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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 30, 1959
Page
2
Health Magazine argues that prevention is the true solution to alcoholism, noting rising drinkers and the fading of temperance societies. It laments the decline of Prohibition as ineffective and calls for renewed campaigns against drinking, stressing that avoiding alcohol is the simplest defense.
An engineering report by the Planning and Design Branch for Ontario outlines road and street problems across the province and proposed measures for the next two decades. It expands on a 1957 plan, estimates a 7.2 billion dollar cost, and projects population and vehicle growth driving a provincial network upgrade requiring cooperation among 1,187 jurisdictions and improved administration.
Fragmented text appears to discuss fighter pilots from World War I era romance and public perception. The piece critiques romanticizing air warriors as iconic heroes amid changing defense needs and modern warfare. It references Canadian pilots and wartime press fascination.
Readable portions list May Sunday observances across Acton churches including Acton Pentecostal Tabernacle and St Alban the Martyr Anglican Church with Holy Eucharist and worship times. Also notes Mid week celebrations and Sunday School details at Knox Church and Presbyterian listings.
The obituary records the death of Mickie L W, a resident of Acton District, aged around 2. The service was held at Rites Sheetoket funeral home with Rev G Ade of Acton officiating. Pallbearers included Bert Rul Tek Ret Docan John Wagstaffe and Norm Felker. he was a Knox Presbyterian Church member.
A condensed 1930s directory list of professionals in Acton Ontario and surrounding areas. It includes physicians, surgeons, dentists, barristers, notaries, chiropractors, optometrists, auditors, and coaching and railway services with office addresses and hours.
Column notes a growing issue with many organizations sharing initials from CMA to Z. It cites misread headlines like PCs charged with burglary, clarifies it involved police constables, and discusses Calgary’s shift away from Proportional Representation in city elections since 1916.
The 1909 assessment shows Acton population rise and Beardmore Crescent growth. The Halton Peel baseball league elected a new executive at Georgetown with delegates from Acton Georgetown and Milton. Ed Ryder secretary treasurer and Neil Patterson director, both Acton. The council heard the ninth account totaling 44 dollars and reviewed the 1908 assessment roll at 422254.44. Mill and Church Street road repairs were ordered, a lightning strike damaged a well, locals complain of drunken activity on Mill Street, and a balloon race near Acton drew seven to eight oclock Sunday evening with Alex Ramshaw piloting a large balloon at Bowl pace.
Acton community rallied around the Acton Tanners after their hockey championship. A parish hall show hosted by Holy Name Society and Rev. Father McBride featured entertainment, lunch, and remarks from officials. A town banquet and windbreaker grants were planned to honor the champions.
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