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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 06, 1964
Page
2
The column explains the weekly paper cost at ten cents for readers since 1955, notes rising costs and the need to raise the price, emphasizes the role of advertising, and invites continued readership of local news in the town weekly newspaper.
Governor notes New Hampshire would yield only 15 dollars per pupil after expenses from a state-run sweepstakes. Ontario schools enroll about 1.6 million, suggesting limited funds for education if New Hampshire’s model were adopted.
A reader letter criticizes post office closures on locally proclaimed civic holidays while acknowledging nationwide holidays. The author questions suspending mail service when holidays are not nationwide and calls for consistent service across communities.
A collage of quotes contrasts introspective metaphors with political turnout notes. It cites a Nebraskan quiz line about progress, a Moliere maxim on overcoming obstacles, and voter participation figures from Venezuela and Canada amid references to terrorism and national ballots.
The Free Press holiday issue reports on remodeling at G W Benton's star and residence with Readem storefront, wall work at Johnstone and Rumsey Funeral Home, and preparations for public school reopening in September. It notes Acton plants busy during holiday week including Mason Krafting Co Force Electric Ajax Engineers and Canadian Wool. Funeral attendance for AL W Wright is mentioned with Mr and Mrs A Dills.
Fifty years ago the Milton and Acton communities reported a Monday private picnic on Acton green with Acton bowlers winning by a few points. A cornerstone ceremony marked the laying of Milton’s new federal building led by Mr. D Henderson. Local fire brigade delegates attended the Ontario Volunteer Fire Brigades demonstration in Seaforth.
Filla Jany’s name appears as having completed a year at Ontario College of Education. The former Acton girl is now married and living in Australia. A local note mentions a museum visit by a woman wearing a new topless bathing suit, prompting attention.
A veteran editor rails against mushy fillers in weeklies, praising a sharp five word line Harold Jones had the gout. He argues readers gain from strong local reporting over bland filler, condemning generic phrases and hackneyed intimacy.
Cold snaps arrive and heating costs rise. Convert to gas with a $2.95 monthly burner rental or buy a gas furnace for as low as $3.80 monthly with up to five years to pay. Gas fuel costs stay lower than liquid fuel. Call your contractor or gas company now and relax later.
Acton residents listed with doctors lawyers and merchants including Dr. D A Garrett Dr Robert Buckner Dr T B Moore Dr C Hutchison H Leib A J Buchanan Cedric Dey C F Seatherland Arthur A Johnson and many service providers. Local coaches and railway schedules from Gray Coach Lines and Canadian National Railways are shown with times and routes.
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