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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 23, 1964
Page
9
The piece catalogs risky freeway behaviors labeled as types such as Tailgater, Daredevil, Speeder, Slowpoke, Competitor, Dreamer, Casual, Gawker, and Conversationalist. Each is assigned points from 4 to 10, implying harsher penalties may await these drivers as a cautionary takeaway.
The article highlights farm accident risks with over 120000 people likely to be involved, 39000 injuries and 2400 deaths. It urges safety for all farm residents, notes tractor and vehicle hazards, and calls for employer duties and proper training during Farm Safety Week July 19 to 25 to reduce rural accidents.
July 1944 note from The Good Old Days column reports a directors meeting for Acton Fall Fair deciding to host a grand concert in the town hall on the fair’s first evening. The committee will hire talent to match the pre war prestige and attract crowds.
Brampton plans a Centennial project costing 100000 dollars on 17 acres of parkland west of Main Street opposite Pool Village. Proposed facilities include a pavilion tennis and badminton courts a senior citizen centre and craft rooms funded by Centennial grants.
A humorous piece warns that a mental strain likened to a golf obsession has spread, affecting players and society. The author recalls polio era triumphs over disease, then mocks golf culture from benchside observations to a crowd of diverse players, stressing the addictive nature and absurdities of the game.
Paul Braida, 12, was voted the Most Outstanding Boy at Camp Brebeuf and received the Bishop J. F. Ryan Trophy at closing ceremonies. He followed his junior trophy win last year, making camp history by earning both trophies in successive years. The event drew hundreds of camp parents as Camp Frebeul, north of Rockwood, hosts campers from across Ontario. Father V J Morgan lauded him for bringing parish honors to St. Joseph's Church.
Sunday July 6 1964 features Action Baptist Church Ontario Quibes pastor Rev Stanley Gammon at Tuley Ave with 11 am Sunday School 11 am Morning Worship 7 pm Evening Service with Philippians theme Prayer meeting Wednesday July 3 7 pm Church practice text John 3 20 1 3 1 1 Trinity Anglican Church Rector Rev D H West offers 10 am Morning Prayer July 6 1964 with preacher Mr L Duby
Funeral services were held for Mrs Frank Toth Sr at Rumles Shadhaker Funeral Home with Rev AL McKensie officiating. A native of Nemvar, Hungary, the former Elizabeth Polvak came to Canada in 1929 and lived in Acton the past ten years. She leaves Frank Sr and two sons, two brothers, two sisters, five grandchildren, and relatives. Burial at Fairview Cemetery.
A dense list of Acton Ontario professionals including physicians surgeons and dentists with addresses and phone numbers. Also lists lawyers optometrists appraisers and insurers with office hours and contact details for each listing.
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