Acton Free Press November 8 1956
The Acton Free Press published weekly in Acton Ontario lists subscription rates Canada eight dollars United States four dollars for a year six months one dollar seventy five and single copies seven cents. It is authorized as second class mail at Ottawa and is produced by Dills Printing and Publishing Co Limited with G A Dill as editor in chief.
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Mill St. E. Acton
The
Dills Printing and Publishing Co. Limited
Sir Henry Pellatt
Niagara
Toronto
Rockwood
Samuel Trimble
Wm. Newton
John Price
Broom
Two Minutes to Remember the Sacrifice and Freedom
A reflective piece recalls two minutes to honor sacrifice, service, and the sacrifices of war. It contrasts home front fear with the courage of those who left towns and farms, forming bonds in distant campaigns, and ends with the solemn pledge to remember those who served and died for freedom.
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Reveille
Acton Council Faces Street Lighting Complaints
Acton council wrestles with long standing street lighting complaints while planning a town wide survey. New Mill Street lamps and rear hydro service poles in Glenlea and Lakeview meet standards, but residents question brightness and costs.
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Acton
Mill Street
Glenlea
Lakeview
P.U.C
Glénlea
Council
Canada Leads at U.N. in Middle East Police Plan
Canada assumed a leadership role at the United Nations by proposing a police command in the Middle East named to head the force by General E. M. Burns. The plan, sponsored by Canada with backing from Colombia and Norway, passed in the General Assembly with wide support and no votes against, albeit with abstentions from Britain, France, and Russia.
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Canada
United Nations
U.N
Lester Pearson
Middle East
Pearson
United Kingdom
Soviet Russia
France
United States
U.N. General Assembly
E. M. Burns
Great Britain
Russia
Columbia
Norway
Britain
U.S
New America
Halton Centennial Manor opens care residence for seniors
The Halton Centennial Manor staff residence expansion opens amid praise for senior care in Halton. The building will house the superintendent and about 20 staff, freeing space in the Manor for more women and married couples. The piece argues for continued moral support and development to match industrial growth.
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Halton Centennial Manor
Halton
Keegan
Drivers in the Fog Warn Ontario Motorists
The piece notes heavy fog over southern Ontario last week and links most accidents to drivers failing to slow down and adjust to conditions. It urges motorists to reduce speed and increase caution, stressing shared responsibility for road safety.
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Ontario
Chronicles of Ginger Farm Troubles and Weather Whirls
A Ginger Farm diary notes foggy weather and trials from coughs to teething. The writer reflects on Middle East and European conflicts, a truck drivers strike, and the Springhill disaster, then chronicles a quiet day with family visits, crafts exhibition, and mused thoughts on heredity versus environment. Betty-Lou miscall adds a comic scare.
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Springhill
Babs
Betty-Lou
Nancy
Partner
Carol
Sunday Church Calendar United Church of Canada
A local church calendar for this Sunday lists services and events hosted by the United Church of Canada. Details include times, locations, and participating congregations for worship, community activities, and notice of outreach programs.
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United Church OF Canada
Knox Church Acton Service Notice November 11 1956
Sunday service details list Rev Gordon Adams and Rev Andrew H McKenzie at Knox Church Acton with Organist George Eliott at 76 Bower Avenue and Parsonage contact at 29 Bower Avenue plus phone numbers for attendees.
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George Eliott
Bower Ave
Acton
Remembrance Day Services Across Acton Churches 1956
Sunday November 11 1956 observances across Acton churches include Holy Communion at 9 00 am Church School and Bible Class at 9 45 am Morning Worship at 10 00 am and evening events such as Evensong at 7 00 pm and B Y P U at 8 15 pm St Albans Anglican Church Acton Rev Evan H Jones rector acts Baptist and Pentecostal gatherings listed with service times and locations Reflective notes on sunshine and encouragement appear in a poem-like interlude aimed at readers.
