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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 01, 1962

Page

7

Harley's Maiden Speech Urges Drug Care Reform

In Ottawa the member for Harley delivered a maiden speech criticizing slow action to remove thalidomide from markets. He pressed for stronger drug laws, faster warning communications, and expanded Food and Drug Directorate powers and staff to clinically test and monitor new drugs.

Harley Nams Rew House of Commons Ottawa Canada Germany England Ganaunn Food and Drug Directorate Testis New Drugs

St David's Missionary Thankoffering Meeting Attended

Mrs Roy Parker led St David's Presbyterian Church women at a family night meeting despite bad weather. Rev Stewart Colestrom from Toronto spoke on his World Council of Churches trip to New Delhi, with slides. Birthday cake for Mrs R C Menzies marked her 88th. social hour followed.

Roy Parker St. David's Presbyterian Church Ethel Simpson Wilfred Replies Robert Elliot Stewart Colestrom Toronto New Delhi India World Council of Churches Harold Michie Lloyd = Crawford Michie Boston Marshall Revell Guelph George Inglis Mix Roy Donaven Aldershot Elaine Presbyterian Church Omar van Sickle Billy Dane

Brampton Man Rescued After Truck Flips On 401

A Brampton man, Oliver, driving a Johnson Brothers Haulage truck, was freed by coworkers after his vehicle overturned on Highway 401 two miles west of Millon. No serious injuries were reported as the Brewers Retail truck collided with the other vehicle in the early morning incident.

Brampton Oliver Highway 401 Johnson Brothers Haulage 401 Highway Millon

EMO Coordinator stresses joint co operation with municipalities

County EMO coordinator Bruce McGregor told Acton Council that joint cooperation between the county organization and municipalities is essential for survival at municipal provincial and federal levels. He outlined traffic planning evacuation routes stockpiling and training programs and proposed a planning committee for EMO plans to be finalized by the November council meeting.

Bruce McGregor E.M.O Teld Acton Council McGregor Hamilton Wentworth Wellington Halton Ma Yual St. John Ambulance Brigade Acton Goy

Delegates Attend Ontario Cooperative Medical Services Meeting

Delegates including Mr and Mrs S R Finnie Mr and Mrs Gee Robertson Acton and J N Bird of George Town attended the annual convention of the Cooperative Medical Services Federation of Ontario held in Kitchener at the Walper Hotel. The Chamber of Commerce arranged a city tour to showcase progress and the district’s attractiveness to relieve delegates from sessions.

Kitchener S. R. Finnie Hornby

Legion Ladies Bazaar Celebrates Prize Winners Amid Rain

The Legion Ladies Auxiliary bazaar in the Legion Hall drew crowds despite heavy rain last Saturday. Prizes ranged from a top $80 main draw to multiple cash and gift items across penny sale, raffles, and a doll draw. Notable winners included Helen Sinclair, Karen Townsley, and Mrs. Wes Fountain, with many members listed as coordinators and contributors.

Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary Legion Hall Bill Finley Arthur Ford James Bradshaw Harry Dedels Bill Buchanan A. J. Urwin Harry Foley Helen Sinclair Peg Loutter Wes Fountain Ronald Johnston Karen Townsley Harold Townsley Karen Louis Wasowicz Barbara Smith George Ware

Rover's Blanket Fire Hazard Sparks Big House Damage

A fire from an electric blanket in a doghouse spread to wood and the home, causing about 100000 dollars in damage. The piece warns about faulty home heating equipment and wiring as major fire causes in Cane.

Rover

Car Overturns Injuring Two University Students in Chase

A late model car rolled after striking a pole during a Toronto Township police chase injuring two Trinity College students. Peter Wodle escaped with no serious injury while Brian Barbeau required 13 stitches. Both attend University of Toronto commerce and finance courses and were later treated at hospital. The driver fled. a police chase ensued and the car wreckage was reported near Cooksville.

Univ To Toronto Acton Peter Wodle Brian Barbeau Trinity College University of Toronto Peter Robinson Cooksville Robinson Acton District Hagh Brian Barbean

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