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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 07, 1949
Page
1
An Acton history piece recalls the shift to common battery operation and the village’s first exchange in December 1855. It notes early limits, the Mill Street exchange with Dr N McGarvin as agent, and the 1883 line from Toronto to Guelph.
The Woman's Association of the United Church held its monthly meeting at Mrs Lambert's home with good attendance. President Mrs J Moore led the session and devotionals were by Mrs Moore and Mrs Picker ing. Reports from committees were read and roll was called with a scripture verse. Mrs Pickering praised the first annual meeting of the Woman's Association of Halton Presbytery and its affiliation with the Hamilton conference. A light lunch was served by Mrs Lambert with Mrs Drysdale and Mrs Thetford assisting.
The Duke of Devonshire Chapter IODE met for a April gathering at Mrs. George Maron’s home. Mrs. No Baird presided as Regent. The program included remarks on Newfoundland joining the British Dominion and plans for a provincial convention, a daffodil tea, and a retirement presentation for Mr J Whitham. Public Health Nurse Anderton spoke on her work and the Public Health Service.
Rockwood council approves S S Royce fidelity bond of 5060 dollars for Clerk Treasurer duties and sets monthly pay of 100 dollars from May 1. By law 6 confirms Royce appointment while a garage permit for Robert Loggan is approved. Auditor S R Reid reports 1948. May audit planned.
Acton Council meets as Annexation to Crescent Section takes effect January 1 1949. Auditors report for 1948 discussed. War time Housing asks permission to dump chemical toilet waste at town dump not granted. Garbage by law reviewed. summer collection planned earlier. Budget items approved. rebate granted to Acton Women's Institute for Town Hall rent.
Dublin Women's Institute held its regular March gathering with an Irish quilt on display. Mrs D Barber organized a Baxter Laboratories visit led by chemist from Baxter with Miss Margaret Brown coordinating. Helson and Ken Ingles presented a fine lab display on transfusions plasma and saline production. Mrs Somerville reported on the District Director meeting at Milton and June’s Palermo district meeting. Lunch and social hour followed.
The local volunteer fire department answered three calls this week. One Sunday at 9:30 am a small brush fire near Mr Charles Roach’s Church Street home was contained quickly. A second fire Monday at 4:30 am involved feather processing waste at Westing Department, caused by a match, and extinguished with no damage. A third blaze Monday night at Mr Webster’s farm spread briefly but was controlled with no damage. neighbors and a large local fire crew helped.
Robert Perry Watson longtime Acton businessman dairy owner and operator of Watson Restaurant and Dairy Bar died Friday morning at his home in Acton He served in World War I and World War II later building a thriving family business He leaves wife Isobel Elliott son Tom and grandson Bobby along with siblings and many friends who mourn his loss at a large funeral and Masonic service in Acton Interment followed at Fairview Cemetery
On Wednesday March a Hilton Saboers started their short hockey series to decide the Martin Trophy. Norval defeated Acton 6 to 1 with Carter, Laidlaw, Carton, and Sargent scoring. Palermaca Junior Farmers beat Milton 6 to 4 with Pellettesio 2, and Smith, Pet-Wetter, Heidgman, Gywhando, plus Sharedte, Marshall, Malley, Gowland contributing for Milton.
The Acton Home and School Association met April 4 at the Public School led by President J. H. Parker. Officers for 1949 50 were approved, including R. O. Parker president and M. O. Hinton treasurer, with plans for the June 16 Graduating Class dinner and a social hour after.
On April 4 Local 26 National Shoe and Leather Union met with President A. Clement presiding. Guest speaker R Monkman from Toronto offered guidance on headquarters and negotiations. The executive gained authority to negotiate. membership and finances showed strength. delegates were named for May Labour Convention.
The Tenth Oakville Consignment Sale on March 30 in Oakville achieved 21 460 dollars from 44 head averaging 335 dollars. Top price 1200 dollars paid by James T Brown Newcastle Ontario to H Gregory Merritt Bowmanville Ontario for the three year old heifer Glenaftton Ray Apple Theodora. Les Peres du St Experit Limbour Quebec bought four head including bred heifers from Stag Holm Farm Oakville and Rosafe Farms Brampton and a pair of opens from R A Allen Oakville. A S Mahon and Son Campbellville sold a five year old heifer to Richard B Ross Gananda New York for 858 dollars. Horace M Murphy Lachute Quebec sold a six year old heifer to W D Platt Terra Cotta Ontario for 575 dollars. Dr Paul Beer Georgetown Ontario sold a three year old to I S Eby and Son Stevensville for 475 dollars. Archibald Muir and Sons Courtice Ontario sold a four year old dam to Vincent Epp Tavistock Ontario for 475 dollars.
A road grader on Highway No 24 between Acton and Milton collapses near Bell Service Staten as it works on the ungraded surface. Workers have laid crushed stone to aid travel while a portable well-like machine digs holes and fills ruts. People wonder if grading, oil or gold rumors relate to finishing the last six miles, but only time will tell. Drive carefully.
A minor accident occurred during the noon rush when a Weston Bread Co truck backed from Willow Street into a parked car on Mill Street. Hoss Britton’s car sustained bumper and fender damage. Chief Harrop investigated the incident.
The Financial Post reports folding bleacher sections now manufactured in Canada offer maximum seating for public assemblies. Open bleachers provide comfortable seating and, when folded, can act as revenue producing walls for large spaces and safer barriers for basketball and other games.
Faquesing Township Council met April 4 with Reeve George Currie presiding. H A Lever auditors financials showed Township in good standing and authorized payments to Hydro Brampton Bell Telephone and other vendors. relief and tax claims settled. road accounts approved. Brown appointed to North Halton High School District Board for 1949 and 1950.
Halton Milk Producers Association held a meeting at Princess Theatre in Milton with about 75 attendees. Mr Jolly accused Toronto Milk Distributors and Willmott of selling bootleg milk and urged farmers to form a local processing plant to secure better prices, while criticizing current distributor practices and calling for accountable leadership.
Community events page notes The Ministers Aunt presented again April 3 at Town Hall Acton. Also Friendly Circle bake sale at Mrs Marguerite Taylor home April 6 and Duke of Devonshire Chapter tea April 30 3 40 5 oclock at MCA. Other listings include Lakeside Chapter LO DE meeting and Bannockburn Women Institute euchre and dance with proceeds for Inglis family.
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