Progress at the Parks Board Drives Local Park Upgrades
The newly formed Parks Board has begun improving Acton’s park facilities. Signs warn of park vandalism penalties, gates close at 10 p.m., and Fairy Lake measures curb speed and boat use. The old grandstand is removed for a modern replacement, while Fairy Lake hazards are being cleared. Community groups assist through labor and equipment donations as residents are urged to cooperate.
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
Parks Board
Giveaways Through the Years From Radio to TV
The Kinigs County Record notes how Canadian programs once sparked excitement with small prizes. It contrasts early radio contests like Share the Wealth with modern TV behemoths The $64,000 Question and The $100,000 Surprise, criticizing heavy sponsorship and government take. A columnist warns of sensational ideas like A Million or Your Life and argues thrift and investment build national wealth, not gambling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
U.S
Britain
Kinigs County
N-B
World Progress Amid War Anniversary Reflections
The piece marks the 17th anniversary since Canada declared war in 1939 and the end of the Great Wars in 1945. It contrasts past global conflict with a postwar cold war era and urges spiritual and moral development as the path to lasting peace at conference tables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Germany
The Funnies and the Vote Apathy Across Nations
A readerly reflection on Al Capp and Li’l Abner satire as a mirror of voter apathy. The piece notes General Bullmoose’s deep freeze ticket and urges awareness of candidates, with Canadian municipal turnout examples from 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 shifts to domestic beef demand as population grows
The Financial Post notes Canada now produces more beef than it consumes with about 33 000 cattle entering markets weekly. Beef is absorbed by a rising urban population of nearly 16 million, up from under 12 million prewar, easing marketing problems as prices and production align with domestic needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Financial Post
Canada
Bible in 826 Languages Published by Bible Society
The British and Foreign Bible Society releases The Gospel In Many Tongues featuring 826 languages and dialects with brief geographic notes, Scripture excerpts, language dates, and indexes. It showcases multiple scripts and words for God, illustrating diverse reader needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British and Foreign Bible Society
God
Bible translated reach over one thousand languages worldwide
By 1804 the Bible existed in 72 languages with only 35 living. Today 1,092 languages have at least one Bible printed and many more translations are underway. The growth traces to a movement begun over two millennia ago when translations into Greek spread scripture. Suggested readings cover Mark and 1 Timothy passages for the week.
Woman and Son Hart Driver is Charged
A Hamilton woman Marguerite Brush 39 and her seven year old son Thomas were hospitalized with facial injuries after a two car collision on No 51 Highway two miles west of Caledon last week Police said the injuries occurred when a car driven by her husband John 39 collided head on with another auto driven by John Kearns 65 of Caledon
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Hamilton
Guelph General Hospital
No. 51
Caledon
Marguerite Brush
Thomas
John
John Kearns
Mayor Joins In Long Swim At Georgetown Pool
History was made when Georgetown hosted its first swimming meet in a newly built pool. Lions Club sponsored the event with many entries and spectators. Mayor Jack Armstrong and Dick Licata led a lighthearted long distance swim, drawing cheers in their striking outfits as Jim Jones announced results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
The
Lions Club
Jim Jones
Jack Armstrong
Dick Licata
C.N.E
Mr. Licata
Sunday Schedule of Services and Choir Practice 1956
Morning Prayer at 9 30 then 10 a m Junior Church and Church School at 11 15 Morning Worship Thursday 8 p m Choir practice 9 45 am Church School 11 a m Morning Worship 7 p m Evening Worship listed for Sunday and weekday events
Trinity XVI Sunday Schedule for September 16 1956
On Sunday September 16 1956 Trinity XVI church offers 8:30 a.m. Holy Communion 9:45 a.m. Church School 11:00 a.m. Beginners Class 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion with new memorial prayer books dedication 7:00 p.m. Evening Prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity XVI
Holy Communion
Pastoral Schedule for Rev. Ray H. Costerus
Sunday events list for Rev. Ray H. Costerus at 115 Bower Ave notes Sunday School at 9 00 am Morning Worship at 10 00 am Evening Worship at 7 00 pm and Prayer Meeting on Wednesday at 8 00 pm. Church contact via phones 206w.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray H. Costerus
Bower Ave
Meeting in L O L Hall Crewson's Corners
Rev K J Reid leads services at 81 Cedc Street with Sunday School at 10 00 am Morning Worship at 1 00 pm Evangelistic Service at 7 30 pm Cottage Prayer meeting and Bible study on Wednesday at 8 pm Public notice of church activities and timings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.O.L. Hall
Crewson's Corners
Pector
K. J. Reid
Cédc St
Back in 1906 Free Press notes and local tidbits
The September 13 1906 Free Press item lists council activity led by Reeve Swackhamer and Councillors Lackey and Warren finishing accounts at 8 35 and adjourning 9 15 after a skating rink deputation. It reports fixes to a GTR station lighting post, milk famine and ice shortage affecting cattle, Guelph Central Fair attendance from Acton, H P Moore’s Montreal trip diary, J W Humphries settling in Ninga, and a trend toward handkerchief photography.
