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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 01, 1965
Page
10
A former resident, Ernes Black from Ryerson, offers a fresh take after a decade of Globe and Mail and TV intake. The review notes a shift to a different literary page, praising the author's voice and narrative approach.
Nine members of the Silver Belles Homemaking Club met at Merv George Hendler’s home on Saturday to cut and sew laundry bags and a sample slip stitch. Jo Anne McKeown won a public speaking prize at Wrigglesworth School.
Pauline Babcock, longtime resident of Kitchener born January 1888 at Shantz Station, died March 27 after brief illness. Survived by two sons Clarence and William in Toronto, a daughter, two brothers, a sister, ten grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral was at the church chapel followed by burial in Memory Gardens.
Four year old Johnny Stamp of Mill Street was struck by a car driven by Mrs. C Anderson of Actor while returning from a store with a milk carton. He suffered bruises to the chin head and hand and was attended by Dr. W G Ken se y after other doctors were away. Constable Bruce Kressler of Acton O P P Detachment investigated the incident.
A reminiscence from Budrson Press recalls a Lewser named G Black once linked to a Tor for NoAany Years. The piece highlights a volunteer as star, reflects on soldiers' experiences and revolver incidents, and notes Lin Bligh’s role in the incidents.
Police search Bank of Montreal after burglar alarm sounds Sunday evening. Milton OPP Detachment officer Kenneth Kingman reports to Milton HQ and arranges backup. Bank staff were notified and security checked. investigators determine attempted break in may have been accidental.
About 26 couples attend the March square dance at the Robert Dine School recreation hall. Local turnout fills the acton party with strong local support. Music provided by Mer Roe was the caller, and Boris Rae hopes for good attendance next season as the final dance of the year nears at the end of April.
Donna Gowland wins Halton Public Speaking County final at Georgetown representing the county. She defeats finalists from Halton municipalities except Burlington and will advance to the provincial finals in Toronto at the Ontario Education Association conference. Janet Tomas earns second prize. other competitors include Jo Anne McAkeown and Lois McNbn.
A large audience gathered for a Sunday evening band concert at the high school auditorium. Acton Citizens' Band performed popular and classical pieces, joined by old time barbershop harmony from the Georgetown chapter of the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartette Singers in America. Local men wore maroon blazers and striped grey trousers as guests enjoyed lunch after the program.
Lawrence Fawcett Sharpe of Campbellville born 1808 died March 19 at Mitton District Hospital after long service with Canadian Pacific Railway. A Mason and lodge member, he married Edith Patterson on April 3 1826 and is survived by wife two daughters two brothers and a sister. Funeral and interment details given with pallbearers named.
The Greenock Merry Maids held their second meeting at Miss E. Pearen's home with eight girls present. Doris Spence read about body energy use, and Mrs. McCulloch urged plenty of milk. The group prepared cream of vegetables soup and a cauliflower cheese casserole, sampled by all, and they closed with O Canada.
G Alec Johnson Real Estate completed the transfer of the Jack Reid home on Lake Avenue to Dr. Brian Moore. Dr. Moore and his wife Anne will take possession at the end of July.
Friday night’s Anniversary Dance drew favorable reports from attendees. Roses at the door greeted guests as Mrs Janet Rugen presided at the Ladies’ Auxiliary, while Jim Guan welcomed arrivals. Danning led Merv Totton’s Orchestra, and Pris gifts honored a special guest. Royal Canadian Legion Chorus performed four part harmonies, and Les Duby closed with Western-themed songs accompanied by his guitar. The event was described as among the most successful dances of the season.
Acton’s historic Mill Street business place, long run by Earl Cooper, is torn down to make way for a modern building and a second floor apartment. Platts prepared for a new design to serve the drug trade, adding a contemporary presence to Acton’s business district.
Members and friends of the Ohsweken Indian Baptist Church held a Sunday service on the reserve near Brantford. Messages were delivered by four members, with Mrs Landsborough presiding. G Burnham traced the church history from 1880 and Mrs Woodward described council work. Indian curios were displayed and plans noted for April music festivals.
Dr. B Reinbergs at the Halton Crop meeting outlines higher yields for barley and notes a 40 bushel target. He recommends Keystone and York varieties for mildew risk areas and discusses soybean suitability for light sandy soils. Weeds, pest control, and phased planting are advised with emphasis on practical field practices and member project submissions.
Halton County Council moved toward a continuing study of county roads last week. consultants proposed 148 miles of roads to assess now with future review on additional routes. local municipalities will discuss how to align with the plan and formal approval is pending.
Oakville lawyer Rove Brite was named president of the Hatton County Bar Association during a society meeting at the Milter Caching Club. Officers include Johia Isard as vice president, John ford as secretary, and R E fK Rostershi as treasurer with several directors from nearby towns.
The Eramosa School Board met at Rockwood to discuss salary schedules and staff resignations. They approved a three stage plan, reallocations, and purchasing 280 steel stacking chairs while considering school property expansion at Rockwood.
W O H Powers announces C R Romkema as District Manager of the CACIS new Brampton branch at 74 Main Street N. Brampton. Romkema has long held roles in CAC consumer financing since 198. Immediately before this post he was District Manager Windsor.
Mr Wondke and quarry plonners Roy Knaplon and Pred Hansen were involved as the power howel sections failed during the incident. A man was taken to Guelph General Hospital by nonbalance where he underwent care and was later released, returning to Milwaukee.
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