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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 13, 1955
Page
3
Canada marks Fire Prevention Week urging lasting safety beyond seven days. It cites 196 fires, 477 deaths, and 84.27 million dollars in losses for the year, with homes accounting for over half of fires. The message stresses prevention over firefighting and calls for community effort.
A Prince George Citizen editorial urges a conference of municipalities on traffic regulation costs and enforcement revenue. It argues stoplights and police enforcement shift costs to taxpayers and tolls on the public, proposing a central discussion with provincial and federal input. It also notes retirement age debates and slower work for the elderly from Campbellton Tribune.
The Ontario liquor advertising review announced by Liquor Commissioner William Collings is debated by the Owen Sound Sun-Times. The piece argues against relaxing restrictions, noting soaring sales and public costs, and urges education over profit. It questions who benefits from more advertising and why, urging a cautious review.
Brief comment notes a rise in violent deaths across Canada amid holidays. It predicts turkeys diverted from Thanksgiving meals will appear at church dinners and fall social suppers, with reprieves for turkeys and unemployment benefits adjusted.
Rev G P Parsons outlines the world s largest Bibles the Braille and Moon editions. Braille uses raised dots with 5356 pages weighing 150 pounds while Moon Bible spans 58 books needing 12 feet of shelf space. Costs run to about 100 dollars for Braille and 169 Talking Book records offer audio access. Helen Keller commends Bible Societies for serving the blind.
Twenty one blue grouse captured by the BC Game Commission were flown to Fort William and released in Sibley Provinces Park near Lake Superior and surrounding lakes. The release is a cooperative effort with Ontario Lands and Forests. Birds were banded with brass leg bands and hunters are asked to report sightings.
Halifax CP notes Rev. William Rippon unearthed the oldest coin to date a Roman bronze piece from 284 to 305 AD. The artifact was found in Egypt and underscores the long reach of ancient trade and archaeology.
The 1905 Esquesing show in Acton drew about 4000 attendees, with Brownridge celebrated for fair success. Reports include Milton school exam names, Oakville population 1786, and various local events from Campbellville to Walker Lodge dedication. A 1935 note mentions Halton election results and new Masonic Hall history.
Medical listings for Acton Ontario doctors with addresses and phone numbers. Includes physicians Dr W G C Kenney Dr D A Garrett Dr Robert D Buckner Dr A J Buchanan and Dr H Leib plus dental surgeon details and office hours. End with a religious line.
Acton area notices list church services at Acton Baptist Church including Sunday School 10.00 a.m. and Morning Worship 11.00 a.m. with evening services and midweek meetings, plus pastor details. Local professionals and businesses are named, with contact numbers and hours for optometry veterinary services real estate and accounting firms. Passenger train timetables and stops for Guelph and area are included with daily and holiday variations.
Sunday schedule lists services at 955 am Church School 950 Junior Church 1115 am guest preacher Rev J A Dilts Rockwood Ont 700 pm minister. Upcoming events include Explorers October 19 at 630 Friendly Circle October 19 800 and Men's Club October 19 700 St Alban's Church Acton Ont Rev Evan H Jones rector.
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