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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 05, 1957

Page

10

Acton Free Press The scaly pager ever public had founded

The Acton Free Press dated Thursday September 19 1957 announces its publishing routine and circulation details. It lists the Ontario Quebec division CWNA AVAIL advertising rates and mentions subscriptions with Canada and U S options. Edits note didia publishing and publishing co limited with G A Dilla editor in chief and David Heulle production manager.

Acton Cal Avail C.w.na Ontario-Quebec CWNA Canada Dryastek Oltewa

Opposition grows to Bell Telephone Company rate proposal

The piece argues residents oppose a Bell Telephone rate hike though costs rise from expansion and new stations. It notes 1952 last major increase, stresses telephone service is essential, and suggests the board must prove need while denying personal stake by the writer.

Agaest Bell Telephone Co Bor Bell Telephone Company Board of Transport Commissioners Phillips Bell Telephone Co

Canadian ban ends electric waterfowl calls in hunting season

The Canadian government outlawed electronic calling devices for waterfowl under migratory birds rules after a U S demonstration impressed Ottawa delegates. Fines up to 1010 dollars and up to six months jail apply for violations. Wildlife authorities praised the move, while fishermen watchful for similar devices being marketed in the United States.

Canada United States Ottawa Robert H. Johnson Washington U.S

Canadian Weekly Newspapers Convention Heads to Banff

The Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association prepares its 33rd annual convention in Banff Alberta September 9 and 10. Representatives from Newfoundland to Vancouver Island gather to discuss industry challenges wage costs equipment shortages and expanding plants while greeting colleagues and enjoying the family atmosphere of the gathering.

Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association Banff Alberta Newfoundland Vancouver Island Canada LWNA Tno Tamly CNA CWNA

Water Editorial Mess Sparks Local Inquiry

A muddled editorial dispute in a small town prompts the editor to seek clarity from the council water committee chair and the water works superintendent. Officials explain the misattribution of a piece and reassure readers there were no official inquiries and that the matter reflects a busy, disordered week.

Mitton Acton Council

Transitioning to a New Newspaper Press

The paper notes the installation of a two sided press brings early production quirks and ink challenges. The team worked past 1:30 a.m. to avoid delays in delivering the hometown paper and aims for faster output as image and production stabilize.

Tobacco use and filters in a town industry piece

The article discusses cigarette and cigar use, filter tips, and health effects, reflecting on tobacco habits, medical opinions, and social changes. It notes the rise of filters and public access to tobacco, plus local industry growth and town development linked to manufacturing plants in Acton.

Tonever Bowie Gaspierey Sen OVS Cida Todaatiyan Manta Vadera Matas Acton Mason Stuey Plan Blow Preas Co A. P. Green Co C. H Harrison Micro Plastics Hartley Harrison Franky Goteip

Sunday church calendar for Acton area

Community church notices list three local congregations Acres United Church of Canada in Acton Ontario Reverend Gordon Adams minister and church services on Sunday September 8 1987 Morning Prayer Morning Worship Junior Church and Church School Organist and Choir Leader George Emiott Bower Avenue Acton Baptist Church Acton Reverend Ray Ho Costerna pastor services September 8 1937 Sunday School Morning Worship Evening Service Presbyterian Knox Church Acton Reverend Andrew McKenzie Sunday September 8 1957 Church School Public Worship and Evening Worship all times shown for local readers

United Church OF Canada Acres Ontario Gordon Adams Bower Avenue George Emiott Bower Ave Acton Presbyterian Church IN Canada Knox Church Andrew McKenzie

BACK IN 1907 AND 1937 STORIES OF WOE AND WEALTH

The text recounts memories and events framed as past decades with names, places, and people, noting social lives, dances, clubs, and local happenings from 1907 and 1937. It mentions venues, individuals, and community activities across multiple towns and dates, creating a collage of era reflections.

Acton Ontario Professional Directory and Travel Guide

A condensed extract lists doctors dentists and surgeons in Acton Ontario with offices on Main streets and corners, including W G C Kenney D A Garrett Robert D Buckner H Leib Al J Buchanan and others. It provides office hours phone numbers and addresses alongside real estate and insurance entries and local coach lines and train schedules for Gray, coach lines, and Canadian National Railways.

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