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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 30, 1964
Page
13
Construction began Mon day for Rein High School addition after a 30 000 grant approval but paused when final authorization was delayed. J B Mackenzie and Sons moved in machinery and dug the foundation while crews pressed to meet a September deadline despite rain.
Sunday morning service at Knox Church saw 17 young people and five adults join by profession of faith and transfer of certificates. A. H. McKenasle led confirmation classes. A. M. Mc Pherson, Howard Coles and Jack Watkins acted for the session with Rev. A. H. McKenasle. Names include Wayne Aitken Patricia Beerman Lorrain Cleland Jane Cooger Gerald Dick Sally Dick Shirle Greenwood William Hansen Ann McKenzie Ronald McKight Allan McNabb John McNebb William Rogers David Watson Wendy Bowen Margaret Guthrie Janet Robinson and families Agnew and Bales. Robert Paul joined by certificate.
Acton Hi Electric Commission met to review lighting for Queen Street East and decided a definite proposal could be made after Department of Highways plans. Mercury vapor light changes to improve illumination. if unsuccessful, fixtures will be lowered. Park floodlights and a softball diamond lighting request were considered with pole installation approved for the latter.
City council by passed two pressure culvert valves to allow full town mains flow for the summer. Construction plans include high school expansion funding and street widening awaiting Highway Department approval. The town reviews parking at the new addition and considers school closures due to hepatitis at Robert Little School.
Ontario Municipal Board dismissed the town of Acton appeal after upholding County Judge George Elliott’s ruling on the former post office assessment. The building’s value had been stepped from 25,475 to 16,600 before coowners further reduced it by 6,600.
In Niagara Diocese the Bishop confirmed 27 candidates at St Alban's in a traditional rite, 17 adults among them. Presented by Rev D B West, the candidates received certificates afterwards. refreshments followed. Other parish business covered in a brief library board meeting.
The volunteer canvassers report strong community response with most of the town and district covered. Residents missing canvassers are asked to donate at the Bank of Montreal or Acton Home Furnishings as Acton’s quota of 1,500 dollars remains to be reached.
On Saturday night April 25 St Joseph's Church Acton hosted 30 candidates for Confirmation led by Bishop M A Harrington of Kamloops representing Bishop Ryan. The ceremony featured formal gowns, red and white decorations, and the Sacrament administered after a bishop-led questionnaire.
About 1000 young rangers are expected this Saturday for a daylong Halton district rally in Acton Park. Activities include cookouts contests seat pitching and various events as girls join the action and the day proceeds with traditional community engagement.
Acton Parks Board examined severe erosion at Grenlea Park where topsoil washed away and large rocks exposed. The board planned rye seeding to prevent dust and soil loss, postponed planting, inspected the area, granted July 16 district convention use, and discussed concessions, the Regatta at Fairy Lake, and park staffing.
Dr. Archie Bull Halton Medical Officer reports two confirmed cases of infectious hepatitis at Robert Little School. He notes symptoms resemble influenza early on and urges precautions, including hand washing, not sharing food, and avoiding mouth-to-pencil contact, with extra vigilance in fall to spring. No other cases reported in Hatlion County.
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