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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 06, 1955
Page
6
The Acton Free Press reflects on National Thanksgiving Day 1955 praising Canada’s prosperity. It urges gratitude beyond feasting and recalls benefits from prior years while noting buoyant mood from Toronto trips and widespread national optimism.
A provincial and Dominion government conference in Ottawa prompts hope for tax simplification. The writer, a local taxpayer, pleads to reduce forms and burdens and asks officials to avoid adding complications while seeking a clearer system.
Pembroke Observer warns holiday travelers to limit speed in cities and intersections. Experts urge fogged windows be cleared and headlights on low beam when meeting oncoming traffic. Take breaks for coffee, switch drivers, and pull to the roadside if a breakdown occurs at night.
A reflection on National Newspaper Week highlighting the role of Canada’s community papers. The piece traces the history of newspapers from early Europe to modern mechanization and stresses weekly papers’ value in reporting local government, schools, clubs, and services while serving as vital advertising mediums.
A Napanee Ontario letter questions road capacity and quick road-building to relieve traffic, urging better planning for cars. A Stanstead Quebec note recalls a local man winning a weekend bird shot incident as this year's first casualty. The Red Deer Advocate emphasizes the Opposition's vital democratic role in Britain.
British and Foreign Bible Society in London entertained four Russian Orthodox dignitaries two Lutheran Archbishops and two All Union Council officials at Bible House on July 13 The piece recalls the society's Russia work from 1806 distributions in European Russia 68 500 volumes yearly and 70 000 in Siberia 23 million volumes total with 18 million in Russia and cross border aims for further aid including Bible paper or plates for printing plus suggested readings for personal devotion
Outside my bedroom window is a tall maple tree and every morning birds sing merrily. They hop along the branches and search for food, then swoop to the ground and chirp gratefully as if saying you’re kind.
Taken from the Free Press October 5 1905 the Esquesing fair drew praise for financial success bread and butter apples cattle sheep and horses displays and music by Acton Coronet Band. President Brownridge and secretary Tracy credited for much of the credit. local constable Murray McDonald added to force. Electric light service begins October 15 with Glasgow House millinery showrooms displaying pink chiffon flowers and notable hats including Bakers Tam.
The Lymon Hardware opens in a new Mill St. building as part of the Symon family business lineage in Acton. The occasion includes a visit by Dr. J Ewart Smart of Acton England delivering goodwill and a silk flag gift, with local leaders welcoming him at the town hall. Harmony Club at Limehouse United Church fills three executive vacancies after a recent meeting.
Professional directory notes three physicians serving Acton Ontario. Dr W G C Kenney operates at Symon Block 43A Mill Street East with phone 78 and residence 115 Church Street East phone 156. Dr D A Garrett practices at Willow and River Streets, entrance River Street, Acton Ontario phone 238. Dr Robert D Buckner at 39 Wellington Street Acton Ontario phone 679 with office hours 6 to 8 p.m.
The excerpt lists church services and events in Acton including Knox Church led by Rev Robert Armstrong with October 9 services and a baptismal service at 11 a.m. at 7 p.m. Vespers. Presbyterian and Anglican schedules appear with organist George Emmott and Dr A J Buchanan offering dental services nearby. Optometrist E L Buchner provides hours and contact.
Community church notices from Acton list service times for Acton Baptist Church and other local groups. Includes visits by veterinarians, real estate ads, and funeral home details with contact numbers and addresses. Also details train times and parish activities at St Alban's Parish Hall Guelf.
Fragmentary bus and rail yard timetable notes list daily and weekend flyer times for routes between Geo 008 and Georgetown, with mentions of Toronto area stops Guelph and West, noting Saturday and Sunday service variations and special daytime times in 9.43 am and 6:36 pm ranges.
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