12 Dec 1963
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 12, 1963
Page
1
Shophifters Busy Actan OPP Co Ray Mu warns merchants this week to stay alert for strangers entering shops during an opportune period for theft. Corporal urges strict supervision and securing homes to deter break ins and theft. Several shoplifting incidents have been reported to the police.
A Christmas event at the Duke of Devonshire chapter LOUDLES featured Santa and an elf visiting the Beatty home on December 16. Members planned and served, with a short meeting led by Mrs. Midaprive, and contests won by Mrs Gordon Johnston and Miss Henneed.
An 18 year old Oshville youth was shot in the thigh by companions during a hunting weekend incident. Ontario officers warned hunters to be more careful with firearms under the Game and Fish Act which carries fines up to 1000 dollars and possible imprisonment for careless handling.
The provided OCR sample contains severely distorted and unreadable phrases about voting and letters, lacking coherent events or identifiable entities. No verifiable people, places, or organizations are extractable for a meaningful summary.
The Acton council completes annual appointments to boards for a three year term and one year reappointments to the Credit Valley Conservation. High school board reappointed for another year. New spending approved for election day clerks, hall rental, and other civic costs.
Fragmentary text mentions bells, ovens, persons named Acton and Phetyditers and a patrolled system. Reads as damaged local notice with townwide references but lacks coherent events or dates.
Unofficial city council vote declines request for a recount of ballots in the recent municipal election. Hob Drinkwalter, who trailed by seven votes, sought a recount amid spoiled ballots reported by election officials and the clerk.
Dellars Coming Revuke praises the Scout Gropper Committee appeal for funds while many families have yet to donate. Donations can be sent to Act Scout Committee with arrangements at the post office for forwarding to the organizers.
Acton council received assurances from the Ontario Municipal Board and board officials in Toronto that full cooperation will back a high school addition. The visit aimed to authorize architects to prepare working plans and secure a five year forecast for expenditures to be submitted within a week to expedite the project.
Chairman Tom Wauseon received a pension and bouquet in a farewell tribute at a school event. Principal GW McBenge and trustee William Benson praised his four decades of service to the Rotary, Bow Scouts, Canadian Legion, Y's Men's Club, and local community groups.
Mr Watson announced his retirement after fourteen years, thanking colleagues and noting the education he gained. He urged others to join the board and continue the work, praising the support from staff and friends during his tenure.
Unclear recount scene involves candidate Drinkwalter seeking a ballot recount from Acton’s December municipal elections. Judge to decide eligibility and cost. Outcome pending review of the obscure text.
The document outlines revised assessments with residential increases of up to 5825 and commercial declines up to 17700. It mentions a public hearing, voting by the court, and references to related redress, rebates, and potential reductions across various categories and dates.
Fragmentary OCR lists names and titles including Gordon Beatty WAM of Lodge and Mendis exening members. The text appears garbled with many nonstandard words, offering little clear context or events. No coherent actions or dates are discernible.
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