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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 25, 1962
Page
8
Jim Casburn reports 75 students are enrolled in Thursday figure skating sessions. Notes mention Halloween safety, upcoming holidays, and local school discussions amid a broader editorial tone referencing Cuba, political campaign chatter, and weather-related delays.
The Eden Mills Women’s Institute held a well attended meeting led by president Mrs Rob Roy. Minutes and finances were approved. A Fibre Glass Company tour in Guelph was planned for next month replacing the usual gathering. Members discussed resolutions, readings, and a contest won by Mr H Borden.
A Friday night turkey supper at Enn Bailinatad honoring Mr and Mrs Duncan McDougall raised about $400 and featured dancing and a humorous address by Mrs Tom Grimm. Attendees credited Toronto guest Mr Ford and the event highlighted Laymans Sunday plans and local community efforts.
The Rev A H McKenax opened the service as Dr A J Buchanan, longtime member and speaker, delivered the annual Laymen's Sundin sermon at Know Premierud Chunk. The congregation heard references to scripture and vows of faith from the historic Knox gathering led by Herbert G Toh and other local figures.
A long, fragmented report covers a Toronto School System visit by teachers, noting conferences, discussions, and commemorations. It mentions speakers, officers elected for the coming year, and praise for a new Education Centre noted as a modern research hub in the system.
The readable fragments reference a local event with names such as Tham, Exgasme, Wloer, Sohne, Wisner, Finch, Mhiwe, Baa, and Quills. Mentions place Gemen and a shop, with several unclear actions and dates. The text is highly garbled and lacks coherent narrative or verifiable details.
Acton Lions Club held a dinner meeting at the Station Hotel to clear the business agenda and plan a joint meeting with Acton Y's Men on November 12. Visits to Rexdale and Georgetown Lions were proposed. Ladies night is set for November 3 with refreshments for members and wives. Membership applications from John Gneteneder and Eddie McDonald were approved.
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