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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 26, 1960
Page
4
The editorial reflects on Acton’s rebuilt sewer era and now paved streets, noting lower maintenance costs but ongoing spring sand sweeping. It questions feasibility of a single mechanical sweeper for Acton Georgetown and Milton, and suggests intermunicipal cooperation to gain economies as pavement expands.
A proposed comprehensive study of Halton County roads aims to gauge current traffic demands and project future development. A local management committee and technical advisory group will review land use, traffic needs, and costs to chart an orderly path for expanding road standards amid population growth in Burlington Oakville Trafalgar Nassagawega and Acton.
The piece argues that postwar coalitions are fragile and the Big Three framework has weakened. It notes American British cooperation remains tight yet Russian participation is limited, while Red China may become a future foe. Khrushchev attacks the summit but the underlying fragility of diplomacy endures.
The Canadian Association of Consumers warns spring cleaning and garden work bring many poisons into the home. Children under five are frequent poisoning victims. precautions include locking away medicines, storing dangerous substances high or in locked spaces, and carrying cleaning agents in a single basket to avoid spills.
A lively weekend follows a music festival with a family confirmation day, gifts, and prideful moments. The day ends with a long 90 mile drive to a city wedding where reception food and relatives bring joyful chaos.
The narrator recalls a chaotic weekend with wedding talk and relatives. A late night talk ends with a rushed church trip for first communion. The fishing trip and frazzled household fragment a tense, nerve-wracking stretch before returning to routine.
A Georgetown growth program proposes a three parcel subdivision plan balancing homes with an industrial residential rate. The first two parcels would release with 60 40 balances, the final parcel would offer a per door option instead of balancing with industrial assessments.
The Friendly Circle met in the United church parlor on Wednesday of last week with John Rol of Caroline Nurseries as guest speaker He shared photos of bulbs grown in Holland and answered gardening questions The event featured beautiful floats in a parade for a special class and Mrs JD Bothwell thanked Rol with a small token A program of devotions business and minutes followed with treasurer's report and correspondence Plans for Melody Fare in June and a fall dinner were discussed Funds were provided by the group and the meeting ended.
Shirley Cohen won second prize in a CJOY contest held last Friday. She received a flash camera with attachments and two cases of Coca Cola.
Ontario appoints R J McPherson as Justice of the Peace for Halton County following a police career in Acton. Acton Creamery changes management with M Nixon stepping aside and Chris Anderson of Toronto taking charge. Lightning caused farm damage near Nassagaweya with a cow injured. A bicycle collision near Beardmore plant left Papillon with shoulder injuries. Halton County Scout Jamboree at Blue Springs drew 18 troops, about 250 attendees, Acton Troop praised for full-time cook and gear readiness.
In 1910 caretakers Harvey and Coleman prepared portions of the school flag and town flag to form a small flag for King Edward's funeral day. Most of the original school flag will be archived as a memento of the king's reign.
A dense directory listing physicians dentists lawyers optometrists appraisers accountants chiropractors and travel services in Acton Ontario. It names W G C Kenney D A Garrett R L Buckner A Buchanan C F Leatherland Hastings & Payne Moore E L Buchner E Hamilton Lever & Hoon Gray Coach Lines Canadian National Railways and other local service providers with addresses and contact hours.
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