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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 09, 1967
Page
3
Acton authorities circulate questionnaires to tenants to gauge demand for public rental housing. With rising house prices in Toronto and surrounds, affordable options are scarce, especially for seniors and large families. Proposed rents would start at 32 dollars monthly and be income based, covering heat, water, stove, and refrigerator.
Editorial notes Sree Press highlights Charles de Gaulle’s Quebec visit and abrupt departure that stirred national tension. He drew separatists to antagonize Canada while gaining millions in publicity. Scott Young in The Globe and Mail argues de Gaulle offered ideas and moral support, not troops, challenging the notion of two nations and noting mixed reactions among Quebecers.
Edwin W. Mills narrates a humorous column about two cock pheasants shipped to an Ontario island. The birds clash, escape, and endure mishaps as the author and his wife witness their antics. He describes Lester the peacebird’s flightless fear, John’s bold squawk, and a craving for wheat, ending with a plea for payment to buy more feed.
Photos loaned by Miss Luena Campbell show Statham and Son bake shop on Mill Street near the A B Supermarket and the family home on Church Street. In one image Gertrude Statham and Ada Johnston stand by the shop door while Jennie Smith and Edith are at the residence door.
A Manitoba editor anonymously notes a Chicago bar called The Office that attracts husbands unable to tolerate lying to their wives. The piece highlights the bar’s cheeky concept and its appeal to men seeking candid camaraderie.
Acton Free Press 1875 edition lists weekly publication details from 9 Willow St Acton Ontario. It notes subscription rates 4.00 Canada 9.78 elsewhere, plus advertising acceptance with typographical error protections and post department classification.
The Free Press notes Glory on hot dog stands and public buildings but observes a flag absence in Canadian towns. It asks if a distinct Canadian magazine could heighten national status. The piece also records a hay wagon accident death of Joseph Zajac and notes a Campbellville bank robbery suspect, plus council accepting James Morrison’s $1850 garbage collection tender with wartime housing pay adjustments.
The Free Press notes the willow tree at Mill and Frederick Streets was cut down. Mrs. Andrew Morrison of Creemore plans a brick store and pair of houses on the site. A violent thunderstorm affected telephone lines and electric wires. A new double fountain pen swindle is described. Dr. McKeague settles into his new home and gains patients as Dr. Lowrey moves to Guelph, with debtors urged to settle. Toronto voters approve 150000 dollars for Industrial Fair upgrades aiding next year’s World’s Fair plans.
A cable to Mrs. H H Worden of Guelph reports her son Lieut Ernest Worden wounded in action with gunshot wounds in both thighs. Four weeks earlier her husband had died. Civic Holiday activities include Epworth Leaguers picnic at Riverside Park with electric railway travel and a program directed by Rev Large and Miss Minnie Bennett. Proceeds exceed $300 from gates flower sales refreshment booths palm reading and a raffle. Eighteen British vessels sunk by German subs last week. two Canadian aviators among the dead.
A note from The Canadian Champion August 8 1986 addresses dissatisfaction with a Hornby meeting report. It clarifies a misprint Orange body vs personal friends in a vote comment by Mr Coyne and notes Mr Chisholm has held many meetings without testing popularity. A Beaty rant and alleged abuse of Mr White sparked audience relief as tension released without incident in Omagh.
Hree Press reports Rev Gordon B Turner B A B D serves as minister at Trinity Church The United Church of Canada Organist is Mr George Elliott MA PhD noted among church leadership
Acton and Georgetown churches publish August 13 1967 service rosters with morning worship times at Knox Knox Church Churchill United Church Acton Baptist Church Evangel Pentecostal Tabernacle and St Alban The Martyr Anglican, noting guest speakers and lay leadership. The notices invite all parishioners to attend and reflect a shared summer schedule.
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