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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 28, 1966
Page
12
A reflective slice on summer life from a writer at a picnic table. The scene juxtaposes idyllic plans with daily frictions: broken fence, overgrown garden, fading paint, a temperamental spouse, a child seeking work, and lingering health annoyances. Yet the piece imagines an idealized break from routine for some.
A diary style piece by Bill Smil describes summer routines at the beach and home. It contrasts healthy expectations with everyday chaos from visits, deadlines, and chores while praising simple pleasures and noting the pull of cinema. The narrative ends with a humorous defiance of mortality and a sunny outlook.
The editorial argues rising Canadian divorce rates show underlying selfishness and weak partnership. It notes 1965 divorces at 8,941 per year, up from 6,563 in 1961, and predicts further growth as grounds widen. It urges adults to model integrity and responsibility to protect children from unstable homes.
The last step before building the Centennial Library was signing the contract with E. S. Kerr Company Ltd on Wednesday morning. Council approved the signing Tuesday night, with Clerk Administrator Jack McGeachie and Mayor Les Duby signing and architect Donald Skinner observing at the town office.
A St. Thomas Times-Journal column argues prosperity can fuel inflation and explains why higher taxes may be misused to curb it. It notes the federal deficit and rising private debt, then questions whether such borrowing sustains health or signals excessive appetite for spending.
Allan Lauder led the district committee as Free Press earns a certificate from the Industrial Accident Prevention Association for selected articles. The note adds pride in past Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association wins and a summer certificate, with an admission that this August produced no entry.
The Acton and vicinity War Service League reports a final audited total of 17 295.49 raised through donations, entertainment and bingo. All remaining funds are placed with three trustees and will aid brides from overseas adjusting to life in Canada. Weather damage hit the district with lightning killing 21 Jerseys on J Murray’s Clov erdale farm and destroying barns and sheds nearby. Returned servicemen and arriving families relocate to Acton including Jack Stewart who survived a POW period and Sgt Hugh O Rourke returning home after two years overseas.
A fragmentary notes column from The Free Press dated July 30 1891 covers WWI era reminiscence of Harvey Stafford, diphtheria outbreak in Guelph, Daisy Nicklin’s broken arm, dental ads, Acton Free Press link, wedding ware from Guelph Silverware, Gun Club medal contest results, a Shetland pony passage, July sale millinery, and assorted advertised goods with prices and items.
Mr Fries Crawford who bought the Mill and Frederick Street property will remove the old frame building erected fifty years ago by William Grant as a wagon shop and home. The Yate James Ryder brother in law ran a blacksmith shop where the Baptist church now stands and they worked together. Fairy Lake and Corporation Pond attract hundreds of swimmers daily. A sad heat related death affected Melvin Williams, a bright high school student, leaving sister Lillian and family in mourning with Nellie, Fred, and Hughie noted among survivors.
The United Church of Canada announces Rev Dwight I Engel B A BD as minister and Mr George Elliott MLA Ph D as organist for upcoming church service and functions.
Church notices from Acton Ontario list Presbyterian Knox Church and Trinity Church summer services on July 31, 1966 with Rev McKenzie preaching on The Two Wanderers. Also Beth El Christian Reformed Church acts July 31 schedule plus tent crusade at Georgetown Plaza nightly, and Anglican Church of St Alban the Martyr service plans. Acton Baptist Church July schedule notes no evening services in July and August with prayers, Bible study, choir practice.
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