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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 03, 1969
Page
5
A letter from John K. Gosterhof of Halton county argues against a stricter township by law on firearms and hunting. He urges readers to take action, form committees, and pressure council while noting wildlife issues and trespassing rules.
The column examines a hand from the Acton Club where declarer wins ten tricks with careful play after a four no trump contract. It notes the spade and diamond splits and a specific sequence where West shows out of trump, allowing ruffing and a successful endgame. Last week’s winners at Acton Bridge Club are listed with names.
The Halton branch of the Ontario Provincial Police Association held its annual policemen's ball at Club Riviera in Norval Friday evening. About 460 attended. Organizer Const. Jim Hodson of Milton OPP said proceeds will be turned over to District 3 headquarters for distribution to police forces in the district and local charities.
The Halton County Board of Education met Thursday and warned the Steele Report could push Burlington into an untenable position within a regional structure. Chair F Armitage voiced serious reservations about the commission’s education competency and questioned provincial coordination. Trustees agreed to review the board brief and seek a meeting with the Minister of Municipal Affairs, while reaffirming Burlington's place in Halton.
The Acton Legion Choraliers sang at the Ontario Reformatory church service last Sunday morning in front of over 100 attendees. They next perform at the Elliott House in Guelph on December 14 and at the annual band concert on December 21, then plan a fifth anniversary ladies night for December 28.
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