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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 22, 1967
Page
8
An Acton Ontario column recalls the century mark with memories of early life and wartime news. The speaker describes childhood, family, and farming as he reflects on the centennial and past national events.
About 100 police and equal number of friends attended the Milton OPP funeral for Constable David G Hardy who died February 9 in Hamilton. Born in Toronto he served since 1952 before transferring to Milton and specialized in criminal investigation. He played hockey and basketball in youth and served five years in WWII. He is survived by Norma Breed and two daughters, with many relatives. The service at Grace Anglican Church was conducted by Rev Dr T M Dustan, with senior OPP officers in attendance.
Thinking Day is observed on Wednesday with Pom The Browne meeting totems. The group recalls Guides and Brownies in Canada and lists Baden Powell birthday on February 22. Scouts Cubs Guides and Brownies wear uniforms as part of the program and a banquet preceded the event.
Sir Alexander Hadlow, a leading cancer researcher, urges governments to tax cigarettes more heavily to deter smoking. He argues nicotine smoking is the main cause of lung cancer and compares government action to banning poisonous candy sales.
The minister Russell Legge spoke on investments from Scripture Matthew 25 146 at the Christian Church. He urged deeds over lip service, noting 10 million die daily of starvation and drought in India. He warned of judgment, calling on Church World Service to be everyone’s hand reach.
World Day of Prayer services at River side United Church Weston saw altar cloths and book markers dedicated in memory of Mrs H Caldwell’s late daughters. attendees included Mrs Archie Kerr Mrs Buck from Georgetown and Mrs Agnew from Toronto. Others traveled to Hamilton for a 50th anniversary and to Toronto for a memorial service. Winter named county master of the Orange Lodge in Wellington County.
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