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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 11, 1962

Page

2

The Good Old Days From Free Press 1912

A snippet from the Free Press 1912 notes local rink openings and management shifts for ice hockey. It mentions Mackliy as manager, new officers W. P. Brown Ganton Beardmore and J. C. Clay, and plans for a busy season with home games. Also reported are a Milton hardware attract, rail and weather issues, and a Rockwood G. T. R. station fire with partial recoveries.

The Free Press Mackliy Te Seaice Hockey Team IF Lanving W. P. Brown Ganton Beardmore J.C. Clay Pew

Acton Intermediates Win overtime thriller 74 Milverton

20 years ago the Acton intermediates in wool combing colors defeated Milverton 74 in overtime after a first period Milverton surge. The Cambers edged back with a ten minute OT scoring four more goals to seal the win as machinery shipments arrive for Wool Combing.

Tssue Free Press Acton Intermediates Milverton Tome Combers Cambers Theo McCutcheon Guelph Jim Adamson Acton Mick Holmes Monty Aoath

Slump Pumps Rally Town Through January Blues

A satirical town piece urges residents to activate their “slump pumps” during January's dreary post Christmas lull. It lampoons cash woes, low spirits among teachers and preachers, and winter routines while mocking seasonal malaise and suggesting cheerful, comic remedies. The narrator mocks merchants and homeowners, urging action and a spring revival.

Speyside School Scoops and Holiday Classroom News

Room 1 reports improving reading and dolls day with Christmas gifts. Room 2 held a December 2 Christmas party with Santa and gifts under the tree. Room 3 notes Tom Melansen's microscope present. Room 4 covers Canada exploration, science interest, and grade seven spelling wins. Grades eight study shadows, sun issues, and exam guidance topics.

Room Two Santa Tom Melansen Canada

Well Take Meeting To Reeve Ryckmen TM January Session

County councils regular January meeting is listed for January 23 but will not be held in the level venue as previously announced. Officials urge residents to monitor official notices for any schedule changes and new meeting details.

G. T. R. Statim Rockwood Aamespa Reeve Ryckmen

First Meeting of New UCW at Thomas Home

The initial gathering of Eben Ever’s UCW for the new year met December 5 at Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Thomas's home with good attendance. Mrs. M. Hayward opened as president with a New Year message, Merv. J. Henry led devotions, and the theme centered on praising the Lord for creativity amid modern science. Members reflected on God’s continuing creative power in the universe and in Christian faith, considering unity amid theological differences while studying Unity in a Bible home.

New Ucw UCW Eben R. G. Thomas M. Hayward Merv. J. Henry

Contrary to a Basic Right in Land Planning

The author argues that 1962 planning limits private land use through municipal standards, restricting owners from using property as they wish. Boundaries create conflicts when neighbors seek different outcomes, and few citizens grasp how planning coexists with ownership until making changes. The piece calls for restoring ownership rights while retaining protections.

Axman

Wilfrid Bird Named Halton County Warden for 1962

Wilfrid Bird has been named warden of Halton County for 1962. He brings years of municipal service and community activity, with the appointment viewed as an honor and a sign of leadership in Ontario's wealthy county. The role involves extensive attendance at county council meetings and numerous committees and events throughout the year.

Wilfrid Bird Halton County Halton Ontario County Coune Pew

County council rifts test new warden amid 1942 tensions

County council strains over representation between north and south linger despite routine route matters. North gains voting edge on geographic lines, with Southern municipalities losing ground. Warden Bird aims to mediate an amicable solution while steering county activities toward a vigorous future for Hotton. A shoreline mystery and foggy voyage add odd notes to the page.

County Council Snail County Bird Wall Hotton

Halton Junior Debaters in Third Round Meet

Halton Junior Debaters compete in third round as Mary Lou Taylor and Eu Seg advocate the negative while Hyon the Fea Detiong and Larner dea afe propose the affirmative. The Inter University system urged fair debate with a special meeting at the Centary. The program previews speakers from Halton Egg Producers and Canadian Poultry Association to discuss market planning and future egg production.

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Unclear OCR District News With Mixed Local Mentions

Fragmented text describes district events and meetings, mentions Neewlan Foeae, Georgetown, and various named places and people. Several garbled phrases reference plans, contests, and community notices but readable specifics are scarce. The article appears to be an OCR scramble of local items with multiple proper nouns obscured.

Directory of Doctors and Professionals in Acton and Georgetown

A fragmented historic directory lists physicians surgeons optometrists and lawyers with addresses and phone numbers in Acton Georgetown and surroundings. It includes Dr Kenney Dr Garrett Dr Buckner and others with office hours and locations. travel and train timetables for Canadian National Railways populate the page alongside professional listings.

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