Progress at the Parks Board boosts town assets
The Parks Board, formed recently, undertakes projects to improve the focal park. Signs warn of fines, gates close at 10 pm, vandalism and speeding are curbed, a new grand stand is planned, and Fairy Lake hazards are being cleared. Community groups assist, and citizen cooperation is urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Parks Management
Council
Parks Committee
Parks Board
Fairy Lake
Acton
Fair Board
Y's Men‘s Club
Local
Legion and
Rotary Club
Giveaways shift from radio to TV and excess
Kings County Record notes a shift from small radio giveaways in Canada to large TV contests sponsored by multi million dollar corporations. It criticizes high stakes shows like The $64,000 Question and The $100,000 Surprise and argues for thrift and investment over gambling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
U.S
Britain
Kings County
N.B
World Progress on War and Peace Anniversary Reflections
A weekly reflection notes 17 years since Canada’s 1939 declaration of war and the end of World War II. It contrasts that sorrow with the Cold War era and urges focus on spiritual and moral progress to end conflicts at global conference tables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Germany
Funnies Satire on Elections Hints at Apathy
The piece notes Al Capp's Li'l Abner satire with General Bullmoose seeking a deep freeeze presidential ticket. It cites voter apathy in North American elections and quotes Canadian municipal turnout figures from cities like Quebec Halifax London Vancouver Calgary and Edmonton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Capp
General Bullmoose
United States
Canada
Quebec
Halifax
London
Vancouver
Calgary
Edmonton
Canada Doubling Beef Output Sparks Strong Domestic Demand
The Financial Post notes Canada now produces more beef than ever and consumes most of it at home as population rises to 16 million, with urban growth expanding the domestic market. Prices should follow supply, aiding farm marketing for the next 25 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Financial Post
Canada
Cattie
Bible Society publishes multilangual Gospel collection
The British and Foreign Bible Society releases The Gospel In Many Tongues featuring specimens of 826 languages and dialects. Each entry includes a geographic note and the text mostly from St. John 3 16 with dates marking written-form milestones and an index of scripts used worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British and Foreign Bible Society
God
Growth of Bible Translation Across 1804 to Present
The article notes that in 1804 the Bible existed in 72 languages with at most 35 living languages and now 1,092 have at least one book in print. Translation work continues in hundreds more as the movement traces back to the Greek Septuagint translation by Jews over two millennia ago. Suggested readings for the week follow from Mark and Timothy chapters.
Woman and Son Hart Driver Are Charged
A Hamilton woman and her seven year old son were hospitalized after a two car collision on No 51 Highway two miles west of Caledon last week Police said Mrs Marguerite Brush 39 and her son Thomas were injured when a car driven by her husband John 39 collided head on with another auto driven by John Kearns 65 of Caledon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Guelph General Hospital
No. 51
Caledon
Marguerite Brush
Thomas
John
John Kearns
Mayor Leads In Historic Long Swim At New Georgetown Pool
Georgetown history was made when the Lions Club hosted the first swim meet at the new community pool. Mayor Jack Armstrong and Dick Licata competed in a long distance swim, drawing a large crowd as Jim Jones announced results from the loud speaker. The event highlighted the pool project funded by local support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
The
Lions Club
Jim Jones
Jack Armstrong
Dick Licata
C.N.E
Mr. Licata
Church Service Schedule for Sunday September 16 1956
Morning Prayer at 9 00 a m Junior Church and Church School at 10 00 a m Morning Worship at 11 15 a m Thursday choir practice 8 p m Church School 9 45 a m Morning Worship 11 00 a m Evening Worship 7 00 p m
Trinity Sunday Schedule Sees Memorial Prayer Books Dedication
On Sunday September 16 1956 Trinity offers Holy Communion at 8:30 and 11:00 with a Church School at 9:45 and a Beginners Class at 11:00. The new memorial prayer books will be dedicated during the 11:00 service and an Evening Prayer is set for 7:00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Communion
Church School
Sunday church schedule for 115 Bower Ave parish
Rev. Ray H. Costerus pastor at 115 Bower Ave lists Sunday events including Sunday School at 9 60 am Morning Worship and Evening Worship. A Wednesday prayer meeting at 8 pm is noted. Phone contact 206w provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray H. Costerus
Bower Ave
Meeting in L O L Hall at Crewsons Corners
Pictor Rev K J Reid hosts services at 81 Cedc Street with Sunday School at 10.00 am Evangelic Service at 7.30 pm and midweek Cottage Prayer meeting plus Bible study on Wednesday at 8 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.O.L. Hall
Crewson’s Corners
Pictor
K. J. Reid
Cédc St
Georgetown
Local notes from September 13 1906 Free Press
The report covers a brisk municipal council session ending at 9 15 with three councillors present. A rink lumber issue was raised, the G T R station lighting post was repaired, ice shortages affect dairies, and Guelph Central Fair draws visitors. Also notes travel of H P Moore to Montreal, J W Humphries moving to Ninga, and a trend toward photo handkerchiefs.
