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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 04, 1967
Page
2
Editorial praises Canada’s harvest abundance and land of plenty. It recalls pioneers who carved a home in the wilderness, noting earlier separatists faced downs and overcame. The piece urges gratitude, resilience through adversity, and unity as the centennial year passes.
The Acton Firefighters are praised for broader community service beyond fighting fires. They assist minor sports, run a muscular dystrophy fundraising campaign, and promote safety. The message urges residents to heed their fire safety advice and check homes for hazards to save lives.
Residents in Nassagaweya and Esquesing urge parties to address northern riding needs. They criticize east west split and say north votes could decide the provincial contest. Call for candidates to outline plans for the north before voting.
Editorial notes suggest months have passed since the Throne Speech proposing a task force on agriculture and since the Ottawa farmers march. Mary Humphries in Alaska Highway News argues Canadians need less government not more and urges northerners to try a new trend of self reliance without delegation of power.
Pictured at Acton Fair shortly after the first World War are four distinguished residents: George Havill, Free Press editor. H. P. Moore. the Hon. David Henry Goran M.P.. and fair secretary George Hynds. The image was lent.
A long personal reminiscence traces the trials of helping a wife through college age upheaval. The narrator details parental reminders, fears, financial improvisation, and a stubborn search for affordable housing. The piece ends with a surprising turn as a shabby room evolves into a furnished apartment.
Agriculture Minister J. J. Greene urges planning and science to ensure clean air water and untainted grass. He stresses that modern demands require proactive measures, research, and forward planning to protect natural resources.
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Force Electric Products of Acton will extend its Church Street plant, to be used for manufacturing electrical appliances. At the High School field day, the Blue team captained by Jim Spielvogel and June Watkins edged Reds captained by Meb Blow and John Coles for the most points, with Whites close behind led by John Agar and Patsy Chew. Individual champions included Jacqueline Chew, Don Davidson, Patsy Chew, Jim Spielvogel, Joan Coles, Meb Blow, and runners-up Helen Somerville, Phil Up McCristall, Ray Webster, Dena Braida, Crawford Douglas, Shirley Elliott, John Agar.
Fifty years ago October 4 1917 Acton fair drew four to five thousand spectators. Parade featured Boy Scouts and students with flags, band, and patriotic songs. Electrical exhibit by local corporation impressed visitors as midway buzzed. Finance reached a high water mark. notable acts included The Sonic Quartette and Charles Leroy Kenney. Memorial service planned for Private Clarence Hume. Ballinfad church and Speyside Sunday School noted improvements. First draft call for men 20 to 34 announced. Harold Wiles converting ice cream parlor to a winter tea room.
The October 6 1892 report notes Silver Creek hill improvements by the Township Council including ditch cleaning and graveling. Acton Union Exhibition featured livestock and harness gear plus notable entries in apples dairy and machinery. Edison phonograph drew interest despite cold weather and a minor accident marred a novelty race. Lord Tennyson ill with influenza and gout. fall millinery openings announced by Henderson McRae and Co.
The Canadian Champion notes Jay Conrad of Milton will lecture on phrenology and electricity at Bell's Schoolhouse in Nelson next Wednesday. A world spelling match will crown a winner who takes a clock that stays at the school as a donated prize. Conrad previously gifted a clock to Zimmerman school. Additionally, Halton Battalion members are urged to return rifles and gear for new Snider rifles. A Milton literary society is proposed to engage youths through the winter, with a meeting at the Town Hall next Saturday seeking support for a suitable room in the New Hall council room.
A compact notice listing October 8 1967 worship and Sunday school times for multiple Acton churches including Knox Church Acton Presbyterian, Christian Reformed, Maple Avenue Baptist, Evangel Pentecostal Tabernacle, Trinity United, Churchill United, and other local ministries. It details sermon themes, service times, nursery and Sunday School schedules, and special anniversary plans.
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