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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 11, 1963
Page
7
The column records weekend visits and hospital news across Acton, Guelph, Toronto, and surrounding towns. It notes surgeries, recoveries, and convalescence, plus social events such as church meetings and anniversaries, with numerous named residents and visitors.
District Governor Graydon Clipperton urged Acton Lions to expand their horizons by visiting other clubs and engaging with communities. He praised the club’s activities, noted a resignation for health reasons, and discussed plans to support a Y's Men power boat regatta.
Public school trustees approved accepting Nassagaweya Brookville pupils into Home Economics and Manual Training classes at Home Eco Shop. Helen Farrell proposed dropping half days at Milton to teach three fifths time at Robert Little school next term. Doug Widdle resigns from Acton teaching post and board seeks an experienced replacement. Members bid farewell after a 40 minute meeting.
The Acton Auxiliary for Retarded Children met at Mrs. C Andersons on April 4. President Mrs. N Price urged more miscellaneous items for a rummage sale with collection points at Mrs. C Anderson Knox Ave Mrs J Turkesz Peel St and Mrs R Kapton Churchill Rd. The group will continue boxes in IGA and AB supermarkets to collect cast it ister tapes for the Sunshine School at Hornby. Endorsed by managers and listed officers include Mrs N Price president Mrs R Sterritt treasurer Mrs P Dunham secretary and others. Budget notes from North Halton show a 20000 need this year with 8000 from public donations. A May 2 meeting is planned at Mrs Nuzums.
Final service of a three night Holy Week series at the United Church concluded with guest preacher Rev Gordon Hunter of Toronto delivering strong messages. Pre arranged congregational groups attended with ministers and organists coordinating each night as churches from Anglican United Pentecostal Presbyterian and Christian communities joined. Strong winds last week caused minor damage including a store sign blown down and an oat Uber sailing incident.
The Acton Institute hosts a Wednesday gathering led by President Mir Maplesden with roll call and fee payments recorded. Tuscan sign chosen for Holy Week service. Jane discussed. Taser named convenor. The nth anniversary is set for April 23 with Mix Hall presenting the annual citizenship and education report.
Auction near Acton on April 24 at 1 30 p m lists a 1958 Pontiac sedan a 1948 Pontiac sedan a Ford tractor and extensive farm equipment including plows mowers grain drills spreaders wheels and lumber. Terms cash with no reserve bidders may inspect prior to sale conducted by Elliott & Holmes Acton with Fred Baptie as clerk.
The undersigned have instructions from Victor C Harding to sell by public auction at his farm lot 10 3rd Line Two of Erin three miles north of Acton Saturday April 191tr at 1 30 o clock the following cattle Red Durham cow fresh 8 weeks 3 Durham hei
A comprehensive estate auction lists 9 Durham steers, several heifers and a Holstein steer, multiple hogs ready to wean, 150 bushels mixed grain and a ton of hay. Farm equipment includes Minneapolis Moline tractors, McCormick Deering binders, plows, harrows, grinders, a Dodge pickup, and assorted tools. Furniture includes stoves tables and chairs. No reserve as owner moved to Guelph. Cash day of sale.
J McInnis a lecturer and renowned consultant spoke at the Halton Reading meeting at Williams Avenue High School. Milton District High School Board representative K Y Dick gave the welcome. Mrs Cartwright of Burlington accepted the charter from Mrs Presse to serve as Honorary President and will attend the International Convention in Miami. About 4 000 teachers from Canada and the United States are expected to attend.
Arrangements by Nassagaweya Township School area board convert four room Campbellville school to a junior facility. Grade 7 and 8 students shift to Brookville in September. Campbellville will then serve only upper grades. Brookville yard paving contract awarded to Economy Paving Company. Home economics and manual training to continue at Acton Public School. Plan discussed amid federal election concerns.
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