Acton Free Press November 1 1956
The Acton Free Press published Thursday November 1 1956 from 56 Mill St E Acton Ontario. It is a Record Class Mail publication with subscriptions in advance and advertising rates on request. Editor in Chief is G A Dills with David R Dills and James A Dills as production members and John Black as associate editor.
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Mill St. E. Acton
G. A. Dills
David R. Dills
James A. Dills
John Black
Ph. 600
Act On
Acton Iron Water Trough A Remnant Of Local History
A rusting iron water trough at Main and Mill Streets represents Acton’s past. once used by horses and dogs and a gathering point for children, it now sits neglected. The piece ponders preserving the historic trough within a future municipal center rather than losing this sign of old Acton.
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Acton
Main and
Mill Streets
Peace is More Than a Word
A reflective piece defines peace as living inspired democracy guided by God. It urges unity, responsibility for mistakes, honest apologies, moral standards, and action toward a global neighbor mindset. It argues for personal reform as the root of world change and rebirth.
Alarming rise of unlit bicycles prompts discipline call
Kelowna Courier urges parents to discipline youths riding dark streets after noting many bicycles lack lights. Red Deer Advocate lauds Canadian press defense of CBC independence in program content. Drumheller Telegram highlights Canada’s mineral wealth and resource abundance.
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Catl
Ean
Kelowna
CBC
Red Deer
Alta
The Beast in Socialism Rises in Eastern Europe
In the past weeks eastern Europe shows the beast in Russia and socialism as Poland challenges Moscow’s grip by pulling away from Soviet satellites while Hungary endures deadly clashes in Budapest as Soviet troops remain. The spread of revolt questions Russia’s future influence in Europe and U.N. diplomacy.
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Europe
Budapest
Poland
Moscow
Hungary
Nagy
Baltic States
East Germany
Czechoslovakia
Balkan
Russia
U.N
Good Weather Bad Memories From a Mild Autumn
The article notes pleasant autumn warmth and October sunshine while recalling a wet unsettled summer. Wet ground delayed planting in many areas and high yields raised concerns about grain and root crop quality due to rot moisture. Farmers remember the summer’s inconsistency despite an agreeable fall.
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Dominion Weather Bureau
Barbaric Twist in Us Over Boxing Photo
A reader condemns a boxing photograph of Isaac Logart from Cuba showing extreme facial injury. The piece questions the sport, photographers, and the spectator culture, urging readers to reconsider the promotion of boxing and its effects on fighters.
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Daily Press
Isaac Logart
Cuba
Badan
Beck
Chronicles of Ginger Farm Room Soundproof Retreat
The author details moving into a separate writing room free from daily interruptions yet still invaded by family chaos. Niece and nephew visit with young children causing playful mishaps from toppled glasses to bathroom mischief. A christening party, a distant car pile up, a farm visit with exotic animals, and a racoon house guest add humorous incidents. Weather stays pleasant despite minor electrical mishaps from a storm.
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Partner
Edward
Queen E
Religious Services In Acton Ontario November 4 1956
Local church listings show sermons services and classes across United Church Anglican Presbyterian Baptist and Pentecostal congregations in Acton Ontario for Sunday November 4 1956. Timings include morning prayers holy communion Sunday schools choir services and evening prayers with contact details for some parishes.
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Norman Rus
Sepai Reni High Fellowship
B.Y.P.U
The Tender Trap Detours Hit Oakville Rehearsal
In a Victoria Hall rehearsal for The Tender Trap by Oakville Arts and Crafts Lloyd MacDougall broke two ribs after a punch from lead actor Byron Collins. A day later Larry Reynolds slipped a disc, losing his role.
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Oakville
Victoria Hall
September Traffic in District Three Sees 225 Crashes
Ontario Provincial Police stats show 225 motor vehicle accidents in District Three in September, with two deaths and 97 injuries. Police laid 1448 charges and checked 5318 vehicles during the month.
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Ontario
Halton County
Old Time Acton News Packed With Local Happenings
Nassagaweya council welcomes 52 year veteran John Mansen as clerk. The Rugged Truth play at Acton Town Hall draws full crowd with actors Miss Frances Hurst and Jack Reid starred. Lake Side IODE welcomes two new members. Roosevelt wins U.S. election. Hallowe en pranks and Remembrance Day slated. Local crime hints and sports updates fill the issue.
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Nassagaweya Council
John Marsen
Acton Tennis Club
Joe Hurst
Jack Reid
Frances Hurst
Charles Kirkness
Marguerite Ryder
Jack McGeachie
Laura McMullen
Gordon Cook
Flora Sayers
Acton Concert Orchestra
Lakeside Chapter
I.O.D.E
J. J. Stewart
Wm. Ramsden
United States
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Garner
Callander
Little
Badminton
Guelph
Hallowe'en
Hugh Mann
James Quantic
W. Landsborough
St Joseph's Church
Disciples Church
Peter Hills
Methodist Church
Oakville
Acton Lodge 1
C.F
I. Francis
D.D.G.M
L. Williams
N.G
Streetsville
Frank Mcintosh
Milton Professional Directory and Medical Listings
Local Milton directory lists physicians surgeons dentists and lawyers with office hours and contact numbers. Notable entries include Dr C K Stevenson Dr R Fite-Gerald and Dr G E Swyer at Milton clinics, X-ray facilities, coroner and MRCP services, plus legal firms Dick Dick & McWilliams George Elliott and Sharpe Nichols Hoad. Travel notices show Canadian Pacific and Canadian National Rail schedules.
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C. K. Stevenson
R. Fite
Gerald Ve
W. J. Hannah
A. T. Hunter Quee Teibeee
A.M
Milton Private Hospital
C.P.R
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Lloyd: Davis’ Jewellery
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G. A. King
Royal Building
H. F. Galloway
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Arena Telephone
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Notary Public Office
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