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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 27, 1960
Page
2
Halloween arrives with black cats witches and ghosts as communities prepare for mischief. The article traces origins from Druids to All Saints Day and warns against vandalism while urging safe celebrations for children.
The piece critiques televised debates for presidential candidates Kennedy and Nixon, arguing they blend entertainment with politics and may suppress civic participation. It warns capable potential leaders might avoid public life due to the tawdry spectacle and questions whether debate skills reflect suitability for office.
A reflective piece argues weekly papers should inform and engage the public. It praises intimate community journalism, cooperative coverage, and open discussion at local coffee clubs, warning against sensationalism and urging responsible reporting.
A reflective piece celebrates a perfect October day in Canada with blue and gold skies and autumn foliage. The narrator contrasts scenic calm with a fast modern life, noting jet airliners, a restless public, and a longing for authentic experiences over routine TV viewing.
A narrator muses on life in Canada versus Australia and Cuba, praising Canadian seasons and citizens while imagining life Down Under. He notes spring in Australia, winter's chill, and the lure of distant lands amid reflections on national identity and global contrasts.
A compact listing of services for multiple churches in Acton Ontario for Sunday October 30th 1960. Includes St Alban the Martyr Anglican Church Trinity and Back to God Hour United Church, Acton Pentecostal Tabernacle and Presbyterian Church with service times sermons and affiliated events noted. Includes rector ministers and contact details.
The Presbyterian anniversary program at Knox Church features Lay leader Sutstas mer ig at Rue churn Walham Gegete who mated from Ter ete Seber Yeats age tea haem home. The service includes an all male choir led by Norman Elliott with a solo Beautiful Isle of Somewhere. Guest speaker in November will be Rev. Douglas Stewart of Ottawa. A popular turkey dinner is planned. Local medical and legal professionals appear in the surrounding notices.
In 1910 the Boy Scouts opened a new drill hall on Mill Street, hosting an hour of drill in the armories followed by coffee and sandwiches for the boys. Plans for weekly night activities and future events are noted for parents’ attendance.
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