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Reeve Swackhamer
Lackey
Warren
G.T.R
Toronto
Guelph Central
Acton
H. P. Moore
Montreal
General Conference
The
Methodist Church
St. Lawrence
Kingston
Garden City
Wolfe Island
Thousand Isles
J. W. Humphries
R. Noble
Ninga
Winnipeg
Parade and civic notes from Acton and district
Bannered Zone 13 banners and brass bands led a 500 strong Legion parade to Knox church for Last Post and wreath ceremony with Zone Commander J M McDonald and Col G O Brown overseeing salutes. Also reports on garbage collection plan, a St Joseph wedding for Irene Dunn and Neville Harrop, Acton Concert Orchestra MC Jim Hunter, highway responsibility transfer to Department of Highways, and local staff updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zone 13
Canadian Legion
Lorne Rifles
Acton
McDonald
G. O. Brown
H. L. Bennie
Knox Church
Council
St. Joseph's Church
Irene Catherine Dunn
John Dunn
Neville Ernest
E. Harrop
Ann Dunn
Ted Harrop
Broom
Toronto
Lindsay
Jim Hunter
Department of Highways
Department
George Day
Rockwood
Elgin House
Muskoka
Acton Directory Highlights Local Professionals
A dense listing from Acton shows several physicians doctors and professionals with office addresses and phone numbers. Notable entries include Dr W G C Kenney at 43A Mill St E, Dr D A Garrett at Willow and River Streets, Dr Robert D Buckner at 39 Wellington St, and X Ray Insurance Agency at 8 Mill St. E. plus legal firm C F Leatherland Q C and accountant Lever & Hoskin Brampton with contact details. The directory also lists Olive M Lampard teacher at Acton Studio, and Rumley Funeral Home with Bruce Shoemaker manager. Train timetable notes Eastbound Westbound arrivals and departures from Guelph stations.
Veterinarian Office and Residence in Acton Listing
Veterinary Surgeon office and residence at 24 Knox Ave Acton with phone contact 130 B D Young BVSc and DVM. Office in Brookville Ontario lists Milton TR 8 9177 for inquiries.
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Knox Ave
Acton
Young
D.V
Veterinary Surgeons Office
Brookville
Ontario
Milton TR
Bus Schedule Fragments Reveal Daily and Weekend Flier Stops
A fragmentary timetable lists multiple daily and weekend bus flier stops with varied times. Mentions Georgetown and Guelph routes, westbound and Sunday restrictions, plus flag stops and detrain points.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Acton Free Press
Mill St. E
Ont
Audit Bureau of Circulations
C.W. Av.a
C.W.N.A
Post Office Department
Ottawa
Dills Printing and Publishing Co. Limited
Tion
Esther
Taylor
G.P. Parson
Hart
Unitee
Arch OF Canada
Acton, Ontario
Gordon Adams
Parsupare
Bower Avenue
George Eiliott
Choi
Presbyterian Church
Andrew H. McKenzie
St. Alban'’s Church
Baptist Oon
Pentecostal
the Free Press
Professional Directory and
Travellers’ Guide
W. G. C. Kenney
Symon Budck
Church St. E
D. A. Garrett
Willow and
River Sts
River Street
Robert D. Buckner
Wellington St
A. J. Buchanan
Leishman Block
Mill St
H."leib
Corner Mill
Frederick Streets
F. L. Wright
Wilbur St
WH. R. Bracken
Mill Street
Res
General Insurance
J. Bert Wood General and Life Insurance
E. L. Buchner, R.O. Jenner
Nenine
C. F. Leatherland
Q.C
Lever & Hoskin
Chartere St Main St. N. Brampton
D Accountants
Victoria St. Toronto
Rumley Funeral Home
Bruce E. Shoemaker
Mgr
Olive M. Lampard
St. Alban’s Parish Hall
Park Ave
Guelph
GRAY
F.G. Oakes
B.V. Sc
Canadian National Railways
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