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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 30, 1958
Page
7
A Crown Attorney orders a mental examination for the mother of a deceased Acton boy amid charges connected to the death. The hearing details reference a court process and the timeline of the investigation.
The board approved bids totaling 642161 for Acton and Georgetown school additions. The meeting reviewed low bids and related contractors with focus on project scope and timeline.
The fragment notes a fundraising effort for a Yule Parade with mentions of donations and a yearend push. It references names and cryptic phrases about costs and planning, suggesting an organizer collecting funds and coordinating a public event.
A fox believed rabid approached the home of Walter Cole. Cole fought off the animal while the game warden was notified.
Polio cases noted north of Acton with health officials warning residents to seek vaccination and medical evaluation. Local authorities urge vigilance and remind the public about reporting symptoms and exposure.
A reported incident describes a stolen car crash near a residence with authorities treating the driver as an escapee. Unclear details include location and timing but reference to a pursuit and subsequent investigation.
Fragmented OCR text shows county council and officials from Halton, Hamilton, and Stratford at a meeting about the Eden Mills span. Mentions Warden Wood and Reeve Jaap Chakes, with references to local boards, gates, and a project contract.
A local man suffered injuries after a train struck his car in the evening near Guelph. The collision caused damage to the vehicle and delayed traffic as responders arrived. No further details were available at this time.
Local ceremony marks completion of a new Rockwood bridge with opening by the highways minister and a ribbon cutting by Mrs. MacNeil. The event highlights regional transportation improvements and community accessibility.
A pickup driven by Robert P. Dunlop of Kincardine collided with a delivery van driven by Tom Per kink of Acton at Highway seven and Exquesag intersection. No injuries reported but Custom Cleaners and Peel Construction vehicles sustained damage estimated at 200 and 1000 dollars respectively. The crash occurred at 5 30 p m half a mile west of Acton. Constable Ray Andress of the Halton OPP detachment investigated.
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