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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 04, 1958
Page
29
A reflective piece laments killings and maiming of rare birds at a private sanctuary near Eden Mills and Pushach. It argues children cause harm when unsupervised and urges better life education and restraint, warning against hunting and the hollow feeling such acts create.
An editorial from the Owen Sound Sun Times discusses the strain of returning students for teachers and administrators. It cites cooperation, misbehaviour, and parental awareness as key issues, noting the impact on normal learners and the need for reform through schools and principals.
The government printing bureau in Hull faces scrutiny over a $700,000 air conditioning repair cost and questions about the value of government publications. Critics say the liberal era excesses and a surplus of government printing burden the system, suggesting private firms could handle mass publications more efficiently.
A Saskatchewan town hosts a fair that mixes instruction, competition and entertainment while offering a chance to reconnect with old friends. The event emphasizes broad appeal and community ties.
The writer recalls past polio scares at the Canadian National Exhibition and notes Halton reports no polio cases this year. They credit the Salk vaccine and reflect on progress, hoping for continued safety as the Ex nears its end.
A stream of jottings records village life with notes on events at the town hall concerts hospital visits and stray anecdotes about local trades and hobbies. It reflects a community full of plans delays and small entertainments amid everyday concerns.
Sunday listings for United Church of Canada and Acton Pentecostal Tabernacle show schedule details including morning prayers Holy Communion church school and choir events, with notices inviting parishioners to join new rector and evangelistic Bible study sessions on September dates.
A world wide Pentecostal conference to be hosted in Nova America attracts 44 nations and 25 US ministers with 20 Canadian provinces represented. Delegates include anti and pro apartheid figures from the United States and South Africa, highlighting broad religious and political diversity for the first such meeting in the region. The event is led by McAlster, general superintendent, with The Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada organizing the Canadian churches.
Drought conditions on the Prairies early this year led to serious cutworm damage in Alder and Saskatchewan. The outlook for 1959 signals a further increase as surveys and rainfall in May and June show larvae actively feeding.
A deciphered 1938 entry describes a bus voyage past streets and work crews. It mentions finishing pavement grades, beveling curbs, and roadway repairs, with references to local places and workers.
A town directory listing multiple professionals and services including Dr W G C Kenney physician, J Bert Wood Insurance, Dr H Leib dental surgeon, Dr A J Buchanan opt/medical, C F Leatherland solicitor, A Braida solicitor, Farll G Black Chartered Accountant, and The H7 Gray Coach Lines with daily departures and Canadian National Railways schedules. Includes addresses, phone numbers, and office hours.
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