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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 29, 1955
Page
16
The piece notes the shift to standard time and indoor social life as evenings grow longer. It urges local groups to appoint a press correspondent and contact the Free Press office for coverage and assistance. It highlights the busy fall and winter season in small towns.
The piece argues Ontario’s traffic congestion stems from too many vehicles in limited space. It compares Toronto with Vancouver and western cities, noting better flow there. It suggests wider distribution of people and vehicles is needed for a nationwide solution.
The article argues big city factories raise production costs and ignore the human factor. Long commutes reduce productive hours and mood, while small towns benefit from diversified, moderate industry. Growth should be orderly to preserve small community life.
The writer notes daylight saving time and eight time changes during a Canada trip, contrasting Fort William and other cities with Vancouver. They remark on the difficulty of adjusting eating habits and the general relief in central Canada for having less time confusion this year.
The Times criticizes British firms for neglecting Canada preferring the U S and home markets. Declining British consumer goods sales in Canada reflect this attitude. Canadians welcome British goods but will not buy if unsuitable for climate or price.
Canada sees a 198000 population gain in early 1955 to 15637000 and a 2.6 percent rate, while urban and industrial growth expands farm land encroachment. Cowichan Leader lauds young people. House building surges with July starts up eight percent from 1954 and completions up 15 percent.
The editor and Mrs Dills expressed thanks for congratulatory notes on awards won by the Free Press in Canada. Trophies and certificates have been shipped to the office. Honors recognize the staff and Acton community for best all round and front pages and the paper's quality. The team vows to continue producing a newspaper worthy of the town and district.
The Bible REV notes Bible printing began early and now appears in hundreds of scripts and languages. It highlights translation, typecasting, and distribution efforts across WO countries with Cambodia and Indo China projects. It contrasts Bible outreach with spread of communist literature and argues the Bible as a cornerstone of Western civilization amid publishing hurdles.
A reader list for personal study offers daily scripture selections: Sun. 1 Samuel 18:1-26. Mon. 1 Samuel 17-27. Tue. John 8:1-32. Wed. John 8:33-59. Thu. Matthew 9-17. Fri. Matthew 11 HB-38. Sat. Matthew 10:3-23.
In Novi Scotts wilers, big tropical turtles are being caught with multiple huge specimens. An 800 pounder was landed off a Cape Breton port, following a 1,000 pounder and a smaller one near Halifax.
The old Cape Spear lighthouse, ten years in place, will be transferred to the Historic Site by the Cape Cod society. The move, announced by Nild coCbo and the Nabtoon, aims to preserve the structure as a historic landmark.
A poetic verse laments nature’s gifts as freely given beyond human commerce. The lines praise creation over trade and celebrate autumn’s influence, with a rhythmic, contemplative mood attributed to Mrs. O Al Thiglin and A Rochhits.
Sunday October 1955 program lists Church School at 9.55 a.m. Holy Communion at 11.15 a.m. Vespers at 7.00 p.m. for Harvest Home. Women’s Association Bazaar set for October 1 from 2.30 to 5.30 p.m. at Sun day School. Women Association meet October 4 at 2.30 at Mrs Ballentine’s. 9.45 a.m. Church School 11.00 a.m. Communion Service 7.00 p.m. Service in St Alban’s Church with welcome note and Bible verse “They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.”
At 11 00 a m a beginners class and a choral communion sermon follow the Harvest Festival service by Rev K G Rich BA Rector of St George's Georgetown.
Directory page shows a roster of local professionals in Acton Ontario including Dr W G C Kenney Dr D A Garrett Dr Robert D Buckner Dr A J Buchanan H Leib Optometrist E L Buchner Veterinarians and local solicitors accountants and notaries. It also lists church service times and community notices for October 2 1955 and other local services and a funeral home serving the area with extended hours and emergency ambulance service.
Canada's youngest MCA building in Acton is officially dedicated. A 2.5 percent rebate for light and power bills is proposed. Dr. J Ewart Smart to attend in Toronto with a flag from Acton England. Town events include political meetings, a funeral gathering, and church attendance gains. Road upgrades near Lime House, cement bridge work, and lamp shortages due to lamp stock limits. Electric lighting plans consider a meter system as demand strains the power house. Community notices cover church reports, Rockefeller views on manufacturing, and local social gatherings.
OCR text shows a bus or rail schedule with daily and Sunday exceptions. Mentions times like 8.02 am 6.37 pm and 10.10 pm and various flag stop notes. References city areas including Guelph and Toronto.
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