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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
Acton Remembrance Parade and Local Civic Notes
Bannered Zone 13 Legion units and Lorne Rifles Band led 500 legionnaires from the park to Knox church for a solemn service with wreaths placed on the monument. Acton council backs a garbage tax plan as the only feasible funding method. Irene Dunn wed Neville Harrop in St Joseph's Church with Ann Dunn as bridesmaid and Ted Harrop as groomsman. George Day returns from Muskoka post duties after two months at Elgin House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Legion
Lorne Rifles
Acton
Knox Church
J. Alger
C. W Landsborough
J. M. McDonald
McDonald
G. O. Brown
H. L. Bennie
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
George Day
Rockwood
Elgin House
Muskoka
Acton Ontario Professionals and Services Directory
A dense listing of Acton Ontario professionals includes physicians W G C Kenney D A Garrett R D Buckner and A J Buchanan. lawyer C F Leatherland. accountants Lever & Hoskin. insurance agents E L Buchner and Bracken agency. funeral home Rumley. and music teacher Olive Lampard. It also shows a daily east and west bus schedule from Acton station.
Young D V M Veterinary Surgeons Office and Residence
Veterinary surgeon details for Dr B D Young both at Acton and Brookville Ontario listed with phone numbers Milton TR 8 9177. Includes office residence address 24 Knox Ave Acton.
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W. G. C. Kenney
Symon Brick
Mill St. E
Acton
Church St. E
Robert D. Buckner
Wellington St. Acton
Ont
H."leib
Corner Mill
Frederick Streets
Knox Ave
Young
Veterinary Surgeons Office
Brookville, Ontario
Milton TR
Schedule Fragments for Daily Flyers and Stops
A fragmented timetable lists daily and weekend bus or train flyers with times at Georgetown Guelph and Toronto. Entries mention daily flights or departures at various early morning and evening hours with Saturday and Sunday exceptions and flag stops.
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Guelph
Toronto
Eee
Also Mentioned on This Page
Acton Free Press
Audit Bureau of Circulations
C.W. Aw.a
C.W.N.A
Post Office Department
Ottawa
Dilla Printing and Publishing Co. Limited
G. A. Dills
David R. Dills
James A. Dills
John Black
Ph. 600
Tion
Esther
Taylor
Weday
Hart
Unitee
Jrcm OF
Acton, Ontario
Gordon Adams
Parsupare
Bower Avenue
George Liliot
Presbyterian Church
Andrew H. McKenzie
St. Alban’s Church
Ont Rey
Evan H. Jones
L.th
Sundidy
I. Oy
Pentecostal
the Free Press
Old Daya
Professional Directory and
Travellers’ Guide
D. A. Garrett
Willow and
River Sts
River Street
Ontario
A. J. Buchanan
Leishman Block
Mill St
F. L. Wright
Wilbur St
WM. R. Bracken
Mill Street
General Insurance
J. Bert Wood General and Life Insurance
E. L. Buchner
R.O
Peeresetes Sare
C. F. Leatherland
Q.C
Lever & Hoskin
Chartere
Main St. N. Brampton
Rumley Funeral Home
Bruce E. Shoemaker
Mer
Olive M. Lampard
St. Alban’s Parish Hall
Travellers' Guide
GRAY
F.G. Oakes
B.V. Sc
Canadian National Railways
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