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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 27, 1966
Page
11
Local officials and Acton residents welcome guests at the annual Warden’s Dinner held in Acton. Warden H H Hinton, Acton’s Reeve, chose to host in his hometown and reduce the guest list to avoid costs and crowding. Officials praise his municipal devotion and hosting effort as county traditions continue.
Sree Press notes Halloween fun poses traffic hazards for youngsters in costume. Ontario Safety League advises using make up over masks to improve vision, choosing easy to move costumes, and teaching kids to look both ways. Parents should remind children about traffic and keep porch lights on while drivers slow down that night.
In remarks from Harry Golden touching on Arthur Schlesinger Sr. and the charm of Xenia Ohio the writer notes Americans are gravitating back to the small town. He cites neighborhood ties shared services and a visible local police and fire presence as keys to regained belonging amid suburbia.
The debate on Medicare continues with two Opposition amendments defeated. A Quebec Independent proposal to exclude Quebec from federal funds also failed. Separately, Defence reform aims to create a single united force, with integration of the three services beginning at HQ. The plan envisions a Chief of Defence Staff and a phased unification by 1970, lasting about seven years.
Olympic hero Jesse Owens spoke at a Quebec track meet and Mars a memorable prayer praising character and self discipline. A Pointe Claire News report quoted a young athlete urging daily school talks to curb dropouts and foster a stronger generation.
A stream of anecdotes and wry observations from a Canadian writer during a sickly week. The piece riffs on illness, wedding anniversaries, teenage girls, unions, advertisers, and the columnist’s failing column, ending with a provocative quote about advertising and human needs.
The Free Press reports Knox Presbyterian Church marked its 101st anniversary with a praise service and guest speaker Capt. John M. Anderson MC as visiting preacher. A dinner for over 400 followed, with Rev. Forbes Thomson in charge. Local acts included musicians, readings, and ensembles. Acton events feature Halloween plans by the Men’s Club. Orchard sales and crops indicate rising valley prosperity. Eleven postmaster candidates sat exams at Acton Post Office as council approved an $8,000 sewer and disposal system by-law.
The Free Library Board met and arranged the usual full addition to the Librars. Miss Coleman was appointed the Board's representative to attend the District Library Institute at Kitchener.
Fifty years ago this Thursday November 2 1916 Sergeant Harry Harwood one of Actons first WWI volunteers arrived home on furlough. He was greeted by the Civic Reception Committee at the station and taken to Miss Moores Wilbur Street home. A gold watch was presented later that evening at the town hall. British Red Cross Day is set for tomorrow with a volunteer canvassing list led by R M McDonald Frank Holmes George Agnew and others.
The Imperial authorities plan December exchanges of about seven hundred mar ines and sailors between Halifax and Vancouver to test Canada as a military corridor. This first formal recognition of the Canadian Pacific for Imperial use could elevate the route to world attention as a British eastward highway and rival to the Suez Canal. The transport eastward will include personnel finishing foreign duty. The town sees its first snow and reports brisk business with price factories and tanneries at full work and grain arrivals increasing.
Church notices outline Holy Eucharist services for Saint Alban the Martyr Anglican on Friday October 28 Feast of Saints Simon and Jude and Trinity Church on Sunday October 30 1966 with matins baptisms and church school times. A sermon on who’s minding the store is set for Trinity Church as United Church Anglican union talks continue. A Session Meeting is planned Tuesday November 1 at 7 30 p m.
A compact church notices page from Acton Ontario lists Rev Wiebe Van Dijk at 10 a.m English service and 2 30 p.m Dutch service with Sunday School at 3 45 p.m. Knox Church Acton under Rev Andrew H McKenzie announces Reformation Day sermon on redefining mutual ministries and Youth Fellowship at 7 30 p.m. Acton Baptist Church led by Rev Stanley Garmimon presents 9 45 a.m. Church School 11 a.m. Morning Worship 7 p.m. Evening Service with Grace Hine guest speaker and a series of midweek activities.
Pastor Rev S M Thoman lists Sunday School at 10 am for all ages and Morning Worship at 11 am. Evangelistic Service at 7 pm. Tuesday prayer and Bible study at 8 pm. Thursday C A service at 8 pm. Friday Crusaders at 6 45 pm. Church contact 853 2715.
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