Press coverage of ministerial marijuana remarks stirs debate
The Hon. John Munro, Canada’s health minister, criticized sensational media coverage of marijuana and other drugs. He urged viewing drug abuse as a social issue, noting rising high school use, escalating amphetamine and barbiturate sales, and limited certainty about marijuana’s progression to narcotics. He called for cautious, fact based discussion until more is known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Munro
Ottawa
Laval University
Quebec
Vancouver
Tax Revenue From Tobacco and Smoking Costs Canada Death Toll
The 1967 federal tax take from tobacco sales reached 461.27 million dollars while drinkers paid 296.57 million in alcohol taxes. The combined effect amounts to about 35 dollars per citizen. Government estimates warn of 15 000 to 18 000 annual smoking related deaths and substantial economic losses from illness and lost working time totaling around 500 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Deer hunting war of words over gutter prose and gout
Arnold Glason defends his hunting record against Skinny Wynnal who accuses him of poor deer hunting. The column recalls past fillers about gout and a shared desert island voyage, noting rescues during a storm and disputes over who fired at what. The piece blends nostalgia, bragging, and sharp putdowns in a period newspaper voice.
Georgetown club hears call for parents to guide school-age children
Major H Newman recreation director urged the V's Mets Club to engage parents in guiding school-age children. A new science and crusade center will open at Acton High School soon with equipment installation. Miss Joan Somerville won local and district junior farmers speaking titles and will represent Halton in Hamilton zones. Snow touched the weekend as far south as Ayrside. Knox Presbyterian church held its annual meeting at Mrs Jony's home with Ruby Clark and Mrs Buchanan taking devotional and prayer roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Newman
Georgetown
Met
Acton
Fannan Lawrence
Baditintan Club
Wind Sihpaon
Mary Hadley
Apayside
Joan Somerville
Waterdown
Halton
Hamilton
Knox Presbyterian Church
J. Jony
Ruby Clark
Thanksgiving Day Observance and Knox Church Benefit
Fifty years ago on November 21 1918 Canada designated Thanksgiving Day on the Monday nearest that date to mark peace. Knox Church Ladies Aid postponed event now set for Monday evening 25th with a lineup including Mrs McKay Miss Robertson Erma Pattison and others. Also notes: David H. Lindsay bought a local chopping mill from R H Lasby. the mill runs on electric motor and serves farmers. Junior Lackey sold his home on Church Street Acton to Alex McDonald. sale handled by B A Bonham of Georgetown. auction date about four weeks hence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Sons of God
Knox Church Ladies’ Aid
McKay
Toronto
May Robertson
Acton
Erma Pattison
Robertson
Dutton
Guelph
L. R. Guild
Frank
Rockwood
David H. Lindsay
S. H. Lindsay
Sixth Line
R. H. Lasby
Mr. Lindsay
R. Noble, Ltd
Norval
Nour
Junior Lackey
Georgetown
Church St
Alex McDonald
B.A. Bonham
Chiaistraati
Acton Public School Hosts Regional Entertainment Visit
Thurday November 16 1893 Inspector Deacon visited Acton public schools to receive a year end courtesy from Rev St Puhnas. Pupils and teachers viewed models of oil machinery tools wells and raw materials explained clearly. The 49th anniversary services will be held at the Methodist church next Sunday and Monday with Rev Dr Carman preaching and delivering his lecture Trade and Get Rich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tispector
Actonwidh
St. Puhnas
Aptist Church
Acton
Methodist Church
Carman
Methodist Church In
Canada
Refusing Profane Telegraphed Message 1868
A brute attempted to send a vulgar despatch to a lady via Western Union. The chief executive officer refused the message, stating it must be refused regardless of consequences. The piece argues telegraph companies may reject obscene, criminal, or profane messages and are not obliged to receive them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union Telegraph Company
Indian summer and a portrait of Indigenous life in the countryside
A rambling colonial-era tone essay surveys weather myths and indigenous life, noting Indian summer folklore linked to Manitou and first snow. It sketches traditional winters, village living, and women’s roles, then traces Indian presence through place names, burial practices, and enduring watershed geography near Acton and surrounding townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitou
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hhree Press
North America
Free Press
Ray Saitz
R. J. Jannings
Edee de
Suave
Europe
Wynnal
Skinny Wyonch
John Desjardin
Teemy Wright
Arnold Glason
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr
the Cedars
Island
John
Teemy
David
Mariley
Das Ryder
Hkree Press
the Free Press
Frea Prew
Thurday
Milton
By Har
Oakville
Streetsville
Ashgrove
Gornese
Lake Ontario
Lake
Fairy Lake
Beaver Meadow
Black Creek
Credit River
Blue Springs
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!