Canadians at Grenoble Olympic Effort Highlights National Support
Canadians prepare for Grenoble Winter Olympics with 72 athletes across all sports. Over 140 Canucks competed in Mexico City. the Canadian Olympic Association funds amount to 500000 dollars, amid Russia’s 2.2 billion annual sports budget. Citizens can contribute two and a half cents per person to reach the goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grenoble
France
George ‘Orton
Paris
U.S
Canada
Henry ‘Rox- Borough
Granoble
Mexico City
Canadien Olympic Association
Pikare
Mapey
Rok Wolttary
Caltefor
Canadian Olympic Association
Storms expose Ontario power grid vulnerabilities
An January ice storm left southern Ontario families without heat and electricity, prompting calls to Underground power lines. Officials consider burying lines to avoid outages, noting costs and feasibility while arguing inequities of shared repairs.
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Canada
Ontario
Toronto
Bill Dennison
Off the cuff and sports quips frame a weekend note
A quirky column blends quotes on beef, calendar quirks, and dukes with light sport notes. It teases February as the dullest month, recalls hotel buffets and US beef, and hints at local hockey playoffs and elimination contests. The tone is playful and geared to weekend readers.
Weekend Flu Confusion Sparks Witty Observations
A columnist details a weekend illness amid jokes and banter, noting a foggy mood and odd symptoms. He cites Ontario Safety League quips about fogged car windows, jokes about hangovers, and a string of light domestic humor as a relief from a stubborn cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario Safety League
Memories of illness and war echo in a weary voice
The narrator recalls a bout of illness blamed on food or flu, then drifts to a 1944 wartime escape in a box-car toward reading. He details how Upton Sinclair and The Last Enemy by Richard Hillary comforted him during confinement with a Feldwebel nearby. Ferguson's And Now Here's Max adds a lighter counterpoint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Hillary
Max
May Ferguson
Wedding and community notices from Free Press 1948
The Free Press issue from February 12 1948 reports Bertha Shirley marrying Bernard Drew in St Josephs Church. It mentions Moers Club carnival in the arena, speed contest winners, infant and costume prizes, a broom ball game between Ys Mons and high school girls, and Mrs May Dumarsh taking over the junior girls class at the Y with Kit Churchill prior experience.
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St. Joseph’s Church
Bertha Shirley
Wayley Marchjant
Bérnard- Drew
Mton
Acton
Carol Jyler
Mayers
Grant-Withers
Gregory
Barr
Wild'y
May Dumarsh
The
Kitchener
Ford ads tout car as substitute for horse era in 1918 paper
An advertisement from the February 21 1918 issue extols buying a Ford to replace horse drawn gear and harness with prices from 495 to 970 dollars. A town hall production of Deestrick Skule under Red Cross supervision drew a large local cast including Dan Ritchie and many named locals.
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Tha
Deestrick Skule
Red Cross Wirls
Dan Ritchie
Boyd Clark
Nell McNabb
A. G. Clarridge
Martha Graham
Moffatt Store Fire and Local Society Updates
News fragment from 75 years ago reports a store at Moffatt destroyed by lamp fire on Friday after a lamp was dropped. It notes losses of about 300 dollars and mentions stable community efforts, society meetings, and local figures including John Duff and A J Currie, plus activity around the Gore property and sled dog play.
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Moffatt
Laing Broa
Glen Williamay
Eden Mills
Acton Horticultural and Agricultural Soc
Iety
Mas
Sré
John Dutt
James
Kirke ‘Wood M.P.P
Friends
John Duff
A. J. Currie
Sec
George Is
Messrs
J.H. Matthews
J . Williams
John Harvay
T. H. Harding
William Homstreet
G. C. Clarke
R. Agnew
LG. Matthews
W. H. Storey
J. E. Corry
James Matthews
A. B. Wright
the Gore
Churches and Services Listing for Acton Georgetown 1968 Sunday
Local church calendar shows schedules for SY Alban Church Beth-El Christian Reformed Maple Avenue Baptist Knox Church and Presbyterian Church in Acton Georgetown. Services include Holy Eucharist Church School Morning Prayer Dutch and English Bible classes Sunday School and eveningEvangel with midweek prayer meeting. Notes 9 00 a m 10 30 a m 2 30 p m and 11 10 a m times vary by church. Everyone welcome.
Churches in Acton and Trinity Church notices
Church notices list Trinity Church Morning Worship at 10 60 a m with nursery, Sunday School times, and worship details. Acton Baptist Church announces service and class times for February 1968 with changes to morning worship at 11 00 a m and Evangelistic service at 7 00 p m plus midweek prayer Bible study and youth groups under Rev. Stanley Gammon at 144 Tidey Ave and related events.
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God
Acton Baptist Church
Stanley Gammon
Tidey Ave
Paul
Fatal horse disease spreads in East Flamboro area
A severe contagious illness has struck horses in East Flamboro, causing rapid tongue swelling and death within hours. Four valued horses owned by Reuben Sparks of the Seventh Concession died last week despite expert veterinary efforts, prompting caution to prevent further spread. The Lothian post office has been suspended. Benjamin Jonas, at Foster Street near the post office, announces cabinetmaking and undertaker services with stock including bedsteads, chairs, mirrors, tables, Copp’s patent mattresses, coffins in oak and cloth, and an affordable hearse for county use.
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East Flamboro
Reuben Sparks
Lothian
Halton
Benjamin Jonas
Foster Street
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Acton Free Press
Stree Press
Bury
United States
Thomas D. Burgess
University of Guelph
Duke of
Devonshire
England
Foeling
Johnny
Kim
Here
Utrecht
Holland
Upton Sinclair
Hillary
Oxford
University of Suffering
Ferguson
Mill St
Ket
George Mussalle
Eddie Gamble
Free Press
Dwa Aton
Oniano Maamher
Bunau
Cinulanen Ine Cna
Suhr
Adhame
Uther
San Galadas
Sepund Clary
Prunilag and Publishing Co
Lid Devt @ Dill
Hartley Coles Editor
Bun Ryder Cogenghs
Free Press of
Church OF
SY. Alban
Maryyr
Willow St
St. Alban's Drive
Rev. Ritchie McMurray, M.A
S.T.B
Beth-El
Maple Avenue Baptist Church
Maple Ave
Georgetown
Robert C. Lohnes
Trinity Church
United Church of Canada
Gordon B. Turner
George Elliott
Evangel Pentecostal Tabernacle
Churchill Road
S. M. Thoman
Christ Ambassadoy
Crusaders
Milton
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