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B.Y.P.U
Anhi
Must Pay Deficit For Street Lighting
Bronte council must cover the street lighting utilities deficit for 1955 totaling $1,129.26 as ordered by Ontario Hydro. The village solicitor insisted there is no way out and invited a Hydro auditor to explain the situation.
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Bronte
Thomas Millward
Canada
Ontario Hydro
Richard—Jones
Council
Missouri
Hydro
Acton Plant Becomes Beardmore Head Office In 1936 Move
The Free Press reports Beardmore and Co shifts head office from Toronto to Acton, adding 10 to 11 staff and consolidating Ottawa. Acton now hosts the head office with a sales office in the city, requiring larger quarters at the Elgin Street plant. Bracebridge operations moved to Acton. Fire Chief McDonald urged council to improve the fire hall and notify inspectors before alarms. Virginia Jubilee Singers drew a large crowd at United church. Big Charlie Conacher injured his wrist in a Maple Leafs preseason game with Detroit Red Wings. Remembrance Day closures affected many stores. Acton Rural Hockey League elected officials and discussed town rural divisions. Weather remained mild through fall.
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Beardmore and Co
Elgin St
Acton
Bracebridge
R. M. McDonald
Virginia Jubilee Singers
United Church
Girls’ Friendly Circle
United Men’s Club
Charlie Conacher
Maple Leafs
Detroit Red Wings
W. D. Talbot
F. Holloway
Professional Directory and Travellers' Guide Acton Ontario listings
The page lists numerous Acton Ontario professionals including doctors Dr W G C Kenney Dr D A Garrett and Dr Robert D Buckner dentists Dr A J Buchanan and optometrist E L Buchner. It also shows lawyers C Leatherland and real estate appraiser WM Bracken, an insurance firm, veterinarians B D Young and Young, and travel coach schedules for Gray Coach Lines.
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PO. Widor St. Acton
Ontario
Railway Timetable Fragments for Georgetown and Guelph
A collection of fragmented railway schedule entries lists daily and weekend times for Georgetown and George town, with morning and evening departures. Some lines show exceptions for Sundays, Saturdays, or holidays, and include prices or flag stops.
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G. A. Dill
David R. Dills
James A. Dilla
John Black
Ph. 000
Act On
Chronicles of
Gwendoline P. Clark
Hungary
Nova Scotia
United Nations Assembly
Ginger Farm
Niece Babs
Sudbury
Presbyterian Church IN Canada
St Alban’s Church
Ont
Evan H. Jones
Ray H. Costerus
L.O.L. Hall
Crewson's Corners
K. J. Reid
Cook St
A. J
Ambroise
the Free Press
Taste of the Free Press
Women's Institute
Francis Green Company
Utah
Appleby
Ballinafad
Milton
John Crewson
John St
Church
Professional Directory and
Travellers’ Guide
W. G C. Kenney
Symon Block
Mill St E. Acton
Church St. E
D. A. Garrett
Willow and
River Sts
River Street
Ontaro
Robert D Buckner
Wellington St. Acton
A J Buchanan
Leishman Bock
Mall St
Leib
Corner Mall
Frederick Streets
FOL Wright
Bracken
Insurance Agency
Res
J. Bert
Wood General and Life Insurance
Mill St
F. G. Oakes
BV. Sc
Veterinarian
Knox Ave
B. D. Young
B.V. Sc. Co
Young
D.V.M. Veterinary Surgeons
Brookville, Ontario
Milton TR
Ll. Buchner
Optometrist
C. F. Leatherland
Q.C. Barrister
Notary Public
Lever & Hoskin
Chartered Accountants
Mian St
Victoria St Brampton
Umley Funeral Home
Bruce FE Shoemaker
Mar
Olive M. Lampard
CM. Amt
Pigno
Gray Coach Lines
Sun and Hol
Sun
Hol
Sat
San
Georgetown
Guelph
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