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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 17, 1963
Page
2
Amid ongoing park facility plans and a new child care program, We Perks Beerd and the Garrison Committee voice mutual duties and future collaboration. Both groups acknowledge potential disagreements but seek constructive action and steady progress despite limited public detail.
Local councils debate how to fund Canada’s centennial events as a national plan stalls. Residents urge practical steps like curling clubs or dedicated facilities, while warning against overcommitting funds or excluding participants.
The period notes a Norwester storm disrupting travel with snow drifts and cancelled buses while rail travel stalls. It also covers wartime fronts in North Africa and Britain raids, a seaside wedding, church notices, local obituaries, civic elections, and community events in Acton and surrounding areas.
Police recovered all but one of the cars reported stolen as thieves played a chess like game with motorists. Two additional stolen vehicles were found in the process. None of the drivers left keys in ignition.
Acton WI meeting held at Wallace home discussed homemaking and noted 31 parcels sent out during Christmas season.
Readers share memories of travel in Germany and Europe and write to a Canadian columnist. Notes recount friendly receptions abroad, domestic cheer, and reflections on Christmas traditions and family life.
Mrs Chas Shultis was installed as President of the Acton Ladies-Legion Auxiliary at the first 1963 meeting on January 3. Officers installed include first vice president D Rogers second vice president Gord James treasurer A Irwin secretary F Toth and others. A plant was given to comrade Irene Hunter on the sick list. Cards of thanks were read from widows and veterans. A very successful year was reported after audit and a luncheon followed.
Euchre tables restarted at Pridey night with eight tables in play sponsored by the Women's Institute. Prize winners included Lionel Waters Mise Fines and Mrs Matthews.
A list of Acton Ontario professionals including physicians surgeons a chiropractor a dentist a lawyer a hearing specialist and a taxi coach schedule with local routes and street addresses. Names include Dr W G C Kenney Dr D A Garrett Dr Robert Buckner Dr T B Moore and others plus contact numbers and office hours. Also notes coach departures from Acton and CN rail schedules.
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