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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 13, 1958

Page

12

Acton Youth, 19, Charged After Sunday Crash

Acton youth Bob Brown aged 18 was charged with careless driving after a Sunday crash on Main Street South. The collision with a southbound car driven by James W. Murtison damaged both vehicles and a hydro pole, with injuries reported and the Brown car deemed a total loss. Police investigated the scene near Fairview Cemetery and at the outlet on No 5 highway. witnesses included Beverley Marshall and Gin Brown.

Ormews Sec Bob Brown Acton Wes Uemiing Wes Cullison James W Murtison Ovfum Une Sen Mormuan Beverley Marshall Gin Kane Yeares Bill Johnston Wwe Join Brown Bob Hiwno Marewu James Morton Orton Haven

Acton Assessment Notices Questioned by Local Court

A letter to the editor from 1668 complains that assessment notices were deceptive and that the court of revision ignored the complaints and affirmed the assessments, urging reevaluation and accountability.

Lest We Forget Sermon Topic at Churchill United Church

Remembrance Day service described with a sermon titled Lest We Forget. Several attendees and local residents are mentioned attending or visiting, including Mr and Mrs Wilbert Brown and Mrs Frank Preeman. Regional ties referenced include Hamilton Church events and Georgetown gatherings.

Churchill United Church Meliide Bi Wilbert Brown S Ban

Bolivian Missions Depicted in Slides at Meeting

The Raptosr Women’s Mission Circle met at Mrs Dunk’s Guelph Street home in November with Mrs Chapman presiding. After prayers and devotional talks by Mra Coles, the group viewed Miglen Slides on missions in Bolivia, followed by a serial hour with ten hostesses and thanks to Mrs Dunk for hosting.

Mision DD Dunk Guelph Sto J Chapman Mra GoLatt Mra. F. Coles Mias Coles Norma India G. Harrop H. Helwig C Landsborough Acton M. Batthe

In Memory Requiem High Mass at St Josephs Church

Father Morgan led a Sunday service at St Josephs church for those who fell in the two world wars and for the departed souls of the parish space.

St. Joseph's Church Father Morgan

Assessments Explanation for Property Tax Increase

A reader writes to explain why assessments should rise by 725 dollars after improvements. The writer argues some odors from the tannery and other changes are improperly classified as improvements, urging public clarification from town officials.

Sunda

Kitchener Sotnes dee-Orpheus Choir to Sing Next Week

The Sotnes dee-Orpheus Male Choir of Kitchener visits the Hebert Tattle Public School Auditorium under the Actuan YMCA for a community concert. The amateur group, led by Paul Berg, travels Ontario and the USA, performing for church and community without pay, reflecting a love of choral music.

Kitchener Sotnesdee-Orpheus Hebert Tattle Public School Actuan Ymca Lindbay Oahawa Smits Falls Belleville Peterborough Ontario USA Paul Berg Kitchener- Wateriog Collegiate

Knox Presbyterian CGIT Meets at Church on November 10

The CGIT group of Knox Presbyterian Church met at the church on November 10. Netty Lemon and Sue Walter led singing with 12 members present. Marilyn Lemon conducted business. Mrs. Greer led worship while Betty Lemon guided the craft activity. Jana A, a photographer, Hachard Harris of Rockwood will display photos at the Guelph Creative Arts show this weekend.

CGIT Knox Presbyteran Church Netty Lemon Sue Walter Marilyn Lemon Mrs. Greer Betty Lemon Jana Hachard Harris Rockwood Guelph Harris

Public School Proposes New Rooms and Grounds Work

An itemized report details proposed classroom expansions at the public school with plans for room additions, tree planting, and ground improvements. It notes adult and student counts, funding from the Home and School Association, and miscellaneous expenditures including pest control and scout rental fees. The board approved accounts totaling $20,001.

NM Sanith Panett Ompestad MZ Tennett Ube Beard

Explorer News Meeting Highlights and Local Notices

We opened by welcoming Mira Armstrong who aided Mix Deteuhin with Raphaels Sandra. Margie Morton led the collect and Margie Mae Rengie read the officiant, with several reminders and a secretary's report. A memory work honors Mrs Armstrong with a story called Called Ateuit Dans before downstairs painting and shopping slogans from local stores and shops.

Mira Armatrong Deteuhin Wath Raphaels Sandra Teat Baethera Margie Morten Margie Mae Rengie Laynn Mrs Armetrong

Editor decries strikes as firms seek labor surplus

Reader claims organized labor actions are engineered to favor companies and reduce worker leverage. The letter asserts political bias and parodies public debate, noting sensational headlines and urging readers to resist manipulated narratives.

Scout News Report From Turbulent Scout Meeting

A chaotic Scout meeting notes a tense session with a horseshoe tolling and tests conducted by ASM Lawrence Duby. Reports mention a hike to Killy Springs on Subuttles, cleanup, and a Count of Honor attended by Pallad characters.

Acton ASM Leswrence Duby Cates Killy Springs Sessa Bam Curie Stax Bates Cowles Norval Selence Taps Pallad Ant Thei

Mystery Meeting Notes From Undated Soot Group Gathering

A muddled report describes a Soot Group meeting led by Mrs John Barr with Rama ial Gauge haggett pre wient Une regular Biewting at Soot Hell. Details include treasurer paper ort Appir Laas seceapts of SIBU AS wad not as ewupts of butile disee and expenditures of BUGI. Various names appear in disrupted text as attendees or speakers, with gestures toward meals and a plan to shelve beets. The article ends with jumbled references to meetings on Monday and unclear attendance.

Rama Cumanider Hell Sibu Butile

W A Bazaar in Church Basement Reported

A garbled notice describes a bazaar held in a church basement by W A. Readable items include cold candy and baked goods. The fragment hints at activities and attendees but details are unclear.

W.A

Mos Maw Atats and the Marriage Problem

Fragmentary OCR text hints at a local marriage related story involving individuals named Ben Griffiths and Mire ATR. The readable names suggest a personal or community notice style, with no clear dates or venues, making it difficult to determine a full event or outcome.

MD Ben Griffiths

Meeting notes from Amery WMS with 13 members and guests

A local Tae Nuseiber gathering at the Plenes Amery WMS attracted 13 members with Mrs Waller Saweasan opening remarks. Discussion covered various topics and ideas, including community engagement and plans for future events at the college.

Plenes Amery WMS Waller Saweasan Daesteg Ta Wall College Panegeles Viettl Barts Stade Beek Bagaeres

Acton Precinct Office Needs Fresh Ward Personnel

Local office seeks replacements for positions amid staffing gaps. Officials urge qualified applicants to apply promptly, noting the importance of reliable service and community access to records. Education requirements and deadlines are expected to be announced.

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