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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 29, 1959
Page
16
Halloween activities return with eerie sights and broom riding witches. Children enjoy trick or treat through town while officials urge calm and warn against vandalism. Community hopes guards stay idle and celebrations remain safe this year.
A 1958 World Book list highlights terms like traxie hoopsier botom ing out and mega corpse while editors note age bias against workers over forty persists. Labor and unemployment officials call for sterner action. pension limits and rigid wage scales worsen hiring.
The piece recalls Canada’s early 20th century carriage factories and a rising demand for buggies. It notes how some firms dismissed the automobile threat, others converted, and many failed, with workers seeking new jobs and government aid debated as the public chose motor vehicles over horses.
An essay surveys Canadian society and media handling of ethnic and religious prejudice. It argues Canadians harbor deep biases yet possess decency and potential to overcome them through acceptance of individuals for who they are and what they can do.
Sunday listings for Presbyterian Knox Crauch St Alban s Anglican and other churches in Acton Ontario show service times. English and Dutch services at The Church of the Back to God Hour. United Church ministers Gordon Adams George Ettlett and others listed with service hours. Community services include morning and afternoon worship and lay leadership.
Advice on safe travel and vehicle upkeep. Clean air filters check tires and fluids. Ensure exhaust system is free of leaks and smoke. Have the exhaust and oxygen sensors inspected. Maintain engine efficiency with regular servicing and safe driving practices.
In Acton the Free Press recalls Sunday observances at Acton United church celebrating the 15th anniversary of the church and the 9th of the old choir. The report covers gala service presided by Mr Bert Mason and Miss Fern Brown, a duet by Win Maxwell and Norman Gibson, and notes on Halloween mischief, council meetings, and town incidents.
A condensed directory listing doctors surgeons lawyers notaries optometrist and transport services for Acton Ontario. Includes Dr W G C Kenney D A Garrett H Leib Buchanan Leatherland Brida Hastings Payne Hamilton and others with office hours and locations. Contains Grey coach lines and Canadian National Railways schedules and routes through Acton.
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