Comprehensive Plunkett Report sparks local discussion
Editorial comment across area newspapers notes qualified acceptance of the Plunkett Report. Councillors and board members study it individually before in meeting recommendations. Local bodies are expected to unite and present a single set of recommendations to the Department of Municipal Affairs by December 31, avoiding conflicting reports.
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Plunkett
Indi
Department of Municipal’ Affairs
Confidence in Future aton Free Press Conversion
The issue pledges confidence in converting the Free Press from letterpress to offset production despite anticipated technical problems. It notes progress on a new library building and Hydro office work shop as indicators of Acton’s progressive rebound. The council’s plan to add library space to the YMCA building is seen as a forward step for municipal offices serving local needs.
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Hydro
Acton
Y.M.C.A
Acton Welcomes Poly Pentco Plant And Bids For Local Activities
This week the announcement that Poly Pentco Canada Ltd will establish a manufacturing plant in Acton Industrial Centre is welcomed. The piece notes the safety checks and suggests later evening inspections, praises the police for the program, and looks forward to ice installation at the arena and YMCA programs. It highlights wrestling events as a success and expects future use at the community centre with more outside spectators benefiting the town.
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Poly Pentco (Canada) Ltd
Acton
Y.M.C.A
Acton Arena
Provincial Agricultural Museum opened in Halton near Kelso
The announcement confirms the establishment of the Provincial Agricultural Museum in Halton beside the Kelso Conservation Area on land formerly A. R. Service farm. The project, praised for site choice on highway 401 near a 40 overpass, will complement Ontario’s provincial science and technology museum. The venture will collaborate with the Steam and Antique Preservers Association, reflecting growing regional and cross border interest in agricultural heritage.
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Halton
Kelso
Kelso Conservation Area
A. R. Service Farm
Highway 401
Ontario
Steam and
Milton
Grim note on youth danger and policy whimsy
The piece satirically muses on a teen daredevil obituary, calls for ending all bomb tests, and jokes about wartime policies. It notes public fatigue with poverty programs, suggests rapid victory, and imagines grocery trips by bicycle with four bags and steel price shifts.
Canadian Autumn Lures Hunters Yet Keeps People Inside
The piece paints autumn as perfect for fishing and outdoor sport from bass to muskies and rainbow trout while critiquing Canadians for staying indoors. It contrasts vivid outdoor imagery with daily routines like school for the young and leaf-raking for the old, lamenting inaction despite a glorious season.
Fall Holidays Described as Impossible In Current System
The writer rails against autumn activities and a rigid yearlong work cycle. He imagines a June to August schooling reform with extended breaks, calling the current system unfair and impractical while humorously proposing a four day workweek and longer summer leisure.
Acton Fair Draws Record Crowd in 1946
Acton Free Press notes the Acton Fair drew about 10,000 attendees marking its best in 34 years after wartime restrictions eased. It lists prize winners including Jean Wilds, Margaret Spitzer, Dick Wood, and Ina Harding for crafts and garments. A Rockwood Community Club formed to pursue sports projects. Len Guild elected president, Jack Oakes VP, Thelma Ross secretary, George Ballinger treasurer. Ottawa reports Canada may balance its budget for the first time since 1930.
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Acton Fair
Veil
Jean Wilds
Margaret Spitzer
Dick Wood
Freida Harris
Ronna Papillon
Joy Romph
Betty Allan
Jean Holmes
June ‘Brown
Ronnie Cripps
Lillian Mitchell
Joan Waterhouse
Ottawa
Canada
Acton Free Press 1891 World Notes and Local Happenings
Lord and Lady Stanley visited the Central Experimental Farm in Guelph on Friday. The Halifax fire losses exceed 200000 dollars. A transatlantic telephone is deemed increasingly feasible with plans for cheaper cable and possible England links being studied by capitalists. Rumors say Grand Trunk Railroad may build a steel bridge at Niagara Falls. Acton fair notes include Edison phonographs exhibited by J P Downey of Guelph and the Acton Cornet Band performances. The Chicago World Fair will honor Spain as the serial nation in tribute to discovering America.
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Lord and Lady Stanley
Guelph
Atlantic
England
The
Grand Trunk Railroad
Niagara Falls
Chicago
Spain
Willow St
Acton
Ontario
Audit Bureau of Circulations
C.W.N.A
Canada
Post Office Department
Ottawa
Canada Birthday Celebration as Centenary Confed Tale
Centennial report notes the 100 year mark since Confederation in 1867, recounting debates over birth dates and pre Confederation roots from English Scottish Jewish Irish French American Canadians. It highlights peaceful founding ideals and compares Canada to other federations formed since 1867, some enduring, others dissolving. It reflects on diverse viewpoints including Champlain Cabot Cartier and Long notes.
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Canada
Newfoundland
John Cabot
Quebec
Jacques Cartier
Fathers of Confedération
Holland
Belguim
Austria
Hungary
Denmark
Germany
Russia
Poland
164th Battalion to march to winter quarters from Camp Borden
The 164th Battalion with about 750 officers and men will march from Camp Borden to winter quarters in Hamilton later this month, stopping at towns each night along the route. Reeve Hynds attended the Duke of Devonshire Chapter gathering of the I.C.C.E. to discuss hospitality arrangements for hot suppers and lodging.
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Camp Borden
Hamilton
Reeve Hynds
Duke of Devonshire
1.C.C.E
Archibald M. McPherson
Archibald McPherson
Acton
Jennie Moore Allan
John Allan
Erin
Knox Church
J. C. Wilson
Bessie Blair
W. S
Harold Ross Anderson
Donald R. Anderson
Lindsay
Anderson
Toronto
Macmurchy - Matthews
George W. Barker
Guelph
John MacMurchy
Kearney
Duncan MacMurchy
Myrtle Blair
Lewis
G. Matthews
Anglican Corner Trinity Church Schedule and Notices
Free Press lists Trinity XI X Sunday services on October 16 1966 including Holy Eucharist at 9 00 am and 10 30 am with Church School. Also notes Feast of St Luke October 18 and a 10 00 am Holy Eucharist. Trinity Church minister Rev Dwight I Engel organist George Eliott. Includes 1960 item for Trinity United Church School and Acton Baptist Church details with services and doctrinal statement.
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The
United Church of Canada
Dwight I. Engel
George Eliott
M.A
Religious notices from Acton Ontario churches
Church notices list services at Knox Church Presbyterian with sermons titled It Runs In The Family and baptisms, plus Evangel Pentecostal Tabernacle schedules. Rev Wiebe Van Dijk serves Acton English Dutch services. TAO.C pastor Rev S M Thoman outlines Sunday School, morning worship, youth meetings, and testimonies.
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Acton
Ontario
Wiebe van Dijk
Maple Avenue Baptist Church Georgetown Schedule Card
Maple Avenue Baptist Church Georgetown announces its October 6 1906 services with Sunday School at 9 45 am Morning Service at 11 am Evening Service at 7 pm and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 8 pm Contact numbers Acton 853 1956 Georgetown 877 44 for details
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the Churoah
Haliday Stainton
Toronto
Association
Hillsburg
Christ
Acton
Georgetown
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Hasaim
Trinity United
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Beth-El
Presbyterian Church IN Canada
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Crusaders
Maple Avenue Baptist Church
Dills Printing and Publishing Co. Ltd
David R. Dills
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