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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 17, 1964

Page

17

Acton Considers Public Library for Centennial Project

Acton Council accepts special committee’s library proposal and awaits provincial approval. Site to be on Robert Little school grounds facing Main and Willow Streets with a 7,800 square foot split level building, space for 10,000 books, children and reference sections, and future expansion. The project aims to beautify the River Street creek area and boost town culture. Fall fair activities and the Acton Fair’s 50th anniversary are noted, with a farm show emphasizing agriculture and modern farming.

Acton Robert Little Main Willow Streets School Creek River Street Mit Faw Con. Cridland SG Gunton Toronto Suburban Electric Railway Guelph Toromo-Hamilton William Nielson Ltd Valcartier Board of Education

Lakeside Chapter meeting plans bazaar and bake sale

The Lakeside Chapter 1.C.D.F. met with Regent Miss Alice McCallum presiding. They scheduled a November bazaar and a social evening later in September. A donation of $142 was approved for War Service League overseas Christmas boxes.

Lakeside C.D.F MCA Alice McCallum War Service League Pt. Cieut St. Josph's Hospital Toronto Herbert Baker Pauline Doris Jann Mac) Symon Symon James Symon Acton Owen Sound Ware St. Joseph's Hospital Harry Ware George Albert Germany

Diefenbaker May Attend Tory Picnic at Lowville Park

Hatton County Tories plan a record turnout for the annual picnic at Lowville Park in North Burlington on Sunday September 20. John Diefenbaker may attend as speculation circulates and Alvin Hamilton is confirmed as guest speaker. organizers promise a chicken barbecue dinner prizes and entertainment with tickets from local Conservatives.

Hatton County Lowville Park North Burlington John Diefenbaker Alvin Hamilton Diefenbaker

Church Calendar Highlights from September Services

A dated parish calendar lists upcoming sermons and activities for multiple churches in Acton. Trinity Church and Trinity United Church outline morning and evening services, Sunday school, and special guest speakers, while Acton Baptist Church and Pentecostal assemblies note evangelistic services and midweek prayer meetings.

Trinity Church School Jas. Finlay, DD Carleton Street United Church Friends of Trinity Aim T. A. Matchett T. A. Machett

Acton Fair aims to grow with community history effort

Recording Our History urges Acton residents to capture memories of senior citizens as Ontario nears its centennial. Alex Carruthers calls voluntary interviews and letters to enrich local and provincial heritage, using retired clergy and teachers as interviewers to preserve community life.

Meir Alex Carruthers Ontario Perton

Dope in Quebec Escape Memoir from a son

A family recalls a young man’s plan to hide abroad for two weeks in Quebec. The note describes a bid for independence, mixed with humor and worry from parents and sister. The letter mentions a Kingston to Ottawa ride, meeting a French family in Val Montreal, and a request for ten dollars.

Fecerpt Grand’ Mere Quebec Atetion Ottawa Mw Michel Val Montreal

Dr Robert Buckner Physician and Surgeon in Acton Ont

Dr Robert D Buckner a physician and surgeon located at 39 Wellington Street Acton Ontario is listed with phone number 853 1240. The notice provides a professional listing for medical services.

D. A. Garrett Willow and River Sts Entrance River St. Acton Ont Robert D. Buckner Wellington St Acton, Ont iPhone

Optometrist E L Buchner in Acton schedule

E L Buchner D Optometrist 6 John St Acton offers Wednesday appointments 2 00 pm to 6 00 pm for weednnesdays no idea. For appointment phone 853 104 One answer phone Waterloo 742 8847 ARTHUR A JOHNSON 184 Main St Milton phone TR 89972 Rea TR 85475 TuesdayAfternoons Thursday Evenings Friday Mornings

E. L. Buchner D. Optometrist John St Acton Weednnesdays Waterloo Arthur A. Johnson Main St Milton

Gray Coach Lines Schedules and Holiday Service Notice

Scheduling details show eastbound and westbound departures with varying times and holiday exceptions. The text lists morning and evening runs, weekend and holiday variations, and special notes for certain days.

Canadian National Railways timetable note

Canadian National Railways schedule copy shows daylight saving times to Toronto with weekday variations and Sunday exceptions. Westbound service to Stratford listed with daily and Sunday-exception details, including specific departure times and train carriage notes.

Canadian National Railways Toronto Sun Stratford Sir Ally

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