Canadian Conference on the Family aims to stabilize modern households
Governor General Vanier and Mma Vener back a national conference as families face rapid social and economic change. Dean Garigue of the University of Montreal notes the US shifts toward individualism over group needs, with mothers as the family center and men as economic supporters. The event seeks to expand Canadian knowledge on family life and spur positive action for stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mma
Vener
Vanier
Philippe Garigue
University of
Frederick Elkin
U. of M
Fife
Elkuy
Canada
Kelso Conservation Area opens with ceremony and plaque
The 340 acre Kelso Conservation Area near Milton is set for an official Saturday opening. Officials emphasize flood control water retention and a museum as core goals, while recreation remains a by product of the project. The plaque and dam reveal mark phases of conservation and a message about vision guiding public works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelso Conservaton
Milton
Mila
Halon
Beton Run
Kelso
Halfons
Haltan
Boston Cal
D Day Remembrance Service and Local Notices
The June 3 1944 Free Press column recalls D Day landings and a Knox church memorial prayer service with community groups including FO DE Acton Legion Canadian Legion and Boy Scouts. A birthday greeting to John Marmthall. local builders expand facilities and equipment. renovations by George Henton on Mill Street. local service members listed. and the death of highway overseer Fred Manution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuesda
Normandy
France
Knox Church
Lawn Hall
Lakeside
Duke of Devonshire
Fo, DE
Acton
The
Canadian Legion
Acton Platoon
Lorned Seals
Boy Scouts
Res
Forbes Thomson
A. W. Fosbury
W. 4. Wallace
Mrr. F. Salt
Naxaayn- Wess
John Marmthall
Nassaya- Mesa
Tome Electric Products
Builer
Manon Knitting Company Linited
Amy Tics
George Henton
Mill St
Lac Garner McKenzie
Rom Storey
Gordon Beatty
FL J. Harrap
Clarence Kentner
Fred Manution
Rockwood
Hughty
Moniday
Local notices and life events from Eden Mills area
Fifty years ago Free Freed issue notes Miss Howle resigning as assistant teacher and Miss Pearl Z Baker of Melbourne hired to fill vacancy at $400. Veda McPherch reengaged at $500. Tractors sought with Normal School certificates to replace retirees Polley and Watson at $500. Continua tion School picnic at Mr William Browns grave. Town hall committee to improve seating and stage curtain. Pretty wedding of Sarah June Anderson to William Gilbert at bride's parents home. guests 90. travel in Alice blue suit. A. M. Nielsen notes chiropractors say 75 percent operations unnecessary. New sale leather tanneries nearing completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lseue
Free Freed
Howle
Pearl Z Baker
Melbourne
Inspector Mills
Howie
Veda McPherch
Secrtary
Polley
Watson
William Brown
Sarah June Anderson
William Gilbertson
Rena Sherwood
Nella Wilson
Sale Leather Tanneries
Pather's Day mockery and fathers in modern culture
A humorous critique of Father's Day and changing father figures. The author contrasts old empires with contemporary shifts from Father to Dad, urging readers to join a movement against consumer culture and gendered expectations, even as chores and shopping remain obligations for men.
