Acton Fall Fair Shows Strong Community Cooperation
Friday and Saturday events highlighted Acton Fall Fair with bands Scottish dancers exhibitors Chamber of Commerce officials firemen Rotarians and spectators contributing to a vibrant community gathering. despite losing the curling rink the J B Mackenzie lumber firm aided by directors and Chamber officials transformed the arena into an enhanced exhibit hall. livestock domestic and crafts displays impressed visitors signaling continued town support and growth.
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Acton
Chamber of Commerce
J. B. Mackenzie Lumber
Newspaper Thanks Readers for Canada Wide Wins
A Canadian weekly paper thanks readers correspondents advertisers and staff for supporting its wins in the Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association competition. The article credits the town and district community for the success and notes the competition encourages improvement across appearance typography front page editorial page and news content.
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C.W.N.A
Canada
Year of Africa and the Congo Crisis in Cold War Propaganda
The piece argues Khrushchev used the Paris summit cancellation to steer Russian public opinion and sow enmity with the West. It cites Moscow mentions of Western plots in Congo and claims the Kremlin fomented chaos to justify Russian influence in Africa, labeling 1960 the year of Africa for imperial aims.
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Khrushchev
Paris
U.S
U.S.S.R
Eisenhower
Moscow
Nora Beloff
London Observer
Western Alliance
Kremlin
Congo Republic
Miss Beloff
Congo
Izvestia
Moscow Central Park
Belgium
Africa
Khrushchev and Company
County system debate at Vineland meeting seeks reforms
A panel at the Ontario Municipal Association in Vineland voted three to one to reform or abolish the county council system. Reeve H. J Sams of Waterdown urged improving and streamlining for broader services, while others urged new regional government concepts and greater municipal powers. The old Baldwin Act based structure, dating to 1849, received renewed scrutiny amid calls for expanded county services and shared industrial assessment.
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Ontario Municpal Association
Vineland
H. J Sams
Waterdown
Halton
Teaching as an Easy Stint in a High School
The writer compares teaching to wartime labor camps, noting the ease and pay. He describes chaotic classrooms, student mix from eager to aggressive, Bohemian teacher camaraderie, and a shift in view of teenagers as diverse yet engaging.
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Farcas
Siberia
High School Times and Changing Youth Roles Across Eras
The reminiscence contrasts 1930s student life with today’s teens. It recalls limited job prospects, social plans, and extracurriculars like pool and dances, plus dreams of joining battles abroad. It notes tighter schedules, hubbub of rugby and pale social contrasts, and the shift to relentless self discipline.
Milton Opens New Rotary Park With Opening Day Festivities
Milton marks the official opening of the new Rotary Park with races, ball games, and a tree planting ceremony. The facility features a wading pool, swings, sand boxes, horseshoe pits, playground equipment, and picnic facilities, as residents celebrate the community space.
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Milton
Little Nighie Detter
Einer
Bible Today feature on Was alesky and Central African Broadcasting Service
A book titled Was alesky by Peter Fraenkey explores early days at the Central African Broadcasting Service. The narrative links prophetic phrases to the Word of God delivered by electronics, noting biblical readings for March and the service’s reach among Africans.
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Mondas
John
The Good Old Days in the Free Press 1910 and 1940 notes
A jumbled clipping reports deer season controls by Ontario Quebec authorities, library additions, church activities, a Victoria conference summary, humor at a comedy club, a photo project, celery harvests, staffing in a press area, Benares sinking rescue, daylight saving time changes, Acton district updates, and Red Cross shipments as wartime and community items intertwine across two periods.
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Ontario
Quebec
Methodist Sunday School
Schavl
Ante
TL PL Moore
Genco
Victoria
Aml
Pta
Joseph Blaip
Nerowd
Thayer
Local Medical and Professional Directory for Acton
BR D A GARRETT physician and surgeon at Willow and River Streets, Acton Ontario with entrance on River Street. A J Buchanan dental surgeon on Mill Street hours by appointment and telephone 19. C F Leatherland QC notary public at Birrster Sober with office hours 10am to 12pm and 1pm to 5pm appointment phone 151.
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D. A. Garrett
Willow and R.ver .Sts
Entrance River
Acton, Ont
Robert K. Buckner
Wellington St. Acton
Ont
A. J Buchanan
Mill Street
C F Leatherland
Birrster
Acton
Sts
Cork $F
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The
Acton Free Press
Offis Printing and Publishing Co. Ltd
Willow St
Audit Bureau of Circulation
CWALA
Ontario Quebec
Unites States
Post Kertment
Ottawa
G. A. Dills
David R. Dills
Sugar
Poland
Hugh
Esther Taylor
BY Bill Smiley
Othe Cette
Ib Stall
Memcttr
Roy Dow
Burlington
Premonunts
Lions Club
Oakvie Rotary Club
Caoh
Streetsville — Council
Malton
Avro Arrow
A.V. Roe Company
Itm
Haney R Smith
Avro
Georgetown
Department of Agriculture
University of Toronto
Agenculaire
Free Press
Thurglay
Tom Hodgson
Avion
England
Inez
Tan Acton
Dave Beyrrecen
Chia
Lee Tines
Mee Dom
Pester
Lepin
McDonald
Bayliss
Tadjutant
B. Mavrop
Stafh
Wright Phev
Ayton Cie Guard
Togephy Teas
Aequest Fem Maser Hike
London
Lane
Bo B
Chatinews
Charron
Leis
Distriet Red Cross
Professional Directory and
Travellers’ Guide
W. G. C. Kenney
Symua
Mil
Church St. E
FL. Wright
Wilbur St. Acton
DR. H. Leib
A. Braida
B.A
Roy Riddal
Palme
Turs & Thurs
Bruce FE
Shoemaker
Mer
C.H. Tuffin
Aucuonver
Eden Mills
Rockwood Ulster
EL. Buchner
R.O
Robert R. Hamilton
Main St
Hines
Hoskin
King St. W
Toronto
Gray Coach Lines
Daly
Sun and Hols
Sun and Hol
Sat
Sun
Canadian National Railways
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