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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 22, 1964
Page
14
Crown Attorney P K McWha-Cems told Coroner's Jury a fatal student crash on Highway 25 underscored calls for mandatory breath tests for drivers involved in accidents. Dr Mario Shulman noted many Ontario deaths linked to alcohol between 1961 and 1944 and urged spot checks and breath tests to curb highway fatalities.
The text weighs highway safety measures including breathalyzer tests for drivers and penalties for intoxication. It cites Norway Sweden and other countries, and discusses Acton traffic issues, bus stops, parking, and terminal changes to improve safety and reduce accidents.
Roy explains a publisher urged a thousand copies of a book built from his columns. He jokes about turning to sensational content to sell, then contemplates writing a dull memoir about odd memories and adventures from school, love, and life with rough figures and wry disillusion.
Listings show multiple churches with Sunday services during October and November, including Trinity Church and Evangel Baptist Church. Notable items include Holy Eucharist, Matins, Dutch service, Sunday School, and youth programs led by Rev. West and Rev. McKernle.
Church announces services led by Pastor S. M. Thoman with Sunday School at 10 a.m. Worship at 11 a.m. Evangelistic service at 7 p.m. Tuesday prayer and Bible study start at 3 p.m. Friday prayer at 8 p.m. Event highlights featuring Lorne Fox Party. Located at 853.2715.
Local Acts include medical doctors dentists architects and legal professionals with offices across Acton Milton Georgetown and Port Credit. Listings show appointments and hours plus contact numbers for D A Garrett R D Buckner C Hutcheson A Buchanan Cedric Dey E L Buchner Arthur Johnson Kaplan Ord and travel times to Stratford and London.
Local column recalls wartime shortages and community events including blood donors, a life membership presentation, Scout Apple Day planning, and church notices. Obituary details for Harold Bell and others appear alongside public notices and a 1914 clipping reference.
Bruce Gates died suddenly on Sunday at Milton District Hospital. Funeral service held Wednesday October 14 at Mekhersie Funeral Home Milton. He was husband of Catharine Campbell and aged in his Bled year. Born in Cockermouth Cumberland England, son of the late Gibson and Mrs Gates. Came to Canada in 1908. Member of Aurora Masonic Lodge and Church of England. Lived in Milton since 1925 after time in Gormely Ontario. He resided on the Sixth Line of Navy.
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