28 Nov 1963
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 28, 1963
Page
1
The piece reflects on John F Kennedy's assassination and ensuing shock. It notes world leaders paying tribute, national grieving, and the enduring ideals of liberty and equality. It cites Arlington burial, Oswald's trial questions, and invokes Kipling to underline national remembrance.
Twenty years ago Acton held a modest nominating meeting for municipal offices. Four of seven councillors will be chosen, with J. J. McDonald reappointed reeve by acclamation. School board members elected include Dr G. Onkve and others. C. A. Pasen retired as Public Utilities commissioner. An Acton wedding unites Verne Peace Smith and Cpl Bart Chishopay Ryder. Obituaries note several local residents. RAF and world leaders meet amid ongoing wartime events.
Fifty years ago H P Moore resigned from the Acton Board of Education after a long tenure dating to 1879. The board saw 26 chairmen and two principals, with the staff expanding from three teachers to eight. Salaries rose from about 1078 to a total payroll near 8000 plus rent, and maintenance costs grew from 1542 to 6240 this year.
A period piece urges greater taxpayer interest in town affairs. It critiques a sparsely questioning ratepayers meeting with few questions on administration and budget, calls for fuller reports from boards and commissions, and ends urging voters to exercise their franchise in the upcoming election.
The 48 member Air Transport Command Band of the RAP performed at Acton High School, directing by Band Master Owen Bridgewater. Students filled the gym as brass and percussion engaged in a varied program including The Air Force March Past. Principal E E Hansen and M Hewn praised the guests while Rudolph Jametvoyel lauded the performance as a wonderful afternoon. The band arrived after a Philadelphia engagement and has toured Europe with radio and TV appearances.
Bad weather and global news cut turnout at the WH cuchre belt event at Tamehouse Memorial Hall. Winners included Mrs Caroline and Wilson. Mrs John Crawford, Dr Tom Hamilton, and Mrs Asburn led bone hands with Tom Hamilton hosting the postgame lunch. Brampton visitors, Brownies meeting, and local church lunches noted in brief community items.
A provincial grant of 12 12900 is awarded to the Teetye-Male Creek Conservation Authority to survey a two million acre Halton area watershed. The forest conservation areas will be expanded to 781 acres, with details on authority share and project funding to be finalized.
A Guelph match report on last week's win in the Non Masters Pair at the Acton Bridge Club. The writer recalls experimenting with weak no trump 12 14 points in a flexible setup and credits a single decisive board for the victory.
Birch Hills hosts monthly theatre nights in a club dining room with a stage. The Queaters Dramatic Club of To funin presented a three act comedy A Little But of What You Fancy. Marie Evans directed with Ruth Green and J providing music. Catherine Wilbrahan wrote the play and featured a cast of 15.
A dense listing of local professionals in Acton Ontario including physicians surgeons lawyers dentists architects and other services. It notes offices hours and phone numbers for Dr Garrett Dr Buckner Dr Moore Dr Lee and others, with addresses on Willow River Street Main Street Church Street and more.
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