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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 25, 1968
Page
3
South opens 2S and East West vulnerable, dealer South. After a sequence including 2N and 3C, South-Side play leads to four clubs doubled two tricks, with only one North-South pair scoring plus. Opening lead is a club six. Authors note disapproval of opening 2S and describe varied East table actions from three clubs to five clubs.
A bridge column discusses a failed contract with two hearts and two diamonds, arguing best play and safety ideas. The piece notes a three-two trump split, the dangers of finessing, and the rule to avoid opening demands without game potential. It closes with Acton Bridge Club results listing several pairs.
OPP report notes fair crowds and parades but no serious incidents. Week totals show 19 general occurrences including two thefts and two minor disturbances, 10 liquor infractions, two property damage accidents with about 1000 in losses. Traffic checks: 17 summonses for faulty driving, 14 warnings. Safety talk given to three students on stranger danger. Parking violations near post office raise concern during rush hours.
Eden Mills and District Community Club met in the village hall to plan fall activities and report a successful Fun Fair held in August with proceeds earmarked for hall improvements such as roof insulation and redecorating. The club will hold biweekly meetings starting in October and notes on guides scouts and local visits filled the meeting.
Entries in the children’s parade classes were down this year with Judy Scayne winning the only decorated doll buggy, Donald Thornhill the only decorated tricycle, and James Etterby first in decorated bicycle with Steven Trotter second. Meanwhile dozens gathered for Saturday’s special children’s contests directed by Mrs. Ruth Linhum, with Terry Holmes, Bernie Taylor and Bruce Hagan among cracker eating winners, Holmes champion for the third year.
A subdivision proposal for Campbellville opposite the Ballpark aims to add about 30 percent to the village population. George Goldstraw has filed the plan with Nassagaweya Township Planning Board for 40 homes in two phases, on William Avenue and Glen Murray Drive, each valued at 30 000 dollars. The plan awaits Minister of Municipal Affairs approval and Township Council review. Reeve William Coulter supports it as a pilot project but notes需 water, towage and road facilities will require council developer agreements. Four subdivision plans are in preparation.
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