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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 23, 1965
Page
3
This piece extols the daily impact of politeness and gratitude. It notes that a genuine thanks paired with a smile or wave often improves interactions, especially in traffic, and encourages consistent courtesy even when not vocally expressed.
Opinion piece discusses the tension between individual liberty and curbing hate speech. It notes pride in freedom while acknowledging threats from extremist literature and calls for debate on whether to limit such advocacy.
A fragment discusses dangers of censorship and totalitarian control. It critiques RAND Corporation forecasts predicting 1975 drug and biological advances to alter will and personality. It argues for individual rights and rejects manipulation and social engineering.
A narrator laments men who stage lavish wedding anniversaries to cover misdeeds, citing Charlie and Mabel as examples. He describes Charlie’s gambling, hunting, and drinking while Mabel feigns forgiveness, then notes her mixed feelings as she recounts the night’s display. Her verdict: sharp, biting.
A fragmented 1948 1945 church calendar listing services and schedules for Acton Pentecostal Tabernacle Baptist Church Maple Avenue Gaprisy Georgetown and Christian Reformed Church. Events include Sunday School Mourning and Evening Services Tuesday Prayer Bible studies Thursday choir practice and Friday meetings.
Esquesing councillors discussed ambulance accounts, proposed charging fees, and called for road oiling and maintenance improvements. They considered tax concessions for Global Marble of Canada and approved a student survey trip and August building permits valued at 225.
The Frew Pread September 21 1915 reports on the Acton fall fair with parade won by Josn McCrea and winners in the baby show. It notes community arrivals and farewells, funeral notices, military updates, church events, harvest services, and local society updates amid changing weather and seasonal exhibitions.
Me and Mrs M Hanten of Hunsburgh win top honors in light horses harness events. Carriage team Mr and Mrs Barden claim best team hackney under 142 hands, with multiple placings across roadsters ponies and single and tandem classes. Barden and Croft listed among winners in numerous divisions including high stepping ponies and drivers.
A fragmented list of professionals and offices in Acton Ontario including doctors D A Garrett Robert Buckner T B Moore C Hutchison with addresses and phone numbers, an architect Ronald Skinner, a barrister in Port Credit, a geographer in Guelph, and other listings. Also mentions coach schedules and daylight saving transport times.
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