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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 06, 1965
Page
14
A satirical piece rails at persistent fear campaigns in advertising and journalism. It mocks sensational headlines about Communists cancer and nuclear threats, urging readers to ignore hype and focus on simple, practicalities to steady nerves.
At Eden Mills, the Women’s Institute gathered at Mrs. R. Wright’s home for the annual meeting. Officers were elected with Mr R Rov as president and Mrs W Lasby as first vice president, plus secretary treasurer Herb Gilbertson and other posts.
Shortill Sheet Metal relocated from the Daily Printing and Publishing Co. building on Willow Street to a central spot on Mill Street beside Dills Stationery. The move kept business uninterrupted and places the office at the front of the new building section formerly part of the Free Press plant.
Multiple church notices from Acton area for May 9 highlighting services and activities at Knox Church Acton Maple Avenue Baptist Church Bethel Christian Reformed Georgetown Ashita Pentecostal Tabernacle Acton Baptist Church Trinity Church The Caledon Church of Canada. Includes baptism, Eucharist, Sunday School cancellations and special meetings with various pastors and times.
The piece stresses a local paper cannot cover every event and relies on readers to share news. It urges community members to help by reporting happenings, tips, and tips, noting that the paper values accuracy and cooperation.
A dense listing of doctors lawyers and professionals in Acton Ontario with office addresses phone numbers and hours. Includes Dr TY B Moore Dr C Hutchison Barristers John Ord Sidney Kaplan and Arthur Johnson among others and travel guide note for Gray Coach Lines.
The Liberal convention in Mil ton elected Mrs. Mary Petit of Nelson Township as candidate for the provincial election. Cpl. Chick Purdy arrived home in Acton after five years overseas with no wounds. Maj. T. V. Kenney from Avion promoted to lieutenant colonel. The annual Y had tts display drew a large crowd with kids and yanks participating and patriotic decor.
The Robert Litthe school has received 60 enrolments with more expected while Mt Bennett reports 36 names enrolled. Last year enrolment totals were 78 at Robert Litthe and 1 at Mt Bennett.
The report notes progress in Knox area basement and upstairs work with most gains visible. A Renovation Fund financial appeal is planned for late May and a call goes to the schools to arrange orders before the September first day.
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