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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 03, 1958
Page
3
The Acton Free Press Bee urges a nationwide decision on a Monday holiday alignment and reflects on summer as a time for holidays, outdoor life, and broader social behavior. It muses about naming the Burlington Skyway Nelson Skyway to ease intercity tensions while inviting public input on civic matters.
A reflective piece recalls trips from Acton to Fort Erie to Niagara Falls along river roads. The Niagara Parks Commission is praised for preserving the Canadian riverbank, with scenic drives and gardens described and Dominion Day seaway developments noted.
At this time of year the town struggles with litter blowing through streets. Officials question how to curb fluttering papers and scattered cardboard and boxes that spoil the area.
Brief comments urge patriotic and economic self interest in buying Canadian made goods. Editorial notes highway safety rhetoric could be simplified by universal speed governance. Harness racing trends show smaller towns failing to sustain purses and bets while larger cities thrive.
The Acton church calendar lists services for July 6 including Anglican St Albans and United Church gatherings. Knox Church Group hosted a supper at Mr Robert Aikins home with Bond Reports, a supply minister coordinated July and August plans, and various worship and Sunday school times were noted for the period.
The Crampton Baseball Club edged local rivals last Saturday by a slim margin as Fram Dubabe led a strong showing. Acton and Mary pressed for top spot, with late infield zeal from Acton stinging the locals who fought back but fell short.
The Acton nuns won a crucial game over Oakville last night by seven points at the Oakville arena. Acton players scored five runs in the final stretch, with Malton and Miss A Weeden among those honored for strong play.
A local directory page lists doctors lawyers accountants and insurers with office addresses and hours. It includes Dr W G C Kenney, Dr H Leib, A J Buchanan, C F Leatherland, A Braida, E Sythe, E Mill, N Stolier, Earl G Black, and others, plus travel lines by Gray Coach and Canadian National Railways with schedules and routes.
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