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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 06, 1955
Page
18
The Acton Free Press reflects on National Thanksgiving Day 1955 urging gratitude for blessings over the past year. The writer notes widespread prosperity in Canada from Toronto to Atlantic provinces, praising the buoyant national mood and the role of forebears in enabling present abundance.
The weekly press sustains community life beyond cities, linking civic meetings and service clubs with local government and schools. It emphasizes service, tailored advertising, and enduring readership as it documents village life and district history.
A reader expresses hope that the Ottawa conference of provincial premiers and Dominion Government representatives will simplify tax collection. The writer urges fewer forms and less burden, hoping reforms reduce confusion rather than add to it.
Pembroke Observer warns holiday weekend drivers about increased risk on highways. Experts urge fogged windows clear, low headlights, 7 to 8 p.m. hazard time, frequent coffee breaks, driver changes, and avoiding speeding in cities and intersections.
A chain of brief items notes traffic concerns in Napanee Ontario calling for better roads and quicker car infrastructure. A Cherry River man returns home after a weekend incident earning the dubious honor of the year s first casualty. A Red Deer Alberta editorial praises the Opposition s vital role in democracy. Stanstead Quebec and other regions are referenced in local notes.
London headquarters of the British and Foreign Bible Society welcomed a Russian Orthodox delegation along with two Lutheran Archbishops and two officials of the All Union Council of Evangelical Christian Baptists. The article recalls 1806 start in Russia, vast distribution, and historic Bible House network across major cities with future support ideas.
Outside my bedroom window is a tall maple tree. Each morning birds sing merrily and seem to peer at their surroundings. They hop quietly from limb to limb then swoop down for food before returning to the sky and chirping a gentle thanks.
Knox Church Acton offers a full day of services and events on Sunday October 9 1955 with Church School at 9 45 am Baptismal Service at 11 am Evening Service at 7 pm and a welcoming message. Explorers class in the Sunday School room October 12 at 6 30 pm and a Thankoffering in the SS room October 11 at 2 30 pm.
Ray H. Costerus pastor at Acton Baptist Church lists services for Sunday October 9 1955 including 10 00 a m Sunday School 11 00 a m Worship and 7 00 p m Evening Service 8 15 p m BY P U Weekly midweek service 8 p m Cottage prayer meeting and Bible study Friday October 7 4 p m Mission Band opening.
A dense listing of physicians surgeons veterinarians real estate lawyers accountants and service providers in Acton and area. It includes Dr W G C Kenney Dr D A Garrett Dr Robert D Buckner Dr A J Buchanan and others with office addresses phone numbers and hours. Also lists estates insurers real estate firms and professional services with contact details.
A 1905 Free Press issue notes the Esquesing fair held Wednesday yielded strong financial returns and praised exhibits in bread and butter apples cattle sheep and horses. It also mentions Acton Cornet Band, President Brownridge and secretary Tracy for the fair, James Symon buying property, Mrs. A. T. Brown in Milton and Burlington, Murray McDonald joining local constables, and electric light service starting on the 15th with Glasgow House millinery displays.
Acton notes the 1935 opening of Lymon Hardware on Mill Street in a new modern store part of James Symon's unfinished plan. The Symon family has run businesses in Acton for over eighty years with descendants continuing operations. Dr J Ewart Smart visited from Acton England delivering a goodwill message and gift. Reeve Harrison welcomed the guest as Harmony Club filled three executive vacancies at Limehouse United Church meeting.
A garbled timetable fragment lists various daily and weekend service times. Mentions stations or areas such as Stanford Georgetown and West Toronto with references to a flyer schedule and limited weekend operations.
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