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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 04, 1958
Page
9
The piece laments killing of rare birds in a private sanctuary and questions adult neglect and example setting for children. It notes sanctuaries misnamed, argues for teaching love of life and responsibility, and asks readers to consider hunting habits and warns against harming birds to feel justified.
The Owen Sound Sun Times editorial warns that the first days of school bring 35 to 40 unseasoned students returning from long holidays causing anxiety for teachers. It links student misbehavior to impaired learning, notes impact on well behaved pupils, and calls for parental involvement and clear school communication.
The new government printing bureau in Hull faces scrutiny as a committee grills the architect over a 700 000 repair for an air conditioning system. Critics call government publication output excessive while suggesting private plants could handle the workload. The discussion highlights inefficiencies and a recurring debate about state publishing.
Readable fragments from multiple papers show themes of long centennial celebrations, teacher influence on children, littering in towns, farming resilience in Peace River region, and a diverse fair event offering education competition and social connection.
The writer recalls past polio fears during Canadian exhibitions and notes Halton has had no polio cases this year. Comparing then and now, they credit the Salk vaccine as a pivotal achievement in public health and progress.
A jumble of notes recalls local hopes for revived community entertainments and fall activities. The writer muses on Past events at the town hall and hints at Labor Day and autumn gatherings.
The Acton calendar lists services at United Church of Canada and Acton Pentecostal Tabernacle. Readers are invited to Holy Communion Morning Prayer and Sunday School at 8 30 to 11 00 am with special services including Choral Communion and a welcome to the new Rector. The Pentecostal tabernacle schedules Evangelistic services and Bible study at 10 00 am and 8 00 pm respectively.
A vast Pentecostal assembly draws leaders from 44 nations and 25 U S stores as it convenes September 14 in Toronto Canada to discuss theology and unity. The event marks the first worldwide Pentecostal conference in North America and features figures from both pro and anti apartheid viewpoints alongside Canadian organizers and church networks.
Drought on the Prairies early this year led to severe cutworm damage in Alder and Saskatchewan. Surveys indicate a further rise in cutworms in 1959 based on rainfall and May and June larval activity.
Fragmentary reminiscences recount a 1938 era along roads and pavements, mentioning works on surface finishing and street top tasks. The text blends names, places, and dates in a faded chronicle of local memory with scattered references to poets, figures, weather, and community events.
A local directory listing physicians dentists solicitors and professionals with office locations and hours. Includes Dr W G C Kenney Dr H Leib Dr A Buchanan Barristers C F Leatherland A Braida and others with contact details and Saturday hours. Also features Grey local coach lines and Canadian National Railways schedules with daily departures from Acton and Milton.
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