22 Nov 1956
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 22, 1956
Page
1
The November 22 1956 issue notes Acton's paving program nearing completion and praises the safety and driving improvements. It warns drivers to slow for children and urges parents to supervise. Officials expect higher wheel speeds but few objections to the project.
Geraldton Times Star comments on the unclear Middle East crisis and U N police plans. It notes British and French intervention helped avert wider war, cites Israel’s advances and the need to assess civil defense. The piece highlights hockey talent arising from small communities and the role of local men in nurturing players.
The article argues for a county committee with representatives from all municipalities to coordinate planning and zoning. It warns that boundaries should not hinder joint efforts and notes that hiring a planning consultant is unnecessary if municipalities already fund their own, stressing mutual cooperation to ease future growth and associated services.
A Commerce Department report questions trading stamp plans by noting costs of 2 to 3 percent of gross sales. Merchants must lift total sales by 25 percent or raise prices to cover stamps. Those unable to meet these conditions risk added costs and trouble, with limited territories and fierce competition. The report warns that dropping stamp plans after starting is difficult.
The article extols annual interest in public speaking and debating fostered by schools and the Junior Farmer organization. It notes the fear of addressing an audience, the value of expression, and the long term benefits of contest training for leadership roles.
Campbellton's Tribune notes that inflation danger lingers despite higher bank rates and officials must weigh whether this remedy is worse than the disease and seek other anti inflationary measures. The Rainy River Record suggests winter aversion fades with practical dressing as seasons change.
A reader muses on the Santa Claus Parade bringing joy to both children and adults. The column shifts to farm realities as cattle are prepared for sale, with notes on livestock care, sale necessity, and the daily grind of pre winter work alongside family updates about visiting relatives and a horse ride for a child at an event.
More than a dozen area churches list Sunday services led by Rev Gordon Adams Rev Andrew McKenzie Rev Evan H Jones and Rev Ray Costerus with Morning Worship Sunday School and Evening Services. Local Pentecostal Assembly meets at L O L Hall in Crewson’s Corners with morning and evangelistic evening services.
Dick Barr, a 35 year veteran, recalls the first warehouse and vaults built for the Post Office here. He estimates handling 35 million parcels including bird nests from China and leopard skins from Africa. many parcels remained unopened. Barr received a velvet case with silver dollars for each year of service.
Ex warden A Mason secures Corporation Pond from J Bell water rights help Mason in underwear manufacturing and flood prevention. Local St Alban’s Club revue draws large town hall crowd as municipal repairs and skating at Corporation Pond are noted plus a YMCA senior girls club formed. Jones delivery horse bitten by a dog causes injuries but only a broken harness and damaged vehicle result.
Faquesing license inspector J A Tracy received a threatening letter but vowed to carry out his duties. A high school function drew crowds with glee club singing, humorous readings, a fortine tableau and diplomas. Proceeds exceeded $88. Skating began with Fairy Lake and Corporation Pond in good condition. Post office boxes increased by 80. Georgetown rail yard crash injured several and the fire brigade responded.
A dense listing of physicians dentists veterinarians lawyers real estate brokers and travel services in Acton and nearby areas. It includes office addresses hours contact numbers vehicle lines and ambulance services along with coach and railway schedules for regional travel.
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