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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 10, 1961
Page
5
Acton readers share holiday visits and trips from Toronto to Winnipeg and Muskoka. Families like the Greers of Galt and the Elliott clan in Acton host relatives and friends over Civic Holiday weekend. Others travel to Inverhuron, Bracebridge, Three Mile Lake and Detroit with extensive kin and social ties.
Halton weed inspector Mr. McArthur warns ragweed and other plants could drive allergy cases high as humid days cool nights and showers persist. Residents are urged to pull roots, crews spray weeds daily, and violators face a 28 fine under the provincial Weed Act.
In Halton Manor auditorium on a Friday afternoon in August, Mr and Mrs Henry Baverstock residents of the manor were honored by residents and staff. The couple, long associated with Campbellville, marked their upcoming sixty fifth wedding anniversary and Mrs Baverstock’s birthday. Bernard Shrubsole performed on a new electronic organ as guests gathered, and Mendelssohn’s Wedding March greeted the couple as they were led to their seats by S Allen the supervisor.
An Indian orphan named Gulab saved five rupees from a school garden job to buy a Hindi Bible rather than shoes. The Gideons distributed vast Bibles across Canada, while events in Ontario honor Baverstock family volunteers with a framed scroll and communal tea.
Savant mothers share travel hacks to ease long car rides. They suggest the mystery box, wiggle platform, and hanging shoe bag filled with soft items. Families hide quiet toys and cleanup supplies in pockets and backseat spaces to entertain children without disturbing the driver.
The notice lists numerous fairs in Ontario with start dates from September through October. It highlights major events in Toronto and nearby towns including Acton Ancaster Brampton Caledon Erin Georgetown Grand Valley London Milton Orangeville Waterdown and others.
The article echoes Lord Baden-Powell’s view of Scouting as practical education through character, health, and crafts. It notes a shift toward inviting boys to report to the Scout Hall on Monday evenings between 7 and 9 for active involvement.
A memorial drive invites donations to support cancer research. Donors will receive acknowledgment receipts and recognition from the undertaking office.
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