Acton Free Press publishes weekly paper in Ontario
The Acton Free Press, founded 1873 and published every Thursday at 56 Mill St E Acton Ontario, is a local newspaper member of the Audit Bureau of Circulations and Ontario Quebec Division of the CWA. Subscription rates listed and advertising rates available on request.
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Mill St. E. Acton
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Audit Bureau of Circulations
Cwaa
Ontario-Quebec
CWA
Canada
United States
Post Office Department
Ottawa
Acton Faces Rising School Costs and Tax Questions
Acton taxpayers face a six room public school cost rising from 120000 to 132000 with bonds likely reaching 139000 to cover the debt. The piece calls for a municipal review of educational taxation and assesses possible reforms to ease the burden while preserving local control.
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Acton
Department of Education
Thanksgiving Reflections On Canada S Harvest Autumn
A Northern autumn piece notes Plymouths 1621 thanksgiving origins and Canada s shift to annual harvest gratitude since 1879. It celebrates Halton county rural life and the earth s bounty, urging thanks in October s cool skies and colorful woods.
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Plymouth
North America
Canada
Halton County
World News and Weekly Papers Shape Small Town Views
This piece argues weekly and small town papers should cover international events to inform local readers. It notes readers live beyond local borders, and editors must connect world developments to everyday life in communities. It cites Nasser, TB research, and weather science as examples.
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Canada
Nasser
USN. Rsearch
Fire Prevention Week Proclaimed by Massey October 7 13
Governor General Vin cent Massey designates October 7 to 13 as Fire Prevention Week to stress fire control and warning. Over a decade fires in Canada killed 4 586 and injured 16 000 with $800 million in losses. Canada leads per capita losses among 13 nations at $5.86 in 1952, surpassing the USA and Norway. education and home safety are urged as most effective. Canada’s 25 000 firefighters shout Dont give fire a place to start.
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Vincent Massey
Canada
U.S.A
Norway
Italy
U.N
Army of Canada
Brawling loudness and bullying echo in world scene
The comment notes the loudness of brawling influence on international affairs and public figures. It cites Nasser and Elvis Presley income as examples of attention grabbing power. It urges parental involvement in education to instill old-fashioned virtues for the younger generation.
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Nasser
Elvis Presley
Chiliwack
B.C
Return to standard time prompts reflections on life and pets
The columnist discusses adjusting to standard time, cherishing time, and health. She recounts last minute plans as niece Babs and two granddaughters prepare to stay at Ginger Farm, plus a busy week with visits to farms, the Wellington and Dufferin counties, and a Guelph convention. Robbie the Welsh Corgi faces potential adoption while Rusty stays with the family, amid concerns about pets and house dynamics.
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Gwendoline P. Clarke
Partner
Babs
Carol
Nancy
Ginger Farm
Blind River
Daddy
Wellington
Dufferin County
Guelph
W.I
Robbie
Rusty
Dave
Acton Ontario Church Calendar October 1956 Schedule
Church listings for October 1956 in Acton Ontario show services across denominations. United Church sets morning prayer and worship with choir, Anglican Holy Communion and Bible classes, Presbyterian morning worship, Baptist Sunday School and prayer meeting, and evening services on specific dates.
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Holy Communion
Assembly Meeting in L O L Hall
Sunday worship schedule lists Sunday School at 10 00 a m Evangelistic Service at 7 30 p m Cottage Prayer meeting and Bible study midweek. Rev K J Reid and Peeter are noted with an address at Cook Street 81 and telephone 49.
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L.O.L. Hall
Crewson
Corners
Peeter
K. J. Reid
Cook St
Census Discrepancy Tops Georgetown Council Meeting
Georgetown officials clash over population counts with the Dominion Census Bureau. Assessing Commissioner Joseph Gibbons reports 6252 residents, while the official summer census lists 5881. A letter requests revision to 6252, noting grants hinge on accurate figures and a five year increase of 2800.
