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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 19, 1968
Page
2
An Ontario reporter learns a Toronto pusher sells dime packs of hash to university students from a Yorkville booth. The Addiction Foundation notes dose and mind state drive effects, with trips lasting 30 minutes to eight hours and potential anxiety, impaired driving, or curiosity about harder drugs.
Acton High will join 150 students for a July 4 departure at Malton Airport for a month long Europe tour. In the photo from left to right are Anne Watson Gary Dobb ie Mrs Martindale Ken MacColl Mr Martindale Gordie Morris and Dave Pink. Bob Bonnette’s right arm appears behind Mr Martindale.
Dear editor, the Acton Branch of the Canadian Cancer Society acknowledges Project Action members for a fundraising dance last Thursday night. Cheques totaling 1273.70 were handed to the Society, with receipts still arriving and the total expected above 1300. The local Cancer Society and Ontario Division praise the young people.
Twenty18 youths attended a pool gathering at Longs on Sunday led by Mr and Mrs Bill Coats. The scene described as a high seas moment by locals highlighted the playful chaos and the notable presence of the organizers.
Leonard Daniel Scarborough of Georgetown, Acton-Georgetown St John Ambulance, received a Priory Vote of Thanks in the Great Hall Hart House University of Toronto ceremony. Premier John Robarts was invested as a Knight of the Order by Lt. Gov Earl Rowe. St John brigades joined a service at St Pauls Anglican church on Sunday. The Acton-Georgetown Brigade did not parade due to stock car races on duty.
A band held an unexpected concert in the park Sunday night drawing about 200 attendees. The performance came after a decision made during their regular Wednesday practice.
Project Action presented 1345 to the Canadian Cancer Society at a summer dance in Acton arena last Thursday night. Over 150 high school students walked from Merry City Hall of Thornhill to Acton in the Marathon Walk. Organization leaders remain optimistic and plan more dances through the summer despite a modest net profit.
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