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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 08, 1963
Page
2
The article discusses a $400 million federal loan fund redirected through provinces with Ontario taking control of distribution. It notes concerns over red tape, the need for simple steps for municipalities, and hopes the program will quickly fund real projects to relieve unemployment while questioning loan forgiveness and project selection.
Acton residents celebrate Garnet McKenzie’s election as president of the international Y’s Men’s Clubs during a Buffalo congress. Delegates from clubs worldwide named him head of the organization, a rare honor for Acton. The paper praises McKenzie and congratulates him on his achievement for Acton. The note also endorses a playground program in the Glenlea subdivision to boost local recreation and community involvement. A news release from provincial Liberal candidate Owen Mullin is cited criticizing Halton’s representation, urging consideration of a member’s duties beyond House speaking.
20 years ago Free Press notes Ontario voters chose a government. in Halton County the Premive Conservative candidate Stan Hall conceded as incomplete returns came in. Also covered are Y’s Men World for July August awards, Acton club gains, wartime fair plans outdoors, Esquesing and Halton societies grants, crop contest results, Vacation Bible School at St Albert’s, and a misprint in potatoes price in Carroll grocery ad.
50 years ago in the Free Press a local farmer Robert M. Laing reports a new hen strain named Rameses a cross of Plymth Rock and Buff Orpington noted as superior layers originated by John Rasmenay Eden Mills. The issue also notes civic holiday observances weather and a large crowd at a baseball tournament with Oakville sewage project costs and a major Erin village fire that destroyed much of the business district. The piece mentions threshing equipment from James McLean renovations at Mill and Willow streets open air meetings by Rev Howarth and Methodist fen improvements.
Police and OPP anti gambling squad seized three slot machines from local stores after a court found their owners guilty of illegal operation. The magistrate ordered destruction. machines burned under police supervision at the town dump.
The Eden Mills WMS and Ladies' Aid held a church gathering at the Presbyterian hall with prayers, poems, and reports. Awards were given for races and contests, a meat committee was formed for the Fair, and a lunch followed under shade trees.
A chaotic summer scene unfolds with a mother recounting financial strain as a child heads to camp, a teen shifts to nightlife, a dog named Playboy roams seeking attention, and visitors arrive while juggling chores, boats, and old friends. The piece blends domestic tension with humorous anecdotes of daily life.
Sidney Kaplan a Toronto lawyer with over 18 years of court experience begins practicing in Georgetown with John DP Ord OC. They plan to operate from the Carrel Building where Ord has worked with Kaplan assisting and staying in close association as Kaplan prepares to move to Georgetown.
Credit Valley Conservation Authority praised Minister Kelso Roberts for backing a 58.5 million flood control scheme. Six dams, reservoirs, and three channel improvements are planned with federal and provincial funding split 71 of costs and 25 percent shared by 16 municipalities including Acton. Georgetown dam sites include Mountainview and Glen Williams areas.
Address and contact details for A Braida a BA Barrister Solicitor and Notary Public with offices in Acton Ontario and Guelph Ontario listing hours for each location and reception times across weekdays Saturdays and special hours. The fragment notes multiple street corners and postal references with phone numbers and times.
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