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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 24, 1963
Page
9
The piece urges readers in every municipality to assess the past year of municipal life including school boards councils and utilities commissions. It argues that involvement requires initiative and action beyond complaints and highlights the November timing for election-oriented governance.
A civic message urges residents to review past administration, consider their own role, and participate in democratic selection of future officials. It stresses evaluating officials, inviting capable citizens to seek leadership, and active participation before the nomination meeting to influence tax and town decisions.
A Montreal Legion and Ladies Auxiliary backed by the Canadian Red Cross urge Acton donors to help avert critical blood shortages. The October 31 clinic at the Auditori um aims to restore supply levels after operations were cancelled as drought impacts water and rural wells raise concerns.
A ragged summary of 20 and 50 years ago items recounts a milk wagon accident on Church Street, local wedding tributes, hospital news from Toronto, and war era notes. Also noted are farm prices, baptisms, shop openings, thefts, and local civic updates including postmaster wages and anticipated attendance at events.
Mike Dedrath of Milton Rotary Club is armed District Governor and will preside over the Soctub Rotary district seat. The report names several local figures and mentions council seats, defence department actions, and a proposed budget around 2 San ane, with scattered references to community roles and committees.
A reflective piece recalls a late summer family beach outing in Canada with friends at a cottage and a return visit. The narrator notes Canadians’ deep love for their native land, the beauty and quiet of coastlines, and hints at a longing to sing of home despite polite restraint.
Ontario's Department of Transport prepares a new address update form for the upcoming driver licence system. The revised process requires drivers to ensure the Department has the correct address, with special forms available from select offices and agencies.
Halton County hosts the Little International Furrow Queen and Plowing Championship on Saturday at the Masons Hall Milton Banquet follows the event with cash prizes trophies and a guest speaker from CBC Statistics show several classes including tractor and mounted plows open to all contestants must be 10 years or older and reside on Halton farmland The winner will represent Halton at the Mes International Plow Hutch in Peterborough and deliver a three minute knowledge speech about plowing backed by local merchants vouchers and prizes.
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