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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 16, 1966
Page
13
In a editorial response to the ongoing publication of annual promotion lists, critics argue that removing public notices of student rankings erodes competition, a cornerstone of free enterprise. They warn it risks dampening school events and the drive students need after graduation.
Decoration Day weekend brings Canadian flags to Acton with plans to extend flag displays across Queen Young Mill and Main Streets. Education Minister William Davis proposes a fixed Easter holiday from the Friday before March 21 for one week, with Good Friday and Easter Monday off and one extra school day added to the year. The change aims to standardize a holiday period, reduce term end panic, and benefit teachers and students while inviting public support and donations to expand the flag program.
The Ontario Water Resources Commission argues Ontario leads Canadian pollution control, refuting claims of neglect as it cites 346 projects in 205 municipalities costing 137.5 million. It notes Stelco Hamilton’s new plant to recapture chemicals, calls for municipal and industrial cooperation, and urges tighter treatment, research, and cross border action on Great Lakes pollution.
A reflective column questions media sensationalism about teen rebellion. It argues teens seek connection and responsibility amid adult neglect, noting their hopes for lower voting age, legal drinking, and self direction, contrasted with a society obsessed with materialism and safety.
In Ottawa the House of Commons reports steady passage of measures including Electoral Boundaries Commission changes favoring Nassagaweya joining Halton Wentworth with Burlington, budget estimates, departmental reorganization, Yukon Act, labour standards, and a new Chief Electoral Officer. Health plans loom with a 500 million Health Resources Fund, the Canada Assistance Plan, and a Medicare Bill outlining portability, physician services, public administration, and universal coverage for provinces.
Long-time friends Art Benton of Esquesing Township and Ford Rogers Halton County assessor greeted at the Halton County assessors meeting in Acton last week. Rogers plans retirement soon.
Entries by Robert Kerr of Acton show strong results at the Aurora Horse Show on Saturday. Obituary notes Henry Donovan of Moffat, 69, crushed by a truck while working on a county road north of Hornby. Church and Red Cross honor returning service members and families. National Clothing Collection week urged with donations to town hall. Acton institute members attended Burlington district annual. Local remarks on postwar labor and rehabilitation.
The Bank of Hamilton advertisement notes savings comfort. The monthly Board of Education meeting met Monday with chairman John R. Kennedy and members N Forbes C C Speight and John Kennedy present. Teachers listed include W H Stewart principal 1200 Miss Pearl Baker 875 Miss Minnie Bennett 700 Miss Ina White 550 Miss Mary Black 525 Miss Daisy Folster 525.
Fifty years ago The Free Press reports Councillor Andersons saw mill ready for the season but delayed by late electric motor arrival. Beardmore tannery horses suffer a strange disease with one horse dying. Tennis at Methodist church lawn pleases youths. Bower Ave road work urged amid standing water health concerns. Front letters from Pte Bill Alger describe trench conditions. Canadian Press Association meets at Toronto Technical School highlighting its machine shop and scientific equipment.
The Free Press notes the laying of the corner stone at Victoria College in Toronto and lists various local happenings. Peter McIsaac was injured when his horse threw him against a lumber pile and will rest from haying. Dominion Day celebrations are planned with a strong program and labour is scarce, affecting vessel help at Burlington. Canada announces J J C Abbott as Premier and Sir John McDonald’s legacy passes to the Senate leader. An advertisement promises low cost textiles and a fresh shipment of fabrics including Charlies Deaies Sateens and Zephyrs.
Church notices list services for Presbyterian Knox Acton Trinity Beth El and Evangel Pentecostal Tabernacle with times June 19 1966 and upcoming Holy Communion. Includes ministers organists pastors addresses and Sunday school schedules.
Georgetown church lists Sunday School at 9 45 am Morning Service at 11 00 am Evening Service at 7 00 pm Prayer meeting on Wednesday at 8 pm Actan 853 1956 Georgetown 877 668 for contact.
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