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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 27, 1968
Page
12
The Acton Free Press issue dated Wednesday March 27 1968 covers local notices and community news. It highlights town events, public notices, and civic matters typical of a mid spring publication in Acton.
A letter to the Acton Free Press criticizes government spending and policies in Canada. It claims pensions and salaries rose, French language efforts cost millions, and De Gaulle’s influence unsettles national unity. The writer urges vigilance against perceived erosion of heritage and British ties.
The Churchill area reports several new families moving in and hosting gatherings. Celebrations include Mr. and Mrs. David Russell’s 60th wedding anniversary with visits from friends. Nearby moves include the Ledger family relocating to Erin and Ed McMullen building a new home alongside existing neighbors. Sympathy is offered to the Kenney family of Acton after the passing of Dr W Kenney.
McMurray will lead morning services at St Albans again this Sunday after completing duties at the University of Guelph. No replacement has been named locally yet.
Dublin East Fruits 4H girls held meetings at Joanne Ancker house from 9 30 to 11 30 in March 25. Members made banana bread and a centre piece. The centre piece used styrofoam and fruits hung on a tree with colored toothpicks.
Carol Patterson earned a Lions Club public speaking contest prize, a $120 eight day trip to Chicago with four students. Chaperones included Nurse Migs Ginger Rogers and Lions officials. They toured museums planetarium and Chinatown, stayed at Ascot House, and spoke on radio but the broadcast failed to air.
Acton Minor Hockey Association benefits from a Euchre fundraiser hosted by the Acton Fall Fair Board in Luton Memorial Hall on Friday March 22. Over 100 attendees enjoyed prizes donated by board directors. winners included Mrs B Anderson and Hector Lambert. Committee members arranged events and lunch was served by the committee and directors.
Limehouse W M S held its March meeting at president Mrs Mitchell’s home with vice president Mrs Roughley presiding. Readers included Mrs Patterson Mrs Mitchell Mrs Kirkpatrick Mrs Noblean and Mrs Sanford. Theme heard from Mrs Salw Beriton and Miss Roughley read scripture. Luncheon served. About 150 attended Bannockburn Women’s Institute anniversary service noted at Libnhousy Brashaden Church.
A spring warning urges children to stay off Fairy Lake as the tea on the surface shows rot and open water appears in places. Authorities caution venturesome youngsters about dangerous conditions on the malting ice.
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