Letters to the editor shape local discourse at Free Press
The paper invites signed letters on any subject and may publish nom de plume if the writer’s identity is known. Several letters in this issue discuss topics from a new Canadian flag to municipal building plans in Acton and Georgetown, plus school board views on courses and editorial handling of high school reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Press
Natuagqaweya
Georgetown
Acton High School Board
Daputea
Free Press Coes
Acton
Georgetown HH. S
Georgetown District
Acton Free Press
Georgetown District High School
Acton District
Guelph Street
Actonigool
Canada Pension Plan could field eight billion for provinces
Ottawa may channel more than 8000 million to the provinces for investment by 1975 under the Canada Pension Plan, a move that could reshape Canadian finance. Observers warn major changes in borrowing and the risk of politicized funds.
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Ottawa
Canada
Neville Nankivell
Financial Post
Victory in Acton district marks Sixth Battalion feat
Reported heavy work in the Acton district leads to a victory tally of 225000 attracting attention. Olga Dyrin led with a two minute finish, followed by Betty Burkholder. War Savings Certificates were presented by W. F Beatty. others honored include John Wilson Florence Ross Nina Breida C. Cook and Marguerite Ryder. Messages of sorrow arrive from Milton and Acton for Sergt Ganton Keith Maletlan and late Chester Matthews. Postmaster changes at Acton and Knox College news, with local church events and Memorial duties noted. Fire alarms shock Acton as a blaze damages Main Street properties including Saxe building and Noble’s store.
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Tog
Acton
Mondey
Olga Dyrin
Wee Ming Betty Burkholder
Chester Aithews
Mise Fein Brown
Wm. HL. Thompson
Sale
J. Thompson
Joseph Henry Denny
Wo OH. Lipith
Thomas Hutchinson
Rockwood
Know
Forbes Thomson
F. C
Knox College
Mise Saabel Anderson
Alex Mann
George Musselle
Brampton Water Rights Agreement Quelled Huttonville Dispute
Brampton Mayor Russell Prouse and Clerk Treasurer Jack Galwave signed an agreement in Chinguacousy Township setting that wells developed after 1969 will be owned by the Ontario Water Resources Commission and administered by the OWRC. The Huttonville well was central to recent farmer protests.
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Chinguacousy
Brampton
Russell Prouse
Jack Galwave
Chinguacousy Township
Ontario Water Resources Commission
OWRC
Huttonville
Prouse
Acton High School Enrollments and Georgetown Board Dispute
A letter to the Georgetown Gazette argues Acton District High School students be admitted to Georgetown District High School for the 1964 65 term, detailing enrollment caps, courses, and funding. It notes Acton taxpayers do not pay debenture payments, while construction grants covered most costs and local taxpayers shoulder remaining debt.
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Georgetown District
Georgetown
Acton
Government of Canada
Government of
Ontario
Town
Esquesing
Act
Fragmented thoughts on civil conflict and national prestige
The text muses on a peaceful path versus civil strife, mentioning Woodyhet and the Phi patte, concerns about wealth and violence, and the idea of national stature. It alludes to Canada, international prestige, and unnamed figures amid scattered, unclear phrases.
Bridge Club Notes and National Bridge Spots
The Acton Bridge Club hosts the season’s faust meeting with players from North America expected at the Summer Nationals in Toronto the last week of July. The piece also recalls bridge play with a South hand ending in a strip end play and gives historical context on school board actions and regional education relations.
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Acton Bridge Club
Mone Atlantics
West
South
Singleton
MN West
Toronto
Royal York Hotel
North America
Local physicians and professionals listed in Acton directory
Multiple Acton Ontario professionals are listed with addresses and phone numbers. Doctors D A Gargety Robert D Buckner T B Moore and H Leib dental and other practitioners Cedric Dey F Leatherland Q C Barrister A Braida optometrist J L Buchner provide office hours and contact details.
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A. Braida
B.A. Barriater
Acton
Paisley St
Guelph
Ontario
Wright
Wilbur St. Acton
Actos
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Dills Printing and Publishing Co. Ltd
Willow St
Audit Bureau of
C.W.N.A
Ontaneo Quebec
Cw.na
England
Commonwealth
United States
Acton GA. Dills
David-A-Die
Pree
Thwredsy
Lasur
The
Shel Wails
Toronto Suburban Electric Railway
GTB
T. F Martin
Ruth Leak
Main St
Matthews
Noble's Flour and Feed Store
Oddfellows’ Hall
Gibbons
Emmerson
Powers
Anvengelee
Employees’ Union
Burlington — Towers
Burlington Council
Large Towers
Aldershot
Burlington
Hamilton
Milton
Pa Louise
Don Wilson
Anne Blvd
MiNon
South Peel Hospital
BAL Gmaly
Bering
AML
Pitan
Veatve
Massie
Mily
North S-Aqas
Viants
Heward
Ot — District — High School
Georgetown District High School Board
Ernest Forgrave
Tressurer
Bosna
Charlolly
Atulideen
Foxdler
Agalead Beether
Ayutnet
Routh
Professional Directory and
Travellers’ Guide
D. A. Gargety
Willow and River Sts
Entrance River St
Acton, Ont
Robert D. Buckner
Wellington St. Acton
Ont
T. B. Moore
Main Street
North Corner
Main and
Mill Street
A. J. Buchanan Dental
Church St. B
Cedric Dey
Hinton
Tne
David W. Gohn
D.C
Hruce
Mgr
SSS
Oftomethists
JL. Buchner
C.D
John Sts
Waterloo
Arthur A. Johnson
Malin St. Milton
Oan
Donald E. Skinner
Mabalc
Stavebank Rd
Port Credit
Gray Coach Lines
San
Hol
Sun
Westtsland
Canadian National Railways
A.s
Asm
Stratford
Cialis
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