Hudson's Bay Factor Wife and Family Return to Isolated Village
The MacColl family, living in Round Lake Ontario 280 miles north of Sioux Lookout, adapt to northern life after a cold winter. Colin MacColl, store factor, manages communications in his radio room while their Cree speaking children adjust to the remote town with two churches, a school, and limited medical access. The family plans to return north after a holiday with relatives as logistics hinge on annual supply convoys and radio support.
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Hudson's Bay
Round Lake
Sioux Lookout
Colin MacCall
Acton
Frieda
Holdiing Scott
Mr. MacCall
Ingrid
Mr. MacColl
Colin MacColl
Cameron
Ontario
Plang
MacColl
Cumberland House
Saskatchewan
Scott
Guelph
Stous Lookout
Mactells
Department of National Health and Welfare
Three candidates in Hatton County provincial ALP race
Hatton voters head to the polls next Wednesday to choose among three contenders for the seat once held by the late Shantes GE tall Conservative ALP candidate Halton Oisen’s Bark copresentative and others. The article notes the candidates’ backgrounds and party ties as the race unfolds.
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Bop
Hatton County
Hatton's Nest
Shantes
Election Night Briefs From Milton Oakville Offices
Ray Downs of the allied Milton newspaper stall will be at Kerr's office in Oakville Wednesday evening to relay early results. Trends will be phoned back to Milton and Acton offices and relayed by Free Press telephone after nine. Complete figures to be printed in the paper on the streets by 3 pm the following day.
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Ray Downs
Milton
Kerr
Oakville
Acton
Velvet Cape Crown Ready for Miss Acton Pageant
Committeeman Jack Holmes added a scarlet cape and high crown for the Miss Acton Pageant winner. The red velvet cape, satin lined, is made for the contest and will be used yearly. A denoted sash from Edna May store window accompanies the Queen’s attire. winner announced Friday.
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Wednesdaiv
Jack Holmes
Edna May
iTidy Thieves Loot $350 At Lovell Home
Police report a burglary at John Lovell and son Gordon Lovell in Acton arresting entry through a back door with a skeleton key. $350 cash taken. two watches and a movie camera left untouched. Detachment officer Rupert investigated with fingerprint help. discoverers gloss over details.
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John Lovell
Gordon
Frederik St. Pulice
Roe Rupert
Acton O.p-P
Gordon Lovell
Lovell
Ohanner
Hhaonnie
Burbogien Opp
Midway Fair Opens Tonight With TV Boost From Directors
Midway fair ready as directors appear on television to promote the event. Calvin Aitken and committee members joined Big Al on an afternoon telecast from Kitchener. Beekeeper focus includes Miss Acton contest, a large parade, expanded exhibits, and a rare 18 Cadillac from Fergus among the weekend attractions.
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Midway
Fair Ready Directors
Guelph
Kitchener
Calvin Aitken
Queen
Jack Marshall
Link Totnes
Mix Sprowl
Big al O
Big Alo
Acton
Fail
Fetter
Ronis McKnight
Jack Holmes
Mac Sprawl
Guelph Rade
Witnden—De Cart Martin
WOOL
Hampshire
Fader
Don Matthews
Friday 13th Troubles Hit Acton Police Weekend
Acton police faced a tense weekend with two arrests during a break in at the Acton Red and White store and a gunpoint confrontation. The period also saw theft at a home on Sun Porch and a street brawl near the town hall ending in an assault arrest. Traffic crashes occurred Saturday with minor damage and no serious injuries.
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Kenday Theath
Acton
Bruce McArthur
Mervin Harness
Noo Bn
Acton Debates Biennial Two Year Council Term
Acton council debates replacing one year terms with a two year term proposed by clerk Meade and supported by Major Les Duby to ensure continuity and budgeting for capital plans. Councillor Hugh Lowe objects citing risk of lax first year spending and asks for future reconsideration when finances improve.
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Hugh Lowe
Geadoe
Chan
Cosneil
Bern
Willa Denny
Tali
Hugo Lowe
Olice Wand
Fame
Reese
OH Blanton
Actan
Des Duby
Electra
Rome
Peete
Fondanes
Banesh
Uwe
Mr Waal
Han
Vaw
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New Democratic Party
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Tran Mothe Tree Press
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Iade
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Acton Council
Les Duby
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Pho
Reese Spookt
Cabor Chissate
Sse Sur Bong
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RSLS
Carl Porting
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