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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 17, 1968
Page
2
Communities faced heavy snow as winds and drifts challenged crews and residents. Township roads cleared by Monday afternoon, main business districts reopening Tuesday. Workers on the front lines kept the area mobile, earning the editor's salute.
An editorial notes a Toronto traffic safety conference urged drivers to accept responsibility for safe driving. Leaders including Mayor Les Duby and Councillor Bob Drinkwaltey urged individuals to stop blaming others, stressing personal attention and caution to reduce accidents. The piece notes public message dissemination remains a challenge.
A printer’s misprint turns a Cedarville marriage into a public auction scene with two yearling heifers, 50 white horned cows, and 13 two year old steers as witnesses. The bride and attendants are described in terms of farm implement gear and produce, reflecting the mishap’s chaotic humor. The reception ends with a two month lag period and a loaned fleet of farming tools as keepsakes.
This piece surveys the coming year with humorous, pointed social critique. It foresees taxes rising, political scandal, and ongoing social tensions, while aging brings personal changes. It laments media quality, wars, and inequality, urging resilience, humor, and dignity.
A 1914 photo from Grenina school shows teacher Mrs A J Elliott and staff with pupils named in rows. The piece pairs the image with a meditation on societal change, noting space travel, social reform, and moving toward a more tolerant future, ending with a question about living in 1968.
The Free Press notes January 15 1948 coverage of Nassagaweya elections with a reeveship race and council contests. Voters braved wintry roads while turnout remained strong. Wm Van Sickle led the council vote over J Robertson with 306 to 61. District figures include Storey Geo Stokes Norris and B Eilenton chosen as electors, amid celebration of Baquesing township anniversary and civic seating at the inaugural meeting. A hockey game at the arena drew a tight third period as Oakville Legion edged by one goal. Peter Federko met relatives from the Ukraine and Ernest West spoke for Halton Junior Farmers association.
From the January 16 1893 Free Press report Rev H B Christie baptizes at Brick Church and notes recipients. Annual meetings of Exquesing Agricultural Society report $110 on hand. Rockwood Royal Templars move to a new hall with Foresters and others to meet there. Churchill Congregational Church social draws five sleigh loads from Acton.
Fifty years ago Acton held a well attended meeting in the Council Chamber to organize a Horticultural Society. One hundred five subscriptions were paid, with officers elected including President William White and Vice Presidents G H Brown and Mra Moore. Roads were blocked by heavy snowfall midweek, causing service interruptions and business slowdown. An Austrian resident misbehaved, received a fine, and prohibition days were noted as quiet. The town’s electric railroad delivered the first car on Monday afternoon beating the G T R.
Sunday January 21 1968 edition lists multiple faith communities with service times and events. Saint Alban the Martyr Anglican offers 9:00 Eucharist 10:30 Church School and Eucharist. Beth El Christian Reformed notes 10:00 English service 11:10 Sunday School 2:30 Dutch and English service alternating. Maple Avenue Baptist invites all for 9:45 Sunday School 11:00 Morning Service 7:00 Evening Evangel and midweek prayer. Evangel Pentecostal Tabernacle lists 10:00 Sunday School 11:00 Morning Worship 7:00 Evangelistic Service with prayer Bible study and youth programs through week.
Sunday January 21 1983 at Trinity Church morning worship 10 00 am What is this Thing Called Religion Hi C for young people 7 30 pm Sunday School 10 00 am Junior School to Grade 4 Senior School Grade 5 to Grade 8 Acton Baptist Church founded 1842 pastor Rev Stanley Gammon 10 00 am Sunday School 11 15 am Morning Worship 7 00 pm Evening Service annual meeting Tuesday January 23 6 30 and 8 00 pm prayer Bible study Wednesday 7 30 pm Explorers choir practice Thursday 8 00 pm B H P Friday 7 00 pm text As it was in the days of Noah so shall it be at the coming of the Son of Man Matt 24 37 Presbyterian Knox Church Acton Rev Andrew H McKenzie minister E A Hansen organist 945 am Church School 11 00 am Divine Worship sermon Our Worries and Christs Peace Church School staff meeting 7 30 pm Everyone welcome.
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