municipal acceptance, the launch of Niagara Falls power, and Hydro’s growth transforming Ontario towns and rural homes.
A critic argues provincial and dominion donors from brewers and distillers back arts funding with large gifts, prompting public embarrassment as patrons’ letters and influence shape culture and policy. The writer warns of shifting control and demands scrutiny of donor lists to avoid further reputational harm.
The piece laments widespread pressure to conform across society including taxpayers unions families TV viewers and professionals. It praises lingering nonconformists who resist and strive to force change, urging readers to reject the prevailing urge to adjust.
The Powassan News marks its fiftieth year of publication with founder J B Lake still active. Congratulatory notes pour in for the milestone as the paper reflects on springtime outdoor joy and civic notices.
The piece profiles Rev G P Parson and Nicholas a Greek Cypriot born in Cairo who after fighting in Greece and Albania becomes a Bible seller in Cyprus. He reads an 1839 Greek New Testament and stays devoted to ministry and distribution while suggesting weekly readings and maintaining hope amid upheaval.
Alistair MacLean’s H. M. S. Ulysses is a British war novel praised for its grim Arctic convoy setting to Murmansk. The crew endures relentless cold and brutal air and sea attacks as tragedy unfolds aboard the Royal Navy ship.
Chrysler Canada Limited reports an all time April production of 11,132 passenger cars, up 26.3 percent from April 1955. President E C Row notes first four months total 41,959 cars, an all time four month record and 18 percent higher than January-April 1955.
Sunday May 20 1956 notice lists church activities at 42.00 a.m. 700 pm Morning Worship and Evening Worship 815 pm BY PU Wednesday 8 pm Mid week Service includes Sunday School at 10.00 arm.
Moncton New Brunswick Mayor Hugh Joyce told council that local contractors who damage fire hydrants during snow removal would be responsible for paying the repair bill.
The notice lists times for Sunday School at 10 00 a m Morning Worship at 11 00 a m Evangelistic Service at 7 30 p m and Wednesday Cottage Prayer Meeting and Bible Study at 8 00 p m for May 1956.
Twenty years ago the Free Press noted plans for a four week Diamond Jubilee celebration at the United Church in Acton. The issue also reports a quiet May wedding for Lorna Elizabeth Kennedy and Joseph Nelson Reid at the United Church parsonage, with details of attire and bouquet. Other items include St Albans Young People’s Association closing activities, play acknowledgments, summer sports starting amid frost setbacks, lady bowlers’ club officers, a Maple Leafs bid to replace veteran goalkeeper George Hainsworth, Walter Broda record price for a minor leaguer, diphtheria cases in Milton, and Acton scouts attending a jamboree in Milton.
St Alban’s church held confirmation with 11 candidates officiated by the Bishop of Niagara. Miss Ettie Laird resigns as librarian after eight years. A blaze at Beardmore and Co leather tannery caused $5,000 loss, insured among 23 companies. Town concerns include street refuse, hydrant needs, rising tanner wages, dog tagging, and a halted Sunday car plan between Fort William and Port Arthur. Senator Forget cites French capital investments amid unrest in Canada.
A dense listing of Acton area professionals with offices on Mill Street Leishman Block and Symon Block. Doctors Dentists a veterinarian and an optometrist are shown with addresses phone numbers and typical office hours. Brampton Malton and Westbound rail times appear in the page footer.
A compact ad offering real estate and insurance services by W. R. Bracken at 20 Wilbur St and Acton. It invites owners to list farms, businesses, or houses and uses their facilities to secure a purchaser for property.
The notices list partial timetable data including Daly service at 540 am and 713 pm with Sunday exceptions. It mentions Georgetown flight times at 902 am 637 pm and 111 pm, indicating irregular daily flyer schedules and city-specific timings.
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