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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 03, 1962
Page
8
Residents report tulips blooming and daffodils rising as Georgetown endures fires under watchful eyes. Weekend scenes showed summer clothes emerging, ponds visited by youths, and Adam Taylor’s photos at the Dobbie home. Local notices invite residents to trim trees and apply for verifications at Dilts Stationery on MUL Street.
The Apel birthday party in Esquosing Township was sponsored by the Limehouse and Silverwood Women’s Institutes. Members and two presidents attended, with a head table, singing, accordion solos, guitar songs, and a humorous wedding-skits performance. Five honored guests sat at the head table for refreshments and received candies and gifts.
Halton County braces for a combative election with Liberals NDP and Tories officially launching campaigns. Oakville lawyer chip away pushing Liberal aim to sway NDP votes while Conservative veteran Sandy Best files to defend his seat. Caputo accuses spending on public works of favoring certain workers, as Mike Pearson planned southern Ontario visit to rally Liberals.
Churchill Ladies held a bake sale and tea at the United Church in Acton on Friday. Visitors included Mr and Mrs George Elliott and Mr and Mrs Clie Tight and Barry Lynn. Local residents noted Mr Robert Kerr Sr in Guelph General Hospital and wished him a speedy recovery. Jimmy Roz recovering in Guelph Steine Hospital after an eye injury. Recent rains have shortened the Brass treatier and prompted lawn cutting by residents.
A Parks Board finance report shows an operating winter deficit of 285.93 with total outlays rising to 841.57 after capital expenditures. Revenue from industrial hockey and skating events is projected to improve next year, though wages and video costs require careful monitoring. A protective window screen and minor repairs are approved for the equipment room.
A rural kitchen fire at a Pred Hey, BR residence caused smoke and alarms after burned buns were removed from a stove oven. Firefighters investigated a vented furnace section amid confusion as residents aided the effort and a neighbor described the smoky scene.
Firefighters were diverted after a caller gave incorrect directions on Monday afternoon. Responders arrived at a misaddressed location, startling residents as they tried to locate the scene and coordinate a telephone dispatch with mistaken guidance.
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