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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 06, 1962
Page
19
Relief for curlers nears as a new flooding gadget is manufactured Jim Casburn hopes to deliver a smooth ice sheet with equipment arrival play sharpens ahead of the six week draw Skips knuckle down to serious games from here on May or John Gay thrives on retirement outlook with no losses to date the scribe notes reduced box scores to save for other news.
About 30 swimmers from the Water Y club earned certificates this fall as they attended lessons in Guelpha Friday. Pre-beginners certificates went to Teddy Saltz Rodney Williams Andy Miller and others while beginners and first and second star certificates followed for numerous swimmers including Alan McKenzie Doug Casburn Donna Williams and Rick Lambert.
Acton Business Men’s Pee Wees blanked Guelph Legion 6-0 at the Community Centre. Doug Casburn drilled a hat trick with assists from Casey Markley and Denai’s Masts as Casey Markley drew a minor. Moe Mason added the lone Guelph goal while Robby Andrews and Paul Cooper contributed to the action.
A historical overview of minor hockey origins and a focus on Acton’s Tireless Tots who have played 70 action filled games last year. The piece describes regional schedules for the 1962 63 season with plans for Rochester and Buffalo trips and reflects on the sport’s growth to about 200000 participants nationwide.
The 1962 Halton wardens, Dr C A Martin and the late Wilfrid Bird, were honored at a Riviera Club dinner in Jorvel with 200 plus officials and guests. speakers praised leadership, municipal service, and progress. a gift of gold watches was presented to the Halton Junior Farmer debating team, and tributes were paid to Wardens Bird and Martin by county figures and friends.
The Free Press newsroom handled a flurry of election calls Tuesday evening with rapid results and many readers cheering. Staff reports included a caller exclaiming He's my husband as voices ranged from joyous shrieks to disbelief while a extra Bell operator and dial system managed the high volume.
The Christian Women's Fellowship at the Church of Christ gathered Sunday for Women’s Day. Pastor Byron Howlett preached on God’s power redeeming the world, urging trust in Jesus for salvation at home and abroad. Members and singers shared in the service including Mrs John Dougall and Miss Marion Kingsbury.
A reader questions writing confidence and vows to send a subscription to the Free Press. The note frames venting problems as solved by steady readership and community voice.
A striped grey cat nicknamed by locals reappears near the arena after several days. Witnesses report the feline calmly inspecting surroundings and then moving on, with no incidents or injuries recorded.
William Edward Townsend B Townsend of Norval dies at home from a heart attack aged 37 a longtime road superintendent for Esquesing Township survived by his wife Ethel Young and sister Mrs Oliver Hunter dis. services were held at Harold S McClure Funeral Home with interment in Hillcrest Cemetery Norval born in Terra Cotta Georgetown and educated at Georgetown High School and Shaws Business College Townsend worked for Hatton Brick Co before joining township service and was a deacon and auditor for Norval Presbyterian Church for years.
A new model aircraft club at the YMCON aims to award a prize for the best plane built by a top student. Mentor Harold Meter Pauchyr promises rewards to the most dedicated member based on craft, effort, and progress in aviation hobby learning.
Pallbearers were township employees linked to him. Honorary pallbearers included Weston Township councillors and citizens. The death mirrors recent months as School Board secretary HOF Baskin of Georgetown died in a car crash near Acton and the township Warden Waltens Bard died after a beating.
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