Acton Press Gazette May 30 1957 edition description
The Acton Press Gazette a local weekly paper dated May 30 1957 lists its publication details. It notes association memberships with Audit Bureau of Circulations CWNA Ontario Quebec division and advertising rates on request. It is published by Dills Printing and Publishing Co Limited with G A Pills as editor in chief and David J Dills as production manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audit Bureau of Circulations
C.W. W A
Ontario-Quebec
CWNA
United States
Post Office Department
The
Dills Printing and Publishing Co. Limited
G. A. Pills
David J. Dills
James A. Dills
Decoration Day in Acton Recalled as Community Tribute
Article urges Acton residents and former inhabitants to attend Decoration Day services next Sunday. It notes a growing, organized observance supported by councils and local groups, highlighting the annual event as a pleasant, comforting memory honoring those who built the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Council
United
Older Canadians form a long-lived nation
The Financial Post notes Canada is among the oldest nations by average age due to better health, food, and hygiene. Thirty-five years ago 28 percent were over 70. fifteen years ago 4 percent. now nearly five percent, while the 70 plus group numbers about 2.75 million, rising with population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Delinquent Voters Reflect Canadian Election Apathy
The 1953 Dominion election saw 67 of 100 eligible voters cast ballots, signaling a lapse in awareness of parliamentary government. Authors argue education and ongoing civic effort are needed to engage voters and emphasize the franchise’s history and responsibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Figures on a quiz win prompt notes on accuracy
The writer recalls winning $10 on a TV quiz after guessing 5 000 as Halfon’s present population and notes the public’s habit of quoting large figures. They stress the need for reference material and caution about numbers in public discourse. They also reflect on a town editor’s claim of a century of service, noting many papers were founded later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halfon
Columbus
North America
Canadian venture requires distinct business identity says Imperial Oil executive
W O Twaits of Imperial Oil told Rochester listeners that moving to Canada means establishing a new business not merely extending an existing one. He cautioned against applying US branch rules to Canadian operations and urged firms to build a venture that serves Canadian and international markets, saving money and avoiding headaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
W. O. Twaits
Imperial Oil
Rochester
The
Financial Post
United States
Twaits
Moosomin
Sask
Tonawanda
N.Y
Silent work carries election processes and voter duty
A collection of concise editorials reflects on election mechanics and civic virtue from Canadian papers. The Estevan Mercury notes silent group effort underpins election day, while Toronto real estate trends show population shifts, Lachute warns about grass fires, and The Financial Post ponders postal district changes amid possible name allocations for metro mail routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estevan
Sask
Mercury
From Ginger Farm to Halfway House Church Remains the Background
A reflective piece by Gwendoline F. Clarke on how community centers shift from taverns and mills to churches. The author recalls Ontario roots, visits an Anglican church atop a hill by the Credit, recounts parish history from 1650s figures to 1897 rebuilding, and notes a warm, active congregation. Personal reflections tie village life to Ginger Farm and Halton borders, with hints of local election concerns and daily errands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gwendoline F. Clarke
Tavero Ita
Ontario
the Credit
The
Credit
Peter Adamson
Springfield
James Magrath
St. Peters
MacNabb
Ginger Farm
Halton
Halton Peel
Sunday Church Calendar for Acton Area
Local church listings for June 1957 across Baptist Presbyterian United Pentecostal Anglican in Acton Ontario. Includes Rev Costerna McKenzie Adams and Jones with service times from 9:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at various parishes and parish house addresses on Bower Ave and Lane St. Churches featured: Baptist, Presbyterian, United, Pentecostal, Anglican. with notes on school and fellowship activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ly —Surfsray School
