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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 15, 1969
Page
2
Acton firefighters faced two rural blazes within a week with little chance to save houses and barns. Water scarcity and long distances hampered pumps as crews improvised from distant sources. experts urge nearby farm ponds to improve response, cut losses, and protect stock rivers.
In a satirical editorial, Hree Press laments heavy snowfall and chaotic city snow removal efforts. It jests at long hours, fragile nerves, and tax concerns while poking fun at winter’s grip and a neighbor named Noah with a joking snowmobile rumor.
A humorous family memoir recounts a chaotic New Year’s Eve with Kim’s party in a small town. The tale includes a fire set by a mother, quick parental control, and a snowbound exit, ending with a kitchen ceiling painting quip and a closing note on resilience. The piece also cites a Montreal Gazette survey about advertising in newspapers versus TV.
The Halton County Council unanimously chose Mrs. Mary S. Pettit as Warden for 1949, making her the first woman to hold the post. The issue notes her prior election to County Council and marks a milestone in local governance.
Fifty years ago the Free Press notes January 23 1919's mild spell cut coal use while forecasts dampen crop hopes. It lists local notes including Reeve Barber's eye injury from woodcutting and farm feed costs at 28 to 30 dollars per bushel. R M MacDonald becomes school Board secretary treasurer at 75 yearly, D Russell elected chairman. Waterless closets to be added in schools, basement work for lavatory building planned. Rev R E Jones continues as local Baptist pastor. A cement bridge at Bronte is finished.
Seventy five years back the Court Star A O P completed its first mile and celebrated its anniversary with ices. Elections for officers included Rindell W Stark and several members such as A En Writ, John Clark, Chae Jenner, W Maton, WOHOL Worden, Dr J Urea. A fire at Mrs C S Smiths residence caused damage but was subdued by energetic efforts. Mrs Charles Faulknier died from a lung illness leaving a husband and three children. All Guelph wheEl children vaccinated. The skating rink at Henderton pond open Monday Wednesday Friday and Saturday nights. Price Raymond Operatic Co concert drew an audience. Rockwood held its first carnival. Fred Jago won the egg and barrel race and Tom Garstang won the one mile. Sicks list residents show improvement.
One hundred years ago the Milton issue notes James Buzzard dying suddenly in Streetsville from delirium tremens after an inquest by Dr. Wood, Peel County coroner. It reports Oakville Rifle Company re-enlisting 47 men for three years with four new recruits and 11 more of the old members indicating willingness to follow. Also chronicled is Milton Common School seniors gifting their teacher Mr. Campbell two bound volumes of poetry, signaling affection and respect from pupils.
A humorous reminiscence of a family diary during a flu outbreak. It recalls home remedies from past decades, including rest, fluids, aspirin, goose grease, cod liver oil, mustard plasters, and camphorated oils, contrasted with modern medicine. It notes the siege of illness, the back yard relief stations, and the endurance of mothers from sub zero winters.
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