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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 12, 1956
Page
14
Easter break ends as Acton High School enters the third term. A square dance Friday night initiates the term with new records. Spring weather brings volley ball and other games. students look forward to marbles in the streets. St. Joan’s note: St John’s police officer fined $500 for impaired driving and suspended for three years.
Acton council notes a food safety inspection at a Milton lunch service, accepts Holman Construction for gravel at 79 cents per yard, and quashes chatter about arena freezer issues. A tax drop to 40 percent is discussed as councillors argue over a Ratepayers Association dance ticket sales claim amid civic night plans.
Change in processing schedule prompts the Free Press to offer large glossy prints of any pictures in the paper or taken by staff. Prints measure 5 by 7 inches or 8 by 10 inches with a nominal charge.
The Women’s Mission Circle of the Baptist church met at Mrs. L. McCutcheon’s with hymn, prayer, and a scripture verse. Officers for 1956 were elected: president Mrs. J. Chapman, vice-president Miss Jessie Coles, secretary Mrs. C Landsborough, treasurer Mrs. L Bulmer.
Tuesday at the United church C G LT a Sunday school meeting featured Mrs B Brayshaw leading games Mass Boyes guiding songs and Alvena Hill Diane Dedels and Karen Damm conducting worship. The session continued with crafting hats from felt.
Limehouse Women's Institute held its annual meeting at Memorial Hall in April with lunch, then the business session. Sixteen attendees joined the lunch. plans were announced for a district meeting at Bethel church on May 24. Officers for 1956 57 were named including President Mrs F C T Brown and Secretary Treasurer Mrs J W Noble.
The Knox church C.GILT group met Monday evening with Betty Lemon in charge. Activities included Kick the Stick relay, a Turquoise Horse reading, dramatized chapter, buzz groups, and a worship service led by Betty Lemon. Ann Watkins presided over the business session.
Stan Hall MSP reports approval of staff housing at Halton Centennial Manor Milton. The 14 staff quarters include superintendent’s suite with two bedrooms kitchen sitting room and bath. Construction cost estimated at 115000 with about half funded by the province. 95 beds for residents after completion.
The Orton ball club held a social night with 13 card tables and top scores for Mrs. Cecil Warmington Mrs. Ed Cox Mr. John King and Mr Ken Leitch. The Sommerville family hosted a 45th wedding anniversary at their Orton Ont home with a large dinner cake and tender toasts.
Personal notes record visits and illnesses from Guelph to Acton and nearby towns. Residents share weekend guests including Mr and Mrs William Van Norman, Mr and Mrs Ted Hassard, and others visiting Marion Tara Huntsville and London. Notables include Mrs George Chapman turning 88 and Knox Evening Auxiliary's annual visit to Haltor Manor.
Officers were elected at Acton Women’s Institute annual meeting. Retiring secretary, Mrs William Ballentine, who served over 12 years, received thanks and a reading. New officers include President Mrs George Fryer and others, as members discussed plans and district activities.
Jessie Jane Allen died April 1 at Halton Centennial Manor in her 83rd year. widow of Edward Allen she came from England 20 years ago and lived in Campbellville then Milton before moving to the Manor. She leaves five daughters Alice Howard Gert Winfield Margaret Winnie Olive Fetter. Funeral at Grace Anglican Church conducted by Rev. D A Powell with interment at Evergreen Cemetery.
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