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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 01, 1962

Page

2

Tri town planning study urged for Burlington Milton Oakville

Burlington Mayor proposes a joint study by Burlington Oakville and Milton to map needs services and inter-relationships in Halton’s tri town area. The plan would adapt Hamilton area study terms to guide shared planning, aiming to cut costs and boost growth, with closer cooperation across borders.

Burlington Gazette Anderson Oakville Burlington Milton Tri-Town Halton County Hamilton Bronte Milton Homes Lake Wentworth County

Free Giveaways Spark Skepticism and Mistrust in Marketing

The piece notes that placing a stack of dollar bills on a shelf with a sign take one prompts many to doubt a real giveaway. It argues that free offers are often perceived as having strings or hidden costs and that people question what they must provide in return.

Acton Fair Prize Fund and Remembrance Plans

Acton Fair will honor prize obligations despite bad weather and seeks $10,000 to complete the Victory Loan objective. Parents Night returns to Acton school, with pupils and families visiting classrooms. Remembrance Day observances shift to Sunday morning with a parade and church services.

Acton Fair Falr Acton Acton United Church C.L Hoys Acton Public School Sydney Fields Queen's Own Rifles Stanley Barracks Torento United Church Ralph McKeown Fred Crewson Lorraine Pallant John Nortons Bengazi Libya David Toronto Tom Watson Newfoundland Johnstone and Ruimley Elliott Bros

Guns of August and Three Cheers For Me Review

A columnist recalls The Guns of August by Barbara Tuchman, praising its factual account of August 1914 and Belgium’s stand, while noting moral failings of generals and wartime brutality. The piece also recommends Donald Lamont Jack’s Three Cheers For Me as a lighter counterpoint.

Barbara Tuchman Belgium Germany Marne Paris Donald Lamont Jack Des

Armed Robbery At Omagh General Store Under Police Scrutiny

Milton Oakville police question a suspect in an armed robbery at Omagh General Store. Two masked men forced owner Harold Rutherton to surrender cash and cheques worth about $100. he and his wife, present during the theft, were wounded.

Nimrods Milton James Lb. Maghes Toronto Mibson C.P.R. Chicago Flyer Streetaville Hallowe'en Oakville Omagh Harold Rutherton Rutherford Burlington Atavor Owen Mullin George Hartington Harington Brampton—Peel Memorial Hospital Board Wrtten Board of Transport Commissioners Georgetown Ontane Water Resources Commission Doug Sargent OWRC Kenneth Langdon

Grandmother Themed Program At Bannockburn W I

Bannockburn W I met with Mrs DS Morrison hosting a monthly session. Stan Mathees chaired as members shared grandmothers and songs from their teens while a penny sale was planned for October. Mrs Storey reported on district directors meeting in Milton Treenth. grandmothers organized music and contests, lunch followed.

DS Morrison Bannburn Stan Mathees We. Storey Milton Treenth Institute William J McDonald

Poets Corner Prayer Amidst War Threats by Ria Huisman

A reflective poem notes escalating tension as nations talk of war while media amplify fears. Citizens, including children, contemplate paths to peace and invoke faith, urging prayer and trust in God to restore calm amid looming conflict.

Ballinafad Community Notices Amid Weather Delays

Severe weather halts Seventh Line Road work causing traffic delays. Communion service held at Ballinafad United Church with Rev Beverly and Mr Fleming in charge. Local families, including Mrs Richard Shervill and Mrs Van Dam, face health updates and moving plans. Ballinafad OW arranged transport to Westen Baptist on Saturday night.

Canadian Northern Electric Railway GTR Beardmore Riahway Commission Malan St McDonald's Matthews’ Garden Mount Campbell G.T.R Ballinafad United Chan Fleming Beverly Richard Shervll Mroo van Dam Acton Warkman Ballinatad Westen Baptist

Long guest speaker at 17th anniversary service

The Rev. F Eolomg BA BD DD was guest speaker at the Maannieran services at A ton Limited Church Sunday, marking the congregation’s 17th anniversary. He addressed “What makes the church endure,” and in the evening spoke of travels in Europe, India, Africa, South America, India and Japan.

F Eolomg Aton Council of the United Rch of Canada Europe India Africa South America Japan

Acton Professional Directory and Travel Guide

The Acton guide lists doctors surgeons optometrist and a dental surgeon with office addresses and phone numbers. It also provides coach schedules from Acton with arrival times to Toronto Stratford and Georgetown, plus agent contact for travel information.

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