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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 01, 1964
Page
2
The piece notes that a Queen visit within Canada is proposed this fall and that threats to her safety harm their cause. It observes English speaking Canadians largely support Quebec’s Confederation position while warning separatist pressure could destabilize unity, prompting restraint to avoid escalating tensions.
The piece notes that newspapers face limited space due to many activities seeking coverage and that photo features are restricted. It mentions deadlines that force production flow with pages finalized on the Thursday before publication.
Editors urge timely local reports to fill early week internal pages. Publicity chairmen and correspondents are asked to submit activity updates promptly to avoid omitting good news and photographs in the upcoming issue.
The poem extols smiles as free and powerful, uplifting receivers while not diminishing givers. It asserts a smile brightens homes, shifts moods, and offers hope, noting everyone can share this gift even when tired. If others cannot smile, give one in return.
A letter ridicules Ontario educator concerns over salaries drawing people to teaching. It mocks reliance on aptitude tests and laments salaries versus service, satirizing the Glaubitz stance and suggesting trivial personal questions as a supposed test of suitability.
A clustered calendar lists diverse churches and services from 1964 to 1968 including Ved CHURCH OF SY. ALBAN, Anglican, YMCA, Acton Baptist Church, Trinity Church United, and Gethel Christian Reformed. It notes times for Holy Eucharist, Sunday School, Morning Worship, Evening Service, prayer meetings, and special programs across multiple dates in October and Sundays. Names include Rev. Alan G. Silvester and Rev. Dwight I. Engel, with contact numbers and locations in Ontario areas.
Editorial page outlines inspection drives and open houses for Fire Prevention Week in Halton County. Acton and Georgetown hold a joint program on October 7 with a county bureau parade, church events, and poster contests for schools.
A large factory fire devastates a Canadian plant, leaving 42 workers unemployed as managers plan rebuild. Most employees face relocation or daily commutes while some receive unemployment support and search for new jobs amid uncertain futures.
Acton Ontario area directory lists doctors dentists and legal professionals with office addresses and phone numbers. Notable entries include Dr D A Garrett at Willow and River Streets and Dr H Leib at Mill and Frederick Streets with appointment hours. Legal entries feature C F Leatherland and A Braida barristers with office hours and contact numbers.
Daily timetable notes show eastbound and westbound departures from Acton and Toronto routes. Specific trains include daylight saving times, weekend variances, and holiday exceptions. Canadian National lists Toronto bound departures and Stratford connections with cancellations and weekend only services.
A scanned 1944 and 1914 newspaper fragment summarizes community happenings. It mentions the 102nd anniversary of a local church, YMCA work plans, and gifts, plus remarks on the Acton Park grounds and a Wool Combing car. It also notes a 1914 police building progress, public hall openings, and attendance figures for an exhibition with gate receipts.
Campaign urges homeowners and workers to keep doors closed to slow fire spread and open doors for prevention. Advocates discipline in offices and homes, emphasizing safety, courtesy, and hazard awareness to avoid chain reactions of danger.
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