Canadians Support Olympic Program Despite Skepticism
In a discussion of Canada’s Olympic efforts, the author notes Canadians expect less from summer games but hold higher hopes for the Winter Olympics in Grenoble. The piece cites 72 athletes for the 1960 Games in Rome, compares budgets and funding, and stresses national pride and voluntary support through the Canadian Olympic Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grenoble
France
George ‘Orton
Paris
Olympiz
U.S
Canada
Henry ‘Rox
Borough
Grealer
Mexico City
Canucks
Canadian Olympic Association
Pikere
Mapey
Olympic
Rok Woltary
Weather Sapping Ontario Courage As Ice Storm Hits
A mid January ice storm crippled southern Ontario, isolating thousands as lines fell and heat, light, and water vanished for days. Authorities debated undergrounding hydro lines and sharing repair costs, noting aesthetic benefits and future resilience while acknowledging current limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ours
Canada
Ontario
Toronto
Bill Dennison
Playoffs Bring Local Hockey Teams to Elimination Contests
Weekend television dullness ends as playoffs begin for nearby hockey squads plus other teams in the region stand at the threshold of annual elimination contests. Good luck to all involved.
Sugar and Spice Well the old flu bug hit me hard weekend
The writer describes recovering from a virulent flu with aspirin hot toddies and stubborn will power. A foggy Sunday morning mirrors a bruising illness while family banter and theories about hangovers mix with jokes about age and political parties in a light, humorous column.
Through the fog of illness and war memories
A diaristic piece recalls a stubborn flu scare and a spouse’s anxiety over illness. The narrator, convinced by a misread fish story and a long-ago wartime escape, turns to reading as solace. He shelves fear with Winston Churchill era vibes, cites The Last Enemy and And Now Here’s Max, finding humanist hope amid modern pressures.
Wedding at St Josephs Church in 1948 Free Press item
A report from the Free Press recalls a 1948 wedding in St Josephs Church as Bertha Shirley Weyley Marchmont married Bernard Drew of Mor. The piece also notes a Y’s Men carnival program, local contests, and community updates including a new junior girls class led by Mrs May Dumarsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's Church
Bertha Shirley
Weyley Marchmont
Bérnard- Drew
Mor
Yis
Dhatin Vcarnival
Nterastiog
Acton
Werg Carok
Jyler
May
Ora
Grant-Withers
Gregory
Barr
Fred Kertner
Ruth
Landsborough
Helen Landsborough
Marjorie
Winter
Elains Arble
Bob Landsborough
Warren Waimer
John Cameron
Rodney Forea
May Dumarsh
The
Kitchener
Ford Cars Replace Varied Farm Gear In 1918 Ad
The 1918 notice promotes Ford cars as economical upgrades over horse and buggy gear. Prices range from 495 to 970 dollars, touting speed, dependability, space, and reduced maintenance compared to harnesses, blankets, whips, brushes, and feed gear. A separate town hall performance by the Intermediate Red Crossgirls features Dan Ritchie and a large cast of local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Deostrick
Red Cross
Dan Ritchie
Boyd Clark
Nell McNabb
A. G. Clarridge
Martha Graham
Olla Armstrong
Laura
Gordon McLeod
Tom Savage
Adam Orr
Harry Harwood
L. Roych
Bertie Smith
Pearl Baker
Harold Wildgast
Thos, McClure
Alex Mann
James Smith
M. Z. Bennett
H. Swackehamer
James McIntosh
Fire destroys Moffatt store after lamp accident
Seventy five years ago on Thursday February 16 1893 a fire at the Moffatt store started when a lamp the proprietor accidentally dropped. The blaze caused extensive damage with losses around 300 dollars. Local figures including John Duff and James Kirke Wood MSP P discussed the incident amid a broader update on community events and Society finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moffatt
Tost
Laing Brog
Glen Williams
Eden Mills
Acton Horticultural and Aggricultural Soc
Jaty
Mas
Sré
John Duff
James
Kirke ‘Wood Msp.p
James Matthews
A. B. Wright
the Gore
Sunday Church Services Across Local Churches February 1968
A compact listing notes Holy Eucharist at the Church of St Alban the Martyr Anglian, services at Beth-El Christian Reform Church in Acton, Maple Avenue Baptist Church in Georgetown, and Presbyterian Church in Nahada Knox Acton. Times include morning worship and Sunday School with Dutch English and English services.
Church Notices for FAIILY and Acton Baptists
Church notices listing services and schedules for United Church of Canada and Acton Baptist Church dated February 1968. FAIILY Church details morning worship, Sunday school times, and organist. Acton Baptist shows multiple services, study groups, and weekly activities with a time change noted February 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faiily
The
United Church of Canada
Gordon B. Turner
George Elliott
Disease fatal to horses spreads in East Flamboro
A feverish horse illness has appeared in East Flamboro, described as rapidly fatal with tongue swelling and paralysis leading to death within hours. Four valuable horses owned by Reuben Sparks of the Seventh Concession have died in a week, and officials warn the disease may be contagious to prevent its spread. The Lothian post office in Halton County has been suspended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Flamboro
Reuben Sparks
Lothian
Halton
Benjamin Jones
Foster Street
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Stree Press
Beditorial Age Va
Gary Power Lines
United States
Thomas D. Burgess
University of Guelph
Duke of
Devonshire
England
Ontario Safety League
Johnny
Kim
Here
Utewdht
Holland
Richard Hillary
Max
May Ferguson
Hillary
Oxford
University of Suffering
Ferguson
Mill St
Ket
Mrs. Salle
Eddie Gamble
Free Press
Uae
Buna
Cinulanun
CWN
Ang Owsa
Sumi
Prinilng and Publishing Co
Hartley Coles Writer
Dan Ryder Cugengha
Ae Baor
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
Acton Baptist Church
Stanley Gammon
Tidey Ave
Paul
Christ Ambassadage
Crusaders
Milton
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