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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 09, 1967
Page
13
Public housing questions circulate in Acton as the town faces a building boom and rising home prices. Officials urge needy seniors and families to fill out the questionnaire, noting rents start at 32 dollars monthly with charges for heat water and appliances, and housing would likely be two story and semi detached.
Editorial notes Charles de Gaulle stirred a storm in Quebec with inflammatory speeches and swift departure. He drew vast publicity, provoking reactions across Canada. Scott Young of The Globe and Mail argues his stance is more nuanced, suggesting rhetoric raised tempers but did not fracture Canadian unity.
Edwin W. Mills of Hamilton Ontario writes a humorous column about keeping two cock pheasants on an island near the Muskokas. He recounts their antics, escape attempts, and the collapse of his brood with jokes about Lester and John. He ends by asking for a cheque to buy more pheasant feed from a trading post.
Photographs from 1900 lent by Miss Luena Campbell show Statham and Son's bake shop on Mill Street and the family home on Church Street. Gertrude Statham and Ada Johnston stand by the shop door, with a residence door and children nearby. Baker Statham poses in a white apron beside his home as granddaughter Lucy Edwards Walters lives there now. Harry and George Statham drive delivery wagons, with a bystander possibly Mrs. Edwards nearby.
A Manitoba editor who asked to remain unnamed says in Chicago there is a bar called The Office. He describes it as a place for husbands who can no longer bear lying to their wives.
A historical notice from Acton Ontario outlines advertising rates and payment terms. It states subscriptions, postage rates, and conditions about typographical errors and acceptance of ads. It notes field conditions and the possibility of advertisement withdrawal at any time.
Editorial notes sparse public flags in Canadian towns and ponders a distinct Canadian identity amid wartime imagery. Local matters include a fatal hay wagon accident in Wellington Street, a bank robbery suspect in Campbellville, a garbage collection tender of 1850 accepted by council, and wartime housing costs rising from less than 1000 in 1941 to about double now.
Back issues note a landmark willow tree at Mill and Frederick Streets was felled recently. Reports also mention Mrs. Andrew Morrison planning to build brick stores and houses on the lot. A severe thunderstorm caused widespread power and telephone disruption. A new double fountain pen swindle is described. Dr. McKeague settles into his new home while Dr. Lowrey moves to Guelph and creditors are urged to settle. Toronto residents vote $150,000 for Industrial Fair improvements ahead of the Exhibition and next year’s World’s Fair preparations.
A cable to Mrs. H. H. Worden of Guelph confirms Lieut. Ernest Worden was wounded in action with gunshot wounds in both thighs. It comes four weeks after Mr. Worden's death. Civic Holiday events included Epworth Leaguers picnic at Riverside Park and a garden party by St. Alban's Church with the 108th Regiment Band. Proceeds exceeded 300 dollars from gates, flowers, booths, palm reading, and raffle. Also noted: 18 British ships sunk by German subs. two Canadian aviators among the week’s dead.
A 100 year old note from The Canadian Champion dated August 8 1967 discusses corrections to the Hornby meeting report. It explains that “Or angemen” was intended to read “friends” and clarifies Mr Coynes comment about voting against Mr White. It also mentions Mr Chisholm Beaty and Mayor Romain, noting Beaty’s shouting speech and its comic relief, while stressing no one was harmed.
The Trinity Church service announces Rev. Gordon B. Turner as minister and George Elliott as organist with listed credentials. The notice presents church leadership and musical staff for the congregation.
Church listings show Knox Presbyterian Acton hosting Rev. Andrew H McKenzie for 10:00 am morning worship on Sunday August 13 1967 with Churchill United Church also holding morning worship at 12:15 pm. Nearby Christian Reformed Acton Georgetown Maple Avenue Baptist Georgetown Evangel Pentecostal Tabernacle Acton Baptist St Alban Anglican provide services with schedules and speakers.
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