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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 30, 1958
Page
2
Neighborhood children roam Friday night in costumes to collect pennies for UNICEF. Volunteers tag youngsters with United Nations Children’s Fund emblems, hoping to raise funds for vaccines and health services benefiting millions of children worldwide.
In Hamilton J W Singleton of Nowhrew Haights Collegiate argues against universal compulsory schooling. He says equality of opportunity exists but not all students should receive education if undesired, noting the 16 year old attendance law causes prolonged classroom time and questions the value of schooling for some children.
Ontario study by HM Edwards and the Ontario Department of Highways analyzed 8 499 vehicle speeds on rural routes. Cars averaged 49.4 to 49.9 mph, light trucks 46 mph, single unit trucks 46 mph, tractor trailers 46 mph, and buses 52 mph. Speeds ranged 20 to 85 mph with 54 percent over 60 and 7 percent over 70. The research seeks to explain accident causes and guide prevention.
The Edmonton Journal frames fairs as enduring communal rituals tied to harvest time. It notes new ideas and programs may appear for some events, but the core instinct to gather remains strong. The paper sees a bright short and long term outlook amid wartime industry growth and a temporary lull.
A garbled OCR passage references highway 23 south of Malton, travel conditions, and county road work. It mentions the land, vehicles, and travel concerns, with scattered names and landmarks, including Pt Voeounty and Queen Foote Horn. The text is heavily corrupted with inconsistent spelling and stray phrases.
A garbled OCR note mentions Steape and Wy apparatus in unclear context. It references a beten or bêta stage and a Gat device with incomplete phrases. No clear persons organizations or dates emerge from the text.
The Milton squad defeated Acton 14 to 0 in a hard fought match, securing a 3 1 league record and the championship. Acton pushed late but Milton's defense held, with Don Lindsay plunging in for the final TD and Tess Shortt converting. Georgetown finished 1 3 and Milton advances to playoffs.
Sunday schedule across churches in Acton outlines morning worship and Sunday School at 10 and 11, evangelistic night at 7:30, plus midweek prayer and Bible study. Knox Knox Church marks anniversary with guest preacher from Knox College and special music. Holy Eucharist at 8:30 a.m. and services throughout the day with church school and beginners class.
A nostalgic 1908 event featured the Manchester male quartet at St Al. Lets Chapel. The Ladies Aid Society organized tea and entertainment with readings on Acts of the Apostles and a baby mass. Community members gathered for music, talks, and civic topics.
The United Church Young Peoples Union hosted a Halloween promenade with a lively skit titled Cet P. wae prementer Oy Jerk Hulluages. The town enjoyed a three play program featuring local performers Marpole Neier Wales Har Fiamer Lamb Len Lansbert and Sydney Fiekis, with repeat showings planned.
Listing of doctors lawyers accountants and travel services in Acton Ontario. Includes Dr W G C Kenney surgeon Dr Robert D Buckner physician and surgeon, dentists, barristers C F Leatherland and A Braida, accountants Neville Stover & Co Farley Black, and Grey Coach Lines along with Canadian National Railways schedules and Georgetown to Guelph flighted routes.
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