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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 16, 1965
Page
17
The piece critiques the fad of daytime headlights, noting how drivers justify it as safety while skeptics see it as a pointless, distracting habit. It cites social influence, public campaigns, and the persistence of old beliefs as headlights remain common even in bright daylight.
The Free Press reports a series of losses during the Christmas season, including Eveleen Temmings wife of Don Timmings owner of Acton Home Furnishings, with tributes to her energy and generosity. It notes the deaths of Peter Maghland Dennis Schmidt and Serena Papillon, urging sympathy for families amid the season’s gaiety.
Pupils at Robert Little School held a municipal election with student candidates and observers. Hinton led the mayoral race with 108 votes, Ted Ter Jr 87. ROB Parker 81, Ron Canadort 70 for council, while incumbent boards and deputy posts saw multiple names elected or tied. The wheel vote pattern echoed adult ballots, reflecting a shared civic mood between students and parents.
A fragmented calendar page lists church services from various congregations including Maple A B A Prest, Georgetown, Acton Ontario, PAOC, and Trinity Church with dates around December 1945 to 1968. It includes morning and evening services, Sunday School times, Christmas programs, prayer meetings, and notes on child care and youth activities, with several ministers and organizers named.
The text hints at holiday season anxiety and community actions. A chaotic narration mentions preparations, sports, and local concerns with unclear details. It references facing challenges, social dynamics, and a collective mood as events unfold.
A garbled text describes holiday customs and do‑it‑yourself ideas. It mentions gifts, decorations, and a serried mix of old English flavor, neighborly antics, and recipes for festive treats and wassail preparation. It blends nostalgic guidance with odd phrasing and local color.
A special meeting last week considered tender submissions for the new hydro building project. McNally of Donnette and Acton and others proposed options. only McNally claimed to meet a February deadline. The commission aimed to cap costs near 80 000 with winter works subsidies and immediate start if approved.
Ebenezer church women hosted a Tuesday dinner in the church basement serving over 450 attendees. Volunteers prepared vegetables turkey rolls and pies with decorating plates sold in the lobby. Pastor Rev W A Leeman greeted guests as parking overflowed the lot and highway side.
Peter B. Maghrand of H. K. Porter Co died suddenly at work. A 60 year veteran, he started in Philadelphia and was moved to the Toronto division in 1922. Funeral held at Rumley Shoemaker with Rev. Engel. interment in Fairview cemetery. pallbearers named. He leaves no wife Thelma Doughty and four sisters. Christine Maghrand recently fell and is hospitalized in Guelph.
WMS members met at Mrs A W Benton home with 11 attendees as roads forced church service cancellations. New officers for 196 will include President Mrs W Mitchell and Secretary Mr A W Benton. Treasures report shows over 100 dollars sent to the Presbyterial treasurer.
Lions club hosted a Monday night safari film showing with long supplying commentary and elephant hide samples. The event featured African wildlife scenes and a Christmas cake sale proceeds report. Guests included Don Graham Julian Zajac Charles Sheridan and Ken Bannon.
Paid accounts totaling 13390.42. Approved October miscellaneous 7055.88 and November miscellaneous 5979.97 payments. Lakeview GA 907 AR accounts approved. Council approved half yearly salary 300. Insurance schedule from Western Assurance Co via Denny Agency. Councillor Archie offered compliments to the clerk and superintendent. May or Duby expressed council sympathy on the personal bereavement of two councillors.
Members of the Y's Men's club and guests enjoyed an evening of dinner program and dancing with Christmas decorations. Rev. Ritchie McMurray spoke on Christmas views, a caretaker honored, gifts collected for Acton families, and a prize drawn for a hockey number.
The piece sketches a midwinter pageant with veterans and local groups marching in a parade route in Brampton. It mentions Queen Philbeth in New York, acts by Acton troops, and the Welcome Harn reception for locals. Also notes extended holiday goods sales and religious and charitable events.
Mrs Selena Papillon of 259 Queen St Acton died in St Joseph's Hospital Guelph on Friday December 10 after a lengthy illness. She was 86 and survived by sons Theo Archie Meg A White Peter and Man Papillon all of Acton and Kenneth Clark Angeline of Brantford Frank of Toronto plus a son in law and many grandchildren. Burial at St Joseph's Church, Bracebridge, with a funeral on December 24.
Miss Bakdie celebrated her 88th birthday with flowers and well wishes from friends. She enjoys tea and cake and recalls old times as her health limits mobility. City visitors include Mrs Murray McKitnok and family seeking medical care in Toronto.
Community groups raise funds with The Menettes selling hcance allsorts and the V's Men selling shiwalates while the Lronsy Club offers Christmas cake. Patrons urged to join in and support the cause.
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