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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 01, 1963
Page
2
In six months a million signatures urged Parliament to keep the red ensign as Canada’s flag. The piece notes the flag’s semi official status since 1892 with ships of Canadian registry, and 1945 orders recognizing its use for significant events. It discusses designs submitted since 1946 and the difficulty of pleasing all Canadians.
A letter from residents urges Acton Council to propose a two year term for councillors and seek ratepayer approval at this year’s municipal elections. It argues a straight two year, non staggered term would reduce summer inactivity and improve budgeting and administration. The note notes vacation periods cause quorums problems and that a longer term would provide continual governance. It suggests starting the process now and continues on Page Three.
Wartime notes from Acton Ontario include school certificates and diplomas for Axill Continuation students, university news with Dr. Elizabeth Harrison in Toronto, and local church and political updates. Ontario Firemen's Association convention, upcoming elections, and wartime fair curtailments are announced, plus theatre, cinema, and local sports reports.
Planners agree to ease side yard setback to three feet six inches from the side lot line. Dormer rule tied to garage height remains, seen as hardship for homeowners needing garages.
Knox Presbyterian Church groups the Ladies Aid and afternoon group held a picnic at the park that was moved to the church due to rain. Miss Charlotte Moore led the 1963 birthday and date honors, gifts were presented to Anne Stalker and others, and a social tea followed with games and food as members praised planners and welcomed a returning member.
The Free Press plant observes a Friday holiday to expedite the press run but retains normal office hours. The office will stay open while some papers print Friday editions, complicating production due to a Mandav holiday.
A retrospective contrasts 90 years of summer cottaging with modern shifts. It laments simpler pioneer joys and family rhythms once defined by quiet lakes, kin, and limited amenities, versus today’s gadget driven, high pressure escape culture and social life.
Mrs Hattie Sanders died in Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital on Sunday July 13 after 10 months of illness. She was 71 and survived by husband William and 5 children, 2 sons and 3 daughters, plus siblings and 13 grandchildren. Funeral held July 16 at Erin United Church with interment in Everton Cemetery. she was noted for devotion to family, quilting, flowers, and gardening.
Board member lists teachers for Eramosa Township School division for the 1963 64 term. No 2 school principal Mrs Flor eme Hindley. No 3 Mrs Irene H. No 4 Miss Nelle Stickney. No 12 Mr Ja Walker. No 6 cne Margaret Ad ett. No 7 Miss Margaret Gos aen. No 8 Mrs Winnifred Lynds. No 9 Grant McRae principal. Mrs Mary Nellis. Mrs Gloria Bruce. Miss Nancy Neff.
Directory lists doctors surgeons lawyers notaries and barristers in Acton Ontario with office locations hours and telephones. Travel schedules show Acton coaches to Toronto and other routes with daily and weekend times. CN Rail timetable notes daylight saving times and connections from Georgetown.
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