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Census Bureau
Georgetown
Dominion Census Bureau
Joseph Gibbons
Council
Gibbons
Local 1936 Acton school events and staff changes
Weather disrupted Inter-school Athletic meet at Acton with Mil tan and Kay Chapman noted. Fire Chief St M O McDonald resigns after 17 years. John MacArthur steps down as assistant chief. Meadowvale concert features Hert Mason and local choristers. solos by Charles Landsborough and Ruth Gibson. Layden, Esquesing and Nassagaweva fairs receive awards. Mina Crappas earns entrance award. Mary Pickford rumored to marry Buddy Rogers. Haltan teachers prepare for convention at the Royal Ontario Museum.
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Acton
Miltan Schiplura
Mest Haners
Kay Chapman
St MO McDonald
Agir” Witie
Ppéalffi
John MacArthur
Meadowvale
Hert Mason
The
United Church
Messrs Spielvogel
Easterbrack
Simpson
Gibson
Norman Gibson
Charles Landsborough
Ruth Gibson
Marguerie Kentner
Clarence Denny
Doris Harding
Royal Ontario Museum
MZ Bennett
Oapaniation
Ste
Wealthy apples draw crowd at Free Press display
In October 1906 the Free Press shows a new Wealthy apple variety from Robert Agnew, praised for its popularity. Local youths threw ink on laundries owned by Charlie Suey, who pursued damages in court. Edward Holmes from the Oregon Short Line visits Salt Lake City. Mormon population trends are noted. Nassaugawega Agricultural Society hosts its second annual exhibition at Campbellville with prize winners in butter, embroidery, painting, and more.
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Robert Agnew
Charlie Suey
Wallow St
Kier
Charlie
Edward Holmes
Oregon Short Line RR
Salt’ Lake
Utah
Joseph Holmes
Bower
Holmes
Salt Lake
Manipal
City
Farge
Canadian Northwest
Nassaugawega Agricultural Society
Campbellville
D. Irv
Wnb
DD Irving
Wilmot
Kensington
Irving
Frank Hubbard
Dre G BH Carbett
Halton
Vernia Tayler
Professional Directory and Travellers Guide Update
A historical page lists local professionals including physicians Dr W G C Kenney Dr D A Garrett Dr Robert D Buckner and Dr A J Buchanan Dentists X ray Optometrist E L Buchner Barrister C F Leatherland and accountants Lever & Hoskin plus a Grey coach lines schedule for Acton and area. References to real estate insurance veterinary and ambulance services appear with addresses and phone numbers.
Canadian National Railways Schedule Fragment
Railway timetable fragment shows daily and Sunday service times for routes including Georgetown and Guelph. Times listed include morning and evening departures with several “daily except Sunday” notes and special Sunday timings. No clear full schedule or destinations beyond Georgetown and Guelph.
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Dills Printing and Publishing Co. Limited
G. A. Dills
David R. Dills
James A. Dills
John Black
the World
Esther Taylor
Chronicles of
United Church OF Canada
Acton, Ontario
Gordon Adams
Bower Avenue
George Elliott
Bower Ave
Anglican Church OF Canada
St. Albans
Evan H. Jones
Trinity XIX
Presbyterian Church IN Canada
Andrew H. McKenzie
Ray H. Costérus
Acton Pentecostal
Ake
Free Reas
Professional Directory and
Travellers’ Guide
W. G. C. Kenney
Su Nm
Symon Block
Church St. E
D. A. Garrett
Willow and
River Sts
River Street
Ontario
Robert D. Buckner
Wellington St
A. J. Buchanan
Leishman Block
Mill St
H. Leib
Corner Mill
Frederick Streets
L.” Wright
Wilbur St
WM. R. Bracken
Insurance Agency
Mill Street
General Insurance
J. Bert Wood
F. G. Oakes
B.V. Sc
Knox Ave
B. D. Young
B.V. Sc. Co
L. Young
D.v.mae Surgeons Office
Ekville
Phamilton
E. L., Buchner, R.O. Optometril
Mill St. E
C. F. Leatherland
Q.C. Barrister
Notary Public
Lever & Hoskin
Chartered Accountants
Main St. N
Victoria St. Brampton
Toronto
Rumley Funeral Home
Bruce E. Shoemaker
Mar
Olive M. Lampard A.tc.m
RMT
ACTON STUDIO St_Alban’s Parish Hall
Pare Ave
Gray Coach Lines
Time
iSune 'Anna
Georetown
Dal Setuel
Sun
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