The topic for the May 25th, 2013 Ottawa Branch monthly meeting is "The Life of Jack Couture"
"Couture was a journalist, activist, storyteller and poolroom operator who originally hailed from Deseronto, Ontario. The presentation will trace his poverty stricken beginnings and concentrate mostly on his colourful contributions to life in Aylmer, Quebec including his many contributions to the Ottawa daily newspapers in the 1940s to 1950s."The speaker is Michael MacDonald. The proceedings get underway at 1:30 pm at the City of Ottawa Archives, 100 Tallwood Drive, Room 115, Ottawa
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