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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 01, 1965
Page
24
A Globe and Mail reader notes Ernest G Black of Ryerson wrote about life after journalism. The reviewer highlights a decade of daily diet at the Globe and Mail and the author’s shift to the book form. The tone reflects a thoughtful, reflective look at writing and memory.
Nine members of the Silver Belles Homemaking Club gathered at George Henderson's home on Saturday March 20 for a lesson on Clothes Closet up to Date. They cut laundry bags and produced a sample slip stitch and plain seam guided by home economist Mrs. Cossom. Jo Anne McKeown showcased sewing talents and won first for public speaking at Wrightsville school event.
Pauline Babcock 77 formerly of Acton and Shantz Station died March 27 at Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital after brief illness. Born January 188? she leaves two sons Clarence and William in Toronto a daughter Mrs Clifford Donoths Thomas Glendale California two brothers Otto and Henry of Kitchener a sister Mrs Allan Watchworn ten grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Husband William predeceased her in 1928 and funeral was at the burial Memory Gardens.
Four year old Johnny Stamp suffered facial and limb bruises Wednesday noon after being struck by a westbound car driven by Mrs Anderson while returning from a store with milk. Dr W G C Ken sey attended the child. Constable Bruce Kressler investigated and noted bruises on chin head and hand.
A fragment describes a former Acton boy and writer Ernest Blair, praised for a WW II memoir published by Reaction Press. The piece notes long-ago readers and a World War II veteran’s influence, with references to a volunteer story and the book’s wartime incidents, aiming to evoke interest in the work.
Milton Ontario police respond to burglar alarm at Bank of Montreal Sunday evening. Corporal Kenneth Kingman and officers cordon the area, inspect the rear and interior, and determine if an attempted break in occurred while alarm activated.
Attendance at the Robert Dine school recreation night reached 26 couples under caller Mer Roe. Parris Rue oversaw the program as part of the Ingh recreation plan with a final dance set for the end of April. Local participants from nearby towns boosted the event.
Donna Gowland wins the Halton County Public Speaking contest held in Georgetown. She defeats rivals from all municipalities except Burlington and will represent the county at the Ontario Education Association Easter conference in Toronto.
A large crowd filled the high school auditorium for a Sunday band concert combining Acton Citizens' Band selections with old time barbershop harmony by Georgetown chapter of S P E B S O. Local men in maroon blazers, striped grey trousers and string ties joined the performance as audiences enjoyed lunch after the program.
Lawrence Fawcett Sharpe of Campbellville died March 19 at Mitton District Hospital after a brief illness. He worked 40 years with Canadian Pacific Railway and was a life member of Murton Lodge Portesuion A and ASR and Campbell Lodge No Campbellville. He married Edith Patterson in 1920s and is survived by his wife, two daughters, two brothers and a sister. A Masonic service was held and funeral at MagNab and Son Chapel with Rev John Schrie officiating. Interment at St David's Cemetery Campbellville.
The Greenock group of Merry Maids met at assistant leader Miss E Pearen s home with eight present and one absent. Doris Spence read on body energy while Mrs McCulloch urged ample milk. The girls helped prepare cream of vegetable soup and cauliflower cheese scalloped casserole for tasting. The gathering ended with O Canada.
G. Alec Johnson Real Estate completed the sale of the Jack Reid house on Lake Avenue to Dr. Brian Moore and his wife Anne. The Moores plan to take possession at the end of July.
Friday night anniversary dance draws community with Mer Totten Orchestra and prize drawings. Janet Ruger greets guests at door as Jim Gann welcomes attendees, while Les Duby performs classic songs with local band. Comets and other teams noted in post event highlights.
The Free Press notes a long standing Mill Street business torn down to make way for a modern building and apartment for Earl Cooper's Drug Store. Plans are prepared for a new design to serve the drug trade with an upstairs apartment, signaling a notable Acton relocation.
Members and friends of the Ohsweken Indian Baptist Church held a Sunday service on the reserve near Brantford. Four members delivered messages, with Mrs Landsborough leading the service and G. Burnham recounting the church’s history since its founding.
Dr Reinbergs urged Halton County to plant more barley at the annual Halton Craps meeting. He noted high energy yields from barley and suggested varieties such as Keystone Yank and Myrta York for disease and weed resistance while outlining potential uses from feed to market sales.
Halton County Council approved in principle a continuing study of the county roads system based on consultant recommendations. The plan includes 68 additions to present county mandates and future study, with some projects returned to municipalities and a by law required for formal approval.
Oakville lawyer Ross Avite af Osheille serves as president of the flattore County Fate Society for fans. Guests included TRS Haan badloe Campbell Giant and Seapreatie Caapet while Maltun acted as guide over the Spring assizes.
The Eramosa School Board met at Rorkwood school and Loamosa public school to authorize a new salary schedule for teachers. A vote set mid year adjustments, with funding levels for staff costs and local programs, plus plan to buy 280 steel stacking chairs and potential property expansion at Kovkwood.
W H Powers announces the appointment of D R Romkema as District Manager of CAC new branch at 74 Main Street Brampton. Romkema joined CAC in 1985 and has held several administrative posts in the consumer financing division. Immediately before this post he was District Manager Windsar.
Mer Wlardke, along with Roy Knapton and Pred Hansen, involved in an alleged swindle during a power shovel incident. The injured man was taken to Guelph General Hospital by nonbalance, underwent treatment, and was later discharged to his home.
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