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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 29, 1955
Page
28
The article notes autumn color and a shift to indoor activities as days shorten, with sports moving from baseball to football and hockey. It invites local groups to appoint a press correspondent and to contact the Free Press office for collaboration, highlighting active community gatherings in fall and winter.
The author compares Ontario traffic to Vancouver and western cities noting crowded highways and poor pedestrian flow in Toronto. They argue wide streets and better distribution of people and vehicles are needed to avoid chronic jams and confusion, urging a western model for broader Canada.
The author argues large city plants raise production at the cost of workers' time and mood as long commutes erode productive hours. He urges diversified moderate employment to preserve small town life and warns against unchecked growth that harms community character. Growth should be orderly while retaining small-town advantages.
The author notes the hassle of daylight saving time as clocks are moved backward and forward during trips across Canada. While local residents face little disruption, Fort William Broadview Field Vancouver and others deal with time changes, altering eating habits and daily routines as they adjust to the lost and regained hour.
The London Times blasts British firms for neglecting Canada as they favor selling at home or in the United States. Declining Canadian sales, especially for consumer goods, suggest a need to advertise and price suitably for the Canadian market rather than dumping products in Halifax Montreal or Vancouver.
Canada’s population rose 198000 in the first half of 1955 to 15637000 at an annual 2.6 percent. Urban and industrial expansion encroaches on farming land, while Cowichan leaders praise local youth as future citizens. High River notes housing construction surges with July starts up eight percent year over year and completions up 15 percent.
The editor and Mrs. Dills applaud awards won by The Free Press in Vancouver. Trophies and certificates have been shipped to Acton this office. Honors credit the staff and community that produced the best all round and front pages. The team pledges to keep delivering a newspaper worthy of Acton.
The article notes the Bible as a global civilizational bulwark, recounting translation work in Cambodia and Indo China, the Paris New York printing steps, and wide distribution, with Bible circulation contrasted with rising communist literature. It underscores printing difficulties and the Bible’s role in democratic education worldwide.
A list of daily scripture passages is offered for personal study. It includes 1 Samuel 1 and 1 26 for Sunday, 1 Samuel chapters 17 to 27 for Monday, John 8:1-32 and John 33-59 for Tuesday and Wednesday, Matthew 9-17 for Thursday, Matthew 1B-38 for Friday, and Matthew 10:3-23 for Saturday.
Fishermen reported two massive sea catches near Cape Breton with an 800 pounder followed by a 1000 pounder and a smaller fish near Halifax. Nets were set from the Novi Scottis area to port facilities as crews worked to bring the catches aboard.
A damaged report notes the Habito lighthouse on Cape Spear old structure aged ten years will be transferred to the Pietersen Site. Society of Canids mentioned in the fragments.
Poem fragment speaks of autumn leaves and freedom in nature. The speaker thanks God for creation not man made, praising sunrise and natural gifts. Attributions mention Mrs. O Ad Thilin A Rochhty in a garbled signature.
On Sunday October 2 1955 church activities include Sunday School at 9 55 am Holy Communion at 11 15 am and Vespers at 7 pm. The Women's Association Bazaar is set for October 1 from 2 30 to 5 30 pm in the Sunday School. A meeting of Women Association precedes events at 9 45 am with church school and communion at 11 am followed by a 7 pm service in St Albans church. A warm welcome awaits you with a Bible quote about waiting on the Lord.
At 11:00 a.m. a beginners class and a choral service precede communion and a sermon. The Harvest Festival service will be led by Rev K G Rich BA Rector at St George's Church in Georgetown.
A local directory listing doctors dentists veterinarians and other professionals in Acton Ontario with office addresses and phone numbers. It includes notices for legal firms accountants and funeral services and features a rail schedule for Guelph area transit with daily and weekend timings.
Acton notes include the dedication of Canada’s youngest MCA building, a light and power rate action, and a gift presentation from Acton England. Reports cover road improvements near Lime House, lamp shortages, and a plan to light town hall functions after midnight. The Free Press also notes Rev J A Robinson’s growing church attendance and Rockefeller’s caution about overproduction.
Fragmentary schedule listing multiple daily routes with varied times and exceptions. Contains misread city names and unclear stops. Indicates services to Guelph and Toronto with occasional weekend and Sunday restrictions.
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