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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 14, 1963

Page

10

Remembrance Day Services honor fallen in districts

A series of Remembrance Day services across Acton Rockwood and area paid tribute to war dead. Crowds gathered as wreaths were laid by local officials and veterans while the Last Post and Reveille were sounded by the bands and comradery ceremonies followed at cenotaphs and churches.

Acton Sunehiy James Milne Woobriel Serge Homer Aochurch Sedoles Allin Robert Jastic Milne Banesamian Rimer Seath Last Post Nassaguweya Haltonville Sund Guelph Pipe Band Elmer Smith Gast Post Reveille Naissayawesa Presbyterian Charch Res Schrtel Wcia Ven Jestares Frank Sima Acton Surday Legionnaie Harmlton

Remembrance Day Parade At Acton Features Veterans Groups

A diverse parade in Acton included council and fire brigade members, Acton W T volunteers, fawn LODE chapters, the Legion and Auxiliary, Miss Jessie Coles with the cubs, and scouts. The event honored veterans, with the church service, band music, poppy drives, and commemorative window displays by local shops and students.

Legion and Town Council Pheylon United Church Ed Perryman Province of Ontario Leslie Doby Atton John Fatnigel The Legion Charles Shaltis Mins Mumte Maleprize Duke of Devonshire Loud W. L. Sprosten Livkeside Lode Charles Cutts Acton Wal George Athens Dan Cod Acton W.T Leyton Ladies’ Auxiliary Jessie Coles Cubs Abs Nery Newton Kay Ross Erma Nessett Brownles Neil Mi Jer Legion Ausilians Walter Placest Peade Alter McRkenan United Chiareh

Chairman Stresses Harmony to Raise Education Standards

The Public School Board held a round table discussion on improving cooperation with the high school to tackle overcrowding and teacher shortages. Board members debated transfer issues, revised reporting methods, and the need for more teachers as part of a broader plan to strengthen educational outcomes.

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DDD Service Scheduled in Acton Early Next Year

Bell Telephone manager L. G. Denby announced DDD service will launch in Acton in fall 1964. The system will start with station to station calls only, with regular station to station rates applying initially to all DDD calls for nine customers in Cast and nearby listed areas served by Wilmot Municipal Telephone Company.

Acton L. G. Denby Bell Telephone Breslau Elmira Pergus New Dundes New Heneery Plattaville Preston Beck Rt. Jacob's Baden Wilmot Municipal Telephone Company Reulalparty

Wrecked Truck Injures Two Passengers Near Churchill Road

A truck overturned multiple times along Churchill Road near Mount MOOI on Saturday. Sydney Oakley escaped injury while passenger John Cone sustained a neck injury and George Johnston received minor cuts. Constable Do Ormsby helped scene coordinators. driver swerved to avoid a clog and lost control. The track owner is reportedly abroad showing prizes.

Iiss United States

Steer Believed Shot At Ontario Farm

A Jersey steer on the Hitchcock farm in Nassiapawevas township was found lifeless after men attempted to water cattle. Bleeding from the nose suggested foul play though no bullet hole was located. The carcass was moved by a stock company truck as investigators searched for clues.

Gardon Hitc Beak Nassiapawevas Hitchcock Henry Wedge

Retirement brief for Jack Lambert re engaged as working instructor

Retirement brief notes Jack Lambert after 23 years in town service. He was recalled Thursday to act as working water and power instructor, with council involvement in park, recreation, and centennial planning. Mentions of local officials, unions, and community groups.

Jack Lambert Heott Clay

Weekend update on OPP detachment cruiser replacement

An Ontario Provincial Police detachment weekend report notes no welcome gift from headquarters for a new courser. The black and white former cruiser titled Outices Provincial Pole shows new takings on the sale and is described in the fragment.

Avion O.P.P Head

Mayor Urges Interest In Acton Nomination Meeting

The piece calls on incumbents and citizens to attend the upcoming nomination meeting in Acton. It emphasizes dedication and the need for qualified candidates to contest council and school posts, noting retirements and urging public participation in the 1944 election.

Scaloun Council Sboard Hydro Conuniealon Acton Garther Fom Bert Dennytra Progres Politi Ai Segne TL Pam Rouse

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