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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 19, 1956
Page
5
The CG LT unit met in the Sunday School room with Mrs Brayshaw directing games and Miss Boyes photographing the group during felt crafts. Ruth Spielvogel read minutes while plans were made for a Mother and Daughter banquet and refining raffia work activities.
Governor General Massey opened the $3,000,000 national headquarters in Toronto named Bakerwood for Col. E A Baker and Lewis M Wood. Attending were G F Thompson, G H Riddell, H Willis, and Lady Kamp as CNIB president.
The Brotherhood of Anglican Churchmen plans a Diocesan Conference in St Catharines Friday through Sunday April dates. Bishop W E Bagnall preaches at the Diocesan service with reception. Holy Communion at Christ Church West and a banquet with Arch Bishop Walter Barfoot as speaker. Delegates from St Alban’s include G Rose C Taylor K Thompson E Lasby.
Mrs E Nicholls hosted a Women's Institute euchre party on Wednesday afternoon April 11 at Mrs Robert Parker's home. Ten tables played with Mrs Parker and Mrs Nicholls greeting guests assisted by daughter Mrs Bean. Prizes went to Mrs Wes Marchment Mrs E Johnston Mrs Lyle Cripps Mrs E Lamber Mrs J Frank and Mrs F Coles. Travelling prizes won by Miss M Somerville and Mrs Roy Brown. A lucky chair prize also awarded to Mrs M Holmes. Lunch served. pleasant afternoon.
The town held a patchwork jeans project by the Ladies Auxiliary. Four pairs were circulated, raising 38 dollars for charity. Winners included Mrs Alf Duby Mrs Reta Dwyer Mrs Hazel West Don Wilds and Pete Fisher for mystery prizes and a patch spot.
Town officials face questions on subdivision limits, industrial expansion, and funding. Maintenance spending rises by about 10,000, while hydro rate questions spark debate over use of revenue versus debentures. Easter Seal drive nets 900 and planning board awaits a new official town plan for public review.
About 400 laymen from 43 United churches in Halton Presbytery voted to organize a Men’s Council after Rev. George Johnston spoke on Christian Faith in Action. Representatives from Milton to Waterdown were named to meet in Milton for preliminary organizing work.
Acton High School invites all students and friends to an evening of good fun as the square dance is rescheduled from last Friday to this week. The Dogs thank Mr R N Brown for farm use aiding physical training and science classes led by Mr Drijber. Report cards arrived last Friday marking the second 1956 instance with sun lit home days.
Margaret Wallis of 4 Young Street Acton received cuts to her right arm and hand when her car veered off the No 25 highway half a mile north of Milton. Investigating officer George Moore said the vehicle left the road shoulder while she reached for the glove compartment and then plunged through the guard rails.
Mr and Mrs J Clayton Wilson announce Eth el Brenice to Alfred Leonard Williamson with a May wedding at Ashgrove United Church at 2 30 p m. Mr and Mrs John Ro Brown of Galt announce Barbara Ann to James Edgar Creer with a May 12 1956 ceremony at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church Galt Ontario.
The Intercounty Lawn Bowling League was organized after a meeting in Acton with clubs from Guelph Rockwood Georgetown Milton and Acton. George Perry was elected president Jam Fleming secretary treasurer Finn Weaver named league press representative. Beardmore trophy to be awarded annually to the top league team. Matches start eight o clock with late arrival penalties and rain postponement rules. Each club to contribute funds for playoff expenses and per game fees go to the home club.
The final juvenile basketball game of the year was played in Guelph last Wednesday evening. In the Toronto and district finals Galt defeated Acton 52 to 24, marking the conclusion of the juvenile season.
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