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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 23, 1969
Page
8
A Christmas editorial reflecting on the global meaning of Christmas, noting the religious core and secular traditions. It discusses Luke's gospel, the shepherds, the manger, and the theme that poverty and hardship can be overcome by the human spirit, urging renewed notice of the season’s message.
The Georgetown Herald blasts the Company of Young Canadians founded by Lester Pearson as an experiment gone wrong. It cites CBC revelations of a Leninist follower within the group and a governing committee member praising radical youths. The paper calls for immediate disbanding and termination of tax funding.
The narrator recalls simpler Christmas times from a turkey fair to homemade decorations and modest gifts, contrasting with today’s shopping frenzy, mass produced food, costly decorations, and frantic last minute wrapping and entertaining. He remembers tree gathering, carols, and family dinners versus modern purchases and over commercialized cheer.
A reflective glimpse at Christmas crowds and memories as the era shifts from merriment to a more anxious, hectic holiday season. The piece blends personal nostalgia with social change, noting how celebrations feel more fraught and demanding in modern times.
A fragment discusses navigation roles, naval service and a controversial 20th century topic on obtrusive navel advertising. It features a quoted exchange about decency, obscenity and the ethics of image using terms tied to a Newport New Hampshire setting and a broader contemporary press debate.
A fragmentary dialogue satirically trades on adult themes and job banter, mentioning a “sex remover” in a movie department and jokes about censoring ads with question marks. It riffs on career change and the dangers of fashion or toys like a maxi skirt, closing with seasonal well wishes.
A December 22 1949 Free Press item reports a near fatal coal gas incident in Peel Street Acton a serious car collision on Queen Elizabeth Way with Dirk Van Gooren among the injured and several others bruised. It notes a Junior Band party at the town hall and local sports, with leading scorers listed. Obituaries record Mrs Margaret Sophis Watson and Miss Pearl C Bell, while lingering rain and bad weather dominate chatter.
Fifty years ago the Free Press notes the Beardmore Company's annual Christmas treat for employees' children. For years the event has brought gladness and comfort to hundreds of girls and boys whose names appear on the company list. On Tuesday afternoon the program continued, delivering joy to attending families.
At 3 o clock 239 children gathered at the Acton Tanning Co. town hall for a Christmas gathering. Santa Claus appeared at 3 30 as curtains rose and the decorated tree lit up. Mr Charles Musgrove of Toronto played the Magle Leaf Forever on piano. Gifts were distributed by Mr Torrance Bearmore and others. Each child received a woollen sweater or coat a toque mitts and candy. A parade to the tables followed a feast with crackers and decor. Children departed with an orange and banana.
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