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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 03, 1965
Page
2
The Ontarie Statistical Review shows Halton County leading Ontario in population growth from 1951 to 1961 and in high income and motor vehicle registration, with rising service needs and debenture debts. Halton ranks second to Peel County in regional expansion as development continues.
The article notes healthy growth continuing and calls for farsighted planning by municipal and county government. It urges citizens to consider the issue before elections and mentions Acton’s location as a driver of future change and potential benefits from the program.
A Red Cross survey shows 3127 Canadians died by drowning in 1964 with most accidents from boating, swimming, and falls into water. Canoes and rowboats led non powered boat mishaps, and about 200 drowned from balance slips near water edges. Water safety week runs June 6 to 12 urging safer recreation.
A first person memoir shares a life well lived in 45 years of highs and lows. The author recalls the junk accumulated, the aches endured, and the steady spirit that carried him through seasickness crashes and a busy career. He reflects on family, work, and a future aimed at humor and resilience.
Sunday church calendars note memorials and services across multiple churches. Acton Pentecostal Tabernacle lists morning worship at 10, evening service at 7, prayer and Bible study Tuesday 8 pm, Christ's Ambassadors Thursday. Acton Baptist Church shows morning worship at 11, evening service at 7 with scripture from Joshua 24:15. Mass schedules include Holy Eucharist and church school timings.
Our nation depends on natural resources for wealth and security. Conservation of toil water forests fish and wildlife is essential to prosperity health happiness and existence. Historic powers fell when resources exhausted, including Canaan Babylon and Cyrus era empires.
A mixed listing shows physicians surgeons barristers and solicitors in Acton Ontario with addresses and appointment hours. It also notes Kaplan and Ord solicitors and a Georgetown to Stratford bus schedule listing morning and evening departures and express times.
May 1945 notes list Erwin H McKeown of Acton son of Mrs Albert McKeown receiving the Distinguished Service Cross for courage and devotion to duty after 33 operational bombing raids. Other local family updates include Gordon McKeown and Luance Corporal Gordon McKeown, Pte Dan vid sons, and families in Acton and surrounding townships. closure with civic events, church anniversaries, and a frost damage report.
Magistrate John D. Ord of Georgetown is appointed as a magistrate for Ontario. He previously served as acting magistrate for several years, carrying out duties across multiple parts of the province.
Gold medallist George W Robinson of Campbellville, graduate of the Diploma Course at Ontario Agricultural College University of Guelph, receives the Gould Medal for top student. Presentation made by Shy Ross Stevenson president of the GAC Students Administrative Council at recent graduation ceremonies.
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