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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 15, 1956
Page
10
The Acton Free Press published Thursday November 15 1956 at 56 Mill St E Acton Ontario. It lists subscriptions rates and policies with prices in Canadian and U.S. currency and identifies staff roles including G A Dills editor in chief and James A Dills managing editor.
In Springhill Nova Scotia a coal mine explosion trapped over 100 men and killed 39. Draegermen volunteers risked their lives to rescue those underground. Eighty eight men were brought to the surface alive, while many mourned the 39 dead as miners’ families prayed for a miracle.
A judge proposed a licensing authority to regulate unofficial sports year books and warned against soliciting without a license. The Canadian Chamber of Commerce urged six checks to avoid fast sign deals and questionable advertising promises. It urged publishers to disclose memberships, circulation audits, and the suitability of readers, advising advertisers to compare with local newspapers and stations.
A Hartland Observer featured note examines Elvis Presley as a teen idol and rising star. It cites a Kingston girl with heavy fan mail and a Chicago fan who writes 136500 letters, spending about 16.63 dollars daily on postage. The piece questions longevity and notes Presley’s early million earnings and Canadian context.
Acton prepares for nomination night as trustees present a year of progress. Population nears 4000, a new 12 room school is under construction, water supply and storage are to be doubled, and streets have been hard surfaced. Citizens assess industrial progress against town improvements.
November marks Home and School Month across the province to focus on the group’s activities. Locally the Ontario organization is active and promotes its principles. The creed emphasizes cooperative effort to produce Canadian citizens aligned with social service civic virtue patriotism and world peace.
Chronicles from Ginger Farm note rapid Elliot Lake development in Blind River District with uranium mine workers moving in and Neighborhoods 1 to 3 planned. The writer recounts family visits, a quiet house after departure, and a sudden cold snap with car trouble and a kindly baker helping.
Sunday church notices list services at United Church of Canada St Alban's Knox Baptist and Pentecostal Assembly in Acton Ontario. Includes names Rev Gordor Jaims Allan Neelon Evan Jones Rev Ray H Costerus K J Reid and J H Blair with service times from 9:00 am to 7:30 pm and activities such as morning prayers Holy Communion Church School and Masonic service.
A 1936 recap notes the Mail and Empire becoming the Globe and Mail, Acton badminton club rounds, local hockey and football chatter, community events in Oakville and Rockwood, and obituaries. Mentions Adolf Hitler birthday greetings, Goebbels, and local sports figures like Cooney Shields moving to Calumet.
Public directory of medical doctors dentists veterinarians optometrist lawyers and professionals in Acton and area. Includes addresses phone numbers hours and offices in Symon Block Mill Street Willow and River Streets Church Street Knox Knox Ave and other local sites with a travel timetable for coaches and bus routes.
A Knox Manse gathering discussed church improvement projects and approved a 300 donation to the male aging board. A committee led by Mrs A J Buchanan Mrs R M McDonald and Mrs McCutcheon will oversee proposed restorations plus watch over the manse. The program featured solos by Mass Bella Mase Roszell readings by Mrs R L Davidson and Mrs Murray Smith a bachelor sale guessing contest and refreshments.
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