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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 30, 1954

Page

10

Scout meeting highlights sixer Hinton and pack tests

The meeting at Scout Hall featured Robert Hinton as sixer and Ray Toth with David Roughley as Tenderpads. Two relay games tested the pack, followed by a campfire and jungle story as the Green Six leads with 44 points, Tawny 44, Red 42, Yellow 40, White 20, Blue 3.

Robert Hinton Sixer Ray Toth David Roughley Scout Hall Sixer Hinton Murray Scayne Akela

Rainy Toronto Week Leaves Diary Worn and Wearied

The writer recalls two exhausting days in Toronto marked by rain hail and strong winds. A wind gust lifts a hat on College Street and a newspaper rolls it back to safety. Pedestrian lanes were blocked by construction near Yonge and Wellington as machines worked. A facial bruise prompts concern from Arthurs sister. Bright moments include a luncheon where radio figure Leonard Brockington is met.

Toronto Daughter Eaton's College Street Yonge Wellington Arthurs Office Leonard Brockington

Weekend memories and fair highlights from a small town

A diary recounts brief remarks by a speaker, a lunch with a longtime friend, and time at the Reference Library. It notes a grandson at eleven months unable to walk yet vigorous in playpen, and a visit with Roblin and David whose playtime turned playful mischief. Saturday describes a local fair with exhibitors, crafts, and a New Canadian show of talent and embroidery.

Mace Radio Reference Dee Roblin David Robin Torunta Aise Women’s Institute Red Wing Gibson Girl

CCF Riding Picnic Near Acton Highlights 1930s Park Event

Halton CCF members held their annual September 11 picnic at The Breezes near Acton with baseball races and a picnic supper. Speeches by William Temple of Toronto and Stan Allen, CCF candidate for Halton, urged change to address unemployment and economic issues facing the province.

Halton Temple Drew Waal Ste Menike Stan Allen CCF

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