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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 01, 1962
Page
11
Rainy Halloween scenes bring wrapped candy and frightened reflections as youngsters trim costumes and seek treats. Local trains face delays near Georgetown while town crews upgrade lines. Community events include Legion blood clinic on November 15 and Acton Scouts hike led by Neil Miller.
A severe snowfall blanketed the district dragging in more than a foot of snow in places. One resident reported the heaviest snowfall ever seen, with fruit trees bearing damage and a roof beam cracked by the weight. Cars were stuck, buses halted, and a helicopter crash occurred near Acton. Milton saw four inches and Oakville only a flurry as workers shoveled main streets and hauled meltwater away. The storm lingered and dirtied over the week as children enjoyed the snowy scene.
Sunday visitors included Mr Omar Manard with Mr and Mrs Greenwood and family, Mrs Fred Hubbard and family, Toronto visitors Mr and Mr George Lee and family, Acton guests with Mr and Mrs Leslie Kula, Mr John Allen and Miss Jennie Tovell with Mr and Mrs Albert Alton and family of Guelph, Ricky and Randy of Guelph with their parents, Mr and Mrs J Benham, Mr Ros Hindley with Mr Will Black visiting Dampace at the home of Mr and Mrs Jesse McEnery and Beth, and Bailina and Jiminy Ware of Acton spending the weekend with grandparents Mr and Mrs Albert Ware.
Alfred Thompson and family observed their 40th wedding anniversary with a gathering at the daughter’s home on Saturday October 27. Relatives and friends joined in a ceremony officiated by Rev Bren of Beatytan after a community service at Church United.
A fatal road crash near Erin, Ontario, claims the life of a mother aged about 40. Her year old son Douglas escaped injury while a passenger, identified as de Anne Coupagie, also sustained injuries. The crash occurred around 4:18 pm on a Sunday on Highway No. 6 in the northeast of Erin. The victim’s identity is tied to a local family, and the incident is under investigation by Provincial Police units led by Constable Al Herrott and Captain Gordon Craig at the Guelph headquarters.
Balinated Hall construction begins with William Hall of Guelph overseeing block laying for the new building. Campaign fund targets show progress toward a $10,000 objective to finish the hall at $21,000, with donations totaling £371,000 aimed at reaching $20,000 via public subscription. A long donor list includes Acton Area David A Cleland, Bob Craft, Denny Raws, Jean and others from Guelph and nearby areas, with committees tracking subscriptions as funds come in.
A local St John Brigade notes new members and leaders. New boys include Jobo Courtney Mark Kart and Robert Watwin. New girls are KeAnn Wasnine Patse Patsy Synod Col Lee Perkins Mary Roger Sasan Allan Jennifer Bishop. Dates and officials listed include Gov Ellis Lurene Paul and Doana Talor.
The Y's Men club outlined plans for a UNICEF party and children’s banquet with a Halloween event for young canvassers. Members will drive children to events and a November banquet was discussed withVerbal and written confirmations. Notable attendees include Bob Baun of the Toronto Maple Leafs, skating gold medallist Elizabeth Fore, and Free Press sports columnist Hhyrtles Coles plus Elmer Seth.
Officials announce the County Move is underway with the official opening slated for November 17. Crews worked through the weekend to ready the new Baseline building near Mitton, arranging desks, cabinets, and communications systems while minor delays and logistical challenges were noted as staff prepare for a smooth transition.
A fragmentary note outlines members of a sewing group making housecoats. Mentions Leisure Lassies and activities with items like wigs and hats, plus scattered proper names and locations, but the text remains largely unreadable and incomplete.
A stormy Friday report describes a serious road incident causing multiple injuries. Details are sparse due to fragmented text but indicate a collision near a coast area with responders on scene and local authorities investigating the accident.
Halton's Dr Harry Hartey asked the Department of National Health and Welfare three questions about polio cases in 1962. Minister Waldo Monteith replied 1962 reports show 6% paralytic poliomyelitis cases in Canada, compared with 188 in 1961 and 807 in 1900.
Officials from Halton EMO and county engineers discussed evacuation routing for Halton and neighboring Wellington Wentworth and Whetty counties. Plans designate Wellington Canny and Hawtron area as primary evacuation sites with interim reentry HQs and a focus on bridge rain routes and land hints studies. Residents urged to prepare home nursing care and follow county authorities for updates.
Emergency phone service in Campbellville expands as Zenith number routed via the CL exchange. North Halton detachment reports 24 hour watch for emergencies with connections to Milton and Georgetown lines. Residents can call the Milton TR 82307 number to reach Campbellville detachment. attempts to install an Alton area Zenith number await approval.
Poe Wee manager Mutni Hood announced the winners of the Maltog Poe Wee baseball draw this week. Mike Wale and Agten were among the prize recipients, with awards including a leather purse and a wallet valued at the event.
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