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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 07, 1963
Page
6
Local curling clubs announce the start of an eight week draw with Monday and Tuesday leagues. Teams, member lists, and schedules for Monday Mixed, Tuesday Men and Tuesday Mixed are published, detailing players and team numbers. The Adams trophies will be awarded after the first eight weeks with contact info for replacements.
Branch 197 marks Remembrance Day on November 10 1963 with parades in Acton and Rockwood at 1030 and 1030 respectively and a 230 departure for Nasdaganeva service. Dinner tickets at 4 00 pm follow the parade, with raffles and a poppy drive supporting veterans events and Blood Donor Day.
Report of a chaotic Miss Acton Fair contestant entry with unclear registration and missing officials. Observers, media and committee members could not confirm eligibility as the pageant proceeds amid unresolved questions and rumors.
The School for the Deaf will open to the public at the new proviness school in Milton on Saturday November 16. Superintendent D. E. Kennedy announced that after noon the school will be open on an informal basis with staff available to explain programs and facilities. Kennedy noted the visit by Thad and hoped others who had not toured yet could attend.
A damaged text fragment notes children not in classrooms that afternoon and a delayed school opening reference. It also mentions Canada imports of manufactured goods and per capita purchases, noting Canada as a large buyer. No clear events or dates are confirmed.
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