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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 31, 1962
Page
2
The piece reflects on D-Day eighteen years later with a somber look at those who did not return. It recalls the 140,000 men, 40,000 ships, 11,000 aircraft and the global impact of the invasion. Veterans recall fear, distance, and time in the channel as they remember the six of June 1944.
An obscure Dutch technician reportedly developed a weaving method to prevent nylon stockings from running. The claim cites Dutch women using 17 pairs yearly and speculates global adoption. Past Du Pont reports claimed seven runproof weaves, but manufacturers blocked use for credit reasons.
A collection of aphorisms and notes on life, work, and culture. The snippets touch on retirement, effort, truth versus fiction, persistence, and the paradoxes of modern Russian personality. A British psychiatrist’s view on Russian traits is balanced with practical domestic advice about lettuce storage.
A 1912 Acton Free Press roundup notes a lightning strike on Bearimore and Co. plant’s 120 foot stack causing minor damage and stunned workers. A boy amputates part of his left hand at a sawmill. An earthquake shock rattles locals. Lawn Bowling Club opened its season with visitors. A new hearse and a five passenger phaeton attract town interest.
Provincial Officer Ray Mason transfers from Oakville to Acton and patrols No 7 Highway from Rockwood to Palermo. Council considers assistant to Municipal Officer position at 3 dollars per day. Acton Women's Institute requests moving a drinking fountain to YMCA property. Thunderstorm damage includes a collapsed barn rafter and a killed team of horses. MCA board elects E S Force as president, J Wesley Wolfe secretary, W G Mason treasurer. Armaco plant starts a new dryer. clay products gain national export interest. Captain Telford V Kenney promoted to Major in the Canadian Army. Chris Anderson of Acton Creamery spoke on Denmark and Scandinavian customs.
The Georgetown and District Hospital introduces an ICU with two rooms near nursing stations, four beds, 24 hour nursing care, and a no visitors policy. Nearby towns report other municipal and local notices across Burlington Oakville Streetsville Milton with various public safety, development, and community updates.
Dr A F Bull Halton medical officer reports annual tuberculosis findings seven active cases among 20 positives from 42 900 surveyed and no active school children cases. Christmas Seal sale raised 31000 with 2728 per capita Halton lead province. 25275 seals mailed and 36647 reminders sent.
The narrator reflects on aging with humor and rueful pride, recalling youth, military mates, and modern aches. He notes a birthday since June 2, 1920, jokes about mortgage pressures, aging stairs, and a playful contest with his daughter while his old friends endure health battles.
A nostalgic voice contrasts era after era with past marvels and misses. The speaker recalls no jet engines or nuclear weapons, doubles Canada’s population, and notes shifts from horse and fence gossip to telephones. They describe era by era, from royalty to moon dreams, to fifty dollar wages.
The Binnockburn Women's Institute met in the school on May 17. Members answered a roll call by naming a home improvement, and a report from Halton TB Association attendees in Oakville was shared. A bus trip was planned, two readings were given by Mrs. Ellerby and Mrs. Morrison, and lunch followed.
Halton County Conservative candidate Halton Best seeks reelection to a third term in the Federal Government in the June 18 election. He announced John H. Depew DC as official agent, noting his role as senior partner at Depew and Ham and former Oakville town solicitor. Depew will handle all campaign business arrangements.
Room by room summaries show activities from a hike and oral vaccines to plays, science about flowers and birds, and an educational trip to Acton plants. Students prepare for finals, art projects for a fall fair, and a Toronto trip with post trip writing and prizes.
Barrister and solicitor offices listed with hours and phones in Barrister C F Leatherland and Acton A Braida practices. C F Leatherland Notary Public available 10 am to 12 pm and 1 to 5 pm with Saturday by appointment. Braida office hours in Acton and Guelph, Saturdays 9 am to 12 pm and daily 9 am to 5 pm.
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