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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 30, 1961
Page
3
The Acton project reaches its $66 000 goal as the artificial ice surface begins after months of work. Community support and the arena’s opening promise broad uses and growth for town spirit with a hockey team and curling interest forming around the new facility.
A columnist vents at the national panic over nuclear war and fallout shelters. He jokes about his wife trading trends for shelter planning and lists odd priorities from piano placement to pets, plus the family’s breakneck preparation and cost concerns.
A Canadian Bill of Rights pledge urges schools to repeat the creed of freedom and responsibility. It highlights the right to speak, worship, and choose leaders, urging high municipal participation and example for democracy amid election importance.
The notice highlights that minor winter incidents cost Canadians over 4 009 000 dollars and offers eight safety reminders. It urges shovelling sidewalks, inspecting stairs, removing icicles, clearing items from walks, protecting pipes, supervising around heaters, storing hot ashes safely, and keeping children away from street hockey.
An insurance expert argues individuals should assess personal affordability when buying life, health, or retirement protections and warns governments risk creating insurance poor programs by overreaching. He notes pensions vary with youth conditions and economic cycles, urging tailored social plans.
At the Dublin Women's Institute meeting hosted by Mrs. Alex Near, Jean Britton spoke on her recent journey to Washington and New York with about 40 other youths. The group discussed local fundraisers, an auxiliary proposal, and future events including a Christmas party and an annual auction.
Acton updates report funeral home moves to Guelph and a staff change at Johnstone and Rumley. Detroit death of former Acton resident William Ebbage after a street accident. Recaptured Windsor escapees in two-day manhunt. Local farming notes on lack of frost and light snowfall. Mickey Holmes leads Guelph league score. YMCA Badminton hosts Dundas with a return match planned. Acton Junior Hockey Club organized with officers named. Honest boy returns lost money to Free Press. Council grants Beardmore poles with town-control clause. MilTown hospital scheme under review with potential building. Severe snowfall creates drifts hindering team travel.
Directory style notice lists doctors dentists lawyers chartered accountants and coaches from Acton Ontario with office hours and addresses. Includes Dr D A Garrett Dr A J Buchanan Co F Leatherland Barrister A Braida ER Guelph Lever Hoskin accountants and multiple coach departure times to Toronto Stratford and area.
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