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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 22, 1963
Page
9
Premier Roharishan announces September 25 as the provincial election date in Halton. Campaigns are already active with three parties fielding candidates and sparring in papers as Liberal John Wintermeyer tours Oakville and Burlington.
The Acton column reviews 50 years ago school retirements and teaching staff changes. It notes board decisions, a concert committee report, and plans for prize distributions and entertainments. Also mentions a 20 years ago Acton picnic, prize winners, and civic functions at United Church and local clubs.
A noisy week in Thomar with a fire incident near George Town and widespread concerns over water testing. Reports describe burnt structures, controlled burns, and calls for public safety measures as merchants and chambers discuss stricter enforcement.
Summary relates to a school or club event listing multiple trophy results and names. It mentions a Royal Bank Silver Tray and individuals such as Sheree Ta Pe, Bob Merry, Larry Gurdhoyee, Rose Mary Booth, Ruth Seat, and Detmar Ford, with various scores and standings. The garbled text includes a trophy table with junior and senior participants and references to theatres and cash prizes.
The narrator recalls a trip featuring a New York revue called The Establishment, a Canadian Strathard Festival visit, and a crowded hotel scene. They critique the revue as irreverent but note a few amusing skits, while detailing theatre, concert, and social moments with mixed enthusiasm and lively local color.
Halton Farm Safety Council urges use of red safety bags on slow moving farm machinery. With harvest under way and heavy traffic on public roads, farmers are advised to mount flags to warn motorists and observe safer traveling rules. Bags are available at the Fatension Beanch and Ontario Department of Agriculture Milton for local farmers.
Futures studies will determine the effect of the lands and surrounding farm buildings. Information on proper location of farm buildings to reduce snow and wind problems is available. Write to the Department of Engineering Scene, OAC, Guelph, of we sur county Agricultural Representative.
Directory of physicians dentists optometrist and other services in Acton Ontario listing clinics, addresses, and phone numbers. Includes schedules hours and appointment notes for Dr Garrett Buckner Moorf Buchanan Leathers and others with travel lines and railway connections for Georgetown Stratford and Toronto services.
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