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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 30, 1964
Page
2
Ontario officials urge safer driving during the August Civic Holiday period after several family fatalities. Minister Irwin Hasker cautions drivers to focus on vehicle operation, maintain car condition, and rest to prevent tragedies.
The Powell River News notes that shorter work weeks may reduce time for haircuts and raise social service needs. It argues leisure hours tempt some to alcohol or escapism, while many still pursue hobbies and civic activity. A sense of purpose drives happiness, and those with less time may be richer in meaning.
An anecdote shows a hobo thumbing for rides during lunch hour while another rider mocks him. A safety feature warns that most vacation fatalities involve a single vehicle. An Australian magazine reports drivers dying in wrecks with unusual pre crash conduct such as holding a dog or baby, shaving, or reading a newspaper.
The July 1, 1914 issue reports cooler evenings, harvest notes, and apple yields. Acton bowling tournament honors Bank of Acton players in Southampton. Children's Aid Society meeting in Brampton with C W Morton as agent and inspector for three counties. Acton baseball team split league play, beating GTR Coffee atall 164% in a noted finish. School teaching staff assignments completed. Miss Dan Pearson and Miss Francis Wicknell celebrated one year, while Misses Marguerite and Else Stewart depart. Amos Mason of Alton and Mr Wallan Mason noted. obituary for Christopher Swackhamer at Churchall residence on Thursday July 23, Wed, 184?.
The note recalls a 1944 event where four graduates received secondary diplomas for regular candidates with Farr Service enlistment certified. Knox Sunday School held a plant day July 19 at Actua Park despite uncertain weather, featuring ball games races and a planked lunch. Weather storms cut the gathering short. Items from Acton Red Crow last week include pillows sweater socks and quilts. Ines McKouga Margaret Somerville and Margaret Brown take holidays at Wasags Beach and Saguenay River respectively.
Christmas in Silly Park on Friday features a decorated tree and gifts wall as part of the Christians in Sutw theme. Thursday night will host a sleepout for senior boys in the park with leaders and Dim Casburn in charge.
Last Sunday marked the final joint summer service at Knox church. For August, Unite Church members and Presbyterials will hold combined services at the United Church at 11 am, with diary and attendance reported as fair despite heat.
A reflective speaker recalls the charm of a lakeside summer cottage, contrasting its quaint pleasures with soaring modern expenses. He traces price rises from $80 lots to $1,500 plus build costs, and laments tax, plumbing, and transport woes. The piece contrasts old leisurely summers with today’s costly, hectic routines.
Local advertisements list doctors and their offices in Acton Ontario including Buckner Moore Hutchison with phone numbers and hours. Transportation timetables show daylight saving schedules for Acton and area trains and buses with departure times and notes on holidays and exceptions.
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