Ottawa winter splendors and parliamentary bustle shared
Free Press reports from an Ontario Weekly Newspapers Association trip to Ottawa. The city charms in winter with Parliament in focus, debates lively, and MPs like Trudeau and Stanfield noted. The group recalls hospitality, the House of Commons atmosphere, and Speaker George Hees demanding answers amid spirited exchanges.
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Ottawa
Siberia
Ontario
Asmociation
Mark Twain
Rideau
Canada
Peace Tower
Parliament Buildings
Gatineau Hills
Hull
House of Commons
M. P
Rud Whiting
M.P
Trudeau
Robert Stanfield
John Legfenbaker
Mitchell Sharp
Edgar Benson
Tommy Douglas
Stanley Knowles
Wellington
Alf Hales
M.p.’S
George Hees
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Silver tongued senator at Chateau Laurier convention
The Ottawa press convention featured a keynote by Senator M. Grattan O Leary, editor emeritus of the Ottawa Journal, who urged reporters to curb the credibility gap. He criticized invasions of privacy, pressed for better training, and defended Parliament against cynicism while warning press responsibility must match freedom.
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M. Grattan O'Leary
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Senator O'Leary
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Journal
St. John
New Brunswick
Carpathia
Newfoundland
O'Leary
Canada
Sugar and Spice Nostalgia Brightens a Cold Week
A humorous column notes a sunny stretch lifts spirits as spring seems near. The writer celebrates small domestic wins from family harmony to taxes, cars, and tests while lampooning broad societal woes and a wary outlook on the world ahead.
Golden wedding marks Acton residents long time here
Free Press notes Acton district couple Mr and Mrs Alex McGregor celebrated their golden anniversary. Their two Hopliters, W D Talbot and Merwin Soyster, attended. An item lists RorAnn Shop ad and Roxy theatre models chosen by vote. Also mentions a Lakeude chapter tea and a new school fire escape used by about 200 pupils.
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Actod Pid
W. D. Talbot
Acton
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Merwin Soyster
Oldseghts Mae Toh
Malta
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Roxy Theatre
Our Models
Gular
Mary Scott
Betty Gibson
Oy Romphi
Georgina Penyman
Kay Sarhesy
Lara Hunter
M. Holyk
Shiley Palmer
Bet Rachlin
Duke of Delanuoise
Luis
Lakeude
N. Baird
Dorothy Simmons
Grant McDonald
Farms and homes change hands in Acton area
Fifty years ago in Acton a busy week saw farm and town properties change owners. D A Henderton sold John Watson farm on Fifth Line to W H L M Cullough, while Hubert Mann sold Alex Mann property on Third Line to D A Henderson. Pass property remained in Mann family for three generations. Conrad Hildenbrand, longtime Acton figure and ex Grand Trunk railway supervisor, was laid to rest. Enoch McKinnon returned home after three years in khaki, greeted by flags and Welcome Home signs on Main Street. Misses Cooper announce millinery opening for Acton and vicinity. Pte Dan Ritchie and Pte George Green returned from overseas, Green recalling enlistment in 1954 and recent hospital stay for gas injuries. King’s Orderlies spent Friday at Mr and Mrs Roy Andrough’s home, scoutmaster N F Hoare in charge with assistants Savage and Hugler Spielvogel.
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W. Hlm. Cullough
John Watson
Hubert Mann
Alex. Mann
D. A. Henderson
Pass
Mann
Conrad Hildenbrand
Acton
Grand Trunk Railway
Enoch McKinnon
Main St. Ness
Cooper
Acton Std
Dan Ritchie
George Green
Green
Iit Hospital
Roy Andrough
N.F. “Hoare
Savage
Hugler Spielvogel
Acton Flouring Mills Sold to Guelph Interests
About 75 years ago on a Thursday in March the Acton Flouring Mills were sold. John Harvey had run the mill for eight years. New owners were Mews Cheyne Hros of Guelph who have operated Speedvale mills. A community fundraising event followed at Christopher Swackhamer’s Churchill home for Udoprepatiatal church renovations.
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John Harvey
Mews
Cheyne Hros
Guelph
Speedvale
Weial
Christopher Swackhamer
Churchill
Caledon
Walker Lodge AY
A.M
Salt and Pepper and a Judge at a Beauty Contest
A bemused narrator recalls a night with bowling friends, quirky banter about judging a beauty contest, world troubles, and a whimsical longing for a lively evening with a girl named Gloria. The piece blends humor and reflection on everyday absurdities.
Beauty Contest Judging Dream Goes Off Track
A man named I volunteer to judge a Clarkson beauty contest but drives there misled by wrong directions. He and his son search for a bowling alley, fail, return home to see Acton Bantams lose, and joke about the fiasco. He reflects on small town misadventure and the comic vanity of being a judge.
Free Press wins multiple newspaper competition awards
The Free Press earned two competition awards at the convention, with publisher Dave Dills accepting the general excellence honor. Staff across correspondents editors advertisers and reporters contributed to the prize winning weekly, while the sports page also finished second in its category.
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Free Press
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