Explorers
Iaston
Lane St. Church
Kitchener
Church School
Obituary of Eight Year Old William Nelson
William Gordon Rae Nelson of Rockwood R 4 died May 14 in Guelph General hospital at age eight. He was son of Mrs. Margaret and the late William Gordon Nelson, with siblings Clifford, Leslie and Carol at home. He attended Morass Township School and United church. Funeral at Rumley Acton May 18 with Rev. Ward. interment Rockwood cemetery. Schoolmates served as guard of honor. pallbearers were Alex McPhedran Harvey Bayne Charles McNabb and Ed Maude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Gordon Rae Nelson
Rockwood
Guelph General Hospital
Margaret
William Gordon Nelson
Clifford
Leslie
Carol
The
United Church
Rumley
Acton
Mr. Ward
Rockwood Cemetery
Alex McPhedran
Harvey Bayne
Charles McNabb
Ed Maude
Water woes hit Acton as Beardmore plant pipe breaks
Town and Acton Water Company lose supply when a night break drains systems. Pumps restored quickly after discovery. Also noted: drownings, sales of local bakery, motor crash injuries, and school board reengagements amid a busy June 1937 Acton scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladlow Aid
Fred Cleave
Acton
Beardmore
Woolden
William Amillie
Main St
Milton
Mall St
Thomas Watson
Frances Wilds
Wilde
Grated Valley
Acton Friends
Toronto
University of Toronto
Free Press May 38 1907 Acton notes and events
Surveyors push westward from Acton amid talk of a new electric runway. A new 60 by 60 barn for Wm Prowl rises after last summer’s fire. Victoria Day bowling at Franklin Square, lacrosse exhibition with the Royal Canadian Club of Onondaga. Indians and Army Keals clash in a first quarter surge. Indians pursue a 4630 train west. Victoria Day praised by locals and visitors for springtime pleasures. May 24 holds warm place in Canadians’ hearts. John Melhereun joins James Warren’s surveying party. Misses Maude Main and Maudhe Dills visit Toronto. A Toronto boy fined for cabin misadventure. Mamie Masales renovates her Elgin Street property. First C L A league game to be played in Winnesdas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Wmprowl
Franklin Square
Hawes
Royal Canadian
Onondaga
Tun
Army Keals
Woonan Oatk Ces
Maudhe Dills
Toronto
Otar Duay
Mamie Masales Hostad Abe Barne
Elgin Street
Aoneey
Wood Teuse
Winnesdas
Acton Professional Directory and Travellers Guide Strikes Local Listings
Acton area business directory lists professionals including accountants W H Beggs and Lever & Hoskin, optometrist A A Buchner, doctors W G Kenney A D Garrett Robert D Buckner and H Leib, real estate, insurance, legal services, and Grey Coach Lines including daily East and West routes from Acton with flyers to Georgetown and Guelph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Beggs
FCI
Eng
Georgetown Triangle
A. J. Bishop
C.P.A. Lever & Hoskin Chartered Accountants
Main St. N
King St
Brampton Toronto
Also Mentioned on This Page
Acton [ Ree] Press
England
Barrie
Ont
Lachute
Post Office
Toronto 2
Buaria Vista Heights
Mae Ty Esther Teylor
Halfway House
Hitron
Acrun
Rob
Joy
Rass
Eddie
Homer
Partner
New South Pee Hospital
Copeland
Copelands
Vatet
Presbyterian Church IN
NOX Church
Andrew H. McKenzie
UNITED CHURCH OF_CANADA
Acton, Ontario
Gordon Adams M.A
Bower Avenue
George Eliott
Bower Ave
YMCA
Aim
Evenral Bile Herve
Anglican Church OF ‘Canada
Alban's
Ons
Evan H. Jones
William Nelson
Pres Press
Death Walkwee
Neaton Mhurst
Cooksville
Turaday
Smart
Daxsehall
Auperb
Heedesserteert
Burlington
Lambert
Terry Bus Morton
Cathes Aten
Tssue of the Free Press
Professional Directory and
Travellers’ Guide
SUA Seeder
Bruce E Shoemaker
Mer
Olive M. Lampard
Earl G. Black HO
Ria
Milton, Ont
Walter H. Pope
Certified Public Accountant
St. S. Georgetown
E. ‘J. Buchner
R.O
Gray Coach Lines
Sune
Canadian National
Ney
Georgetown
SUNY
Viver Ghelah
W. GC
Kenney
Symon Block
Mill St ER
Church Wt. E
D A. Garrett
Willow and
River St
River Street
Robert D. Buckner
Wellington St. Acton
Wilbur St. Acton
WM. R. Bracken Insurance Agency
Mill Street
Res
J. Bert Wood Insurance Agency
Life and General Insurance
Mil St
Soso
Guelph
Dental
A. J. Buchanan
Bill Street
LEGAL
Teatherland
Notary Publis
Res. Jst
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!