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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 07, 1962
Page
2
Voter mood in Halton shows scant campaign activity with no clear issues or strong rallies. National concerns about unemployment, deficits, and Britain's place in the Common Market dominate, while voters crave a confident, vision driven plan from a party ahead of next week’s vote.
Volunteers plan doorstep calls this week to back the Finish it Now effort for the Community Centre. The small per person goal aims to wipe the construction deficit and fund needed features after a successful first winter, with strong community spirit highlighted as essential for ongoing progress.
The paper notes letters to the editor are welcome and signed or named with a signature, predicts a lull after June 18 election posters, and mentions travel needs as construction in the area fills accommod ations. A letter to the Central African Federation tax office complains about being registered erroneously and asks to cancel.
The Free Press notes a 40 horsepower gasoline trike on Beardmore street, an electric shock incident to Willie Akins, and baseball injuries to Jack Englin and Billie Laird. It reports the new overhead Maria Street bridge, the marriage of Mary Lee Morin to Dr Cameron Warren, and fall prices on butter and eggs with hoped hay yields amid rains.
From the Free Press June 11 1942 a council decision to draft a curfew by law to keep children off streets was discussed at a Tuesday meeting. In Erin Two a farmer lost 20 of 70 sheep to dogs with 40 injured as a pack raided the Meld pastures. Albert Wheeler noted the unusually severe attack and estimated six or seven attacking dogs. Salvage proceeds through Acton and District War Services League surpassed the $200 mark the highest yet. George Switzer former Windsor public schools manual training instructor has joined the Navy and will depart soon for Esquimalt. Hazel A Wilson won a nurse’s scholarship at Toronto Western Hospital class of 1942. A plan to mobilize labor for farms was advanced as many boys enlist. The Acton W L hosted a program at Everton Institute and later served lunch to attendees. The Scout Mothers Association outlined a fundraising drive for the War Services League.
The writer hints at penning a column about the election, mocking partisan chatter and slogans and confessing exhaustion with political hot air. He remarks on Diefenbaker and other figures, then admits uncertainty about which side leads as he scans daily papers.
Mrs Gertig Wilson of 163 Robin Wood C Milton won a consolation prize. Top prize winners were R Clark of Stratford, C Dankervoot of London, and Stanley Cowley of Hamilton. Ten other book cover prizes awarded. North Halton Association for Retarded Children helped with ticket sales and received about $300. The Moose Association supported the Ontario Association for Retarded Children's summer camp.
A summary from the Bank of Montreal outlines Canada’s federal parliamentary system and the June 18, 1962 general election. It explains the roles of the Governor General, prime minister, cabinet, and returning officers, and details voter lists, nominations, polling stations, and official results. It notes the deposit requirement, eligibility, and the possibility of nominating in a nonresiding constituency, with forfeiture rules if votes are insufficient.
Directory style notice listing dental surgeon Dr A J Buchanan and barristers C F Leatherland QC and A Braida in Acton and Guelph Ontario. Provides office hours, appointment details, Notary Public services, and Canadian National Railways schedules for daily eastbound and westbound departures with contact numbers and addresses.
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