Georgetown eyes Cedarvale School for Girls site for centennial project
A 1967 centennial plan in Georgetown centers on purchasing Cedarvale School for Girls property as a future cultural hub. A centennial committee hopes Esquesing Township shares in the effort and will gather all details for a Thursday meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Cedarvale School For Girls
Plains
Limehouse Local Notes and Social Updates
Items of interest in Limehouse include church services at Limehouse Presbyterian and scripture readings led by Mrs Mills and Mrs Hakptrigk with a radio mission broadcast from India. A wedding at St Stephen's United Church Burlington is noted along with family visits from Holland and Toronto. Also mentioned are birthdays, medical milestones, and a tip on stopping smoking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Limehouse Presbyterian
Mills
Hakpttrigk
John McLaughlin
Con. Sales
Mc Unday
Georgetown Hspital
Willian Cohoon
University of Taronto
Greelingy
Angus McDonald
Dolly Varden
A.C. Patterson
Barry McKeown
Margaret Eaton
St. Stephen’s United Church
Burlington
Churchill Holiday Outings Highlight June Activities
Church notices report baptisms planned at Churchill Chapel on Sunday June 28 with several children to be baptised. Congratulations to Mir and Mis Pied Spears on a baby boy born December 12. Local families share weekend visits across Haliburton, Algonquin Park, Fenelon Falls, Pine Lodge and London. Wedding and anniversary wishes extend to Dr. Peter Rae and Worthley Bap attendees, and to Mars and Mrs. Fitton Cole on a garden anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churchill Chanch
Mir
Archie Kerr
Elm
Qack
Georgetown
Fenelon Falls
Norman Turner
Mod. Benel School
Pine Lodge
Port Stanley
Don Andersen
Richie Kerr
Peter Rae
Sault Ste. Marie
Frederic la Salle
London
Worthley
Whun
Mrr
Willian My Carl
Son Denton
Callingwood
Kerr
Mars
Fitton Cole
Raymond Braida Earns Toronto Medical Degree
Raymond Louis Braida son of Mr and Mrs Abcic Braida received his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Toronto Medical School at Convocation Hall during graduation exercises on Wednesday June 17. He attended Acton Public and High Schools and Guelph Collegiate before medical school and will intern next year at St Michael's Hospital in Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Louis Braida
Abcic Braida
University of Toronto” Medical School
Convocation Hall
Braida
Act&_ Public
Guelph Collegiate
University of Toronto Medical School
Acton Professional Directory And Travellers Guide
Acton Ontario listing of doctors dentists lawyers and services with addresses and phone numbers. Includes Dr D A Garrett Dr R D Buckner Dr J B Moore Dr C Hutchison H Leib A J Buchanan C F Leatherland A Braida D W Gohn E J Buchner Arthur Johnson and more with hours and appointment notes. Also transport notices for coaches and Canadian National Railways daylight saving times.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Murray Taylor
Family Conference
Dilla Printing and Publishing Co. Ltd
Willow St
Ontario
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Cw.n.a
Ontario Quebec
C Vwnla
England
Commonwealth
United States
Post Office Department
Ottawa
G. Av Dill
David R. Dills
Queen Victoria
Father
Dad
Daddy
Brant Tan
Toronto
Tna
Louis Armstrong
Brampton
spithGiv
Wellington
St. Eowall
Onuneil Tallowite Ao
Cecil Corbett
Anethee Casale Chen
Ralf Brydon
Amieton
Rotary Tack
Bob Browning
Oakville
Oak Ville
Limehouse
Abey
Robert Mc Donald
George Town
Holland
H. Swinkles
Rick Swinkles
Becken Dank
John Swinkles
Harold Hunt
Calvin McDonald
Ronnie
Blomveoud
Kirkpatrick
Bert Benton
M. 7. Bennett Public School
Port Sydney
Port Carling
David Turner
Churchill
Joy Patterson
Raymond Braida
Professional Directory and
Travellers’ Guide
D. A. Garrett
Willow and
River Sts
Entrance River St. Acton, Ont
Robert D. Buckner
Wellington St
Ont
J. B. Moore
C. Hutchison
Main Street
North Corner
Main and
Mill Street
H. Leib
Corner Mill
Frederick Streets
A. J. Buchanan
Church St. F
Cedric Dey
Hinton Bidg
Mill St. ER
Acton, Ont
C. F. Leatherland
Q.C. Barnster
A. Braida
Paisley St
Guelph
Kaplan & O8d
Sidney Kaplan
John D. Ord
D.C
Mountainview Road
S. Carreral Building
Bruce B. Sheamaker
Mgr
David W. Gohn
Young Street
Arthur & Young Sts
Optometrists
E. J. Buchner
D.D
John St. S. Acton
Waterloo
Arthur A. Johnson
Main St
F. L. Wright
Wilbur St. Acton
Actos
Denney Charles
Cooperators Insurance Association
Federation of Agriculture
Donald E. Skinner
Stavebank
Port Credit
Travellers
Quide
Gray Coach Lines
Easthound OM
Daly
Sun
Pauly Ewe
Helo
Canadian National Railways
Stratford
Stratfo
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