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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 06, 1962
Page
7
Relief for curlers is near as a new flooding gadget for ice is manufactured. Jim Casbum aims to provide a smooth sheet when the equipment arrives. Play tightens with the six week draw ending. Skips knuckle down for a serious stretch. May or John Gay prosper in retirement prep, remaining undefeated.
About 30 swimmers from the Water Y club near Guelpha attend Friday lessons. Fall tests show progress with many earning certificates from Prebeginners to Second Bar. Recipients include Teddy Saitz Rodney Williams Andy Miller and Julie Smith in Prebeginners. Beginners list features Clive Lawrence Joe Cole and Donna Williams among others. First Star honors go to Alan McKenzie Felisnik Bill Pendleton and several others. Second Bar certificates awarded to Sharon White Raymond Sait Merl Harms and additional swimmers.
Acton Men s Pee Wees blanked Guelph Legion 6 0 at the Community Centre. Doug Casburn starred with a hat trick while Galbert Dowling and Moe Mason added key scores and assists from Casey Harkles and Roddy Andrews along with solid defense. Casey Harkler took the lone penalty.
An analysis of minor hockey growth notes its origins among Redcoat garrisons at Fort Henry and traces the rise to about 200000 young players nationwide, with 30000 in the Toronto area. It highlights Acton's tireless tots and a season of multiple games, travel plans, and local league activity at the Community Centre.
Over 200 Halton County officials staff and guests gathered at Riviera Clubs for the Warden's Dinner honoring Dr C A Martin Reeve of Milton and the late Warden Wilfrid Bird. Speakers praised leadership, municipal service and county coopera tion amid a busy year.
The Free Press ran nonstop election calls Tuesday evening with rapid results and many callers shouting "He's my husband!" in joy. Staff noted a mix of men women and children, an extra Bell operator, and a shift to dial with an automated busy signal during the hectic but exciting night.
The Sunday service at the Church of Chrise Den ciples marked a Women's Day celebrating a world mission. Mrs Howlett led the theme Gods power redeems the world, noting two thirds lack saving knowledge. Soloists Miss Marina Kingsbury and others joined in a duet Face to Face.
Readers unhappy with letter writing can vent their problems by sending a subscription request or message to the Free Press. The notice invites input from town residents seeking solutions through the newspaper’s engagement channels.
A garbled fragment notes a temporary mascot named Jim Casburn and an arena incident where a supposed adopter disappeared, leaving confusion and questions about the event and its aftermath.
William Edward Bi Townsend aged 87 of Norval died of a heart attack at home Wednesday. He served Esquesing Township as road superintendent for 17 years and was a longtime Norval resident. He leaves wife Ethel Young, a sister and a niece. Funeral held at Georgetown with interment at Hillcrest Cemetery.
A YMCA program hosts a plane model building activity led by instructor Peter Pacha. About ten teens learn to design and construct model airplanes and compete for a prize for the best craftsman and progress shown.
Readable text describes a YMCA ladies group planning slimnastics sessions to exercise muscles and improve fitness. Led by Mrs D Henry from Knox Ave the program aims to attract neighbors and Sunday School attendees to participate in upcoming activities and Christmas concerts.
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