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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 26, 1961

Page

5

Acton Intermediates Organize For Hockey Return

Acton clubs rally to revive Intermediate hockey with a full officer slate and plans for practice. They face competition from Television and other leagues while awaiting WOEA acceptance and a coach signing. Public interest grows as local fans support the rollout and arena arrangements, plus potential Rangers junior club talks.

Weddargelas Acton Tendenes Ry Shyme District Pablo Pestis Benai Wlola Aetegen Wingham Oto Che Sheeh Thenes Cembe Knoledge Ray Mason Ed Footitt

Farewell Party for Mrs Kerr Gifts and Travel Planned

About six members of the Scout and Guide Mothers held a farewell for Mrs Winnie Kerr East Thursday. Mrs Kerr, her sister Mrs Ray Taylor and children Jenny and Raymond are flying to Scotland. Group president and hostess Mrs FE Blunn presented a green and brown necklace and earring set. Ann Blunn and Mrs Taylor received gifts. Mrs George Haggert's birthday was celebrated with a surprise gift. The party included cake and ice cream.

Scout and Guide Winnie Kerr Keer Ray Taylor Jenny Raymond Scotland FE. Blunn Kerr Ann Blunn Taylor George Haggert

Limehouse 4 H Club Sews and Socials Amidspinner News

Eleanor Karn leads the Limehouse 4 H Girls Sewing club in the Krispy Cotton set. Members meet weekly at homes with officers including president Karn secretary treasurer Arnold and reporter Arnold. Visitors include Miss Isha Tokyo and others. social events include bridal shower for Miss Glen Scott and more local visits to Patterson and Wiles.

Eleanor Karn Limehouse CG. Wilson Ted Brown Mary Louw Browns Pleather Arnold Margaret Arnold Glen Scott Dona Bennett Patterson

Baptism and Church Services At Limehouse Presbyterian

Visitors from Lington Brant Memorial Hospital and local families attended Sunday Scout activities. Communion and Sunday School are scheduled at Limehouse Presbyterian Church with baptism by Rev N Youn for William Angus.

Lington Brant Memorial Hospital John Wood Earl Scott Toronto Dimehouse Presbyterian Church N. Youn Willian Angus Enfant Sencol

UNICEF Benefits On Hallowe en

UNICEF drives for pennies to aid children globally via United Nations channels. Students learn of the project in public schools and donation boxes, with Y families sponsoring a Halloween party at the Y to gather funds.

Unicef Hallowe'en Athens United Nations V.alca Mee

Ray Mason Heads Executive New Intermediate Hockey Club

An enthusiastic meeting elected Ray Mason to head Acton’s newly formed intermediate hockey club. A eight-member executive includes Ross Ballentine as vice-president Rae West treasurer George Hoagett secretary and Edi Footits manager. A doctors committee and trainer Lanny Townsley were named. Next meeting set for Tuesday at Ross Ballentine’s home to discuss joining the Western Ontario Athletic Association and trial opportunities for players.

Jon Tues Ray Maron Acton Ross Ballentine Rae West George Hoagett Edi Footits Phice Westen Rad Han Ob Barry Palace Western Ontario Athletic Association

Acton Hockey Club Gains WAIA Listing Amid Regional Debates

Acton accepted as new intermediate hockey entry by the Western Ontario Athletic Association at a regional meeting in Wingham. A November gathering will finalize group membership, with Fergus Eloisa Manor Forest Evin Listowel and Acton candidates likely to join.

Acton Western Ontario Atletic Association Weel Nestlin Pwo Rob Jack Marshall

New Postage Stamp Packages Soon Available in Acton

The Canadian Post Office will offer transparent plastic stamp packs at Acton post offices. Each package holds 20 five cent stamps and 500 two cent stamps for one dollar, protecting stamps from dirt and moisture. The initiative, led by Post master General William Hamilton, follows a successful trial during Christmas 1988 and aims to replace standard booklets in the new year.

Canada William Hamilton Canadian Post Office Department Postal Administration Hamilton Post Office Pachkaping al Christ Ron

Leaves Ard Tumbling Harvest Misread Storm

Residents rush to rake leaves as windy weather moves in. Tasks finish ahead of a quick change in conditions, with homeowners balancing cleanup and safety factors in a brief afternoon window.

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Tri-County Hockey League finalizes plans for season

The Tri-County Hockey League holds its second meeting of 1961-62 to finalize plans for the tonn head. Entries are canceled in some classifications and a four team group will stage preliminary rounds with round robin play and playoffs. A Sunday vote on the Petotce sustday is discussed, aiming for improved officiating without a referee chief.

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Hatton County Delays Inauguration Of Pension Plan

Hatton County council postpones the start of a new pension plan for county employees. Officials cite departmental grouping debates and seek to resolve objections before the phased rollout, shifting the effective date from October to January 1, 1942.

Hatton County Vrouds Department Health Cinga Whee Week County Council Tecumty

Hunters Active In First Week Reported Bagging Wildlife

Hunters have been active in the past week with a few reports of bagging game. The item notes early hunting activity and local participation without detailing species or locations.

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