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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 04, 1966
Page
2
Sidewalk superintendents are plentiful at the Acton Centennial Library site as footings are poured and blocks laid this week. Superintendent Dean Crowe says brick delivery may cause a short delay, but a shipment on notice is confirmed. A large earth pile from excavation serves as a bleacher for curious youngsters watching the progress.
Mil ton OPP detachment investigated 25 accidents in July the lowest monthly total in 1966. Fourteen injured and 11850 dollars property damage occurred with no fatalities. January remains the worst month with 47 accidents and 52490 dollars in property loss to date 268 incidents in seven months 1966 North Halton.
Three recent donations to Halton county museum are on display. Major H J Newman notes rising attendance as plans for a centennial building advance and repairs begin at the nearby Rich mond school.
George Edwards born in Woodvale Ontario in 1874 and raised in Acton celebrated his 92nd birthday Friday. A former harness maker who retired in 1963, he served farmers for decades, recalled early glove shop work in Port Horton Michigan and Acton, and enjoys chats with old friends and family at his daughter Lacy Walters home on Church Street.
Joe Petric, a 13 year old first year camper from Acton, won Camp Brebeul’s highest honor, the cup for outstanding merit, and the sportsmanship award near Rockwood. Donated by Bishop Joseph Raum, this is the third time an Acton boy has won the cup, with Joe keeping the award for a year before returning it.
Commissioners moved to recall architect Donald Skinner to overhaul the proposed hydro building on Alice Street after tenders proved too high. Willian Andrews of Sarnia offered opinions on a new plan, but no payment has been received, and a special meeting was set to discuss the project amid completed street lighting and feeder-line work on Church Street.
Marcel Paquin, a grade 10 student from Portneuf near Quebec City, visits Acton on a two week student exchange hosted by Paul Youngblut and family on Maria Street. He enjoys the English environment, hockey and baseball, notes differing freedoms in Quebec, and plans to return home after traveling from Guelph by train. The exchange is sponsored by the Canadian Council of Christians and Jews to foster cross provincial understanding.
Dilly Printing and Publishing Company Ltd becomes the first firm in the region to join the Central Ontario Regional Development Council corporate membership section.
The man who escaped Halton County Jail in Milton earlier this year was jailed in the United States after being captured. Paul Roarnay Beautieu of Cz bous Maine was sentenced to years in a Washington prison on multiple breaking and entering charges.
Nonagenarian Charles Kelly Browne the longtime Derry Day figure and Orangeman from Acton plans to attend the Derry Day Parade in Owen Sound on Saturday August 13. He has joined every parade since age 12 except once when he was ill, and is expected to ride in a car during the event.
Milton O P P report amateurs broke into Campbellville Post Office early Thursday cracking the front safe with a crowbar sledge hammer and hacksaw. The break in caused about 1000 in damage though only 130 in stamps were taken. mail delays were minimal and the post master’s personal stamp was stolen. Four men attempted to reset the safe. investigators pursue clues.
Bill Nelles is recovering at Guelph General Hospital after risking his life to save Eldon Rawding at a tannery last week. Rawding was overcome by fumes in a chrome department tanning drum and was pulled from the drum with Nelles, both becoming unconscious. Firefighters and Dr. van der Bent treated them. Rawding has since been discharged, while Nelles is expected home in a week or two possibly needing stronger glasses.
Acton recreation notes a busy schedule for youngsters with a planned Phayground Circus in the arena Thursday night and a string of Friday events. Leaders and chaperones oversee tents, dogs displays, and decorations as summer winds down and autumn plans begin.
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