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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 16, 1964

Page

17

Support for the Chamber of Commerce and its reach

The piece argues for strong support of the Chamber of Commerce as a key community and national driver. It notes provincial and federal roles, highlights widow and estate tax issues, and warns that high estate taxes push small businesses to foreign buyers and threaten survivability of family enterprises.

Foxett Gordon House of Commons Canada Chamber of Commerce Canadian Chamber of Commerce Nations Federation of More BSO Boards of Trade and Chambers of Commerce Rosrods Simgler

Local Youth Activities Highlight Early Spring Events

The Good Old Days notes spring gatherings with the Wat's Wounded and youth groups led by Dr. Kenney and Dr. Water. The YMCA hosts a meeting on devel opments for youth facilities while plans for a town hall alteration project are discussed. Officials and citizens including Meg JOA Cattle, Matus, Cartan and Ward participate in spelling events, community games, and maple tapping at the school.

Wat Cullen Kenney Dr. Water Dirstare YMCA Cate Canaia Canadian Navy Acton Ben Dambrrt S&s Nawsopasesa

Fragmented 1914 Free Press notes Darwin theory debate and local events

A garbled 1914 page mentions Clara Speight Heaton of Newtonbrook and a book The Origin of the Chaonted Benwits. It references Darwinian evolution debates and local figures such as Miss Lena May Allott and Acton. The text includes scattered notes on travels, publications, and public notices with many OCR errors.

Free Vrees Thureday Clara Speight Ean Heaton Newtonbrook Grell Gye Shana Acton Matiel Spedgtet Willow

New Stevet area plans include schools and housing progress

District Aurlington reveals foreshadowed growth for New Stevet with gas stove plan and a proposed Ascension Separate School. Two more schools and a possible Diph school would raise the town population to about 800 as planners push development. Georgetown faces apartment construction and earlier permit reversals with council debate. Brampton eyes municipal offices at Queen Street site with August occupation phased in. Milton Chamber earns Ontario award for using historic themes in promoting the community and Steam and We Reunion.

Aurlington Uot Sulowliog Mines Fatates Conginiing Aoschool Ascension School Berg Harper Comic Queen's Hotel Queen St. Bo Milton Chamber of Commerce Ontario Chamber of Commercitcw

Bruce Trail Hamilton Club Leads Local Bruce Trail Work

The Bruce Trail is a marked footpath along the Niagara Escarpment connecting Queenston to Tobermory. The Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club in Hamilton coordinates work with six Ontario clubs and held its annual meeting at the Hamilton Royal Hotel with contacts Merle Guahy and Robin Stowe managing Mount Nemo area work.

Innes Edith Austen Lloyd Hanilton Tral Hamilton Iroquoia Queenston Heginning Brock’s Monument Tobermory Bruce Peninsula Federation of Ontario Naturalists Don Mills F.O.N Cparate Iroquoia Bruce Box 183 Hamilton Ite Ares Resal Cun Soona Purelists Ontario Merle Guahy Millgrave Robin Stowe Camprellville Mount Nemo

Minstrel show lineup and committee details

The article lists cast members including Hartley De Forest, John Greifeneder, Casper Pauw, Jake Varaterkooy and others. A sprightly trio with Glenn Banks on piano Charlie Perry on drums and Charlie Rocker Lion supported the show. Hartley Bristow chaired the event with a committee handling costumes advertising and props.

Ough Charlie Thomson Hartley de Forest John, Greifeneder John Rol Casper’ Pauw Jake Varaterkooy Glenn Banks Charlie Perry Charlie Rocker Lion Vic Bristow Vicechairman al Lauder John Greéffeneder Hartley Colgs Herb Brasler Murray Harrison Ray Archie Bob Parker Ales Jubnone

Sabbath Celebrations and Jewish Week End Traditions

The passage recalls rites of the Holy Sabbath observed by a great grandfather, noting the week’s structure from Friday to Sunday, with references to May dates and Chilean origins. It reflects on the cultural shift of a Jewish family and its worship practices.

Bridge hand and bidding analysis with winners named

A bridge play section analyzes a deal where South contends with spades and clubs. East and West defenses shape the diamonds and hearts, revealing plan errors and strategic lessons. Winners listed: Mike Lorusso, Rick Anderson, JJ Hooper, Mrs. G. Reed, Bill Coats.

East Hearts Mike Lorusso Rick Anderson JJ Hooper Great Banks G. Reed Bill Coats

Professional Directory and Travellers' Guide and Local Notices

A mixed page listing professionals and services in Acton Milton and Port Credit with addresses and phone numbers. It includes physicians surgeons dentists and solicitors and a brief insurance and appraisal section. The page also records a minor traffic accident with two youths involved causing property damage to vehicles.

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