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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 26, 1963
Page
22
A large crowd celebrated Acton’s fall event with strong turnout and high energy. Despite predicted poor conditions the day proved sunny and the plans for the anniversary gathered momentum.
A leading manufacturing firm defines a customer as the person who brings wants to the company. The goal is to fill those wants profitably for both customer and firm. Every worker affects the customer through quality, since even small slips can reduce product value in the customer’s eyes.
The Ontario Chamber of Commerce debate on planning boards features A H Leis surier urging clearer focus on programming over planning. Delegates praise work yet consider renaming to emphasize scheduling and service unification to boost future growth and efficiency.
A government pay inquiry chaired by Mr A D P Heeney begins in Ottawa to study 185000 civil servants and 875 million payrolls. The panel aims to streamline pay scales and consider binding arbitration while implementing Glassco recommendations.
A 1943 issue reports Acton Fair Day attendance near 5,000 with a notable horse exhibit and a fire incident at Victoria Avenue. Miss June Gowhont escaped injury when her horse bolted and fell. fire brigade controlled the blaze. Highway hazards between Milton and Acton noted. multiple local notices include Navy support helpers and Acton Drapers hall events.
Fragmented district snippets detail a mix of events and concerns from Inglewood and Brampton. Topics include a veterinary call for fowl births, a Hull hoop craze revival at Masv Field School, parking debates in Brampton, a December plebiscite hint in Georgetown, a November testimonial dinner in Ameé, and reports of a rabid animal hunt with no injuries.
A reader explains the New Democratic Party and socialism, arguing many Canadians oppose radical reform and fear totalitarian connotations. The piece critiques socialists and the idea of abolishing private property, urging preservation of the status quo and warning against misusing the term socialism as a scare word.
A. Gardhouse leads the sheep show topping several classes with best ewe and Suffolk and Shropshire entries. Other top placements include Ro Comfort and Kelly in various breed divisions with notable wins across Southdowns and Cardhouse groupings, reflecting strong show results.
4 H clubs conclude a series of meets with activities reported from Leander and nearby areas. Notes mention September events and crop show results, with emphasis on youth involvement and county agricultural outreach.
A directory of professionals in Acton Ontario including doctors dentists lawyers optometrist and coach services. Listings show names offices addresses hours and contact phone numbers for Dr Robert Buckner Dr T B Moore CF Leatherland David Gorn and others along with Gray Coach Lines and Canadian National Bus schedules.
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