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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 29, 1966
Page
12
In Halton a dispute between former public health nurses and the county shows a glimmer of hope as both sides express willingness to negotiate. Reporters pressed questions as nurses and officials indicated desire to meet, a meeting later arranged though nurses had departed when council reconvened. Both sides now speak more optimistically.
The piece laments growing civic passivity and distant taxes while freedom erodes through frequent legal challenges and ever-tightening rules. It urges active participation to prevent a drift toward dictatorship, warning that silence invites control.
Beatrice Hills continues the district history with Ballinagad’s first hall, believed built or aided by the Good Temperance group on Nathaniel Roszell’s land near the Methodist Church. Details cover trustees, biannual meetings, youth temperance society, tea meetings, programs, and later renovations, closures, and eventual replacement with a new hall opened March 8, 1963.
The Acton Free Press publishes Thursdays at 38 Willow St Acton Ontario and lists advertising and subscription terms. Subscriptions are 4.00 in Canada 7.00 elsewhere. second class mail Ottawa authorized. advertising errors adjust charges. ads are offers to sell and may be withdrawn.
A sharp Toront o daily column mocks Richard J Needham’s arch attack on the education system. It argues that teachers, doctors and others work hard to guide youth, while today’s students seek life, risk and self expression, not indoctrination. The writer cites his own teens and widespread student activity to rebut Needham’s Victorian views, urging realism.
The article surveys Canada’s 1967 Centennial celebrations with touring shows, air and naval demonstrations, and international events across major cities. It notes broadcasting by the CBC to include widespread access for those unable to travel, ensuring no one is left out of the birthday year festivities.
The Free Press notes Acton's oldest Baptist congregation celebrated its fourth anniversary with special Sunday services. Also reported is a wage rise for Wool Combing Corporation of Canada Ltd employees to 50 cents an hour for experienced women operators and 60 cents for men. Recognition Day honored nearly 300 locals, listing overseas casualties and long lists of male and female awardees in both divisions.
Mr. and Mrs. Norton have sold his garage business and Ford Sales and Service to Mr. Ray Thompson who has been associated with him as mechanic for some time.
Fifty years ago this Thursday September 28 1916 Acton Fall Fair closed after a most gratifying showing. The horses and cattle displays were magnificent and splendid respectively. Acton Fall Fair proved its organization and spirit. President Havill and Secretary Hynds received praise for their teamwork and every director stood at his post. Married—Butcher—White. On Saturday September 23 at St Alban's Church Rev C H FE Smith officiated Eric, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs Wim White, to Alfred Botcher of Oshawa.
Miss Stoddart returns from last season to present a large and fine assortment of hats and bonnets at reasonable prices for ladies. Henderson, McRae and Co. report considerable grain arrivals this week with market prices listed: wheat 87-90, barley 38-45, peas 58, oats 25. Carpenters finish Jos Perkins new house on Bower Avenue. Acton Union Exhibition set for next Tuesday and Wednesday.
Local notices list multiple churches in Acton Ontario including Free Press Church Notices for St Alban the Martyr Anglican Trinity United, Beth-El Christian Reformed, Knox Church, Evangel Pentecostal Tabernacle and Evangel Tabernacle. Services span October 2 1966 with Holy Eucharist Morning Worship Church School and baptisms plus meetings for teens and prayer groups.
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