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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 11, 1962
Page
4
Fragmented notes describeActonians and visitors to Acton Heaven with references to family members, hotel stays, and social events. Mentions of Angies MeXtini, Mir Aut Sahna, and local hosts mix with health, travel, and a planned visit schedule across April and October. The text lists several names and places, including hospitals and a special taped segment.
Executive installed Thursday for the Legion Ladies' Auxiliary with head Adops Le elected. Past president Mrs. William Buchanan and Mrs. Fred Stuckey honored as tributes. John Lovell presiding. New officers include first vice president Mrs. Charles Shulis, second vice president Mrs. Jim McKintosh, secretary Mrs. James Bradshaw, treasurer Mrs. James Bradshaw, and other committee conveners named. Charter draped during the meeting with a moment of silence.
Fragmented OCR text notes Dr George Aitken inducted to Eden Rockwood charge and references multiple unrelated names and places. The readable portions suggest a church or clergy assignment with local connections and historical names prominent in the era, including mentions of weather, religious figures, and community events.
Agriculture Society meeting notes show the Ceatecla Ladies returning their slate by acclamation. Mrs Wallace Swanklame presided and urged orderly conduct at the annual gathering with tickets issued for event entry and a forthcoming February meeting noted.
The board discussed appointing Michael Bevan as assistant principal and speeding the appointment by September 1962. A committee from vice-chairman Reit and trustee Engel will meet Hansen and Bevan to study school setup and use of the stone building. Music options for grade nine were praised and to continue, with plans to finalize teaching this term. Regular meeting nights set for the first Monday at 8 pm. Accounts totaling 1235.35 approved for payment. Outdoor links described as blooming in local backyards.
The WoL group met at President Mrs Funie McBeery home for a euchre and penny sale planning session. May Stewart Colley Rol Callway answered by TA family. plans were made for monthly events at Aloe Mouton school starting January with April and other dates.
Mrs. Pete Sayers of Church Street marked her 96th birthday Sunday with a small gathering of friends and relatives. Niece Miss Madeline Gibbons joined St Joseph Roman Catholic Church members. Father V. J. Morgan spoke of the milestone as she received gifts cards and flowers.
Jim Milne elected head of the Legion with officers including first vice president Jick Bullough second vice president Jim Guan and Mas Storey as others in the 1962 installation. Local World War I veteran George Musselle noted among longstanding branch members.
Fragmented OCR summarizing a Rotary event for the March of Dimes Blitz at 962 March Street with multiple names, committees, and roles. Mentions Masterton Welehaan, Ray Miles Ayguay Rovary, and various organizers, chair, secretary, and engagements.
Readable fragments suggest a Free Press note on a new post office project with high expenses and anticipated impacts. Specifics are unclear but imply significant pricing and schedule concerns affecting the community.
A brief, experimental note reports a breezy night event around 940 PM Sunday morning with test strings and a staged fire sound. It records the sensation of wind and a distant flame effect as part of a controlled sounding exercise.
An unclear report describes events at Acton Lake with mentions of residents and a filed matter. The piece notes a May timeframe, a vehicle or site clue, and later reveals an identity mystery surrounding occupants.
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