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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 04, 1963

Page

5

Readers Write Wake-Me-Up Election

A reader argues for New Democratic Party socialism led by T. C. Douglas as a path to economic reform. The page urges social spending, domestic industry, and aid to poor nations while contrasting with Pearson Liberals and Conservative lines.

Canadao Donatives Toronto Aly Pearson Liberae Canada U.S.A Britain Roosevelt Woemnedy Bank of Canada New Democratic Party NATO Liberal Ie Viate Information Magazine T. ¢. Douglas Brendan Aherme

Reverend Sandy Best Receives Honor Amid Election upset

The writer notes Sandy Best's honorary degree arriving at an opportune moment after his defeat by a medical doctor in the last election. The commentary casts doubt on political consequences and hints at possible religious framing of the campaign. He mentions affiliations with Mr Fatherson, the NDP, and the Conservative party.

Fathrson N.D.P Sandy Best Sunday Best William Andrew Johnson Rackwood

Community Events Include Plays and Dances in Town Hall

A good turnout attended Friday’s Eramoas Junior Farmers plays at Town Hall followed by dancing. Rockwood citizens gathered at Mrs. Douglas Findlay’s home to meet Mr. and John Hamey of the New Lodenbretts Party before next week’s election. Lenten services at St John’s Church feature tape discussions by Bishop Stephen Bayne. Emmanuel Bible Church hosted Rev. Howard Bryce and wife of Nigeria sharing mission work and reflections on Africa.

Eramoas Rockwood Douglas Findlay John Hamey New Lodenbretts J. Harpy St. John's Church Lsten Stephen Bayne Anglican Communion Erin St. John’s Church Emmanuel Bible Church Howard Bryce Nigeria Africa Mr. Bryce

Church Service Remarks and Local News In Acton

At Sunday service at the church Mr Fleming spoke on temperance as Dr Henry of Toronto lectured. Mrs Joshua Thompson was injured when a cow stepped on her, fracturing ribs and puncturing a lung. she was treated at Guelph Hospital and is recovering. Bruce Leitch and Beverier visited Ralph Morgan in Toronto. Mrs C A Johnston and Wesley returned to Southey Saskatchewan after wintering with the Binnie family. Danish visitor Mrs Andersen attended a quilting bee. she left April 2 with well wishes. Mr Smith of Acton reports garden progress with peas and cucumbers and seedlings started under fluorescent light.

Chur ‘Chill Church Flemming Henry Toronto Joshua Thompson Guelph Hospital Bruce Leitch Beverier Visted Ralph Morgan C. A. Johnston Wesley Southey Saskatchewan Chas. Binnie Andersen Allan Christensen Eric Denmark Trousseau Tove Smith R.R. 2 Acton

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