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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 16, 1964
Page
11
In Halton County council a vote selected Gordon Gallagher as Warden for 1684. The editorial notes the contest was keen and emphasizes the wardens role in guiding centralization and coordination of county services while preserving local autonomy.
The Good Old Days recounts Pte Cinigi beasciby wounded in action December 2 while serving in Tal, and Pte John Graham reportedly bucking under fire. Two Nassayouwers, James Wallace and Karl Frank, listed for heroism in Tels. The Torhote Telegram reports a rescue by a 48th Highlanders unit cut off by the enemy. The article notes a stage show raising funds, with receipts near $400 after expenses, and attendance over 100.
A January 1914 Free Press report recalls a mid night fire in Water Street area where Mr WOW Beardmore’s residence burned after a frost socked water mains. Firemen and workers battled ice and freezing pipes to spread water, evacuate residents, and restore hydrants as authorities sought to ease northeast district congestion.
The piece questions Roy Thomton and the Thomton organization over ownership of Canadian newspapers and editorial influence across cities like Guelph Georgetown Brampton Oakville and Galt. It argues for preserving local ownership and warns government risks from centralized control in the press. It also notes smoking risks and a municipal debt survey highlighting urban per capita burdens.
A water accident at Elgabeth Street Sewage Plant involved Kathe Sullivan and Gail Dasybee as a teen boy and bystander saved by Mrs Sullivan and Wellin Scantanaive. OakRvide Chamber of Commerce to honor service clubs in April. Burlington and Georgetown reports touch on local governance and school additions. Milton town worker suffers severe burns while aiding his daughter and others respond with fire crews.
Halton Plowmen held their annual meeting with officer elections. President Gibert McDowell led the new slate including past president Hamby, with Geoffrey Allen Franck and other officers named from Milton, Georgetown, Burlington and Campbellville RR. Speakers included Ma Creighton of the Department of Agriculture and guest remarks referenced farming ties to international counties.
A muddled OCR fragment describes a young couple visiting parents during a holiday season. The Sparenis family, new to a Canadian city, enjoy a Christmas with a 17 year old daughter and a party with friends. The text is garbled and unclear overall.
An Acton Revlye Bridge Club team opened the new year with a four by four tournament, facing tough field play and noting defensive learnings. Debrief highlights early missteps, a key coaching moment, and post game winners: Duke Wilson Mike Lorusco Sac re McQuarrie and Earl Retoad Jack Howper.
A misreported health piece argues alcohol is cleared slowly from blood, urging caution after drinking. It notes one third ounce per hour, warns that even after hours substantial alcohol may remain. The piece exaggerates dangers of driving after multiple drinks, emphasizing hazards behind the wheel.
Directory of doctors dentists and professionals in Acton Ontario listing Dr D A Garrett Dr Robert Buckner Dr T B Moore Dr A J Buchanan Dr Cedric Dey and optometrist John Atton with hours and contact details plus coach schedules leaving Acton with daily times and holiday notes from the region.
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