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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 24, 1958

Page

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Three Car Crash After Brake Failure on Mall Street East

Constable Wud Tuchwald reports a freakish three car collision on Mall Street East Sunday afternoon July 30. Jurjin De Hoop of Kingston tried to brake, swerved onto a lawn and struck two parked cars near 110 Mat Street, narrowly missing a house while traffic flowed past.

Wud Tuchwald Incel Ontari Provincial Police Mall Street East Jurjin de Hoop Kingston Mill Street Buckwald Dr Hoop Frank Walls Bill de Vries Dewis Spencer Mgr

Royal Train Movement Through Acton Delayed By Arrangements

Governor-General Vincent Mas passes through Acton aboard a royal coach attached to the 9 percent train on Monday. Margaret Peiarees is scheduled to pass Acton en route to Stratford Theatre on Thursday July 31. George Angrit reports the train is not stopping here. platform clearance is under way for viewing as the royal train proceeds.

Acton Vincent Mas‘say CNR -Web Rhelford Rhodespsarcan Ulb Peiarees Margaret Stratford Theatre George Angrit Adam

Park Entrance Receipts Total About 725 In Seven Weeks

Barbeau chairman of Parks Management announced this week that roughly 725 dollars has been collected at the park entrance over the past seven weeks. About 200 dollars came from town residents while the remainder came from outsiders. He said exact Sunday attendance cannot be counted since children enter free and each vehicle and driver pay 25 cents while individuals pay 10 cents.

Barbeau Era of Parks Management

Four Suspects Captured in Acton Bexton Jewelry Robbery

Guelph City Police report four suspects and a fifth man connected to the Acton Bexton jewelry store robbery have been arrested. The acton raid followed a similar incident in Guelph. Names listed include Muriel Catherine Renee Frank Vaestog Celestie James Morwarth and Agi Mogeily as the fifth man in the other case.

Bexton Acton Guelph Constaune Bud Buckwald OPP Enab Grab Sinapaviedan Muriel Catherine Renee Frank Vaestog Celestie James Joanph Morwarth Agi and Mogeily

Three Receive Facial Cuts As Car Smashes Into Fence

An Oaksille woman her child and a cousin from England were injured Thursday when the car left No 8 road in Brin Township hit a fence. Mrs Moore suffered a severe cut to the right eye and attempted to seek help with Lainie Sheila nursing facial lacerations and eye injuries. The group, including Miss Carrington of Leigh, were taken to Guelph by ambulance.

England Brin Wignified Moore Oakville Shiela Ang Dger Marion Carrington Leigh Lance Faggland Moore Una Klumpenbouwer Fern Hill Thompson Acton Ga Senate de Buckner Guelph Lainie Sheila Car-rington Winnifred Moore Erin Township

Scottish Bandsman Joins Canadian Park Concert

David Johnston from Aberdeen aided the Abd deen Military Band in a Scothanet event while visiting Canada. He joined Acton Citizens' Band for a Sunday park concert, with Tan Johnston hosting his son Jadunaston as a fellow player. Large crowds enjoyed a varied program under shade and sun as bands performed.

Abddeen Scothanet David Johnston Acton the Park Mr Johnston Aberdeen Canada Tan Johnston Hhe Bandamen Devin Dey Joe Berlen Healae

Local Residents Leave Today For California

Me and Mia Garnet McKenzie and daughter Kathy depart with Ralph McKeown for Santa Monica California to attend the International Y's Men's Convention. The McKenzie family plans a western provinces return visit with friends and relatives. McKeown will return from Victoria.

California Mia Garnet McKenzie Kathy Ralph McKeown Santa Monica McKenzie Ontaco We Men's Clubs McKeown Acton Ys Wall MecKenwie McKeown Willy Victoria

Lost Dog Found by Dr Mudd Near Guelph College

An injured black and white collie was found on No 7 Highway near Gotarky Vetur touty College in Guelph last week. Dr Mudd picked up the dog, brought it to the college for care, and the owner is asked to contact Dr Mudd to reclaim.

Dr Nluda Gotarky Veturtouty College Guelph Mudd

Plan Study Revised Reservoir Costs and Rates Talks

Acton council committees pressed to update costs for the sewer and water project including a Churchill Road reservoir. Negotiations with Beardmore's and Canada Packers cover water supply and sewage agreements while rate structures and future expansion for Micro Plastica and Cansole Packers are examined. Grants to Sunshine School and local groups were debated with limited funding, as the town faces budget gaps.

Walter Acton Carnell Churchill Rd Comneilan Goy Beardmore’s Canada Uefirma Counciller Gov Atmos Eady Hale TM Com Goy Deston RV. Anderenn and Associates

Micro Building Contract Set for 1958 Completion

Neil Bowles of Frybrook Ltd reports a contract for a 40 000 square foot new manufacturing building in Acton to be built by Hehn and Paton Toronto Contractors. Start by August 10 and occupancy planned by November. The plant will house offices storage and manufacturing areas and will extend the Wallace Avenue site fivefold.

Neil Bowles Micro Practics Frybrook Ltd Acton Thurmlay Anthony Hufn Mentor | Ce

Park Board Sets 15 Cent Dressing Room Fee

Park of Milwaukee notes 15 cent dressing room charge at the wading pool after a Tuesday meeting. New pool slide donated by Ajax Engineering is tested by swimmers as Lorraine Root suggests water flow and maintenance measures to improve health factors and chlorine control.

Parks Board Acion Board of Parks Avenagement EG. Tyler Sr William Coon Ajax Engineering Company Mra Lorraine Root

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