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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 13, 1958
Page
7
The council weighed permitting new retail outlets for liquor against community needs and unemployment relief. Citizens argued outlets affect traffic and street life while proponents urged testing new services and economic benefits. The piece questions the value of extending liquor sales versus supporting existing jobs and highway maintenance.
The article notes a five foot stone pillar and plaque commemorating medals at a historic site near Brampton, erected by the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. It laments lack of county protection for history in Halton, and mentions Oakvale and Burheggion museums as scant safeguards for important heritage.
A fragmentary report discusses Eskimo infant deaths in the first year, compares Halton County results, and cites Bishop Donald Marsh at Lambeth on relief benefits eroding independence. It argues civilization effects may weaken resilience and warns Canada’s north needs hardy people for development.
Murray G. Ross of the University of Toronto calls for more hungry fighters in schools amid concerns that Canada risks educational stagnation. He cites Russian and Chinese students trained to self motivate and notes Canadians expect teachers to do the work, warning progress requires personal effort.
An investment consultant reports a woman using a self made method of buying only securities regularly advertised in a magazine and guided by a broker and bank. Merrill Lynch analyst Michael McCarthy notes confidence in advertisers correlating with earnings and dividends, highlighting advantages over random picks.
A late cleanout removes topical pieces that might have appeared in editorial columns after extended research gaps. The piece notes rising hunting chatter from northern haunts and the Mountie garb on a TV show, plus spring disaster funds rolling out nationwide to aid the grieving Naval Station community.
A fragmented Bay area voice reflects on service, personal troubles, and daily resilience. Mentions Theresa, Rochard, and various urban concerns. References to car models, gasoline types, and traffic lights hint at economic and safety themes in a troubled time.
A cluttered note highlights an old Canadian stamp collection selling for 48000 dollars and mentions a London auction with a 12 penny black valued at 7700 dollars. The text also lists various car gadgets such as a cigarette lighter beacon, a car compass, map visor, sun shade charger, and portable air conditioners priced up to 140 dollars.
Sunday schedule for Actea Ontario lists Rev Gordon Adama organist and choir leader George Elliott. Morning Prayer at 9:00, Morning Worship at 9:30, Church and Church School at 10:00. Children under 5 admitted to all services.
Church notices from Acton Ontario listing Rev Kenneth J Reid pastor at Churchill Road and 13 Cook Street with Sunday School Morning Worship and prayer services, plus a Nov 13 23 tabernacle schedule and multiple church notices from Baptist and Presbyterian churches and a Church of St Alan the Martyr rector with Eucharist and Trinity Sunday references.
Roy Herbert Hall was killed by a flying fragment at St Lawrence Starch Co where he had worked for years and was buried last week at Skinner Middlebrook Funeral Home Port Credit. He was brother to Mrs Herbert Pryer of Acton and nephew of Jinmy Loutitt. Attendees included H Fryer Eden Milla N Fryer J McDermott J Wynn and families from Acton Guelph and area.
A dated report from the Wraneno Institute notes the November meeting with Christmas side exhibits and community readings. Mrs. Veruca and VT Brown led discussions on local culture, with musical selections and a short notice about a November wedding in the area.
A clipped page lists medical professionals, insurers, solicitors, accountants, and travel services in Acton Ontario. It includes surgeons W. G. C. Kenney, D. A. Garrett, Robert D. Buckner. dentist H. Leib. lawyers A. Braida and F. Leatherland. accountants Lever & Hoskin. Neville Stoller & Co.. and travel lines like Acton Coach Lines and Canadian National Railways schedules.
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