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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 19, 1962
Page
11
The Acton Free Press reports local news from Thursday April 19 1962. Community events, notices and brief items are presented in compact form for readers seeking quick updates on town matters.
Community spring entries describe sunrise service and breakfast planned by the United Church Young People. Rotary gifts from about a dozen countries arrive, with several parcels reaching Midwady. Lakeside Chapter 1.C.D.E reopens Mill St bake shop for a Friday bake sale. Police office alterations provide more space and shelving. Titanic tragedy referenced as 50 years since the iceberg collision on the maiden voyage.
The stage was filled with trophies and shields as Brookville Milton and Acton groups earned top honors in senior and junior choir events. Winners included J M Denyes School, Stewarttown, Glen Williams, and Speyside, with presentations by local officials and Elmer Smith Acton. Dr Fenwick of Toronto received a gift for festival work, after M Z Bennet outlined his musical background.
The sixth Ballinalfad Girls club meeting at Trene Keir’s on April 3 discussed supper uses, tea making demonstrations by Beth McEnery, and student ministers aiding exams. A cantata Darkness into Light is planned for Easter Sunday at 8 pm at Ballinlad Church. Officers noted honors for Blue Mountain and saluted medal winners Billy Cudney and Larry White. The Scout Mothers Auxiliary met in the church basement to review Brantford convention notes and arrange joint meetings with Cub and Scout Leaders. Baptisms at Acton United Church included Viilene Dati and Justine Lisa.
In this Bridge lesson by Bill Center, the rule is to drop the bidding when two hands show an obvious misfit. If you and your partner disagree on the right contract, cut your bid short and aim for a small profit. The Ac ton Bridge Club hand shows why misfits favor prematch withdrawal.
The Acton branch reports $1,200 raised toward a $1,500 goal from canvassing. Organizers say they are very pleased and urge anyone not yet contacted to donate at the Bank of Montreal, Denny's Insurance, or Acton Home Furnishings.
The article notes the start of a six room village school and details various local events. It covers arrivals of babies at Georgetown and District Hospital, visits among families, and community gatherings. It mentions Limehouse Presbyterian WMS meeting led by Rev. Robt. Duncanson and slides from a guest speaker on British Guiana with reflections on schooling, employment, and vegetation.
Acton police reported two breakins and one attempted breakin Monday morning at J.B. Macken and Sons Acton Creamery and Acton Legion. Entry to Mackenzies main building via forced window yielded small change. Acton Creamery had rear window entry with groceries stolen. An attempted force on Acton Legion side door failed as thieves were frightened away.
Last Sunday there was a blessing and distribution of pats at all three morning services. At the 1 o clock service a ciborium was dedicated in memory of the late Rev. W. G. Laxton. The ciborium is a gift from the Larston Young People's group. They also presented a cheque for missionary purposes. Holy Week includes Maundy Thursday Communion at 8 p.m. followed by an altar stripping. A Congregational pot luck supper completes the observance.
Churchill S E Griffin aged 92 celebrated his April 13 birthday with a family gathering and continues doing farm chores every day. He has long served as an elder at Churchill United Church and remains active in community affairs as the Ballinaltad United Church Young People completed first aid training.
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