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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 10, 1964
Page
28
The Acton Chamber of Commerce and supporters illuminate main streets with festive lights to welcome shoppers and travelers. Merchants pledge continued efforts to offer competitive gifts as the town anticipates holiday events, church gatherings, concerts, and seasonal cards.
The passage notes Acton’s 1965 council election results and minor staff changes. It criticizes low voter participation two weeks after nomination and the town’s indifference to municipal administration, urging ratepayers to engage in democracy and monitor the council’s actions.
Acton's 1964 council faced mixed support and criticism as the town contemplates elections for council wheel trustees and hydro commissioners. Les Duby is named to lead the 1965 council again, with hope for new faces and ideas to share the demanding public role.
A columnist ridicules Bruce Hutchison's portrayal of the Canadian personality describing it as pure fantasy. He mocks Labour stereotypes and contrasts them with his son’s European views and Canadian habits from snow shoveling to rich money culture.
The church calendar lists Holy Eucharist at 9 00 a m and Holy Eucharist at 7 00 p m on Sunday December 11 1904 with Church School at 10 6% a m and Morning Prayer and Sermon. Ember Day services are noted for December 16 with Holy Eucharist at 7 0 0 a m.
In Acton area churches announce holiday services with Bible schools and morning and evening worships. Knox Church, First Baptist, and Pentecostal Tabernacle invite all to join Christmas programs, films, and youth activities. Includes schedule notes and minister contacts.
Acton Ontario readers see a directory of doctors and services including Dr D A Garrett Dr Robert D Buckner Dr T B Moore and Dr C Hutchison with office addresses on Willow River Springfield and Main streets. Also listed are optometrists dentists notaries and legal and insurance services with hours and appointment notes.
A bridge columnist discusses the take out double, its risks and correct partnership response. The piece uses a hands example with North South vulnerable and South dealer to illustrate why partners should bid boldly and take out the double even with weak hands.
Children prepare a festive scrapbook activity as December magazines and craft items are gathered. Families plan simple projects with scissors paste and photos to keep little ones busy and cheerful during the holidays.
The December 1944 Free Press notes a full Town Hall for the Acton Continuation School commencement with a three act play Pride and Prejudice starring 26 performers. Local church groups held meetings and Christmas outreach as townsfolk prepare for holidays and upcoming events.
The Centennial Commission reports on the 1964 pilot of a federal provincial student travel program. About 946 high school students were funded to visit other provinces with host families and two chaperones per group. Officials plan expansion in 1966 1967 and expect around 2000 participants in the coming year.
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