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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 26, 1969
Page
7
Editorial argues new County Board of Education may adopt an open door policy allowing use of school facilities after hours for adult education and recreation. Advocates say expanded access could include indoor swimming and varied classes, with taxpayers benefiting from idle facilities and potential grant aid.
A drive to remove broken down cars marshalling the district districts views as ugly reminders of neglected property. Old boats may be scenic but derelict autos spoil landscapes and draw public concern about nuisance law enforcement.
Testifying before a House of Commons committee, Postmaster General Eric Kierans argued the post office would stop being a political preserve and cited a parable about replacing four sub-post offices with a longer rural route to save taxpayers money, urging other departments to adopt the same fortitude.
The Financial Post reports a new fan invention that makes summer ice skating easier. A roller skate is designed to behave like an ice skate by placing wheels in a single file line, creating a similar glide on dry surfaces.
An elder notes a horse retains value better than a new car, saying a vehicle loses about $500 the moment it leaves the lot. The remark reflects a wary view of modernity and the costs of change.
A personal essay mixes affection for Canada with humorous musings on spring, love, and everyday life. The writer lists loves from landscapes and seasons to family, hobbies, and small joys, contrasting warmth with a chilly climate and the quirks of modern living.
Acton Wool Combing Corporation employees gain enlarged insurance benefits after wage negotiations with Local 720 of the Textile Workers Union of America. The firm covers the revised plan costs. New hires include Ray Thompson Ed Foottit Wary Archie Ant Lamoreux Don Wiggins and Toni Atkinson. Bill Benson led the induction ceremony. William Dick K.C. retires after 45 years as Crown Attorney in Ontario with a note of crime trends during his tenure.
From the Free Press warps to 1894 items: a runaway horse span near Crewsons Comers threw riders at Alex Cripps, with one colt running loose. Other notes include a Milton Town Hall appearance by Pauline Johnston, local examinations and names, new shops opened, and church services at Churchill Congregational drawing over 50 souls to salvation.
St Alban s church figure Maunsall walks to Rockwood for a St John s service. A mass meeting tonight to discuss a suitable memorial. Clerk Hynds resigns. clerk treasurer wage set at 400 yearly. Pte Bennett home Monday amid welcomes. Cooney and Roult also home with honors. Kelly opens meat store at Mill and Espin. Limehouse Relief fundraiser raises 50 for Returned Soldiers Fund. Rockwood gas well drilled to 2180 feet by Imperial Oil, 70 pounds pressure. anticipation of production. Motor traffic increases from distant points.
A humorous column riffs on gender, marriage and household chaos with a needle on domestic woes. It shares a sports aside about Charlie Grimm a Chicago baseball figure who humorously clashes with a pianist in a famed spring training hotel episode.
A directors meeting in Stewarttown on March 6 decided the Fall Show would be held in Acton with the village guaranteeing $100 to the prize list. Residents and neighbors may contribute by leaving subscriptions with P. McGregor, merchant, Acton.
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