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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 24, 1963
Page
19
The piece urges readers to review the past year of municipal life and consider participating in next year’s administration. It calls on citizens to encourage capable people to seek or retain leadership roles and to attend reports and democratic selection events before nomination meetings.
A local blood donor clinic at the Legion on October 11 seeks supporters amid a critical shortage. Reports say supplies are dangerously low, cancelling scheduled operations. Legion and Ladies Auxiliary with the Canadian Red Cross urge Acton donors at the Halloween week event to help restore normal levels. UNICEF fundraising through schools and the YMCA is planned for Halloween. Community efforts emphasize fire safety amid drought and water concerns.
A dairy wagon overturned on Church Street with milk flooding the scene. Joe Woods aided the driver, Lorne, who emerged unharmed. The vehicle was destroyed, and a milk-deluged street followed the incident observed by nearby deliverers.
Mike Tedsith of Milton Rotary Club is named District Governor and will oversee Sechub Rotary duties. He is a former hospital director and has chaired the swimming pool committee and other boards. In George Town and Brasp Eon areas, political and defense demonstrations spark local concerns as new officers and appointments surface amid broader regional upheaval.
A reflective piece recalls a Canadian cottage visit amid a lingering affection for native land. The author contrasts summer scenes by the water with a sense of belonging, noting neighbors, family, and simple pleasures, while musing on national identity and a wish to keep Canada in heart.
The Ontario Department of Transport plans to issue new driver licence forms requiring the owner to confirm current address. Officials state the system will have the right address on file for every driver and those who move must update the department promptly. Forms for updating addresses will be available at offices and through notices. The new process aims to replace existing records with a three year validity period for licences.
The Little International Furrow Queen event returns with a plowing championship in Milton at Mason Hall. Entry categories include tractor and furrow plows with cash prizes and trophies. Miss Janette Finnie of RR 1 Hornby is named Furrow Queen contestant.
Office hours by appointment for E L Buchner OD at 6 John St Acton and Donald Skinned Hand-Matic at 7A Mall Street Suite 2 Acton list Wednesday hours 2 00 pm 6 00 pm and a Waterloo phone option 7428867 for appointments with alternative contact numbers provided
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