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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 27, 1961

Page

3

Now or Never Campaign Drives Community Centre Support

Publicity on all campaign phases has been issued and local organizations invited to pledge. Municipal leaders and club members have pledged as examples, money back guarantees assure 100 percent return if funds fall short, and the slogan Now or Never urges every citizen to give to the community centre project.

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Drop-outs harm Canada and U S youth in long range study

A U S Labour Department survey of 26 000 students across seven states shows drop-outs earn less, struggle for advancement, and face unemployment. The piece urges early parental instruction to emphasize the value of finishing school and notes rising automation will demand skilled workers. It also cites national reading trends and the lure of earning money as factors in leaving school.

Canada United States United States Department of Labour U.S

Autumn of the Arena and Town Finances Cited

The Aust ors Report of 1935 notes spendings on principal and interest for debentures, sidewalks, waterworks, schools, and factories while detailing arena renovations and front park rebuilding after a collapse. It discusses artificial ice not previously considered and explains long delays in funding, with arrears in rates and rising interest costs. The piece links winter sports venues to receipts and notes the upcoming season amid past debates.

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Acton Tales of 1941 Include Fatal Bus Crash and Local Wins

A May 1 1941 report recalls a fatal bus bicycle collision near Acton when Ray Mard Ing died from head injuries after a car driven by Corporal Molsker struck him. The piece notes funeral rites at ROM Millenald cemetery and promotions at local teams to handle chores. It also highlights Acton Cantonaye jon School students raising funds for Greek Relief and a lively school event with trophies and prizes.

Ray Gollision Acton Corporal Molsker Reutenent Stratford Acton Cantonayejon School Furie

Back in 1911 Free Press notes and community events

The 1911 Free Press item lists Jeremiah Bell’s portable saw mill thriving and drawing interest, Basil Johnstone suffers a facial cut requiring stitches after an accident with a horse, Walker Lodge hosts a 200-guest At Home evening, and trout fishing season begins with expectations of many anglers.

Jeremiah Bell Basil Johnstone Gerdah Walker Lodge

Professional Directory and Travellers' Guide Acton Ont Practitioners

Professional directory entries list doctors in Acton Ontario with offices in Symuun Block 43A Min St, Dr W G C Kenney contact 78, residence 115 Church St El phone 150. Dr D A Garrett corner Willow and River Ses Entrance River St Acton phone 238. Dr Robert L Buckner 39 Wellington St Acton phone 679 office hours 6-8 pm. afternoons by appointment.

W. G. C. Kenney Cian Symuun E. Acton Church St el D. A. Garrett Willow and River Ses Entrance River St Acton Robert L. Buckner Wellington St. Acton C. F. Keatherland Q.C

Dental and legal listings in Acton Guelph area directory

A dense listing shows multiple professionals including Dr H Leib dentist, A J Buchanan solicitor, C F Keatherland QC notary, Acton Braida barrister, E Hastings Payne solicitors, and hearing aid providers. Also includes Grace Mor gan podiatrist, Grays Coach lines schedules from Acton, and Canadian National Railways timetables.

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