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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 12, 1964
Page
2
The Rockwood council held a premeeting to discuss budget items, roadwork, and property matters including a sale of township land. Officials noted cooperation, district upkeep, and plans for an autumn meeting as members weighed 3.804 and related allocations.
Rockwood town hall held the Court of Revision with all councillors present on Monday at 1 p m. Reeve Cameron Lush chaired the session after the oath. Assessor A Badley and township assessor Clifford McDougall joined the officials as the court discussed rebates. David Nelson received a 61.52 rebate on 1984 taxes due to the house removal, Elmer Allan got a 53.00 rebate for a 1944 tax error, and Nelson’s building assessment on Jet 4 Main St was struck from the 1964 roll for 1968 taxation.
The Rockalong Women's Institute heard Jeweller George Walker discuss diamonds and methods of evaluation. Members discussed a Rockwood Academy Centennial Project and planned a Cob Hall display in November. They approved a Christmas charity gesture and voted support for restoring the academy.
A Des Moines Iowa man mails a Christmas card that humorously notes he is not as pens as last year yet remains hopeful. The lighthearted message reflects festive spirit and personal resilience.
The court approves multiple tax adjustments including refunds to Rankwood Lime Co and Mrs. Annie Little, and reductions for De Kor Waller and Ho Maltby on 1948 1968 taxes. It confirms M. Stewart's assessment, strikes off J. Kirby arrears, and orders collection from new owner. The 1864 roll is amended and confirmed for 1968 taxation as adjourned.
David Schneider leads Bokwenad Cheteset Vaowliay bowling week with high score notes and a strong performance across lanes. Other bowlers included in the weekly listing deliver solid finishes as the league reports on top performers and standings.
The page recounts a large family gathering hosted by the Nightingale family and mentions numerous names, places, and events across a long, dense list. It notes social activities, tavern references, and various residents including Naphan, Marked ty caapl, and several others, with scattered dates and local venues.
Veterans, Scouts, Cubs and residents gathered for the Remembrance Day ceremony. Wreaths were laid by Mrs Walk Walken of Taleo Mills and other dignitaries including the Township of Eramasa. A personal wreath was placed by Doc Hills and Buyter Pliner Simsth of Acton. The event concluded with a procession to Rockwood United Church and a church service.
The text lists Lawn Bowlers officers including Atha Whale as president and Geoutyge Way as vice president with a secretary, and names committee members such as Jack Madan Aleet Malttey Hob DParuas and Dawid Gags. It mentions Intercounty delegates George Wingate and Frank Kel and hints at event dates in June and July.
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