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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 26, 1963
Page
6
Santa Claus arrived at Beardmore for a party held at the County Centre. Workers handed out six Beardmore employees gifts and the program featured entertainment paused by cold weather. Performers from London Ontario and local acts entertained while parents and children received hot coffee, hot dogs, and chocolates.
A brief note outlines Canadian tax revenues including personal income about 2736 million and corporate income figures. It mentions special thaw year payments and a veto related to old age security measures, with a reference to a 22 million SW24 context.
Santa Claus visited Branch 197 with children’s cheers, clowns, and Acton Citizens’ Band fun. The zone bowling tourney is set for January 11, with entries due by January 4. a strong turnout is expected. Inter-County and cribbage standings show Brampton and Georgetown leading. Friday euchre prizes shifted to turkeys and chickens with Doug Price, Andy Nolan, and Norm Cunningham taking top prizes amid close play.
On the final day students attend classroom visits by Santa figures and color workshops. Beaver Valle High students watched The Mouse That Roared at Robert Little auditorium while teachers hosted presentations and a student team from senior grades impressed onlookers with a show of skill.
Department of Highway crews worked through the holiday season to clear snow and sand, keeping routes passable for travelers during the Christmas period.
St Alban's and United Church held annual candlelight services as Yuletide crowds filled pews. The Christmas season brought cheer with carols and bright church lighting, while local stores observed Christmas shopping and holiday mood amid light snow. The Halton TB Association reported about 28 000 returned to date andmay exceed last year’s 34 000 donation.
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