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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 29, 1962
Page
10
A fragmented sports roundup lists men and women players, standings, and mixed events. Mentions of Bradex Rugmaidwa Widsge and various teams hint at a weekly league schedule with multiple divisions across Tuesday and Monday sessions.
Georgetown voters participate in a vigorous election featuring incumbent Jobo Armstrong seeking another term against a slate of challengers. The race highlights local leadership faces, party alignment is unclear, and campaign activity appears active across wards with several names appearing in ballots and campaign materials.
Esquesing Reeve and Deputy are acclaimed and will hold council and school board votes. Councillor George Currie comments on ratepayers concerns over dogs attacking sheep, building plans, weed control costs, and proposed Pineview school near Hornady.
Acton residents share news of Miss Sarah Sinclair's return from St Joseph's Hospital Guelph visiting her sister Mrs Annie Sinclair and daughters on Bower Ave. United Church Women plan white gift projects for December meetings. Four Acton Y's Men joined a Midland bonspiel lineup: Walter Dubois Don Heit John Cutting Fyfe Somerville. Deputy Reeve William Denny hosted Y's Monettes for a Christmas cookie exchange. Community members attended North Haltog Prbas Roach pre Christmas party at Parkview Motel Guelph. Local officials Jack McGeachie Joe Hurst and families were present at the Saturday event. A Minstrel Show afterparty followed Friday night's school performance. MG Elsdon transferred from Back of Nova Scotia Acton to Queen and Langston Bank of Nova Scotia. Mrs Joe Prank and family hosted at Mill St. Mrs Stella Adamson of Galt and Mrs Saunders attend Lakeside POU. Mrs Pisa Ronkehl visiting Hes Slingen Germany with daughter Albert Schupp and grandkids, enjoys country life for months. Music supervisor Glenn Banks contemplates schedule as his pupils miss school. Mrs Bert George, Totawanet New York, and Mr and Mrs BD Banks of Allisanti visited over the weekend. Mrs Golden Ragmalison and Mrs Hents Wright participated in work with sister Mrs Frank.
Lakeside Bazaar in Legion Hall drew shoppers Saturday afternoon with a busy balting table run by Mus J Jacque and Mis KR Spichvugel. Prizes included a baby doll set and several wool items, with Mrs Mo Ma Doll and Mrs Wo Middleton among volunteers. A semiannual Total Witnesses convention at the Agricultural Coliseum also noted, along with a penny sale featuring baskets, toys, and household items won by Jeannie Sproston and others.
Fragmentary report mentions a church, Free Press, a minstrel show, community centre pledges, and snow affecting an arena. Notes damaged highway incident near Me Tith Line, 488 in damage, and police investigation. Streets bright with Christmas lights and local Chamber sprucing light standards. Christine stepping context unclear.
A garbled pre meeting note records an upcoming session with several named figures and locations. The text references Hulten Cure and Thomgson Dover, with an annual report noting a vote or statement by Dr Hore Hae and MOP wall. Details are unclear but imply a formal assembly and asset totals.
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