Acton Herald Published Weekly at 88 Mill Street
The Acton Heep Horss fsenty papa eves is a weekly paper published Thursdays at 88 Mill St Acton Ont It lists advertising rates on request and offers subscriptions payable in advance 300 Canadian 400 United States six months 0 73 single copies 7c It is authorized as Beyond Class Mail and printed by Nig Printing and Publishing Co Limited with G A Dilla editor in chief and David R Dilla production manager Jame A Dilla managing editor and office contacts in Acton Ontario.
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Mill St
Acton
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United States
Port Office
G. A. Dilla
David R. Dilla
Jame A. Dilla
Acton Fair Highlights Co op Show Window Success
The Acton agricultural show window season on September 26 1957 drew strong turnout. Farmers and townsfolk joined with the St John Ambulance Brigade Rotarians and others to stage a cooperative event with large cattle and preserves entries. Traffic duties and music were provided by the Acton Band and community groups.
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Acton Feir
St. John Ambulance Brigade
Acton Band
Rotarians
Acton
Popgutingy Yprectors
Halton County museum effort urged by writers in multiple towns
A regional notice argues Halton County lags in preserving its past with only a courthouse lobby display and limited museum work. Cites Oakville Burlington Ceyoge Barrie Perth Prescot Fort Wellington relics and district efforts by Women's Institutes and local volunteers to save history for future generations.
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Halton
Court House
Oakville
Burlington
Tweedamuir
Ceyoge
Barrie
Perth
Prescot
Fort Wellington
Niagara
Inquest Warns on Tractor Use by Minors in Ontario
An inquest into a death near a farm notes the Ontario Department of Highways should alert tractor owners that under 16 cannot operate a tractor on public highways. The case involved a 13 year old driving a tractor that overturned, killing a 10 year old passenger. The report cites past incidents of youths operating tractors and urges stricter enforcement.
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Horsa
Ontario Department of Highways
The Discounted Dollar and Canada’s Trade Ties
A Canadian reader reflects on the discounted U S dollar affecting tourists and vendors. The piece notes U S investors buying Canadian natural resources and mining properties, oil lands, and stocks and bonds, offsetting Canada’s trade deficit and boosting the value of Canadian dollars. It ends with a caution not to sell Canada short.
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U.S
Soree
Canada
United States
Weather expert disputes bomb test effects on climate
Dr. Horace R. Byers of the University of Chicago argues new evidence shows atmospheric electrical balance may be unsettled by bomb testing leading to more lightning and thunderstorms. Belgian measurements cited. potential impacts include reduced rainfall and nitrogen fertilizer effects, with historic echoes of droughts and flood cycles.
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Ryhmes
Horace R. Byers
University of Chicago
Acton Fair memories and Banff convention reflections
The writer recalls arriving at Acton Fair amid rain to watch the band in red uniforms and catch up with old friends. He then attends the Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association convention in Banff, praising Banff Springs Hotel, Mount Norquay, and social forums, noting awards for Better Newspapers and life memberships while describing travel hardships and hospitality across Canada.
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Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association
Banff
Alberta
Canada
Atlantic
Pacific
Ampera
Banff Springs
Iisa
CPR
Mount Rundle
Hiver
Dees
Cdutere
Toop
Brtish Newspaper Society
Ife
Trasvel
Free Press
Edd Johnston
Fort Erie
Bob Giles
Lachute, Que
Jona Vopni
Davidson, Sask
Bantt
Sunday Church Calendar September 1957 Acts and Knox entries
United Church and Knox Presbyterian listings for September 1957 show services and events. Includes morning prayers at 9 00, junior church at 10 08, Harvest Festival Evensong, Holy Communion and Beginners classes at various times, plus reception of new members and evening worship. Contact details and locations provided for Acton area churches.
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Sohal
Mawel
Assembly Meeting By the Baptist Church Pastor
Sunday service listed for September 29 1987 at Baptist Church with Rev Ray H Casterus as pastor. The notice includes phone line 6 W and mentions Bower Aw. Sunday September 1031 te Ete.
Acton News Sketches 1907 Community Happenings
Local items recount an Acton park football match and a parade. Edward Tweedale and daughter Phoebe return to settle in Canada from Rochdale. A wedding unites Helen St Holmes and Harold Devis. Church plans advance at the old building. Wilfogg’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin company slated for one night. Garden crime warns of fruit and veg thefts. Road work on Mill Street under Highway Dept. Open house week by YMCA. Acton Continuation School athletics officers named. Goodwill Club ends eight weeks with Annie Bleck winning top prize. Autumn wedding for Bernice Isabel St Bracken to Stanley Robinson. Teacher J Verzog to Caledon, new residence on Ark Ave. Minor accident at Field Day injures Marjorie Norton.
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Vilaradag
Geyl
Hazarday
Heardmave and Co
Toronto
Edward Tweedale
Phoebe
Rochdale
Tweedale
Canada
Atlantic
Tweedale Eays
Acton
Joseph Holmes
Flower Avenue
630
O'Club
Helen St. Holmes
Harold Devis
Mitchell
Matthew Wilson
Vostry
Cameron
Wilfogg
Uncle Tom's Cabin Company
Nixon
Sam Hand
Hower Avenue
Guelph
James R. Anderson
Fyfe
Anderson
Acton Park
Arkell
Mill St
Department of Highways
Heeve Fo McCutcheon
Council
YMCA
Heaton
Reid
Mijton
Bkunday
United Church
Per TN
Eileen Tinney
Mire St. Bracken
Bernice Isabel
Stanley Robinson
Robinson
George Robinson
Nassagaweya
George Switeer
Calvo
Ontario
J Verzog
Prermueooon Ark Ave
Marjorie Norton
Pield
Acton Professional Directory and Travel Guide Listing
Local Acton directory lists doctors surgeons and dentists with offices on Mul Street Church Street Willow River streets and Mill Street. Also shows lawyers notaries accountants and funeral home contact details alongside Grey Coach Lines and Canadian National Railways schedule notes.
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Acton Fair
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Charlie Mason
Rudolph Spielvogel
George Smith
Ray Agnew
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Mount Norquay
Busea
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Bower Avenue
George Elliott
Bower Ave
Sacca
St Albans
Presbyterian Church Knox
Professional Directory and
Travellers’ Guide
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W G C. Kenney
Symon Block
Mul St
Acton Offce
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O. A. Garrett
Willow and
River Sta
River Street
Robert D. Buckner
Wellington St
F. 1. Wright
Wilbur St Acton
Real Fatale and
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Bracken Insurance Agency
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General Insurance
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Mill Street
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Rupaley
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RMT
Acton Studio
St. Alban’s Parish Hall
Park Ave. Guelph
EL. Buchner
Mu St
Lever & Hoskin Chartered Accountants
Main St
King St
Bramaigna
Torunta
Earl G. Black
Chartered Accountant Farmer's Ridg
Main St Milton
Walter H. Pope
Main
Ont Riva
Gray Coach Lines
Dail Sun
Canadian National Railways
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