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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 10, 1948
Page
7
The piece contrasts human effort with nature, noting June's beauty and the need to seize opportunities. It warns against indifference and cynicism, urging openness to new, unforeseen chances and the value of staying accessible to shifting rhythms. It mentions spring termite checks in Ontario using 18 inch spruce stakes set and inspected in fall.
In London large motorized passenger conveyances called charabané, in Paris the same vehicle is an autobus, while in Quebec bilinguals mix terms freely. A Laurentian contractor wears a security friendly card reading Jean Paul Laroche Contracteur avec Bull dozer. A Red Army colonel claims sanctuary in Britain, once given to Marx and Lenin.
Report covers Sam Sny der limited Oakville to five singles in 12 innings and Oney Mosales prodigious home run. Juveniles open with Milton, Acton fielding a fair club and controversy over whether a hit should count as a score for Fay at third base.
A Post S city survey notes that when building volumes weaken in recent months costs decline. Calgary Regina and Hatta are cited as examples with overall costs for house and apartment construction easing. The commentary suggests that Canadian time is not yet ready to see further drops, while noting US influence in railroad building.
The Erin Horse Show drew a large crowd and featured strong exhibits. J Gibson reeled in a tb 24 inch lake trout on May 24. The Erin Horticulture Society flower show drew many entries and brightened Carner’s window at Central Square. Parents attended a Parents Night at the public school with displays in art, needlework, and crafts by pupils from grades I to V under Mrs Graham and Mrs Major supervision.
Milton sees two new ventures in a week with White Bakery on Main Street next to the Princess Theatre and Earl Wood Jeock operating stone crushing on the Hardy property west of town. A wedding at St Pauls United Church unites Irene Bart and Walter Lynde. Janet Cameron of Milton earns nursing honours from Toronto General Hospital.
Oakville reports its first drowning of the season as 27 year old William Wilkinson drowns in the lake near the new pier. recovery made Sunday. The town also lists a Toronto pianist performance, a Oakville wedding in Toronto, and John Rosa breaking two track records at Crystal Beach with 880 yards in 2 minutes 6 seconds and 440 yards in 55.3 seconds.
The article notes Mr. Bylney Herbert-Woad and the assistant secretary of education posed three questions to measure education. The criteria ask if one can entertain a new idea another person and oneself, forming a basic claim to being educated.
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