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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 09, 1963
Page
20
The Ontario Safety League warns 1962 sees record traffic deaths and injuries across North America while urging radical safety measures. It notes apathy and calls for regulation, public willingness to fund reforms, and patience as long-term solutions unfold.
A reflective piece on Mother's Day highlighting its historical roots from ancient civilizations to modern observance. It mentions Anna Jarvis and President Wilson's Congressional proclamation and urges gratitude for mothers and their daily sacrifices. The article also notes a spring roundup and safety measures by police, emphasizing community action.
The community celebrates reaching half of its Victory Loan goal with Blitz Bomb contest results. George Stewart wins a $25 War Savings certificate aided by Miss Reta Stuckey. Local ads and service lists accompany notices of public works and cautions on alcohol.
Fifty years back, May 5 1915 issue reports a de Laurier demonstration in Toronto arena drawing 8000, the Women's Institute appoints officers, Stewarttown saw mill expands but wrecked with four inside. Citizens regret licensed barrooms, a caravan passes, streets to be oiled, dust troubles, sanitary inspector visit promised, old mail stage replaced by motor car, wear a white flower for mother, best monument is a clean upright life.
William T. Randell, noted former postmaster and fire chief, prominent community figure and soldier, selected Milton’s Queen of the Year and will be honored at a May 15 banquet. George to Private FSS extra students seek high school space next fall pushing enrollment to 1 028, above capacity.
Public safety notice from Walton County Fire Prevention cooperation with Ontario Safety urging homes to create a fire escape plan. The pamphlet Plan Your Escape outlines basic steps for safe exit and hot tips on preventing fires such as rubbish near furnaces faulty wiring and improper storage. Copies will be distributed countywide to educate families on home safety and evacuation readiness.
The Post Office Department announced new two cent and three cent regular stamps featuring Queen Elizabeth and Canadian forestry and fishing imagery. The two cent stamp is green and the three cent stamp purple, replacing nearby color tones to reduce confusion with existing four and five cent stamps.
Constable Mervin Harness of the Acton precinct received a tenant complaint about youths on a roof. He confronted three youngsters and brought them down from the roof following the report.
A vivid column honors mothers as varied figures from saints to sinners. It laments weekday chaos and praises mothers who nurture children, endure fatigue, and shape life with care, ending with gratitude for mothers everywhere and the upcoming day.
Article discusses no trump contracts and minor suits in bridge duplicate play. Board 4 at Acton Bridge Club with Dealer West and both sides vulnerable. Mentions new members from George and Hollenbeck, Logan, Leste, Gibbins, and results from the week’s session with top pairs listed.
A dense directory of Acton Ontario residents and businesses includes doctors W G C Kenney D A Garrett and R D Buckner surgeons, T B Moore, dentist D A J Buchanan, notaries C F Leatherland Braida Barrister, optometrist E L Buchner, and a coach timetable for daily southbound and northbound trains with service to Toronto Stratford Owen Sound and other points. Also lists address details and office hours.
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