Acton Bridge Club Affiliate with ACBL Awards Master Points
Acton Bridge Club has joined the American Contract Bridge League and will award master points at weekly duplicate games. Members gain access to ACBL sponsored activities and club tournament entry, plus a monthly Bridge Bulletin. The ACBL staff notes large participation across North America with thousands of clubs and hundreds of thousands of players. The club plans an open pairs championship in spring 1964 and will issue master points based on event importance. The charity fund has donated over $1,000 to medical research in ten years.
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American Contract Bridge League
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Acton Bridge Club
Bill Coatu
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North America
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Ional
Focus
ABC
Correspondig
Coats
Port Credit Bridge Club
America
Canada
Royal York
Toronto
Fire Safety Notes For Firecrackers And Bonfires
A 1949 public safety piece warns against child play with firecrackers and emphasizes strict supervision of bonfires. It stresses home fire prevention, proper electrical fuses, clear ashtrays, orderly heating equipment, and avoiding trash. It explains dangers from matches and gas, urges quick exits, and calls for candles and appliances to be used safely.
Ebenezer Church Anniversary Draws Huge Crowds
Ebenezer Church marks a large anniversary gathering with Rev. Bill Sherwin of Paisley Memorial as guest speaker. He discusses church Victorious and a reformatory chaplaincy, while Mrs. Ken Griffiths sings and the choir performs. An Autumn Bazaar follows with talks by Mrs. Dis and Mrs. Motfitt, and Mission Band meets September 29.
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Ebenezer
Bill Sherwin
Paisley Memorial
Hell
Sherwin
Ontario Reformatory
Hite Boy
Stone Church
Aucun
Halton Fire Prevention Week Activities Highlighted
Halton's fire departments mount a county wide effort from October 4 to 12 to promote Fire Prevention Week. The Halton County Fire Prevention Bureau coordinates poster contests for local students and Ontario wide entries, with ceremonies and trophies for winners. Church parades open houses home inspections and school drills are planned along with restaurant placemats and litera ture to stress year round fire safety led by Erwin Lewis of Georgetown.
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Halton
Canada
Halton County
Fire Prevention Bureau
Patton Bureau
Carude
Othe Ontario Fire Chiefst Assocaaion
Dherats
Erwin Lewis
Georgetown
Close the Door to Fire Open it to Prevention
Campaign emphasizes fire door discipline and prevention. Readers are urged to keep doors closed to slow fire spread while ensuring safe passage and access for responders.
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Canada
Greater
Hon
Farmers Sought Help Finding Meteorites Across Rural Canada
Canada’s farmers and rural residents are asked to aid meteorite hunts as scientists pay for finds. The Geological Survey of Canada offers up to $100 for meteorites and distributes an eight page booklet through the National Research Council to guide collectors and document meteorite types and appearances.
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Outer Space
Earth
Cana Wall
Hermes
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Taceser
National Research Cotmsedl
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Department of Mines
Breoeh Ork
Studying Meteorites Traces Solar System Clues
Researchers study two meteorites to gauge solar radiation levels and assess space travel risks. Meteorite data help date the solar system and address reentry challenges. People who suspect they have meteorites should contact the Associate Committee on Meteorites of the National Research Council in Ottawa. Specimens may be sent to the Geological Survey of Canada or a nearby university for identification.
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National Research Council
Otawa
Geological Survey of Canada
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Fire prevention urged after careless neglect warning
Officials warn most fires stem from carelessness and neglect. The piece stresses victims are often trapped by inaction and urges readers to learn safer exit methods.
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Actua, Ont
Ken Griffiths
John Kitching
Sanderson
Sullivan
Bob Hadcock
Don Bhicklock
Robert R
Hamilton Optometrist
Main
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Gove
Esau
Yea
Acton
Geaumont
Beaumont
Acadian Dealut
Esso
Gallesso
IAL Oil Limited
Theos Invader
Canso Senes
Pete Masson Motors Limited
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