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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 26, 1957
Page
7
Seven Georgetown hardware and appliance shops push to close Mondays as council weighs a by law. Critics say some stores lack hardware status while officials note no power to audit merchant books and the measure hinges on questioned classifications.
Darville notes former mayor John B O Most marked his 88th birthday Monday at 11 Douglas Ave. Friends stopped by to offer congratulations as he joked about his health. He said he walks daily and remains hopeful to keep active.
Ex councilor John Davidson brings three bricks to Bronte council chambers claiming they would serve as ash trays. Police chief Howard Nickling warns of danger and calls for ash trays to be provided for press and spectators at future meetings.
Don Risch and Bill Coon suffered a defeat at the hands of Mike Cox and Rev. Andrew McKenzie. The match saw the early nine won by the opposition, with a late surge giving the rivals a two point victory. Wes Beatty and son Gord joined the weekend event while Coon Varey Chester Peycha and Don Grein played, and Mike may move to faster company as low scores continue.
The regular meeting opened with worship led by Mrs. Lawson. Officers for the year were installed and a discussion on the correct CGI.T. uniform followed. Betty Lemon presided over the business meeting as new president. Sue Walters was nominated as instant editor. A camp report from Glen Mhor was read by attendees. The session closed with Taps.
September 16 to 20 bowling leagues saw Curry, Beam house, and Upper Leather leading in mixed and women's divisions. P. LeSecur stood out with a 663 triple, Mary Cooney posted a 648 triple, and Doodle Bugs dominated the Ladies standings with a 7 3 record.
The engagement of the youngest Tr appes Bae Anm to Lan Gordan McNesle and the eldest on Mre C McNealse and the ist e Mr Colla tn ce will take place October 8 1967 at 2 00 oclock in the Presbyterian Church Georgetown.
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