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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 03, 1964
Page
9
Acton residents outline plans for town council school board and hydro commission contests. Arthur Field and Doris Fryer seek council seats alongside Albery Irwin and others. Four contend for three public school board posts. three vie for Acton Hydro Commission seats, with platforms stressing tax relief and improved services.
The Balmain Hall banquet drew fourteen tables of guests with top scorers Mrs Wilfred Harding and Mrs Young, who won a three way contest with Mrs Dunk and Mrs Robt McEnery. Nearby, Mr Hugh Bass and Mr Young were noted in attendance. Community updates mention Mrs Tom Gilbertxon recovering in Western Hospital Toronto and Mr Tom Mack improving with family nearby. Georgetown events include the Town Agricultural Society banquet in Stewart Town Hall with 98 seats, and UCW bazaar in Acton.
A note describes three cent stamps offered in cello packs and bulk bargains as the post office plans extended hours on two Saturdays before Christmas December 12 and 19 at 4 Mowbray Place. A local official, with eight years on council including mayor terms, outlines service and commitment to government and community groups.
Knox Presbyterian Ladies Aid held its annual meeting in the church school room on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs RB Spichogel, the president, opened with a Bible text and led prayers. Reports from secretary and treasurer were read, preparations for a pre Christmas program were discussed, and plans for catering and community service were announced. The meeting concluded with carols, a Christmas story, poems, and a shared Christmas luncheon.
Birthday greetings for Mr. Howard Price mark his 92nd on November 24. Obituary notes Harold McMenemy died in Georgetown and was buried in Williams Cemetery. Wedding guests included Mrs. Dik Voshamp and Renate. Rev W A Young of Fergus officiated with Rev FON Young. Betty Ann and Mary Lou Brown performed a duet. Visitors from Cornwall welcomed at Smethurst house.
Subscriptions and coupon submissions are requested by readers addressed to the Circulation Department of The Acton Free Press.
A historical note details the Boys Rehabilitation Centre for boys aged 16 to 21 on probation. Major MiCorquendale of the Salvation Army discussed the centre's work, its government sponsored courses in farm training, service station training, and hatch on helpers, and the growing demand for trained youths.
A fort midable display drew attendees as Major McCorquodale answered many questions. Mike Homer thanked the Major for his stimulating address and the talk proved revelatory to the audience.
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