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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 31, 1963
Page
7
A fragmented report reflects Minor Hockey Week with advice to keep youth players safe. It notes parents and organizers, mentions Milton and a bid to avoid trouble, and stresses keeping boys on ice to prevent hot water.
In a prior game Acton trailed but rallied with key goals from Jan Riddall and Ricky Henderson. John Gay equalized late in the third period. Dave Sproston suffered a mouth injury and was hospitalized for stitches. Overtime was not played per referee, sending the game to a third period finish.
A monthly meeting of Fides Biden Mille Ww Ladies was hosted on Wednesday by Mrs. RB Caer. Trembley's Trio provided music for a Saturday village dance sponsored by the Community Club. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Ral Thera and Mr. Ny ofa. visitors and hospital notes list Mrs. Adna Clark and Miss Isabel Lowrie as confined.
A general meeting of United Packinghouse Workers of Local 479 in Beardmore elected Charles Kingsmill as president with Gordon Cunningham as vice president Frances Johnston as recording secretary Hugh O Rourke as chief steward and appointed trustees and committees. The council noted polluted Georgetown water from Silver Creek reservoir is now fixed chlorine increased and a Clean River resolution urged the province to ban mineral based detergents to curb pollution.
Local society notes recount visits and weekend travels of residents. Mrs. Harry Malnprise and Mrs. Joseph Kentner wintering in Clearwater Beach Florida, while others hosted and visited in Brampton Guelph Kitchener and Toronto areas. Missing details. general community updates and social events highlighted.
Corporal Ray Mason urged motorists to clear windshields and rear windows to prevent accidents. He warned about driving with frost and snow, to wait until the car is clear before moving, and to obey no parking by laws or risk towing at the owner's expense. Canada’s first satellite Alouetic discussed by Dr Malozzi to faculty and students at the local campus.
The notice outlines plans for the opening of a new hall on March 8 with funds in the treasury. It mentions Mr and Mrs C McFinery and Mr and Mrs E McH Pricey, an annual party for the Hennockbors Women's Institute, and a Bannockburn school gathering. Also noted are a Chinese fund update, Mrs Harry Shortill's surgery, church reports, a George Bernard Shaw play in Toronto, and municipal licensing discussions in Preston with local officials listed.
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