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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 18, 1949
Page
14
Fragmentary remarks attributed to Franklin Po Jones in the Saturday Evening Post touch on danger, juries, neighbors, television, coffee and sandwiches, and social behavior. The text reads as a jumble of clipped phrases and faded references, offering a snapshot of midcentury public concerns.
Burlington officials reviewed a carnival budget amid leaks of state notes and safety concerns. Officials cited last year’s large expenses and warned this year could exceed estimates as preparations, venues, and contractor lists were discussed.
Fragmentary report cites city officials and committees reviewing procedures and penalties as May events approach. Mentions police, court actions, and community concerns about safety near busy intersections and public spaces.
The Georgetown Recreation Commission fund drive roars back after a vacation with Treasurer Qackh Madcotm back at work. Contributions reach 35000 to date with 8100 this week as volunteers resume door knocking amid civic campaign details. A health notice governs privies septic tanks while a boys baseball league forms from local districts and lacrosse teams prepare for OLA fixtures. The Bee Wees lost 20 to 14 to the rivals.
Don Davis, chair of the town parks board, announced plans to level about ten acres of Trafaltar Park this week, then seed this fall as part of a long range effort to create a modern recreation centre on the long unused parkland. Constables Heath and Hooks stopped a suspicious car on Main Street at 3:30 am Saturday, questioning occupants Edmo and Bisson and Carl Coughlan who confessed to stealing a new Pontiac. A large crowd attended Bronte Trafalgar branch carnival at Bronte Athletic Grounds Saturday evening, hailed as one of Bronte’s best summer events.
The Nuffield Foundation unveils its fourth report marking the end of the first activity phase. It notes a $16 grant funded brain learning experiments on octopuses and hints at storing past experiences. Meanwhile the National Horse Show runs September 10 at the CNE Coliseum in Toronto with top US and Canadian owners expected.
The Peterboro Examiner notes rising fishing success in Kawartha Lakes area boosts tourist activity while warning that publicity hides hazards. It recounts three hook removals from anglers in Rice Lake area and a hook injury to one fisherman, with care at Port Hope Hospital.
A garbled report discusses moves to disrupt the Canadian merchant fleet during a Cognanist war era. It mentions a captain, an officer, and a carpenter handling a mirror device amid delays worth about 1000 dollars for a 10000 tonne ship, with Communist elements implied as the source of the disruption.
A fragmented veteran style piece urges youths to begin saving with a one dollar start. It extols prudent budgeting and long term savings habits while referencing mentors and local figures guiding youth toward financial responsibility.
A garbled passage discusses a legal framework and ministry plans. It mentions possible actions by Vesa ye opr and colon dies, a fumite set, and plans to weak tren. The fragment references Mal te plan and Be tla ef eetage tren des ples bets.
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