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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 18, 1967
Page
5
Halton County Councillors elected one of the youngest ever Wardens, Bill Coulter, after seven years in municipal and council work. The unanimous choice reflects his experience in tough committees. Scouts celebrate investiture as District Commissioner Norman Hubert joins the crowd admiring the Canadian flag.
A reflective piece urging prudent meeting conduct for local boards and commissions. It emphasizes punctuality, avoiding tangents, thoughtful speaking, doing homework, reading minutes, avoiding personal vendettas, focusing on policies, and accepting responsibility for mistakes to keep government on track.
A satirical meditation imagines Sir John A Macdonald and the Fathers of Confederation visiting today. It weighs Canada’s 20th century marvels against enduring flaws from corruption to pollution and war debts, concluding they’d depart in sorrow without looking back.
Montreal stands as the hub for Canada’s Centennial celebrations with Expo 67 at its heart attracting visitors from around the world. Ottawa and provincial capitals also stage major events including the Confederation Train, Voyageur Canoe Pageant, and armed forces tattoo tours across eight or nine cities as part of a nationwide celebration encouraging Canadians and tourists to explore the country in 1967.
Canada Post announces a special five cent Royal Visit stamp tied to the Centennial Year events. The issue date for Expo 67 stamp revised to April 28 to align with Montreal World Fair opening. A full 1967 program lists stamps for Expo 67 Centennial, Royal Visit, Pan American Games and other milestones.
Free Press federal note details Acton Plastics Limited adding an extrusion machine to its factory lineup. Also reported are the Acton Public Utilities Commission 1947 inaugural meeting with commissioners Hansen MacArthur and McCutcheon, brick work on Mr Mac Symon’s West Bower Avenue home, and various local society activities including Women’s Association of the United Church and Duke of Devonshire Chapter I.O.D.E. events. Health update: Mr Les Hotchen shows improvement after return from Toronto hospital.
Fifty years ago the Free Press notes the completion of colors for the 164th Halton and Dufferin Battalion C E F subscribed by ladies of both counties. A consecration and presentation will be at Hamilton on Friday January 19 at 2 30 PM, presented by women representing the counties. The Acton Women’s Institute held its first meeting of the year at Mrs George Havill’s home. Municipal council elected officials for 1917 take office with reeve George Hynds and councillors C E Bailey W R Kenney W H Smith and D A Henderson, with Burlington Georgetown Acton Milton represented.
The long time Esquesing figure Dr Webster, noted horse lover, wed Miss Bella Gallop of Norval in a Church of England ceremony. A reception followed at the parental home as townsfolk report domestic joys for the couple. Local work includes Storey and Gons installing a corrugated iron ceiling in the basement factory. Steam fitter H Grindell toiled overnight during a cold snap, tending pipes at Storey’s boiler. Delegates James Brown James Cobban George Hynds A Ford and Robert Brown attended the Conservative Convention in Milton from Acton and vicinity.
Sunday School times listed for junior senior classes at Sree Press VA. Trinity Church Acton and Churchill Church services with sermon "When Virtue is a Sin" and adult class "How the Church Grew Up" all welcome. Evangel Pentecostal Tabernacle notices for Rev S M Thoman and Rev W H Moody with services and events including prayer bible study and Crusaders program.
Church bulletin lists January 22 1967 services at St Alban the Martyr Anglican Corner Willow Street and St Alban’s Drive with Holy Eucharist Matins and Morning Worship and guest speaker Rev Edward Heaven. Week includes Prayer for Christian Unity with daily observances and an annual meeting Jan 24. Also Knox Church Acton Presbyterian with worship 11 am and evening youth, and Acton Christian Reform Church schedules.
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