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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 11, 1965
Page
12
The Trentonian argues that publicity favors attacks on traditional morality and the clergy over support for existing institutions. It contends modern critics use sensationalism to push freedom and promiscuity as progress, while asserting that many still honor the clergy and see them as fallible but devoted.
Keith MacDonald of the Canadian Safety Council calls motoring a nightmare as provincial driving rules differ. He cites Ontario allowing right turns on red while others do not and Alberta where the pedestrian rules overshadow drivers. He compares Canada unfavorably to Western Europe where borders do not ensure uniform motoring standards.
A humorous social sketch divides spring fancies by age. It describes young boys loving mud and risky play, middle aged men planning housecleaning and improvements, and oldsters joking about surviving winter and watching tourists arrive. The piece uses vivid, playful anecdotes.
Church calendar entries list Lent greetings and weekly services across multiple Acton Ontario churches. Dates March 4 1965 and March 14 1985 mark services including morning worship, Sunday school, and midweek programs led by Rev W West Rev Andrew H McKenzie Rev S Thoman and others with organist and choir details.
A public figure argues drivers must yield to pedestrians, citing cross province neglect of rights. He proposes a single universal license similar to Western Europe to reduce bureaucracy and save taxpayers money, while noting the plan remains just a proposal.
The Junior Farmers marked half a century at an Ontario event led by H R Hare. Highlights included 1915- era courses, the Motton and Burlington clubs, and regional breed and beef competitions judged by Joe Willmott and Milton Mitton. Special plans were announced to honor the milestone in Halton under new county president James Bone.
A local directory lists doctors T B Moore and C H Hutchison at 2 Main Street North Acton Ontario with appointment details. Also shown are architect Donald E Skinner and several professionals including notary A Braida and Arthur A Joanson with contact phones and offices in Acton and nearby towns.
The item highlights early spring signs in Acton in 1915 with weather shifts and snow clearance on No 35 between Acton and Milton. It notes planned kindergarten classes, a fire drill at Lat fire drill, and community events led by The Acton Men’s Flows Hand with bandmaster Charles Mason. Grants to Halton agricultural societies and a proposal on Upper Canada College lands are included along with local incidents and government tax plans.
Mr Leatherland relocates his office from former HIV prevention offices to a residence on Main Street formerly owned by Mr and Mrs Ironside. Renovations are underway, an upstairs apartment is rented, and additional office space will be ready for Mr Leatherland in the new location.
Reserve All Canadian yearling bull in the All Canadian competition led by Jamaica Billys Leader. Owned by A. V. and C. L Gundy of Newmarket and Mel Mc Cullough of Acton. Spring officially arrives in 10 days March 21.
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