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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 16, 1967
Page
2
Opinion piece argues existing county government could absorb more services and reduce municipal fragmentation. It notes resistance from large municipalities and outlines proposals like a county welfare system and an assessment commissioner, while highlighting provincial incentives pushing toward regionalization.
The editorial salutes parks manager Harold Townsley and staff for Prospect park’s attractive appearance aided by abundant rainfall and hard work. It notes the softball diamond shines and suggests curbside garbage containers to deter litter. It mentions bugs, naval glue, and igloo lodging as aside topics, and contrasts Canada’s rainy east with drier western crop conditions.
A vintage photograph provided by Mr and Mrs Ramsden of Buffalo New York shows the Mason family with twins Tottie and Hazel in the front row and several relatives including Isabel Mason Agnew Frank McIntosh William Mason and Frank Mason in the back. The note recalls the image taken about 75 years ago and mentions the family’s long involvement in Acton affairs.
A reflective piece on a favorite Canadian beach, contrasting noisy commercial shores with a calm stretch where sun, sand, and blue water soothe. The narrator notes diverse beachgoers, from Hungarian grandmothers to Slavic-featured women, and ends with the humor that only at the beach will his wife remain silent for hours.
A fire at about three o'clock in the morning in Milton 1867 consumed the east end dwelling owned by Mr Farley. Mr and Mrs Farley were rescued with help from Mr McGuffin and received care. Tenants occupied the building and it is believed uninsured.
Founded in 1975 and published every Wednesday at 9 Willow St Avion Ontaro the paper lists advertising rates on request and subscription prices for Canada and other counties. Stationery notes cover typographical error policies and advertising as an offer to sell.
Results of Upper School exams at Acton High School were released by the Department of Education. Certificates mailed to John Agar Raymond Arbie Aldo Braida Armand Braida George Elliott Joan Somerville and Ernest West. In sweltering days Acton Y M C A arranged a day at West End Camp Norval for swimming, led by Johnny Jay. Cooper's Drug Store Acton is praised in Shareholder magazine. Two years ago V J Day was celebrated. Rockwood mourns Cyril C Anderson age 43, a former CNR foreman, and Rev H Watt dies at his Rockwood home. Nassagawaya Federation field day features horseshoes won by James Simpson and Henry MacLeod. race winners listed. C E Davenport master of ceremonies. Ted Hansen passes his year at the University of Toron to conclude snippet.
Fifty years ago Thursday August 16 1927 two aeroplanes flew over town en route from Camp Borden to Toronto. The first at a few hundred feet the second a mile high drew hundreds who watched the rare sight. Mrs Thos Marshall settles at Mill and Wellington and will receive visitors after October first. Board of Education met to prepare yearly estimates with coal price hikes increasing heating costs by 800 dollars. Receipts include legislative grants and taxes totaling 7226.43 dollars. Payments cover salaries fuel repairs and supplies totaling 7326.43 dollars. Miss Jenst McLeod and Miss Bessie Elliott were approved for teaching posts. New Ford cars arrive. Dr Cone selling models. Local bowlers compete in Toronto Dominion tournament. Bell Telephone unsightly pole at Mrs Ebbege’s home noted. An anti draft meeting was held in Washington.
On August 18 1892 a large crowd in Fairview cemetery paid respects at the burial of Mrs McDuff wife of Mr John McDuff. The article notes her being daughter of John Stewart of Esquesing and mentions local sympathy, a church farewell for Dr Lowry, and gifts from Limehouse friends. It also recalls a fire relief contribution from Canada and local school reopenings.
Free Press notes Rev. Gordon B. Turner B.A. B.D. as minister at Trinity Church The United Church of Canada and highlights organist Mr. George Elliott M.A. PhD in the same notice.
Sunday August 20 1967 schedule lists morning worship at Knox and Churchill United Church with Rev Andrew H McKenzie as preacher. other churches in Acton and Georgetown offer English and Dutch services, Bible classes, and Sunday School. Trinity XDI 9.00 am Holy Eucharist at St Alban the Martyr.
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