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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 06, 1958
Page
7
Ontario service clubs unite to raise 750000 from Easter Seals sales aiding more than 12500 children and teens with birth or crippling conditions. Programs include camps, nursing support, home care, clinics, and rehabilitation to foster independence and hopeful futures.
Stanley Hall MPP for Halton analyzes the 1958 provincial budget presented as the largest in government history. Education Minister Dunlop outlines a $133 million grant boost to local school boards, supporting a sixfold rise in funding over the past two years. A public broadcast and speech on education finance follow, with a proposal for a loan program of $20,000 to aid young people in continuing studies.
Caretaker Patrick Byrne reports youths damaged the Hel vedere Cemetery by pulling down a headstone and fleeing. He had earlier chased a pair of youths who toppled another marker two weeks before the incident.
The WAS and Ladies' Aid met at the Gilbertson home with large attendance. Mrs W lows led the devotion and prayers were offered by several members. Arrangements were made for upcoming events and a program including readings and poems was presented.
A vehicle strikes a tree after sliding on a snowy road south of Spoeysate. Henry Becuer of KR BR Military reports damages around $1,000. His wife Chery suffers cuts and bruises. police note difficult road conditions on Highway 24. Officer Dave Hardy investigates.
The Osaka theater workshop keeps its production of The Time of the Cuckoo despite illness. Fourteen year old Tony Kesnelds, cast as Manro, is replaced by his younger brother Jeffrey after a week of confinement. The troupe continues rehearsals each day to preserve Tony’s performance quality.
Mrs D Lindsay hosted the Woman’s Auxiliary meeting Tuesday at the church. President A Shoemaker led devotional time, announced the church kitchen progress, and noted upcoming events including a March 28 potluck. Members discussed youth fellowship plans and distribution of wedding anniversary cards.
Township residents will pay double rates when Georgetown ambulance is used. Town council accepted the proposal to underwrite ambulance calls, with costs rising from 40 to 80 dollars in some cases. Officials warned the plan may create bookkeeping and funding issues for the township office.
Hon J Keillor Mackay will officially open the national sport show at the Coliseum area in Toronto. The event, announced by General Mata, features an outdoor opening with new attractions and banners from the local association and merchants.
Walter Ferrier dies after a long CPR career spanning 29 years. The Campbellville obituary lists family members and local connections, noting services and arrivals from Crawford District and Kiteton. Reedited text preserves names such as Martha James Ane, Margaret Whaley, and Gertrude Welds.
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