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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 01, 1959
Page
14
Packinghouse Workers Local 479 the Acton Chamber of Commerce and the Beardmore Company oppose the proposed air pollution bylaw. A Glentoa delegation promised a bylaw, 835 signers oppose it, and fears about jobs and the town economy linger. The letter argues further discussion is unnecessary and urges council to stop the bylaw.
W H Evans president of the Canadian Manufacturers' Association argues in a Toronto speech that employers do not enjoy layoffs and seek growth through profits. He says without adequate profits there will be no full employment and urges business leaders to persistently convey this message to the public.
The council shifted Nomination to Thursday evening November 19 to boost attendance by business leaders. Officials urge active, representative leadership and civic engagement at the nomination and ensuing meeting, stressing the impact on local government.
A Canadian public appeal warns that over a decade fires destroyed more than a billion dollars in property and killed 5 355 people. It blames human carelessness and urges renewed safety and prudent behavior at home and in daily life.
A veteran recalls a three month Spitfire training in Shropshire forming a fragile bond among pilots from India, Norway, Australia, Canada, Poland, and Britain. He recalls winter nights, pubs, laughter, and shared friendship despite diverse backgrounds during the Battle of Britain era.
The reminiscence recalls formation flights on bicycles with no hands ending in thorn hedges, wild hill races, and chaotic crashes among close friends Nils Van Singh Paddy. Surviving tales mix humor and bitterness, with drift into postwar dangers from modern homes and fire risks.
The weekly schedule lists services across several Acton churches including Presbyterian Knox Acton Anglican St Alban the Martyr Christian Reformed United Church and Pentecostal Tabernacle. It covers October 4th 1959 with Holy Communion harvest festival worships Sunday school morning services and midweek activities.
In Acton many events fill a busy week. Sermon notes warn of Sunday paper sales fines. G A Tack plans stables and semiannual sales. Miss Mamie Masntes returns from Scotland trip. Jor Devlin found guilty of attempted housebreaking. sentenced to a month. Acton Fall Fair showcases large exhibits and plans progress on steel buildings. Acton Murray Memorial REA board hires W C CBI Derivon of Toronto to oversee duties. Acton Public School kids form a football team with home and away games. Local shower honors Mr and Mrs Douglas. Red Cross branch planning meeting to be held with multiple community groups.
Dr A J Buchanan dental surgeon at 5A Mill Street with office hours 9 am to 6 pm and Wednesday afternoon closed. C F Leatherland QC barrister solicitor notary at 22 Acton with office hours 10 am to 12 pm 1 pm to 3 pm Saturdays by appointment.
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