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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 09, 1964

Page

15

Cancer Fight Urges Ontario Appeal For Funds

The Canadian Cancer Society highlights rising cancer cases and deaths in Canada and urges an April fundraising drive of 2 000 000 dollars in Ontario. The volunteer organization, founded 1938, supports education welfare and cancer research with 200 scientists and 117 projects nationwide.

Canada Canadian Cancer Society Thia Wally Canadian Medical Assclution Cancer Society The Ontario

Toronto alderman questions sidewalk borrowing costs

A Toronto alderman David Rotenberg presses voters on the true cost of financing sidewalk repairs with five year notes. He notes that while early years show apparent savings the long term cost rises as annual debt service exceeds annual work, with 1969 sidewalks worth 625000 but taxpayers paying 1700000.

Toronto David Rolanberg Toronto Star Ron Haggart Rotenberg

Longtime Acton postmaster J. C. Matthews dies at home

The death of J C Matthews at his Bower Avenue home Tuesday ends a 25 year tenure as Acton postmaster. He served under his father and led the post office as a community pillar for decades. Interment was at Fairview cemetery with a large turnout at the United Church.

Acton J. C. Matthews Bower Ave Jamies Matthews Ada Osteander R. J. Kerr Bower Avenue J. W. Wolfe Matthews Fia Robert Swan James Matthews James America J. Chester Matthews Chester Tas Moores Messrs. Or. R. Arnold A. T. Bowen Thomas Watson W. G. Cullen C. Leishman D. N. McTavish Fo Maddock Toronto R. Clement Auilton Cousins Cleave Georgetown C. A G. Matthews EF. G. Maddock

Brampton flag debate and regional notes

Brampton resident Edward Rut advocates a truly Canadian flag while criticizing the Union Jack and Red Ensign. Georgetown foresees no residential tax rise in 1984 with small industrial rate cuts. Burlington names Donna Lancaster queen of Canada’s cashiers. Oakville pool sees 31 000 paid admissions in 1963 and 3 000 daily playground participants. Milton inaugurates Merit of the Month with Bruce Kerr as first recipient for municipal improvements.

Brampton Edward Rut Bristol Rd Butt Ho My Children Georgetown Joe Gibbons Burlington Donna Lancaster Mt. Forest Dr Canada Lancaster Chicago Msview United States Supermarket Institute National Cash Register Company Oakville

Ballinafad Women’s Institute Program Delights Residents

The Ballinafad Women’s Institute staged an enjoyable program at the Manor with a band linked to the Masonic Order led by Master of Ceremonies MW Crockett and conductor W Waters. The event, funded by the Recording Industry Music Performances Trust Fund and Hamilton Musicians’ Guild, opened with marches and included songs from The Wizard of Oz Carousel tunes and Irish selections in honor of St Patrick’s Day. A trumpet duet by J Huddlestone and D Grand Military Tattoo and the hymn Faith of Our Fathers closed the program.

Crockett W. Waters Music Performances Trust Fund Recording Hamilton Musicians’ Guild Gounod J. Huddlestone

Portable TV trouble noted in brief editorial

A short editorial comment from the Pocomoke City Maryland Worcester Democrat cites portable television as a nuisance to carry, reflecting a light editorial tone about modern devices. The Galt Evening Reporter quote adds satirical context regarding art and perception.

Galt Pocomoke City Worcester

Easter Holiday Woes and Family Feasts Recap

A writer vents about Easter break marking 460 hours of student papers while his wife and children recover from flu. He laments grading load, admits his wife plans to be a perennially invalid, and explains chaotic kitchen banquets spent on lavish dishes and a costly food budget.

Shakes Trey

Grand slam bid and play in Nobber Bridge revealed

The article describes a recent bridge session with a grand slam bid and make by two declarers and a small slam by others. It explains planning the play from North South hands, outlining an extra entry and heart ruff tactic to gain the 13th trick. Winners listed: Earl Emond, Mike Lorusso, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hooper, Kay Campbell, Duke Wilson.

Earl Emond Mike Lorusso Jack Hooper Kay Campbell Duke’ Wilson

Acton Professional Directory and Travel Guide Listing

Acton Ontario business directory items list doctors dentists barristers optometrists and an architect with addresses and phone numbers. Transportation lines include Gray Coach LInes and Canadian National Railways schedules.

Halton MP Harley Proposes Private Members Bill on Charity Cheques

A Halton MP proposes a private member bill to require wealthy donors to signs away monthly donations to humanitarian causes. The draft would make cheques issued by the Ad teams to charity appear worthy, potentially shaping how donations are processed.

Halton Harley Miender

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