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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 04, 1962
Page
5
Acton Prep Press reports a cleanup at the County Building reveals a trove of century old sheriff records and daily documents tucked in books and crannies. The centerpiece is a Thilian Grand Jury presentment dated October 4 18 detailing rising crime and liquor tavern c issues.
Four 4 H clubs in Georgetown with members from junior to senior levels completed calf and garden projects judged at a meeting on September 28. Results list top participants including Van Hoekelen Kane Aid Maureen Sucerniar and Sid Hall Alexander with plans for the final Achievement Night in late autumn.
A garbled note mentions Canadians and a late search. It references reminders about life prevention and usefulness but lacks clear details or names. The text is too fragmentary to determine a specific event or outcome.
A September ceremony in Waterloo County marks the start of a cooperative farming project in Ontario. Dignitaries from Ontario and Quebec attended as a large crowd gathered for the FAME ceremony led by A Courtier of the Cooperative Federation. A year of hope for Ontario stock producers followed with plans to expand livestock processing and farmer cooperation.
Fire safety tips from Canada's 55 000 firefighters urge care with blowtorches and welding gear. Do not light a torch in crowded spaces to thaw pipes, and never store fuels in glass bottles. Keep work areas tidy by removing shavings and debris after each day’s work.
Jim Casburn, appointed recreation director for Acton, outlines goals for the season. Twenty members welcomed guest speaker from the University of Western State who traced the project from town demand to program development. Y’s Menettes present donate $250 for ongoing youth activities and community projects.
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