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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 21, 1968

Page

18

Liberal party reader selection sparks broad interest

The piece discusses the Liberal party’s likely choice of a new standard bearer and its potential impact on Canada’s path over the next decade. It weighs whether the candidate will be young and energetic or cautious, and contrasts Liberal prospects with the Conservatives and Mr Stanfield, while noting comments by Bill Coats on Ontario candidates and Trudeau.

Liberal Party Pearton Bill Coats Ontario Wa'll Adovit Trudeau Pearson Stanfield

Penalty of growth shapes Acton finances and plans

A town editorial notes that Acton faces mounting costs from gradual growth including a proposed four classroom addition at M2 Bennett school with gym and library, a Robert Little school library project, and a sewage plant upgrade. Total near a million dollars, raising tax concerns though council expects limited tax increases due to new home taxes and grant opportunities.

Ontario Municipal Board Bennett School Robert Little School

Canada in the dumps says premier and Janeway warn 1968 crisis

Daniel Johnson warns of serious trouble in Canada with inflation housing and unemployment as prosperity peaks. Elliot Janeway predicts a U S currency crisis and possible devaluation, with global repercussions. The piece links U S policy, economic nationalism, and looming tax and spending strains across Ottawa, provinces, and markets.

Canada Quebec Daniel Johnson Elliot Janeway Prasedent Johnson U.S Janeway Guebec

Hair nets replace long hair problem at Pauline Johnson Collegiate

Paulin Johnson Collegiate Stantfard reportedly solved long hair issues in school shops by offering students a choice between hair cuts or wearing hair nets. Van Nest notes hair nets ended the problem, with most boys preferring a haircut. Aldo Leopold quote included.

Pauline Johnson P Oa van Nest

Rotary club organized by 19 business men in Acton

Twenty years ago on February 1 a group of 19 professionals organized a Rotary club. Officers elected included President Amos Mason and Secretary R. R. Aylesworth with Ward Beatty as vice president. Attendees listed included Syn M. Anderson Roy B. Arnold Harold W. Haxtay and others. The note also reports on the new Odeon Theatre in Acton and a local sports result Georgetown 10 Acton 5. There are references to local happenings such as railway interest and a hospital day in Egypt as well as weather and farming notes.

Rotary Club Amos Mason Hiseprelinett D.al Garrett R. R. Aylesworth Haydsa Syn M. “Anderson Roy BR. Arnold Harold W. Haxtay Edwit Jonninga David Lindsay Alfred Long Lovell Lester McSwain Arti Padbury Victor “Rumley George Siva Prod Wright Phereia Ranh Odeon Acton Mac Sprow Way Everdud Harry Stewart Margaret Early Darren Ferguson Duyaniles Champ‘ionship Georgetown Grant Campbell Moffat iv Scotland Limehouse School M. Edwards Toronto Suburban Railway W. G. C. Kenney Alexandria Egypt Kerr Mr. Talbot J. E. Pearen

Repeal of School Attendance Law Cited

A 1893 issue notes the repeal of a school law requiring 190 days of attendance and lists current requirement as regular full-term attendance. It comments on parental responsibility and social trends, including fashion and marriage, and mentions Mr George L Beardmore and Alfred G Baxton visiting town. It also reports a Russian cannibal event where two women kidnapped and ate children, killed by a mob.

Ida Aditorg Mary George L. Beardmore Acton Fox Alfred G.baxton Chicago Pree Preas Russia

Local Church Schedule Highlights February 1968

Sunday services and programs from multiple Acton Georgetown churches listed for February 25 1968. Includes Anglican St Alban the Martyr Maple Avenue Baptist Maple Ave Georgetown Christian Reform Maple Ave listings and Presbyterian Knox Church Acton with times for Holy Eucharist church school and evening services.

Church OF ST. Alban the Martyr Anglican Corner Willow St St. Albin‘s Drive Rev Ritchie McMurray M.A. S.T.B Maple Avenue Baptist Church Maple Ave Georgetown Robert C. Luhnes

Church Notices at Trinity Church and Nearby Congregations

Community church notices list Trinity Church morning worship and Sunday school times with minister and staff, plus addresses and events for Acton Baptist Church and Evangel Pentecostal Tabernacle with service schedules for February 25 1963 and February 25 1968. It invites readers to attend the church of their choice.

Simere Acton Georgetown Lord Baden Powell Brown Des and Guides Mary Ellen Anderson

Unclear OCR Notice Mentions Publishing Terms and Dates

Fragmented text references publishing terms inclining to subscription, rate changes, and advertising notes. Mentions Canada and other regions, dates, and a publisher named Dave Delle. Text is garbled, with numerous transcription errors and missing nouns.

Milton Town Council Meets in February 1868 Session

The Milton council met at the usual hour with all members present. A petition from Thomas Bradlay and 25 others went to Streets and Sidewalks. Sicanza reported tavern licenses for five inns but the report was not adopted. Eustado moved B Jonas for assessor. Debate over Meansa stalled by adjournment for lack of quorum. Deaf and Dumb Institute pupils exhibition drew praise and $18 from ticket sales. Subscriptions to be collected by Mrs Loitch Miss Bell and Miss Totter and sent to Rev. Mr. Tramayne in Hamilton for transmission.

Thomas Bradlay Sicansa Eustado B. Jonas Meansa Watson Mra. Loitch Miss Bell Miss Totter Tramayne Hamilton Milton

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