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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 01, 1967
Page
3
The old Acton library, opened in 1898 in the town hall, has given way to a new centennial facility. Crowded conditions and limited browsing space plagued readers, but the modern building eliminates these issues. Tax dollars funded the project, and the community is urged to join in this milestone opening.
Editorial notes by Edi tor Ed Trefiak of Building Supply Dealer emphasize cutting distractions in offices. A man with a mounted sailfish in his office drew visitors for 20 minutes each call. He moved the fish to his basement and reportedly saved about six hours weekly, though the use for the time remains unspecified.
A columnist muses on door to door fund drives across towns, confessing personal fatigue with canvassers and the lure of a winter swimming pool campaign. He recounts odd encounters and shared reluctance to fund vague causes while noting the social pull of the Red Cross and local charities.
A humorous tale recounts how Abraham Lincoln grew a beard after advice from an old politician. The beard, paired with his storytelling and strength, helped him gain public attention and—eventually—rise to the presidency. The column playfully suggests beards may reveal leadership in men and even win prizes in men’s groups.
The piece notes widespread discussion of religion amid social unrest, believing the church must reform and update to stay relevant. A Montreal theologian urges a focus on laity service and world engagement, while the Anglican Archbishop warns a self-centered church will perish.
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Dublin Women's Institute met at Mrs D Barber's home for February with ex-members invited to mark the 60th anniversary of Women's Institutes in Ontario. Miss Minnie Somerville recalled the Dublin WI history as Acton Fire Brigade helped curb smoking at the arena and the Boys and Girls Band provided musical support at hockey games. Charles H Moore of Dundas, a native of Acton, died leaving wife Jessie Porter Moore and daughter Ruth Jolliffe. The Acton arena remains unique for its band and hockey crowds.
A 1992 issue notes butter selling at 18 cents per pound and invites tenders for the public school bee. A caravan of Gypsies passed through town on Sunday morning and D Henderson M P moves into a new Bower Avenue home built by John Cameron. Ottawa workers advocate secret ballots in elections and plan to bring the matter to the legislature via petition.
Fifty years ago this week the Duke of Devonshire was to open the 1917 Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto next fall. Local notes include trolley wire extension work west of Acton, upcoming Methodist services in Milton, and Acton High School Literary Society activities led by Miss S McLain and others. A lecture by Mr. Coleman and a reading by Miss A Martin were reported with a candy treat finale. The coal situation was improving in national press but scarce locally with few black nuggets.
London reports in Ottawa the Confederation bill moves through the Lords. The new realm will be called the Dominion of Canada with a Governor General at 50000 annually. Ottawa to be capital, with Crown prerogative. Requisitions in Campbellville Nassagaweya fraught with fake signatures and revoked pledges. Two youths wed in Nelson township, bride 68 and groom over 70.
Sree Press lists services for Acton churches on Sunday March 5 1967 with times for Sree Press ACTON BAPTIST CHURCH Beth El Christian Reform Acton Ontario and The Church of St Alban the Martyr Anglican Rev Ritchie McMurray presiding Lent week offerings include morning worship English and Dutch services Bible classes and choir practice plus a panel discussion and planned distributions Simnel Cake after services and notes on Reverend Eric Mills conducting Lent Evensong March 17 1967 7 30 pm
Trinity Church Acton offers Sunday School at 10.00 a.m. and 11.15 a.m. worship with Rev Dwight I Engel. Churchill Church hosts a sermon on The Fear of the Lord at 11.15 a.m. An Adult Instruction Class meets Monday at 8 p.m. and membership classes were withdrawn March 5 and 12. Evangel Pentecostal Tabernacle lists services at 10.00 a.m. Sunday School and 11.00 a.m. worship with a series on 7 New Things, plus 7.00 p.m. Evangelistic Service and Bible study on Tuesday.
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