Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Acton Free Press in Acton, Ontario

We have pages in Ontario

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 14, 1958

Page

3

Halton County Health Unit At Ten Years Finds Broad Benefits

A decade after its start the Halton County Health Unit reports lower infant and maternal mortality, fewer infectious diseases, and improved sanitation. The annual review highlights immunization clinics, prenatal and dental programs, and expanded nursing and sanitation work amid rapid population growth.

Halton County Health Unit Halton County Pease Saniy Arche Fo Wall Lewes Halton County MON

Everton Community Muse Guests and Weekend Visits

A jumble of names shows many visitors at the Everton community muse and weekend stays. Families including Hepburn Alton Fountain Heath and others spent time with local hosts, while several residents suffered a death in the week.

Muse Snaren Hepburn Malton Mroo Jean Alton Haris Moreh Eric Heath Heather Burlington

Holes Too Bohee Muddle Baffles Seeuna Line Farm Tale

A garbled note recalls a confusion near the Seeuna Line and a farm mystery involving someone named Donald Booth. The fragment suggests a theft claim and a misidentification about a thief and a tank, with unclear locations and dates.

Bohee Seeuna

Former Missionary to Reside in Guelph

Rockwood residents Rev James Neave and Mrs Neave, long serving missionaries to India and the Tibet border, plan to move to Guelph this week. Retired in 1908 after sixty years of service, Neave is one of four retired missionaries in Hochwind United Church. The minister Rev G A BL Moore and congregation extend best wishes as the Neaves return periodically to the village.

Havel Mach James Neave Rockwood Guelph Fomer India Ching Tibet Neave

Municipal Board approves Georgetown school and plant funding plan

The Ontario Municipal Board clarifies financing rules for Georgetown, permitting a new public school at an estimated 800 000 and setting a 830 000 cap on the sewage disposal plant. A performance bond replaces earlier restrictions, and funds from Delreen Developments may assist the plant. Council advances by law and agreement with the Water Resources Commission.

Gruruordown Ontario Municipal Board Georgetown Ontario Water Resources Commission Teader Council Hii Delleen Developments Prota Detren Cat Geugetown Delrew Municipsl Plannet Delrest Areca Crecute Water Resources Commission

Tips for water safety while traveling this season

Practical advice urges swimmers to stay near lifeguards, avoid unfamiliar beaches, check water depth, and wear life jackets. Do not swim alone, especially in inland lakes or after noon, and return before dark. If grabbed by undertow, stay calm, float, and wait for assistance.

Firat Alwaya Alwasa

Streeterville Blood Drive Sees High Volunteer Turnout

Streeterville hosts a mobile blood unit planned to return in January. Officials report strong public turnout and anticipate two regular clinics annually, with volunteers stepping forward though some are unable to participate due to drying and stacking conditions raising fire concerns.

Streetaville Hed Cras

Woman's Institute Meeting Notes and Community News

Mrs Jene McEnsry chairs the Woman's Institute meeting with opening ode and roll call. Current events by Mrs Rob Kirkwood and readings by Mrs Tor Lei and Mrs Mobert. A family gathering at the McPenry home and visits from Bruce Mysner and others are noted.

Jene McEnsry Woman's Institute Mary Stewart Ea Gil Reed Historicel Research Rob Kirkwood Mra Wm Kirkweat Getler Mus Tor Lei Mere Mobert Vaury Miss Snew Mes Wow Ao Sncal Wimby Beir Robert McPnery

Fire College Opens in Ontario at Gravenhurst

The Attorney General announces the official opening of the new Ontario Fire College in Gravenhurst on Friday August 12. Premier Leable M Frost QC and Hon Alice Roberts QC will officiate and declare the college open for full scale operation.

Fire College Ontarw Gravenhurst Leable M Frost Alice Roberts Ontaro

Administration Course at Ontario Fire College

Delegates finish the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs convention in Hamilton and travel to Gravenhurst for the opening ceremonies. On Monday after August 28 the first course begins at the Ontario Fire College, a three week session titled Administration Course for Santor Fire Department Citizens.

Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs Hamilton Gravenhunt Ontario Fire College Santor Fire Department

Also Mentioned on This Page

de Ball Board of Health Malion County Halton Department of Health Madical Ghd Kuibing Slas Haltan Urisn Amd Acton Everton Jersey Dor Thamings Prop Pesitena Water S North Galt Telefeone Fidelse Sabinialda Frank Carney ae _ ONS E. L. Buchner Optometrist MILL SY. E. Acton Brea Judas Ebhar Mill. SY Tipson Benson Mill Street Ad Streeteville Clinic Cape Wally Bruce Mysner Kitchener Murssy Mcltruie Myaner Archie Laws Jean Wi Peter Honey Harbor Awi Wm Kentner Ainters Homacrain Manitoba Stanley Sinclair Sean Russell and Edith McEacheirn G.A
Search Courier

Search the Acton Free Press Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Acton Free Press?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication