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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 03, 1966
Page
23
Citizens are urged to submit recollections of community life and progress to mark Canada’s first century. Miss Beatrice Hills showcases the format in Ballinafad, inviting older residents to share colorful anecdotes, dates if possible, and memories that future researchers can use as historical guideposts.
Beatrice Hilts recalls life in Esquesing Township in 1821 and beyond. The Hilts family history follows Joseph P Hilts and siblings, the log cabin childhood, and a 1966 85th birthday gathering at Beatrice Hilts home. Neighbors and relatives joined the celebration as generations of Hilts farmers grew up in Ballinafad area. Beatrice taught Sunday school and supported missions reflecting family faith and service.
Since the last column the Medicare legislation has been approved in principle and clause by clause scrutiny will begin next week. Many speeches were critical but most MPs voted in favor. about 20 Conservatives and Social Credit members opposed. Changes anticipated include timing of start, added services, and universal coverage. The Commons also discussed amendments to the National Housing Act extending mortgages to older homes. Veterans Land Act provisions set lot sizes at half an acre, with exceptions for pensioners, and loan caps for commercial and small farmers. The act progresses in three stages with specific cutoff dates, urging Halton veterans to inquire at the Veterans Land Act Office in Hamilton.
Editorial on two brothers Kirk and Richard Clouthier, both with muscular dystrophy, whose dream of driving a fire truck is aided by Canada's firefighters. The Muscular Dystrophy Association of Canada and volunteers tour communities November 6-13 to raise funds for research. Acton firefighters collect at local sites to support UNICEF penny drives.
The author writes on Remembrance Day mood, recalling Alexander Forbes of Can nington Ontario facing blindness and hospital surgery after New Year. He notes WWI veterans' stoicism, fading memory, and a wish to toast them at the Legion Hall while hoping Forbes remains engaged with books and friends for years to come.
The Acton Public Utilities Commission met Monday with Reeve C. L. Kirkness and Commissioner J. R. McArthur present. Chairman Hansen announced a cheque from the insurance company covering $603.28 for damages from last March’s filter bed breach and a release was ordered signed. Additionally, the article notes local community events including a band appreciation and church news, plus a high school soccer win for Acton continuation school over Guelph 3 to 1 at Lyons Park Field.
Back Issues from November 5 1891 record monthly school exams across four departments with named students in each level and teacher notes. The council met Monday with all members present and approved a single finance committee recommendation to pay a $9.85 coal oil invoice presented for Mrs Read of Guelph before adjourning.
The November 16, 1916 issue lists Acton High School results from last month with numerous students named in Middle School and Forms I II III. It notes Ligur T. D. Henderson, son of Hon. D. H. Henderson, has joined the French corps of engineers.
The November 6 1966 church notices list services at St Alban the Martyr Anglican Trinity Church and Acton Baptist Church. St Alban’s Holy Eucharist at 9 and 10 30 with Sunday School and a sermon on Passing the Back at 11 15 at Churchill Road church. Acton Baptist Church morning worship at 11 with infant dedication, plus evening music by combined choirs, and weekly Bible study and prayer sessions. The notices include ministers, addresses, and brief doctrinal summary.
Local church notices list services at Beth-El Christian Reformed Acton Presbyterian Knox and Evangel Pentecostal Tabernacle. Times include English and Dutch services, Sunday School, teen and memorial activities, with sermon themes and prayer meetings. Churches provide addresses and contact numbers for scheduling and attendance.
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