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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 06, 1968
Page
10
The article notes growing urbanization near Toronto drives up land prices and shifts farmland to residential use. With suburbs expanding into former back lands, demand for country homes rises as city prices climb, prompting concern for rural peace and space. Local councils grapple with planning amid rising population pressure.
A Canadian editorial urges political powers to curb absenteeism and partisanship in Ottawa. It warns that voters are exasperated by inaction and seeks unity, accountability, and focused debate on housing, taxes, and national interests ahead of an election. It presses MPs to disclose time spent in the House and to replace petty squabbles with intelligent discussion.
Photos from the past two photographs are lent by Mrs. E. Y. Bailey, Omemee. The photograph of Miss Masales taken by H. Ramshaw in his Acton studio was lent by Ivan Harr is.
A satirical column questions marital fault and wife nagging in a tongue in cheek style. It riffs on common complaints about spending relatives children and constant discussions while highlighting modern relationship tensions.
A columnist jokes about married life amid weather and home chores, noting couples who quarrel may still value each other. He admits loneliness, longing, and mutual faults, urging readers to count blessings and reconsider their own relationships.
A fragmented advert page explains rates for Canada and U S distribution, notes on auditing and advertising concepts, and warns about geographic errors. The text mentions subscription details, edition cadence, and a disclaimer about errors with ad content and pricing.
The Free Press reports strained relations between Acton and Orangeville after a Greenshirts layoff sparked a bitter semi final clash won by Orangeville 7 3. Letters of protest from two Harrys at Acton loom, while juvenile hockey group winners fell in the first round to Ayr. Officials include L Harris Dr Sirrs J Royston Duda Lindsay with players H Towhsley J Zajac FP Kenther H Lawson R Tyler and others.
Five decades ago on March 14 1918 Milton club wins checker title as John Robertson of Esquesing defeats Allen Leishman Halton champion. Induction of Rev Maunsell as rector of St Albans announced. Harold Kennedy rescues Mary Simidolo earns second bravery medal. Scout program and orchestra debut stirs crowd. Melfort Collier shares Witley Camp views. Lieut Henderson thanks Miss Speight for Red Cross socks after Ypres mud.
Seventies era column notes lime works and Blanket factory now active as spring opens. Milton sent checker players to Acton for a return match won by Acton 19 games to none. Local social scene includes a wedding at Robert Johnston home for Lydia Johnston and Jas Reed. A poetic aside closes with a playful gun reference amid street imagery.
One hundred years ago The Canadian Champion Milton reports Robert Alexander formerly of Milton Common School has a decade years tenure at Newmarket School. Pupils and parents honor him with a gold watch and chain worth one hundred dollars and a grateful farewell note as his students celebrate his continued success.
Multiple church schedules list services for Sree Press area including St Alban the Martyr Anglican Bethel Christian Reformed Maple Avenue Baptist and Knox Church Acton March 10 1963 with Holy Eucharist Church School Morning Prayer English Dutch services Bible classes youth programs and adult studies. Mid week services cancelled. Sunday services continue.
Trinity Church announces morning worship at 10 with The Cross of Christ and The First Word. Sunday School sessions for Junior and Senior ages. Acton Baptist Church lists services, bible study, explorers, choir, and youth groups with Bible quotes and hymn. Note ends with invitation to attend church.
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