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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 16, 1962
Page
9
Difficult weather slows harvest in the area. Local notices urge readers to phone in items for the Personal column and report community events such as reunions and meetings. Power line construction and road work disrupt services with interruptions likely before completion.
The fifth Nellis family reunion gathered 70 attendees from Alberta, Pennsylvania, and nearby areas at Acton. Activities included races, games, and a buffet luncheon. Prizes awarded for longest distance and youngest attendee. events featured a parent vs youth softball challenge and prize winners across multiple age groups.
A local directory plan seeks to connect Acton telephone users with Georgetown numbers at no extra charge. The separate book holds Georgetown listings and will be distributed soon per Clape Kerth. Beil' Teenhone Georgetown subscribers show interest in a local directory. contact the Guelpt business for details.
Reported mission failure near Deepen in western Nepal ends in fatalities. Officials from international agencies, consulates, and local authorities gather at the crash site as tributes and investigations proceed. Relatives of Miss Guindicos and Miss Grindley are noted among mourners.
The Stars defeated the Royals in a high scoring game with Oakville and Campbellville players starring. Paul Lawson drove in three runs with bases loaded, while Garry Field relieved for the Stars and shut down the late rally to secure the win.
A Credit Valley plan for six dams and three years of channel work, originally valued at 5 496 820, was reduced to 2 958 020. The revised project promises over 70 percent flood control gains and improved streamflow, with federal and provincial governments asked to cover 74 7 percent of costs and local municipalities the rest.
Acton Fair Board Lady Directors met at Mrs. William MacDonald home to plan exhibits and a parade float for the fall fair. With President absent, Sr. vice president led discussion on book sales, exhibit setup, and a planned fashion parade limited by arena space.
A group of parents and students gathered at the United Church on August 9 as the St John Ambulance first aid class received certificates from Superintendent R S Hart. Recipients included Sandra Hargrave Sharon Dowling Terry Gordon Helen Harris Jo Anne Heatley Rayleen Hotchen Darlene Johnston Lynda Reiners and Robert Hart Jr with others absent. A home nursing demonstration followed and a toy truck was given to Peter Hargrave for his role as a patient.
Miss Parbel Ritchie leaves Acton for a year of teaching in London. She sails on Brilay morning with Mrs Lewcock, returning to England after a visit with family. Ritchie will teach at Chara field's school in South Woodford with a class of Grade PH boys and girls.
A change in garbage disposal occurred in the village. Garbage that was dumped at the old Harvey Lime Kilns will now be collected weekly at a new site near Nassagaweya, with soil used to cover and seal cans. The move follows efforts to end dumping at the old camp and improve cleanliness.
A new Central School project replaces Limehouse Park with an estimated cost of $120,000. Construction aims to finalize within a year, targeting completion by fall. The plan includes site work near Cooksville and exposure to local residents and farmers.
Fragmentary notes describe Harry Smith in Georgetown and a Memorial Hospital episode. Mentions Robert M. Enery and Mrs Arnold McEnery and a cruise on Thousand Islands with reference to Sr Lawrence Kasee.
Stanley C. Hall, Milton District M P P, remains in a deep coma after a stroke last Wednesday. Family members hope for a rally but describe his condition as very serious with no visitors except immediate family.
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