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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 07, 1959

Page

11

Mullin Named Halton Liberal Candidate At Milton Nomination

Owen Mullin of Budington was chosen Liberal candidate for the upcoming provincial election at the Halton Liberal nominating convention in Milton Town Hall. He defeated Burlington’s Deet J. Ryder on the final ballot. Peter Papillon of Acton and Bud Whiting of Oakville had declined to run.

Blatt Phot Halton Liberals Milton Qwen Mullin Association Lester Whiting Claude Vipond Oshawa Yertola Owen Mullin Budington Halton Milton Town Hall Deet J. Ryder Burlington Peter Papillon Acton Bud Whiting Oakville Prince Edward Island Ford Motor Co Mullin Lowville Avro Halon

Curiosity Dangers for Toddlers and Safe Practices

A rough child safety guide warns caregivers to protect a one to ten year old from injuries. It emphasizes never leaving a baby on a bright surface, securing doors, keeping away from washing machines and hot objects, removing sharp items, using safety straps, and supervising near stairs and windows. It cautions about electrocution poisons and small objects, and stresses careful label reading and preventing drowning with constant supervision.

Yan Baby Steve Alway

Withhold Decisions On School Tenders

Tenders for an addition to the Robert Latthe school were opened by the public school board chaired by C O W Bradley. Architects A Barnes and Lispester RK prepared specifications calling for 12 units, five to be completed by 1 395. Principal G W MacKenzy and trustees W Wolfe T Watts in Mo Smith E Marks and M Root attended with the architect and inspector.

Robert Latthe Ank Schol Board Beard Smno Archateet Barnes and Lispester Bornheld Pemahton C OW Bradley Atve W Wolfe T. Watsin Mo Smith E Marks M. Root G W. MacKenzy

Daylight Saving Time Origins in Franklin Era

The article notes daylight savings time was proposed by Benjamin Franklin in 18th century France but not adopted until World War I to address electrical power shortages, a burden for farmers and a boon for city dwellers.

Benjamin Franklin France

Acton area community notes and youth events

Grade 13 students plan graduation banquet and a new venture. Local church upgrades shingles. safety day planned with roadside checks and bike safety tape. Activity includes Acton Intermediates baseball, kindergarten registration, and a fishing report highlighting local catches by Milton residents.

Visitors arrive in a Weston area note of weekend calls

A long list records weekend visitors to households in the Weston area. Names include Watter Parhier Toronto Th McCutcheon Harvey Jestin Patsy Nancy James Mills Galt Alton Rockwood Penetang and others visiting relatives in Guelph Acton Brampton Burington and Brant towns.

Watter Parhier Toronto Th. McCutgheon Harvey Jestin Bobby Leddestin Patsy Nancy James Miie Rookwood Alf Couling Chas. Hamilton Harry Alton Penetang Ernie’ Walker Lucille Walker Buntington Ima Mire Robert Patten Guelph Alshore Aalth Albert Ware Bert Ware Jeaste George Ware Billie Acton Ernie Edwards Hnd Dave Mills Burington

Alberta Prairie and Forest Cover Split

The article notes that more than half of Alberta is forested while only the southern portion remains true prairie, highlighting the province's varied ecology and land use.

Alberta Prairie

Algonquin Park Draws Large Attendance for Interpretive Programme

Ontario's Algonquin Park reports high participation in its seventh Interpretive Programme guided by the Division of Parks. Grant Taylor notes watershed protection and wildlife management themes as 108,200 visitors signed the museum register, with actual attendance higher.

Algonquin Park Ontario Division of Parks Tim Grant Taylor Willife Winttore He Regin

Campers and Smokers Worst Fire Causes in Ontario 1958

Ontario fire data shows campers and smokers responsible for about nine tenths of the year’s 5,568 forest fires, which burned around 36,652 acres. The Ontario Department of Lands and Forestry notes the record improved over 1957 but far below 1950 levels.

Ontario Kionan Agency Campere Amokers

Timber Losses From Crown and Private Lands Fire

Estimated burn affected 4.721 cubic feet of merchantable climber on Crown Lands and 2.465,432 cubic feet on private lands. Merchantable timber value listed as 311803.41 for Crown lands and 7005.94 for private timber. Fire fighting costs through January 15, 1959 totaled 720,773.56.

Canadians Employed Across Manufacturing and Resources

The article notes a large Canadian workforce spans manufacturing alongside the combined industries of farms forestry fishing mining and construction, highlighting broad industrial employment.

Imarufucturing

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