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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 29, 1962
Page
9
Cast of nearly fifty Lion Club Minstrels at the B of M season finale drew a near packed auditorium for what is described as the busiest year. The program featured extensive Shakespearean items with soloists and chorus, including noted names in the cast and a variety of specialty acts and costumes.
Local leaders from Weare and surrounding towns gathered for the annual event praising Tri Town Unity. Attendees emphasized collaboration, community service, and joint efforts to address regional challenges.
Mrs W McIntyre served as auctioneer for the Dublin Women's Institute annual sale at the institute. Guests came from units Sask and Peterborough. The event featured a varied auction, a lunch prepared by Mrs Moffat and helpers, and proceeds added to institute funds. Members discussed plans for December 13 and February 4 1963 Farm Forum. Two-minute committee reports followed and delegates to the Area Convention in Guelph reported on November 15 16.
Eight Brownies from the 3rd Brows moved up to Pack under leaders Mel Newton Sharon White Pat Nicolak and Brena Hens. Wing Mos Dingham led the second pack as Brena Hens flew up and Aon Marie Quinn enrolled as a Cotrihe. Several mothers and interested fathers attended the ceremony.
A fragmented note discusses a popularity vote for Yule Seals and donations to tuberculosis and health charities. The letter praises generosity and respect toward donors, mentions a $10 contribution, and references a broader charity drive with aims to support health initiatives and fund raisers.
The local general store owned and operated by D. G. Robertson was broken into in the early hours Sunday. The thieves escaped with the cash drawer containing a small amount of silver. Townline residents and local families are mentioned in nearby notices, including visits from Klooster and Philipps families and a note on local teaching guests. A separate item reports Ken Winter injuring his ankle at the town garage, with a haline fracture confirmed by X rays.
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