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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 02, 1964
Page
2
A lengthy editorial argues for a universal Social Insurance Number for Canadian workers, detailing how it would identify individuals through mothers’ names and employment records. It warns of government tracking and urges citizens to complete and return employer forms while highlighting potential privacy and property implications under new policing acts.
The author decries overregulation in planning and zoning terms. Homeowners face size limits for signs and restrictions on structural changes or use shifts. The piece argues that the common good has replaced individual common sense with boards, committees, and, ultimately, detailed rules.
Acton community notes include fundraising totals for Red Cross subscriptions, local letters from soldiers abroad, and social events. Residents report weather, wartime ration reminders, marriage plans, and church or club activities. Local officials discuss bowling club leadership, post office status, and school and farm notes.
Milton residents name Mike Ledwith a businessman Rotarian former Mayor exserviceman and community volunteer as Milton's Citizen of the Year. Brampton Council endorses Fire Chief Gowland plan to remove 38 fire alarm boxes citing safety and past false alarms. Waterdown Legion advances senior citizen home project with six unit housing and rent-based privacy. Georgetown Council revokes a 20 suite apartment permit on Raylawn Crescent after a ratepayers petition. Cooksville township clash as clerk seeks attendee names at meeting sparking controversy and accusations of witness targeting.
Mn Hazel Hardstone of Eaton's chidaware department will speak on Table Settings for family gatherings at a Summary Day in St. Pauls Church Milton on Wednesday at 1 30 pm. The event marks the end of a dessert course and showcases desserts for social occasions following a two day training school for leaders from Women’s Institutes and district church groups.
A fragmentary account describes a family situation around a daughter, a potential engagement, and social plans. The writer mentions the YMCA and Conservatory, with tension over dating and event timing, cost, and authority figures.
The Canadian National Bridge tournament at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto set attendance records with over 200 tables playing on Saturday. Six Acton Bridge Club members competed, none finishing in the top spots, but all scoring above average amid rising expectations for the national finals later in July.
A couple debates hosting a recital as a near impossibility. She predicts no one will attend, while he argues the arrangement will draw guests and family will fill the hall despite doubts. They brainstorm, invite friends and students, and plan posters and refreshments for a hopeful turnout.
The Jersey breed Pride 295268 is issued a gold certificate after producing 2.028 pounds of fat in 138 days. Dutchess Pride 1¢ also wins. an award requires a cow to yield at least 2,000 pounds of fat across four consecutive years.
The page lists doctors physicians and surgeons, dentists, lawyers, optometrists, a barrister and solicitor, and architects in Acton Ontario plus contact details. It includes schedules for leave times and office hours, with several addresses on Willow River Street Main Street North Mill Street and referenced buildings in Acton and nearby Georgetown and Guelph. It also notes rail timetables for Acton connections to Toronto and Stratford.
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