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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 20, 1963
Page
2
The fragment lists harsh traits and judgments about a farmer's character. It portrays a male head of a rural household as prejudged by neighbors for every decision, from finances to farming choices, while noting his wife works in the field and he seeks advice or acts alone. The tone mocks social expectations.
A 1867 Haken newspaper notes public sentiment about Dominion Day and Canada’s birthday as the nation approaches its second century. It contrasts celebratory pride with concerns for future stability and plans for a symbolic holiday, while also warning about dangers of reusing thin plastic garment bags in households.
The Acton community lists wartime honors and local notices including awards for Pup and city figures. Reports note your son serving in the RCAF in Singapore, other staff joining the RCAF in Toronto, and Mrs. Gordon Agnew visiting Ottawa to meet Madame Chiang Kai-Shek. A Red Cross Blood Donor drive recruitment continues with local volunteers. Acton Fair restrictions limit exhibits. schoolfarewell to Principal McKenzie who joined the RCAF.
Fifty years ago a town celebration featured the Sons of Scotland and the Pipers Band from Lucknow. Highlights included a new metal ceiling at the Methodist church, a motor car debut, and a Knox school recital with Miss Lauretta Gray and local pupils. Western Ontario cities faced a five hour Hydro power outage.
Milton council learned the new library project will cost taxpayers about 66 cents per $1000 of assessment with average residential assessment around $4000. The report noted district values and the five district plan tied to municipal finance and growth projections.
Scouts from Georgetown Ballinafad Naval and Acton camped near Georgetown for the annual dialmet camporee. Led by Vu Gulla and Dawi Ward from Georgetown patrols competed for the Cotton Brothers trophy with Acton units and leaders Neil Mil ter George Hargrave assisting. A heavy downpour Sunday prompted tents to come down as participants prepared for the motor trip home.
Mrs Ward Bruce hosts Ospringe church Vadies' Aid gathering with fourteen members and two visitors. President presided as G Sunter reported minutes and finances. Mrs B Bruce led the devotional stressing contentment in every state and avoiding material focus. A tea fundraiser was planned with cash donations and a later social gathering. Mrs Thaker presented West trip slides with assistance from Mrs Puller and Mrs McKensle.
Twelve years after kindergarten their mothers watched as one hundred children began school. Now fewer than half remain united. some dropped out, others left school to work, one is in reform school, another was killed in an accident. Seven will attend university with five to graduate. thirty or so move into banking nursing industry or business. Many become parents and taxpayers. a few face divorce or mental illness. The English teacher reflects on their honesty and future, noting they are more knowledgeable and less inhibited yet still conventional as they enter adulthood. They resist going steady and value manners, teachers who mix courtesy, reason, and humor, and the meaning of growing up.
Camp Edgewood opens its pool to Eden Mills and District Community Club members from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. as a trial run this week with future use contingent on its success.
A local professional directory lists physicians in Acton Ontario including Dr W G C Kenney Dr O A Garrett Dr Robert Q Buckner and Dr T B Moore with offices and phone numbers. Also includes Dr A J Buchanan C J Leatherland QC solicitors and legal notaries, optometrist EL Buchner offering lenses, and bus and train schedules from Eastbound Westbound Canadian National Railways with daylight saving times and connections.
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