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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 13, 1961
Page
7
Spring mood rises as crocuses emerge and youngsters enjoy roller skates ropes and hockey sticks. Acton pupils share arena proposals, an artist sketch appears at Bank of Montreal, and scouts collect name tags door to door. Police report no further forged cheque attempts after last week.
Mrs. Galbraith of Paler mo marked her birthday with a Sunday family gathering at Ledger Lea farm hosted by daughter Mrs. James Ledger. Easter visits included relatives from Ottawa Toronto and Acton.
In Acton troop notes, Bruce Willlaw discusses Wolf Cub training and early 20th century Scouting ideas. The article recalls the Wolf Cub's Handbook, badges, and den activities, plus a Camp Fire hosted by the Acton Troop for 2nd Trafalgar from Oakville. A fish fry fundraiser plans a sausage of community support with posters and smelt events.
The Pussy Willow Tea fundraiser at the Guild of St Alban featured Mrs Ro Andersen and Mrs OH Graton overseeing tea service while guests enjoyed cakes, candies, and floral displays. Proceeds supported Caroline Nurseries and Mildred Kentner donations. Mars AO Mann won a prize for a Gloxinia plant as baking and candy sales proceeded upstairs.
A Wednesday night service at United Church followed the C.G.LT. meeting with Mrs Harriett Smith speaking on her work as a missionary in Vellore India. A full report will appear next week.
Pledge Arena hosts Lakeside Chapter 1LO.D. as 43rd anniversary is observed with charter member Mrs. PL Watson cutting a pink and white cake. Regent Mrs. Rudolph Spidruped reads an accent on chapter termination while long-time members attend. New members total six including Miss Joan Barber and Mrs Gordon Curtie.
Fragmentary field notes describe spring growth on Norway Maples and Quaking Aspen. Observers note vivid yellow blossoms, rapid leaf and stem growth, and a bustle of insects and birds. The text evokes awakening trees and the quiet sounds of aspen leaves in the breeze.
Halton 4-H clubs appoint a project executive via a meeting held April 4 at the Apeleuttveal Hall Milian Fair Grounds. Leaders include J A Pioneis and numerous club officers. each club assigns a chair, secretary, and treasurer to oversee fare project work and instructional meetings scheduled once a year.
Readable fragments indicate juniors organize a May field day and a church service. The Field Day appears linked to a county event with possible farm department involvement and a church gathering scheduled for May 14 at a Milton church.
Firemen hurried to a dump near McDonald’s where Ron Dally and Varden attempted to douse flames with gallons of water but could not prevent a Friday blaze. A calf was moved to Reeve Cam Sinclair and a bulldozer sent to cover rubbish while Hames fought the fire as Donald blamed Acton children for prying near the site.
The United Church will host a showing on Thursday April 20 sponsored by the tenor and senior chairs of the church.
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