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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 15, 1959
Page
9
A brief page item from the Acton Free Press dated Thursday January 15 959 notes local happenings and notices. The fragment lists community details, with names and places inferred from the era.
About 65 percent turnout of Campbellville 148 eligible voters chose Omer Van Sickle Howson Lush and Ray Olan as trustees. Van Sickle will hold his position while Lush and Olan are new to the post with duties including sidewalks roads and potential pond facilities. The trustees also serve as Campbellville Hydro Electric Commission. Burlington hires area dog control officers to buy park
A communication from the American Medical Association via the Health League of Canada urges that school exams need not be nightmares. The notice stresses fear as the enemy, promotes consistent study, and offers practical tips: adequate sleep, comfort in the test room, reading the whole exam, timing, answering easy questions first, and careful checking for errors before submission.
A Toronto style message informs 10000 drivers of sympathy as the Ontario Government explains the driver points system. It argues the policy protects public safety and reduces risk on roads while urging acceptance of suspension. The tone suggests hardship but frames it as a protective measure for lives.
The piece recalls Burling ton’s growing population reaching 40 000 and compares it to 1922 when the town’s population was about 2008. Former Mayor George and Councillor Ted Srygth are cited, with remarks on early life and public service by John A. Lockhart.
The CGT group at Knox Presbyterian Church met January 12 with 13 present. Busan Bundy and Julie Holmes led the worship and business. Mrs. Greer led the closing portion of the Lord's Prayer as the meeting concluded.
Personal notes document Acton residents visiting relatives and attending events in Florida New York and Toronto. Mentions include Mr and Mrs Dean Leslie, Dan and Wes burg Florida trips, seven members of the Ys Men’s club hosting Guelph Ye Men, and Prof Lawrence A Mc Devitt. Also lists local attendances at Guelph meetings and ACE programs with Albert Bayley and others.
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