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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 10, 1966
Page
17
A descriptive bridge problem from a last week session. West holds spades jack and three. Declarer plays clubs and diamonds with ruffs and trumps. The reader must decide on the safe lead and how to defend to defeat the contract, considering declarer's likely spade and diamond holdings and the potential finesse of the spade nine.
Snow fell Wednesday yet Eden Mills Presbyterian Ladies held their annual bazaar with many visitors from nearby centers. Fancy work, aprons, and baking tables drew crowds while tea was poured by Mrs E Millson and others. Over 100 costumed children attended Halloween events with judges naming winners in age groups. Anna Wilson attended the christening of Janet Ann Parks in Guelph.
Acton Brownies led by Brown Owl Mrs T S Newton seek knitted four inch squares and warm garments to aid children this winter. They urge using old socks into vests and mitts, and ask for pants scraps, warm sheets, and wool garments. Dr Lotta Hitschmanova and the Unitarian Service Committee distribute clothing abroad, with collection points via Mrs R Buckner at 853-1240.
South and North stretched bids in a contract discussion. If West plays a high spade they will incur three losers. Last week's winners were Jack Coats with George Solty, Mrs Campbell with Mrs Coats, and Mr and Mrs Bob Dickson.
Deputy Reeve William Hoey of Nassagiwega Township attended the National Conference of Mayors at the Canadian Emergency Measures College in Arnprior from October 31 to November 3. The twice yearly conference aids municipalities with nuclear and peace time disaster responsibilities. Scout to scoutmaster: How come we have to do a good deed every day, Mr. Figby I thought everybody's on a five day week.
Esquesing council fixed nomination day for November 28 and election day for December 5, with a meet ing at Stewarttown Community Hall. Voters will choose reeve deputy reeve council and school area board members if an election is needed. Also approved a hopper and spreader tender, invited bids for road maintenance equipment, and reviewed paving needs on No 5 side road.
Acton firefighters mobilize fundraising during Muscular Dystrophy Association week November 6 to 13, placing donation canisters in town. They have already raised over 1.5 million dollars nationwide, underscoring their dedication to science conquering muscular dystrophy.
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