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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 07, 1955
Page
2
Editorial notes a voyage to Ontario northland met with cloudy skies after a pre sunrise plan. The author recalls calm rural scenes, then narrates a minor road mishap caused by excessive speed beyond a 50 mph limit, blaming the driver rather than road signs and praising cautious driving.
A northern Ontario town of about 2300 residents, Cobalt, is cited as an extreme example of split level construction where streets and highways themselves run on multiple levels. The piece notes the trend’s northern origin and suggests Cobalt’s fame for silver may tie to its housing plan innovations.
The writer recounts a long Ontario trip from Kirkland Lake to Gravenhurst after a holiday weekend. He notes heavy beach crowds and motor-traffic, observes two highway mishaps, and urges safer driving as participation in leisure grows.
The writer questions focus on international threats while urging action on home issues from alcohol abuse to highway safety. Citing Vancouver drug trafficking and a Toronto golf club incident, the piece argues lax law enforcement, impaired driving, and policy duplicity in liquor regulation demand prompt, local cleanup.
A reminiscence contrasts childhood with fifty years past and present. A narrator recalls children playing in sand forming mud balls while one girl quips they are meat balls, illustrating changing menus of pretend play.
Taxpayers grow wary of measures affecting their wallets. Vacation plans disrupt production. The Windsor Star notes drivers, not just cars, determine road safety. Auto registrations rise six percent year over year, with Newfoundland leading at 16 percent and other provinces mainly in the 3 to 7 percent range.
Reports note a Bronte vote on a sewer project delayed to after July with possible September decision. In Georgetown two men faced attempted break in after police found crowbars. Lambert triumphs in Burlington settlement over Recreation Commission. Oakville Trafalgar hospital campaign reaches only about $50,000 of its $440,000 goal as boards report roughly $202,000 in cash and pledges.
A holiday weekend drowning near Barrie claimed Charles McPherson of Acton after a motor boat overturned at Eight Mile Point Lake Simcoe. Two Toronto men were rescued by fishermen after being found clinging to the craft. McPherson remained missing. The trio had left Pine Beach near Keswick Friday afternoon. a sudden storm swamped the boat.
The 1935 Acton high school exams produced perfect results with every pupil succeeding. King Araida won the Duke of Devonshire chapter prize for top standing. Edgewood Park hosted a sunny United church Sunday school picnic, while large crowds attended piano recitals and community events.
Rev. J O Feeny marks 26 years since ordination at St Joseph's as ceremonies honor his service. Junior Leaving examinations progress with 19 candidates. John Watson loses moving attempt of old dwelling. debris scatters on the boulevard. Miss Thompson's pupils perform in town hall concert with listed performers. Base ball tournament rain disrupted, Guelph edge Acton 3 to 2. Harris and Co Mills advertise Rockwood all wool blankets at 5 25 to 6 dollars.
A compact directory listing doctors dentists veterinarians and lawyers in Acton Ontario. Includes D A Garrett R C Buckner A J Buchanan and F G Oakes veterinarians along with C F Leatherland barrister solicitor notary public and M Anderson manderson barrister solicitor. Office hours and contact numbers provided.
A note from Alban's church quotes the Bible line They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength, highlighting faith and perseverance in a parish bulletin style.
The fragment lists a church schedule: Sunday July 10 1955 with 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. morning worship 7:30 p.m. evangelic service and Wednesday 8:00 p.m. cottage prayer meeting and Bible study. The source reflects a mid century religious program.
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