Acton Bree Press serves Acton Ont weekly since 1878
The Acton Bree Press is a weekly Ontario newspaper published every Thursday at 6 mills, with subscriptions available in Canada and the United States. It notes affiliations with the Audit Bureau of Circulations and CWNA divisions, and lists publishing staff and office contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Ont
Audit Bureau of Circulations
C.W. WA
Ontario-Quebec
CWNA
Canada
United States
Post Office Department
Ottens
Public Knowledge Denied Highlights Growing Secrecy in Public Matters
A 1957 editorial complains of increasing government secrecy in budget discussions, committee meetings, and utility applications. It notes press exclusion from meetings and urges full public disclosure of how public funds are spent while acknowledging occasions for necessary confidentiality. The piece includes a letter from the Retail Merchants Association of Canada clarifying beer sale positions in Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finance Committee
Retail Merchants’ Association of Canada“Ontario) Inc
Toronto
Ontario
Premier Front
Hetai) Merchants Association of Canada
cOntaino) Inc
Greater Retail Grocery Association
Retet Merchant Association
Greater Retail Grocers’ Association
Georgetown Reverses Meter Plan Votes 7 2 Endorse Parking
A neighboring town Georgetown reversed its decision and approved parking meters for three streets by a 7 to 2 vote. Downtown merchants reportedly favored the metering. The note discusses costs and the potential need for future parking limitations and questions who should fund lots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Council
Canadian economy outpacing the United States claims Charlottetown Guardian
The Charlottetown Guardian notes Bureau of Statistics data showing Canada grows faster than the U S in 1953-56 and 1946-53 periods. It argues immigration and private investment could propel Canada among leading industrial nations within a quarter century, citing abundant natural resources and untapped areas in Halton County.
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Bureau of Statistics
Canada
United States
Charlottetown
Halton
Spring Time Untidiness In Rural Roadsides
A reflective piece questions littering along Canadian highways and roadside picnic spots as spring grows. notes scattered bottles and boxes persist from last fall and urges cleaner personal and community habits, including towns without garbage collection. It asks readers to consider how behavior in vehicles and at picnics affects neighbors and the land, urging tidiness.
Opinion on voting and May weather reference
The note urges readers to have a clear opinion and vote on June 10. It also compares weather claims to past unusual May snow and frost events, dismissing speculative bombs as factors in weather.
Welcome Wagon Visitors Welcome Newcomers in Ontario
In Ontario a Welcome Wagon representative visited Ginger Farm to Halfway House, delivering sponsor cards and offering gifts from local merchants. The program includes literature from the Reeve and regional services, aiming to ease newcomer integration and encourage home shopping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ginger Farm
Halfway House
Gwendoline
FP. Clarke
Udo
Ontario
Sunday church calendar for Acton area May 28 1957
Local church listings show services across Baptist United Presbyterian Pentecostal and Anglican congregations in Acton Ontario May 28 1957. Timings include Sunday School morning worship and evening services with midweek meetings noted for several churches.
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FeloWship
Safety Rules To Prevent Drownings At Summer Vacations
Public safety notice from Brantford Ontario listing ten water safety rules including learn to swim never swim alone stay near shore avoid diving unfamiliar waters and wait after meals. Also includes advice on rescuing with a boat rope or oar and to swim near lifeguard stations during rough water or lightning storms. Police seek purse thief who stole $120 from Anton Quint's apartment leaving $89 and $40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Canada Insurance Federation
Sveim
Bhares
Brantford
Qnt
Anton Quint
Acton Community Notes Highlight Meetings and Local Events
The Acton district reports its annual church meeting with sermons by H P Moore and remarks from Rev G W Barker and J S Coleman. A Cheyenne letter to William Perryman is traced, Acton bowling opens in fine shape, and teachers join a Milton institute convention. Local roadwork, a band serenade, cricket club reorganization, and a hotel name change are noted.
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Twersday
Quelph
H. P. Moore
Acton
G. W. Barker
J. S. Coleman
Cheyenne
Wyoming
William Perryman
Silvercreek
Perryman
West
Toronto
Acton Bowling Green
Hulton Teachers’ Institute
Milton
Woh Stewart
Minsee Kate Kennedy
Jessie C McKinnon
Mattie FE Smith
Annie King
Nicol
Maggie Bennett
Florence Holmes
Vida Forster
Baptist Sunday School
Georgetown
Patewert
Temperrree Church Street
Acton Cricket Club
Beardmore
Sonetary
AO Beardmore
JC Dunn
Jo Chark
AO Heardmore
Jo Tucker
J Weed
F Turner
Jo McAuliffe
Gabbans
Albion Hotel
Acton Sport Opens With Hard Hitting Win and Local Events
Acton’s baseball team defeated Brampton 8 to 5 in a late nine inning rally as Hec Lambert held Brampton to four runs in six innings. Empire Day concerts at the town hall featured Dana and Hetty Gibson with awards from LODE. Acton Boy Scout Troop placed second at the Oakville jamboree and a parish hall euchre raised funds. A May wedding united Violet Currie and Frederick Dawkins at Brock Avenue. A 0 000 kilometer station plan near Crot announced for Canadas next opening.
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Acton
Carol Casey
Brampton
Farrell
Hec Lambert
Duke of Devonshire
IODE
Koud
Dana
Hetty Gibson
Geardon Gibbons
John McHugh
Fthel Franklin
Hen Brioda
Patty Bayliss
Marjorie Nelson Tang
Oakville
Scout Mothers’ Aux-liary
George Lazenby
Mre Holloway
William Frana
Ino
Misa
Violet Marion Currie
Arch
Frederick Clarence Dawhans
Mia
Wow Dawkins
Hew Hot Bente
von Brock
Ave Crot
Harnbe
Canada
Action Acton Professional Directory Listing
A compact directory page for Acton Ont listing professionals. Includes funeral home contact Bruce Shoemaker manager Olive Lampard teachers accountants auditors doctors lawyers and real estate and insurance services. Also notes Grey coach lines departure times and Canadian National Railways schedules for Acton Georgetown and area.
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The
Dilla Printing and Publishing Co. Limited
G. A. Dills
David R. Dills
James A. Dills
Walter
Public Utilities Commission
Free Press
Autry
Ferst
Department of Highways
Canadian Cancer Society
Johnny
Joy
Ross
Hosa
United Church OF Canada
Actes
Gordon Adams
Bower Avenue
George Elliott
Bower Ave
Presbyterian Church
Snox Chuercah
Andrew H. McKenzie
Acton Pentecostal “Assembly
Fnc K - Pester
Rex Cook
Feleptione
Mesting Pond Bil Bible’ Udge
Professional Directory and
Travellers’ Guide
Olive M. Lampard
St. Alban’s Parish Hall
Park Ave
Guelph
W. H. Biggs
FCI
Eng
Georgetown Triangle
A. J. Bishop
C.P.A
Lever & Hoskin Chartered Accountants
Main St. N
King St W. Brampton
Walter H. Pope
Certified Public Accountant Chartered Secretary
Main St. St. Georgetown
Buchner
Optometrist
Milt St E
Gray Coach Lines
Luna
Santa Halren
Imi Md Am
Pls
Benom
Canadian National Railways
Andy
Bsunday
Sun
D. A. Garrett
Willow and
River Ste
River Street
Robert D. Buckner
Hurgeen
Wellington St
Fl, Wright
WM. R. Bracken Insurance Agency
Mill Street
General Insurance
Bert Wood Insurance Agency
Life and General Insurance
A. J. Buchanan
Teatherland
Barrister & Gollester
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