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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 21, 1963
Page
9
Hartey calls the walking race a publicity stunt and Conservative theatrics. He contrasts his own duties in Parliament with a lengthy County walk, saying constituents care about national issues over county demonstrations.
Ellis Fullerton, Halton federal NDP hopeful, denounces a Communist backed appeal to voters. He cites four reasons the party will not align with communism, stressing faith in democracy and opposition to dictatorship and violent tactics.
About 400 Conservatives from Halton gathered at the new Canadian pea Hall for a St Patrick helfen dance hosted by the Halton County Conservative Association. Attendees included Sandy Best federal candidate for Halton and Mrs Kerr with Bobby McDonald Hamilton Conservative hopefuls. Door prizes were awarded by Best and George Kerr as volunteers and supporters danced polka jigs Paul Jones and the twist with politics in the background.
A letter from "Mother of Two" and Brendan Aherne voices support for no nuclear arms for Canada. They reference a February editorial and criticize Liberal policy, defending common sense and the New Democratic Party position.
In a letter to the editor Mr Pearson explains Halton County residents, via a Leader poll, favored the Red Ensign for Canada. He says the Liberal Party has no design yet and urges residents to share views before Canada’s centennial in 1987, preserving a British symbol while seeking a distinctive flag.
A calm Sunday brought the mildest weather in months. Six robins perched on the lawn at Mrs. Lloyd Swinde hurst Ballinatud 22, with two killdeer nearby, delighting observers.
Five high school students from Acton began a 50 mile all night walk from Richmond Hill to Acton with drivers starting Saturday at 5 45 pm. Chris Denny dropped out near the 40 mile mark due to blisters. Rick Ironside returned home by car. The group finished in under eight hours as spectators cheered at the town hall.
Legion Branch 197 announces Friday’s Anniversary Dance with an orchestra playing model and country tunes in the auditorium. A Sunday cleaning bee invites volunteers to spruce the downstairs area, and dues are due by month end. Also reports from district cribbage, standings, and upcoming zone darts event in Georgetown.
The March meeting was hosted by Mrs. C Landsborough at her home with Mrs. J Chapman presiding. Reports included White Cross by Mrs. H Helwig and minutes read by Mrs. G Wagner. An April 18 bake sale guest speaker Qingok from India was announced.
The first three Rangers were inducted in a Monday evening ceremony at the scout for Pat Blundell, Joan Ranisder and Janet Ropnvaldson. George Wallis presented the Ranger pins as Mrs. Ted Franklin and the senior patrol of pinl guides conducted the event.
The Knox Presbyterian Church Women’s Missionary Society met at Mrs. Griffin Sprowl’s home on March 7. Mrs. H. L. Bennie spoke on Formosa mission work, noting two theological colleges with 150 students and a theological institute with 417 students. Attendees discussed Synodical plans, the 100th anniversary and April meetings, and thanked participants for singing and prayers.
The Ontario private bills chamber approved voting power for Haltes Vale and Oakville towns. The plan assigns two towns 17 votes each on a sliding scale tied to population and northern region totals. The measure must reach the legislature for final approval.
Donald William Pringle, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alec Pringle, selected mining man of the month by Western Miner and Review. Pringle, Bethlehem Copper Corporation Ltd. mine manager, trained in Toronto and New York, earned a bachelor of applied science in mining in 1944, started at Paymaster Mine, appointed Bethlehem Mines manager in 1961, and is a retired newspaperman with 25 years at Canadian Press.
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