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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 19, 1967
Page
3
The province faces widespread elm losses as a small needle carries Dutch elm disease between trees. Fans urge urgent action to save remaining elms, noting hundreds dead along roadsides and the high cost of removing infected trees. Authorities may favor spraying or cutting afflicted trees, but costs deter widespread action.
The piece notes varied cultural attitudes to aging from China Canada and the Eskimo and argues against rigid retirement at 65. It cites statistics that many great achievements occur after sixty, urges retaining older workers for industrial experience and stresses that inflexibility hurts both workers and industry.
The Canadian Post Office bans accepting live worms for transmission. The Financial Post says this government response follows handling many cases of wriggling critters, starting with the Rivard case, and depicts a harried administration reacting to nuisance and disruption.
A nostalgic piece notes a 1912 baseball team with Ernie Brown and Joe Kennedy in the front row. It uses a personal column voice to explore parenting strife with teens, the joke of grandparenting, and the evolving family dynamic amid memories and humor. The columnist hints at a guest column award next week.
The notice outlines Acton Ontario weekly publishing details at 5 Willow St and lists advertising rates and subscription conditions. It notes acceptance of errors with allowances and clarifies that advertising is an offer that may be withdrawn. The text references various organizations and rates, including 4480 w Camads and $7.08 totals, with terms for Canada and non Canada.
The Halton Progressive Conservative Association held its annual meeting in Milton town hall with MP Donald Fleming as special speaker criticizing the Liberal government. W.J. Beatty Acton was elected president with Miss Es ther Taylor and C.F. Leatherland as officers. The day also covered a park picnic in Acton with teachers and scholars, race winners listed, and St Josephs and Woodside school events.
A jumbled item notes a gang of travelers driven from Niagara Falls after fortune telling. It mentions Frank Havill at Dominion Bank Montreal and reports salary increases into three figures. Kendall's Spavine Cure touted for man and beast, plus Ford cars 12 years on road with model priced around $475 and over 700 Ford stations in Canada.
Fifty years ago on July 19 1917 Pte Len Weller of the Royal Flying Corps visited his uncle Charles Conway in Church St. 80 corps members arrived from England as a nucleus for Canada’s aviation unit. Scoutmaster Harwood and scouts trekked to Burlington for two weeks of camping. J R Anderson damaged a car driving to an Orange demonstration near Dundas. Police raided Beardmore Crescent lodging house led by Inspector Harvey seized an unbroached keg of beer. trial set for this afternoon. Toronto streetcar workers struck. A Spaniard was sentenced to Kingston Penitentiary for white slavery attempt at Welland.
The Free Press item notes animals killed by G T R cars, citing a hog struck near Rockwood and a nocturnal bathers issue in Dundas. It also mentions a Friday lawn social at the Methodist parsonage with Rev Edge hosting a large guest list, plus Rev Chariton resigning to move to Flushing Ohio. Local shops advertise fabrics and Eden Mills flour mill upgrades.
A 1867 report notes Mr. Chisholm crushed at a Nassagaweya gathering amid cheers for Mr. White. A telegram claimed a White vote of no confidence and Chisholm support, later denounced as false. An Oakville source is questioned for the misreport. Also describes a Hornby East incident where a newly married man fired a gun in a dispute, injuring a youth and prompting threats of further clashes.
The Free Press notes Rev Gordon B Turner BA BD serves as minister at Trinity Church The United Church of Canada with Organist Mr George Elliott MA PhD providing music during services and ceremonies.
A 1967 notice lists summer services across Acton churches including Presbyterian Knox Church Churchill United Church and Acton Baptist Church with details of times worship and Sunday School. The Church of St Alban the Martyr and Christian Reformed Church are also noted with service times and preachers.
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