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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 13, 1958

Page

4

Charge Acton Youth, 19 Following Sunday Crash

Acton youth Bob Brown aged 18 faces careless driving charges after a Sunday crash on Main Street South. His vehicle struck a southbound car driven by James W Murton, causing about 1000 dollars in damage and a downed hydro pole. Brown allegedly fled the scene 608 feet before police stopped pursuit. Passengers Beverly Marshall and Gin received minor injuries. two others sustained minor contusions. Investigating officers include OPP detach and local authorities.

Ormews Sec Bob Brown Acton Oreeding Murth Wes Cullison James W Murtison Ovfum Unehull Acer Farview Cemetery Caporat Mamn Hydro Pole Lew Sen Mormuan Beverley Marshall Gin Kane Uearen Bill Johnston John Brown Bob Hiwno I Marewu Alete James Morton Orton Haven

Are You Ya Writer Queries Submit to Assessor for BM Acton

A reader writes to the editor complaining that after receiving assessment notices the court of revision again ignored the grievance and upheld the assessments. The letter dated 10 November 1668 to the editor of the Acton Free Press voices dissatisfaction with local taxation and process.

Lest We Forget Sermon and Community News Notes

Remembrance Day service at Churchill United Church described with a speaker and prayers. Mentions of personal news include Mr MecTide, Mr and Mrs Wilbert Brown, Mrs Frank Preeman, and others visiting or hosting relatives across Guelph, Hamilton, Georgetown, Fenelon Falls, and Clarkton. The item notes a bazaar plan and attendance at the District Annual Agricultural Society in Georgetown.

Churchill United Church MecTide Lael Bi Wilbert Brown von Uhe S Bon Qhuretall WA Uncie Clarkton Mildred Watgan John Ford Robert Kerr Jr

Bolivian Missions Display Shown At Mission Circle Meet

The Raptosr Women's Mission Circle met at Mrs D Dunk's Guelph Street home for November. Mrs J Chapman led, reading Psalm 16 and singing hymn 681 Unto the Hills. Slides by J Chapman with G Holmes commentator depicted mission churches in Bolivia.

Raptosr Women's Mission Circle D Dunk Guelph St J Chapman Mra Goat F. Coles Nolvia India G. Harrop H. Helwig C Landsborough Acton M. Baillie Miglen J. Chapman G Holmes Bolivia G. Lott

In Memory Requiem Mass At St Josephs Church

Father Morgan led a high Mass on Sunday at St Josephs church honoring those who fell in both world wars and praying for the departed souls of the parish.

St. Joseph's Church Father Morgan

Assessments Explanation City Officials Address Tax Increase

A reader letters claims proposed assessments would rise by 725 dollars after improvements such as roadwork and sewer upgrades. The writer criticizes potholes and tannery odor, urging action and closure of the troublesome plant. The letter seeks public explanation from town authorities.

Sundia Voos Morton

Kitchener Choir To Welcome Sotnes Dee-Orpheus Next Week

The Sotnes dee-Orpheus Male Choir from Kitchener plans a concert at Robert Tattle Public School Auditorium under Acton YMCA supervision. The amateur group, led by conductor Paul Berg, boasts a mix of nationalities and occupations and has toured Ontario and the USA, drawing about 15,000 male voices over years.

Kitchener Choi Robert Tattle Public School Auditorum Acton Ymca Lindbay Oahawa Smits Falls Belleville Peterborough Ontario USA Ino Paul Berg Kitchener- Wateriog Collegiate

CGIT Meeting at Knox Presbyterian Church Supplies

The CGIT group from Knox Presbyterian Church met November 10 at the church. Twelve members attended as Netty Lemon and Sue Walter led the sing song. Marilyn Lemon conducted business, Mrs. Greer led the worship, and Betty Lemon supervised crafts before Jana closed the meeting.

CGIT Knox Presbyterian Church Netty Lemon Sue Walter Marilyn Lemon Mrs. Greer Betty Lemon Jana

Public School Proposes Room Upgrades and Budget Approval

The board reviewed plans for room allocations across multiple grades including 1 Besa and 4 yeain classes, reporting 38 sugar maple trees planted on grounds and a $800 Home and School Association grant. Teaching staff noted $20 spent on pest control supplies and an annual meeting with the Me Gon trols at Henricott school. Secretary cited $100 from Scout Committee for token dues, $1600 from non-resident fees, and board approved accounts totaling $2001RS.

Perth Opeesm Bank Chibt Foyest Chiltesay Principel Blance Home Panett Schenol Ompestad Pepates MZ Henricott School Ube

Explorer News Meeting Notes with Mira Armatrong

Explorer News recounts a meeting welcoming Mira Armatrong who will help with prayer practice. The group sang This Is Our Base, heard scripture, collection, and an offer to Proven Lynn Masters. New members announced, secretary reported, and a memory week observed. Then a story CALL Ateuit Canvas was read and craft activities followed with local shop announcements and shopping slogans.

Mira Armatrong Raphaels Sandra Teat Baethera World Margie Morten Matagie Mee Rengie Lynn Masters Armetrong

Editor’s claim on strikes fuels labor market debate

A writer argues that strikes are being called to please firms amid labor surplus, alleging manipulation of public notices and press use to sway opinion. The piece criticizes party line reporting and urges readers to seek independent sources while noting the broader impact on farms, gas prices, and public discourse.

Scout News and Meeting Notes From Stag Patrol Report

A muddled report describes an Ist Acton Treep meeting with a horseshoe tolling and a parade of patrols. It mentions the Honour Patrol Flas, Stag Patrol, and various badges, cleanups, a Ramis game for 2nd class Scouts, and a count of honor attended by Patina characters.

Acton ASM Leswrence Duby Plarthey Coles Killy Springs Stax Bates Contes Norval Patina Ant Thei

Mrs John Barr Guide Leader Meeting Report

Leeswithan Aage Raggett chaired a Tuesday evening meeting of the Scuut Group Cumanider at Use Soot Hell. Mrs Deda Phere and Mis Bde Careth led meals and discussed premeal plans while budgeted expenses of BUGI I were approved. Attendees included Antone Cattell Dive and Jewettreat Ubet among others.

Leeswithan Aage Scuut Cumanider Hell Thease Sibu Everteaneett Jewettreat Ubet Deda

W.A. Holds Bazaar In Church Basement

An event titled W A holds bazaar took place in a church basement. Readable items include a sale of candy and various small goods with local participation noted, though some text is garbled. Details on exact items and participants are incomplete due to OCR quality.

Untitled fragmentary note with names and phrases

Fragmentary OCR text mentioning several names such as Ma Atate Pip Ben Griffiths Deas and Welles with scattered phrases about time and system. Content is unreadable and lacks a coherent event or clear report.

MD Ben Griffiths

Taw Nuveuber and the Bee Shed War Guests at Afton

A garbled report describes Taw Nuveuber and 13 members with guests at a ceremony near Phanktul and Afton. It references Mrs Waller Saweasan opening an event and mentions locations such as Le Cand, UroaghE, and Vive Vee, plus college and public settings.

Asa Waller Saweasan Devene Sarplure Ta Wall College Panegeles Viettl Stade Dore

Unclear OCR Text About Local Office Notice

Fragmentary OCR passage mentions a Vawes office and a person named Liam, with garbled phrases about an act and duties. It appears as an unreadable public notice or advertisement fragment lacking coherent events, dates, or names to summarize meaningfully.

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