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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 10, 1958
Page
4
July 10 1038 report details vandalism at Acton Park damaging town equipment funded by local groups. Board Chairman George Barbeau appeals to residents and parents to curb vandalism while noting funds must cover repairs delaying improvements. Citizens urged to report incidents.
Readers learn safety for summer travel as schools end and kids are outdoors. The piece also previews the Glorious 12th parade in Orange and Brampton, plus a historical sketch of events around the Boyne and Ulster lodges, ending with a weather-mired note on the annual celebration.
The article reflects on community campaigns and the role of donors in fundraising. It argues against publishing donor names and amounts while noting the public interest in transparent contributions. It calls for responsible reporting and questions the pressure created by listing contributors.
The Le Devoir publication accuses Premier Duplessis and his party of involvement in gas public unity in Quebec. It notes past press conferences and a police ejectment of a Le Devoir representative, calling for a free press and public protest to prevent authoritarian overreach.
The Financial Post reports preliminary May trade totals with exports at 484 million dollars up 8 percent from a year earlier, lifting five month totals to 1,953 million, 17 million above 1957. Imports fell 12 percent to 484 million, keeping five month totals 13 percent below last year.
A reader turns up a page with maps of Willhoowk Hannabeville Neon Township and nearby areas showing the Whee Gaenehip of Netisan gone under the new town of Bure Tagton. The atlas dates found help locate local founders and the rise of early townships amid county histories.
Church schedule fragment shows Holy Communion at 11 00 am and morning worship in a 1941 calendar. Includes Baptist and United Church notices with service times in Ontario locations and church officers, with scattered dates and minister names across multiple entries.
The article notes large scripture shipments including over 100,000 items for Yoruba people, describes increasing demand for Nabte Scriptures, and mentions a call from Patron of Africa and a need to speed up production. It references Bible trade proposals and specific biblical portions like Proverba and Genesis readings.
Ottawa reports a federal civil servant, Mr. Hamilton, assigned as boat operations officer to study rising small boat accidents. He travels Canada to promote water safety and courtesy, plans tests with manufacturers, and will label small boats with recommended outboard horsepower and passenger limits.
A stamped directory snippet lists medical and legal practitioners in Acton including physicians Dr W G C Kenney and Dr A Garrett, dentist Dr H Leib, barrister A Braida, and solicitor Pakshanan, with office addresses on Symon Hock Mill St Willow River St and Frederick Streets. It also shows Gray Coach Lines schedules and Canadian National trains serving Acton, with limited holiday and Sunday restrictions.
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