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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 17, 1964
Page
14
Powell River notes a British four day cooling off period after door to door instalment purchases. Households could return goods and recover deposits if the buyer signs a contract and later regrets the purchase. The piece discusses municipal level adoption prospects.
A fragmented dispatch notes private flying clubs on the increase and hints at related discussions. It cautions about potential conflict if financial tensions escalate between nations and stresses concern over busy schedules affecting effort toward peace.
The piece surveys pre holiday excess with jokes about gift pressures and festive rituals. It mocks ads urging gifts like electric shavers and lists Christmas preparations, from song bursts to panic over cookies and decorations. It riffs on party games and festive rituals with wry humor.
A reflective piece on the advent season stressing the Christ coming at an unexpected hour. It speaks of faithfulness and vigilance for the second coming, urging readers to be prepared for the hour when the Saviour returns.
Advent worship and Christmas services listed for multiple churches in Acton Ontario and surrounding area. Holy Eucharist and Christm as programs at Knox Church and United Church, plus English Dutch services and Sunday School times. Special Christmas vesper service and choir performances noted along with youth programs and prayer meetings.
The Hirst Artist Church founded 1842 under Pastor Rev. Stanley Gammon Mes announces December services. Morning worship at 11 00 am dedication, evening service Peace in the Heart at 7 00 pm. Entertainment on December 19 and prayer meeting on December 23 with choir practice on December N. Christmas birthday event on December 25 with message from Matthew 2 10.
The Evangelical church invites worshippers for a December program including Morning Worship at 11 00, Candlelight Service at 1 00 pm, and a Christmas message with word and song. Carol singing follows at 132 Churchill Rd S. A Wednesday Cottage Prayer Meeting is also scheduled. all are welcome.
In a small village meeting, three trustees were named and sworn in, replacing departing members. Walter Thantbty and Bobb Ibett were among those reassigned to roles in the local council as five years of service concluded. New trustees Murray Mle bon and Eeantn Ube were noted as taking posts, with ongoing duties at Gage and nearby areas.
The article describes Christmas carolers and the spread of carols through communities, noting changes in customs and seating at houses. It includes a stray rabies safety tip advising vaccination for dogs before travel or exposure to disease, reflecting public health messaging of the era.
The excerpt portrays a chaotic bridge session with players and bids tangled in slang and misprints. It references partners Miss Hewoper and Miss Go Conats, and a colorful cast including West South North and East, all amid improvised commentary on play, errors, and odd remarks.
A fragmentary account describes a mysterious tree in Stonbues Somerset linked to a Holy Vorawrk and a Christmas Day legend. The text mentions St Joseph of Ac Wethea, a form tree, and phrases about guardians and pilgrims around the Phorm Tree, but details are unclear.
Distorted 1964 newspaper fragment notes plow damage on highways and volunteers aiding clearing efforts. It also mentions local Christmas season pricing at stores, a children’s advertisement and hospital care concerns, with community figures and schools referenced.
Fragmented report lists wartime events and local notices. Names include Major James Hamilton Valentine, Acton High Natal, and Canadian Contingent promotions. Mentions battles, ships, and casualties with dates approximated.
A parliamentary figure urges free vote on capital punishment with limits for grave crimes and enforcement concerns. The discussion centers on abolishing the death penalty except for certain offenses and questions how to address murder cases if executions are not permitted.
A compiled directory listing physicians surgeons dentists and professionals in Acton Ontario. Includes Dr D A Garrett Dr Robert Buckner Dr Y B Moore Dr C Hutchison Dr A J Buchanan Dr Cedric Dey C F Leatherland Kaplan & Ord Robert R Hamilton and others with offices on Main Street Church Street Wellington Street and Mill Street and contact numbers. Also lists coaches and railway schedules for Acton with Canadian National Railways and Gray Coach Lines serving the area.
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