This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 23, 1958
Page
22
With winter approaching residents note Acton lacks artificial ice facilities seen in surrounding towns. Funds will be key and broad community effort is urged to build artificial ice, instead of relying on natural ice carved in previous years.
A weekly farm forum in Canada gathers farmers to exchange views on topics like television and education. The discussion notes that English language integration and media influence affect agriculture, with attention to U S trends and Canadian response during Monday sessions led by Patrosl Poarea berens.
Reports describe damage at a local sports area near Campbellville tied to reckless target practice. Neighbors saw a vehicle with equipment and posters torn. landowners face repair costs and safety concerns as police may review the incident.
The article discusses how long meetings this season rely on strong chairmen and effective speakers who travel long distances. It notes audiences tire as programs drag, suggesting placing the speaker first to ensure a full attentive crowd and preserve the meeting’s purpose.
A Brooks Alta bulletin excerpt argues that nature offers beauty freely as gifts rather than sales. It notes birds, flowers, sunrises, clouds, prairies, forests, sea, and mountains require no entrance fee. It laments crowded cities and praises simple, essential needs over expensive comforts.
The issue notes a busy month with new car models and dealer offers. Readers are urged to spot the sales set ready as city operators show interest in inviting buyers and testing the market.
The piece notes autumn activities, weather, and a busy season with social observations. It highlights a lack of recent fire calls, a focus on prevention, and community routines. Local figures and stations are mentioned in a period newspaper voice.
Readable segments describe a chaotic scene with stray lines about a DEW line jet draft, Sandy MacPherson exchanges, and Boy Scouts fundraisers. The text hints at tests, adaptation, and a looming weather or ice theme with references to breaking sheets and melting ice.
United Church of Canada in Adon Ontario marks anniversary with Rev Gordon Adams and minister Rev George Filiott leading services. Other listings include Baptists in Acton with subject My Part in The Feeling, and Knox Church Acton noting anniversary observances and worship schedules.
About 40 000 visitors mainly from Europe attended the Drupa Fahibi Won exhibition in Dusseldorf in May displaying printing and paper. The display featured Bible texts in multiple languages on large cloth sheets as a backdrop to artful arrangements by the Trebie Society. The exhibit drew wide interest among adults and many young people. Also noted are readings suggested for the coming week and a note on Canada’s 117 million populace spanning 30 million square miles influencing steel productivity.
The Sunday formal unveiling at Yuir View Cemetery drew four to five hundred residents for a church service ceremony. Acton Women’s Institute and Councillor A Maton coordinated arrangements with performances by Mrs JF Gambde and local speakers praising community efforts.
In 1908 the council discussed closing early on Wednesdays and extending hours after November 1. A plan to install meters for flat-rate electricity was debated with details about payment timing and enforcement. Community events included a town concert and church services.
A condensed directory for Acton lists physicians, surgeons, lawyers, insurers, and service businesses. It includes Dr W G C Kenney, Dr D A Garrett, Dr Robert D Buckner, D ental offices, Barristers A Braida and C Leatherland, a funeral home, an optometrist, accountants, and Greyhound and rail schedules for local travel.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.