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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 24, 1966
Page
9
Tonight at Robert Little School residents gather for Acton’s nomination meeting. The event reviews council and school board reports, highlights projects like the hydro building and parks committee, and urges turnout to choose two year term representatives.
The Progressive Conservative annual meeting in Ottawa exposes infighting and leadership doubts about John Diefenbaker. Editorial writers suggest his resignation could help rebuild the party, though he is likely to resist. The rift threatens both the party and Canada’s political future.
The Peel Halton Local Government review prompts calls for an extension but the provincial government should resist postponement. The December 1966 deadline forces 18 months since the study began, with concerns that delays will stall growth decisions and burden taxpayers. Local officials must decide on Plunkett proposals now.
The second installment recounts Jad Store at Ballinafad from 1905 to 1966. It traces owners and families including Betts Hewins Farnell Kirkwood and Mirriam, noting moves to self serve, rural mail delivery, and upgrades like gas lamps to electric power, a new furnace, hot water, and added bathrooms.
Editorial recollects Santa Claus visits and local Christmas season shopping in Ballinafad. It recalls poetic weather verses, a former meat counter, store sales in 1951 to 1956, and the evolution of mail delivery from 1956 onward. Mentions early post office, telephone access, and local shop life.
A parents guide through childhood from baby smiles to teenage trials. It tracks milestones, holiday joys, and the shift in family strain as children grow. It notes outside influences from school pressure to dating, and ends with a promise that surviving physically lets parents laugh at their kids’ later parenting.
The Public Utilities Commission met Thursday evening with Chairman C. M. Hansen presiding. They discussed an itemized statement for the share of Guelph Street installation at the new subdivision, amid concerns over property installation desires by Beardmore and Co. A resignation from commission staff by E. Rognvaldson was submitted to take effect at month’s end. Five Halton Junior Farmers competed in a Milton High School public speaking contest and a separate entertainment duo performed. Changes to the election act now require immediate nomination decisions, banning dual nominations and delaying acceptance of the first nomination if not decided promptly.
The first anniversary of Ebenezer's open church and the silver anniversary of the Acton Auxiliary of the Methodist Women’s Missionary Society were noted. Mrs A T Brown presided. charter members from Guelph and Acton attended. Former presidents listed include Mrs Thomas Easton and others.
Fifty years ago on Thursday December 7 1916 the Winter Fair in Guelph outshone all earlier events while St Alban s Church Bazaar planned for Friday and Saturday in the Parish Hall marks down prices due to wartime. Acton High School Literary Society met with Gladys McLaughlin and Miss Stewart presenting current events and readings. The Monthly Honor Roll lists Form 3 Lettie Scott Oliver Mowat Marguerite Stewart and others for high marks in ancient history algebra and more.
The United Church of Canada lists Rev Dwight I Engel as minister and George Elliott as organist with Sunday services at Trinity Church and Churchill Church including a sermon titled Family Connections and adult classes. Acton Baptist Church notes Rev Cameron Orr of Mission to Sailors, with services at 9 45 am Sunday school 11 00 am Morning Worship 7 00 pm Evening Service, and weekly meetings plus doctrinal statements.
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