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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 13, 1962
Page
2
An editorial urges clubs to adopt clearer procedures for meetings as officers are elected. It explains how amendments to amendments work, with examples, and suggests consulting Beauchesne and Bourinot for deeper guidance. The piece stresses the reporter’s role and wishes luck to new year leaders.
The New York Times reports ongoing discussion in Moscow over a new communist record idea to incentive industrial efficiency by tying plant profits to worker bonuses. The plan envisions government controlled profits with a director and union funded by a special plant fund, rewarding overfulfillment and improving living conditions.
The article records Walk er Lodge AF and AM officers elected December 1942 with names and titles. It also covers Dublin Literary Society events and charity drives for the Canadian Aid to Russia Fund. Snowbound roads, Christmas tree issues, and local rural matters are noted alongside 50 and 1912 era items about hydro power, rural mail routes, plowing, night schools for foreign residents, and local fundraisers.
An active Legion youth group in Waterdown Branch 581 plans summer baseball teen dances a cat radio and cub and scout activities while seeking to start roller skating at Memorial Hall in Georgetown.
The Dastent Nad? Toronte annual meeting lists directors and officers elected for the coming year. Notable attendees include Jim Carger John Bir Robert Alexander Fred Nurne Kyle Bingham and others from Oakville Burlington and Wellington. The board elected R Alexander as president Jim Render as vice president and MU Burd as treasurer. Santa elves from Norway Denmark and Sweden were mentioned in a separate note about Christmas gifts.
A rambling Christmas exchange of nerves and traditions captures the rush before the holiday. The writer laments shopping fatigue and debt while cherishing cards and memories from old friends, noting BelfastIreland and Kay and David sending greetings amid a chaotic but warm season.
Board 2 at the Ac ton Bridge Club featured spirited bidding. South hoped for slam after partner opened but faced a spade preempt from North. Despite rocky turns, several tables reached 4 clubs or 5 spades with varying success, yielding top and near-top scores. winners were Martin Dalen and Mike Lane, second place went to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hooper, with Tom Warnes and George Sargeant close behind.
The fragment discusses who sent the first Christmas card and various claims around 1843. It mentions John Calcott Horsley and the design showing a festive group with wine, while noting conflicting stories about knighthood and the card’s creator. It references a museum and debates over charity versus display in the 19th century.
A physician and surgeon operates from 2 Main Street North covering the Main and Mill Street area in Acton Ontario. Office phone B83 2180 and residence number 883.0138 listed for contact.
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