27 Nov 1958
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 27, 1958
Page
1
Editorial notes delays in mayor's statement about abolishing the Public Onlines Commission. Critics urge more information and public questioning before any vote, arguing the commission’s duties and revenue oversight require careful review.
Arnprior's push to woo Pfizer to Canada hinges on location facts and strong town virtues. Mayor Simpson credits land concessions and clear data packages, including maps water analyses and road routes, for securing the project and boosting a once faltering population.
The Ontario Chamber of Commerce urges the Gordon Committee on Organization of Government to consider small businesses in its probe of government hazards and regulatory bodies. It notes rising red tape and costs, the need for bookkeeping, and potential relief for farmers and others tied to pipelines and hydro lines.
Brief comment notes fresh snow easing tension from prior week with winter feel approaching Halton. Nomination meetings shake up local politics and Trafalgar residents prepare to vote after approving a two year term. Powell Rice News exams how workers see withheld pay and government remittance.
An array of fragmented notes discusses bets from tea parlors to boxing events and horse races, warning of financial ruin and mortal danger. It cites adult betting habits, societal effects, and the broader economic strain, urging caution over gambling temptations.
Fragmentary OCR text portrays a fire incident with mentions of the fire, track, and people reacting. It references a foreman, a family, and various unclear actions, suggesting a chaotic scene and reactions but lacks coherent names, dates, or locations to confirm specifics.
A condensed church calendar notes services at Knox Church Acton and Presbyterian Church in Canada incl Morning Worship at 1100 am, Sunday School, and Evening Service. It lists dates November 16 1950 and November 20 1955 with prayer meetings and Bible study, plus Pentecostal Tabernacle’s sponsors for the Oral Roberts Crusade in Hamilton Forum December 9-14.
The Bank of Nova Scotia reports assets up 25 percent for the year, with total deposits reaching a record high near 1.595 billion dollars. Earnings per share rise to 2.50 and a special dividend of 20 cents is paid. personal savings and other deposits also show sizable gains.
Fragmentary OCR from a local page shows a long stream of unreadable proper nouns, scattered events, and scattered sentences. The legible bits mention names like Reeve, Mac Photald, and various places and dates, but the overall article remains incoherent and largely unintelligible.
A jumble lists office hours for Dr A J Buchanan a tental surgeon on Mill Street and lawyers C I F Leatherland and A Braida at Acton with various hours. Gray Coach Lines shows daily departures from Acton to Guelph and other routes with weekend limits and special Sunday service details.
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