19 Jan 1977
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Newspaper
Ontario Georgetown Herald
Location
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 19, 1977
Page
1
In Halton Hills a crowd gathers for bingo at Elks Hall and Legion halls in Georgetown and Acton. A microphone host announces a numbered ball while a bush topples over as chips slap down. A heckler cries bingo triggering a groan as another game slips away.
Local Bingo events offer mild thrills and a social mix while benefiting charity. Profits support community groups as towns levy taxes on prizes, and players chase jackpots or two line wins with cards, chips, and hopeful calls.
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