This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 29, 1964
Page
2
A vintage piece warns of Halloween mischief and urges parental guidance. It notes early appearances by goblins and witches, emphasizes safety on dark streets, and highlights UNICEF penny drives while condemning greed and waste among celebrants.
The article argues Canadians neglect municipal voting but stresses its importance because local services like water, waste, police, and parks affect daily life. It urges voters to choose capable candidates, noting municipal government handles large budgets to fund service expansion and must be governed wisely.
A column cites Sidney Katz in Maclean's arguing husbands are trapped by family burdens while housewives are blamed for unhappiness. The author notes male setbacks, cites anecdotes from former servicemen and pilots, and criticizes a backlash blaming wives for marital frustration.
All Saints Day services and Sunday activities listed for multiple churches. The Rev D H Wet and Pastor Alan G Silvester are noted with service times, catechism, church school, teen classes, and evening services. YMCA Bible school, cottage prayer meetings, and mission circle details included. Additional verse from Galatians 6:7 anchors the religious notices.
Public church timetable lists morning worship at 11 00 am and Sunday school at 10 00 am The note also mentions a service at 7 00 pm and an event labeled spate Sinceiete incomplete text unclear but indicating continuation of services or notice for the day
A rubber bridge hand by South dealer, not vulnerable, features a weak no trump and Stayman. South aims to make two heart and club ruffs while managing spade and diamond losers, with distribution luck guiding the defense.
Bill Coats explains a defensive sequence to force West to discard a red card, by finessing clubs and ruffing in hand. He notes the unlikely king is held and that the right play collapses West’s position. This week’s winners: Mrs. Wing and Mrs. K Campbell first. Jack Hooper and George Sargeant second. Duke Wilson and Art Norris third.
Directory of doctors and professionals in Acton Ontario listing includes Dr D A Garrett surgeon Dr eB Robert D Buckner surgeon Dr Y B Moore Dr C Hutchison and others at various street addresses and hours. Also lists Donald E Skinner architect and other professionals with contact details and appointment notes.
A 1944 Acton column highlights the Free Prees chicken supper fundraiser, Scout Day at Acton, and a wartime Victory Loan thermometer. It notes sewer planning, a County War Service gathering, pension committee work, and local farm sales. Also reports snow, crop yields, a soldier song event, and post office construction progress.
A pension discussions forum was held at the Halton and Peel Trust and Savings head office in Oakville. Robert G. Shartreed of Mercer Limited spoke on the Government's role in pension planning and the Ontario Pension Benefits Act. Allan M. P. Smart covered plan integration issues and employee requirements under the Act. John F. O'Crowsky outlined trustee duties in “Trusteed Pension Pride.” The host company touted growth and new investment funds since October 1, 1964, with J. S. Beatty presiding.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.