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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 21, 1958
Page
9
Acton fair dates set for September 19 and 20 with details on exhibits and community turnout. Vandalism at Acton Park clubs shows broken locks damage to showers and lavatories, prompting calls for parental responsibility and public vigilance.
In Acton notes, Charles WoOPRML, brother of Jobo C, is honored as a centenarian mentor. family celebrations include Eisenhower and Petter messages. James Editor G. A. Dille remains hospital bound. GAD will miss next week. The piece recalls early Acton photography, Henry Hull, the Mall and Elgin building fire, and a pulley water system by the river.
Local church notices list services for United Church of Canada Anglican Church of Canada and Acton Pentecostal Tabernacle. Ministries include Junior Church, Church School and Morning Worship at multiple times, with pastors Rev Gordon Adams Rev Philip A Sawyer and Rev Kenneth J Reid. Also notes prayer meetings and Vacation Bible School closing exercises.
Ontario campaign chairman Iscon says TV radio and press aided the 1943 8 Canadian Cancer Society drive reaching over 1 million dollars. He credits broadcasters editors and volunteers for unprecedented support during a recession year and calls publicity essential.
A 1938 incident in Acton involves two gypsy women who assaulted Cripps as he walked home, took a drink, and attempted to remove his belongings. The article notes a phlive circular deathbing gang and links to broader thefts in the area. Police investigated as Cripps recovered.
A compact listing of doctors dentists lawyers accountants insurers and service firms in Acton Ontario. Includes office hours addresses and contact numbers for W G C Kenney D A Garrett R D Buckner A J Buchanan C F Leatherland Q C A Braida L E Buchner Neville Stoller & Co Earl G Black Grady Coach Lines and Canadian National Railways schedules and contact points.
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