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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 30, 1958
Page
16
Local Halloween event draws children to collect pennies for UNICEF with tag branding and aim to raise funds for the United Nations Children's Fund. The effort intends to provide milk and penicillin to children in need while fostering community spirit and friendly costume fun.
J W Singleton of Willowdale lectured in Hamilton on education rights arguing that while all children deserve schooling, compulsory attendance may trap older students in classes beyond personal benefit. He warned against assuming equal abilities and urged balancing opportunities with real needs.
A study by HM Edwards of Queens University with Ontario Highways analyzed 8499 vehicle speeds on rural Ontario highways. Cars averaged about 49.4 mph, trucks and buses slower on average but more uniform. Only 54 percent of vehicles were above 60 mph, with 2 percent over 70 mph.
The Prederician Gleaner notes fairs survive across eras as humans gather to celebrate harvest time. Edmonton Journal, optimistic about Canada, cautions there is little to worry and sees a bright long range outlook despite wartime industrial boom.
A fragmented report describes road work on Highway 23 south of Malton and a southern Pet Vo county area. It mentions travel impacts, detours, and distant references to local officials and past events with unclear dates or names.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a steape on the way and a Gat apparatus. It lacks clear names places or dates. The readable terms suggest an unfinished note or misprint rather than a full event.
Acton edges Milton in a tense road clash as Don Lindsay seals the win with a late touchdown and Short adds the conversion. Milton finishes 3 and 1 in the league, Acton 2 and 2, Georgetown 1 and 3. Milton champions advance to playoffs.
Churches in Acton Ontario list services for November 2 1954 with schedules for United Church Baptist and Presbyterian congregations. Activities include morning worship Sunday School evening evangelistic services prayer meetings and special anniversary events with guest preachers and choirs.
A 1908 program by the Lidws Aid Society of Koon Churet features the Manchester male quartette for a tea and entertainment event. The Ladies Auxiliary or parish groups host readings, music, and a talk on Acts of the Apostles.
The United Church Young People's Union staged a Halloween promenade with a humorous skit titled Cet P. wae prementer Oy Jerk Hulluages. Cast included Marpole Nelson Wales Haris Fiamer Lant Len Lansbert ii Fields Sydney Fiekis and Mrs J Adar Sen. A second performance was planned after the initial show proved popular.
A page lists doctors and professionals in Acton Ontario including surgeons Dr W G C Kenney and Dr Robert D Buckner, lawyers A C Leatherland and A Braida, accountants Neville Stover, and travel lines Gray Coach and Canadian National Railways with schedules to and from Acton.
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