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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 17, 1968
Page
14
The last LOL euchre at Crewson's Corners awarded ladies high to Alice Wilkinson and ladies low to Monica Howell. Men's high went to David Dewar and men's low to John Dewar, with Alice Wilkinson earning lone hands and Monica Howell winning the door prize.
Halton County Council named D Currie of Milton as weed inspector. The retired farmer will assume duties on May 1.
The Bruce Trail clubs announce two strenuous hikes in coming weeks. Caledon Hills club runs a 10 to 11 mile spring hike from central Burlington this Sunday at 11 a.m. Toronto club plans a 25 mile end to end hike on May 12 with two groups from Terra Cotta and Kalso meeting to swap car keys at Limehouse. Experienced hikers only, all day starting at 7 a.m.
The Greenock Belles led by Miss Elva Pearen and Mrs Ralph Sinclaiy hosted a Friday evening tea at Pearen's home for their mothers Institute members and friends. Guests enjoyed a buffet supper with floral display, then demonstrations on floral arrangements packing a travelling suitcase and a club girl entertain theme. Prizes were awarded in games, and a gift was presented to the leaders by Marion Gates.
Limehouse church reports good attendance at Easter services. Communion observed on April 7 with Easter services well attended on April 14 at Limehouse Presbyterian. Mrs Angus Lawson turns eighty seven on April 16. Young people enjoyed Good Friday breakfast at the church. W Lister hosts Newark nephews visiting for Easter holidays. WMLS Thankoffering meeting planned for Sunday evening in the church.
The Peel County Council has shown willingness to re open discussions with Halton on merging the Halton and Peel County Health Units. Halton council appointed Warden W F Hunter Reeve A Ledwith and R Currie to a studying committee. Oakville and Burlington sought southern representation on the Halton panel but were blocked.
Grass fires triggered an emergency call to the fire department near Ballinafad. Mrs R Sherill and Mr and Mrs Wittikock moved to Norval to run a new coffee grocery, with new residents occupying the old home on Woods Farm corner. Local social items include church services, baptisms, health notes, and visits among families. Florida trip by Dr and Mrs Reid, and Saskatchewan visit planned by Mrs Phidela Snow and daughter.
Warmer weather drew shoppers and crowds for Easter week events with churches reporting large attendances. A strike at the University of Guelph affected staff and local workers in trades and other roles. Rev Ritchie McMurray, formerly of Acton, spoke during Holy Week services arranged by the Guelph Ministerial Association.
Weekend wrap recounts a four day holiday for students and an Easter break. Proceeds from a bake sale support the Tri County minor hockey association. The eclipse of the moon drew crowds and families watched from doors and windows. John Ambulance brigade named Acton Citizens of the Year by the Chamber president, praise from locals.
Municipal officials still seek clarity on the restructured County Boards of Education. An Ontario Counties convening session reviewed financing, detailing nine points on local cost sharing, tax notices, debentures, and timing. Key items include proportional local shares, December 15 transfer deadlines, separate school tax notices, continued tax collection methods, debenture issuance, annual financial notices, debt charges payment, 1969 arbitration with 1970 effects, and divisional board auditors with published reports.
The Afternoon Auxiliary WMS of Knox Church held an Easter Thankoffering meeting on April 11 in the church. Mrs. Fred Anderson presided with guests from neighboring congregations. Mrs. Robert Kerr of Churchill spoke on Brotherly Love and urged open hearted compassion. The service followed the Easter theme led by several members, with two solos performed by Dorothy Simmons and Jean McLean. A fellowship reception and refreshments concluded the gathering.
A one hour documentary titled 2 Matter of Tha will be shown on CHC TV across the network at 0 90 p.m. on Wednesday April 17. The program portrays work at Princess Margaret Hospital and the Ontario Cancer Institute during Cancer Month as fund drives proceed province wide.
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