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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 13, 1966
Page
9
The Plunkett Report elicits cautious praise in area editorials while elected bodies in the south show mixed initial reactions. Councils and boards study it individually ahead of a planned unified set of recommendations to the Department of Municipal Affairs by December 31.
The issue proclaims confidence in the Free Press converting from letterpress to offset with staff readers and advertisers ready to cooperate. It notes progress on a new library building and the Hydro office workshop in Acton, praising council for hiring an architect to integrate library space with the YMCA building into municipal offices for a progressive, enduring local administration.
The editorial notes in Acton press welcome Poly Pentco (Canada) Ltd to establish a manufacturing plant at Acton Industrial Centre. It commends the Department of Transport safety checks and suggests later evening checks. It highlights YMCA fall and winter programs and anticipates ice installation at the arena. It praises wrestling nights as a success and expects continued events at the community centre, with outside spectators benefiting the town.
Announcement confirms the establishment of the Provincial Agricultural Museum adjacent to the Kelso Conservation Area near highway 401. The project, praised for its timing and site, joins the provincial Museum of Science and Technology to showcase Ontario’s agricultural heritage with cooperation from the Steam and Antique Preservers Association and Milton’s Steam Era show, drawing regional interest.
The fragment questions the obituary certainty of a reckless youth, questions ending nuclear tests, and notes that poverty relief could finish quickly with wartime effort. It jokes about reusing bicycles for groceries and a steel price rise unthreatening to households. The piece satirically contrasts social issues, war and daily life.
The piece paints an exuberant Canadian autumn scene urging endless daylight, sport and nature. It blends vivid imagery of fishing, ducks, partridges, golf, and blue skies with a call to seize the season despite chores and daily routines. It contrasts youthful school and adult leaf raking with a longing to embrace the outdoors.
Bill Smiley rails against fall activities and the nation’s rigid summer school year. He longs for a summer holiday, condemns the current social structure, and jokes that if he were Minister of Education there would be a long June break and a short school day, yet admits such change won't happen.
The piece argues for diverse pre 1867 roots in Canada and notes debates on the actual birth date of Canada. It recalls Confederation in 1867 as the creation of a peaceful federal state and marks the 100th anniversary as a reason for celebration. It highlights views from English, Scottish, Jewish, Irish, French, American Canadians and others. It reflects on other federal states formed since 1867 and notes some have dissolved.
Acton Free Press reports the Acton Fair drew a record 10 000 attendees and was lauded as Best Fair in 34 years. Winners in Grade VEIL include Jean Wilds and Margaret Spitzer among others. Best dressed doll recognitions go to Betty Lawson and Lila Ranney. A separate Rockwood meeting formed the Rockwood Community Club to discuss sports recreation and a skating hockey rink with Len Guild as president. Ottawa notes Canada may balance its budget for the first time since 1930.
Lord and Lady Stanley visit the Central Experimental Farm at Guelph on Friday. The Halifax fire loss exceeds 200000 dollars. A transatlantic telephone is viewed as possible with cables to England contemplated by capitalists. Rumor of a Grand Trunk Railroad steel bridge at Niagara Falls. Fall Fair highlights include Acton Cornet Band performances and J P Downey of Guelph showcasing an Edison phonograph. The World's Fair honor for Spain referenced as a souvenir of Columbus discovery.
Reports from Camp Borden state the 164th Battalion will march to winter quarters in Hamilton this month. The 750 officers and men will pause each night in a designated town along the route. Reeve Hynds attended the Duke of Devonshire Chapter meeting to plan hot suppers and lodging for travelers.
The Free Press lists Trinity Church services on Sunday October 16 1966 including Holy Eucharist at 9 00 am Church School at 10 30 am and Holy Eucharist again at 10 30 am The United Church of Canada Rev Dwight I Engel organist George Eliott also notes Trinity Church location At Acton Baptist Church Rev Stanley Gammon strong list of services for the week with morning worship evenings and Bible study plus doctrinal statement and details for church activities and contact info for parishioners.
Local church notices list activities and services at Knox Church Acton Presbyterian and Evangel Pentecostal Tabernacle P A O C including English and Dutch services, Sunday School, baptism, youth activities, and a healing testimony by William Feltham. Details include service times and contact numbers.
Maple Avenue Baptist Church Georgetown lists services for Sunday October 1 1906 with Sunday School at 9 45 am Morning Service at 11 00 am Evening Service at 7 00 pm and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 8 pm. Contact Acton 853 1956 or Georgetown 877 44 for details.
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