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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 26, 1964
Page
8
The piece argues to value spending at home during pre Christmas sales. It notes Acton merchants invest time money and effort for community growth and support local services and charities. It highlights competition from mail order and larger centers and urges merchants to stay accessible with good prices and stock.
Local merchants emphasize service and fair pricing while Nassagaweya faces a close municipal year and a heated election. Voter turnout is urged to attend nomination meetings and cast ballots as candidates declare positions on a key project.
A personal diary contrasts ideal weekend plans with a chaotic Friday through Sunday routine. The narrator juggling teaching, family duties, church tasks, and household chores describes constant fatigue, late nights, and a cycle of errands, music lessons, and caregiving.
Citizens prepare for a nomination meeting next week as plans for a new township building on the Gurlich line of Brockville face council review. The Ontario Municipal Board allowed construction with an estimated cost of 39,900 dollars, issuing debentures of 1,176 dollars and foregoing a formal vote.
The November 1964 calendar lists services for multiple churches in Acton including First Baptist Church Pastor Rev Stanley Gammon and Knox Church Rev Andrew H McKenzie. Events include morning services Sunday school infant baptisms youth programs and evening services with sermon themes and midweek prayer meetings. Names and contact numbers appear for each congregation.
The text debates a religion that acts beyond belief, contrasting a public idea of the ordinary with Christ’s teachings. It mentions the concept of being doers and not merely hearers, citing James and urging action over idle practice.
The article urges Ontario Teachers' Federation to purchase and restore Rockwood Academy. It envisions the site used for student tours, weeklong stays, and educational value, calling the attraction a worthy asset for the village and district. A public meeting is planned next week to discuss the venture.
County and Nassagaweya townships hosted the fall session of the Ontario assessors association at Caledon Town and Counties Club. Warden Gordon Gallagher, clerk treasurer J Mabaste, and officials from Halton and Nassagaweya addressed the group with speakers from Strong Real Estate and Ontario municipal assessors.
Listings of physicians surgeons and a barrister in Acton Ontario with office locations and contact details. Dr D A Garrett at Willow and River Streets, Dr Robert D P Buckner at 39 Wellington Street, Dr A J Buchanan at 90 Church Street, Dr Cedric Dey at Hinton Building Suite 3 Mul Street, and C F Leatherland barrister and solicitor with hours and appointment notes.
Mr and Mrs D H Lindsay celebrate their silver wedding with a family dinner at Mrs Hattie Price's home. Gifts include a crystal water pitcher and sterling salver. Local notices mention municipal nominations and post office openings, with various community events and residents noted.
The North Halton Association operates Sunshine School for Retarded Children selling 2000 Christmas cards with pupil art. Sales through the Malton Acton and Georgetown ladies Auxiliary raised funds for school equipment and workshop needs.
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