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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 17, 1961
Page
7
Reading notices and brief items announce local events and upcoming schedules. The page highlights community meetings and notices from Acton officials with civic updates and calendar signals.
Georgetowns new sewage disposal plant is expected to exceed 900000 dollars in total cost. Acton Citizens Band performed a Wednesday concert for Warren Grove residents. Assessor John Ladouceur returned to duties after holidays to finish rally tasks before the deadline. A meteor fallout Friday evening drew thrill and clear skies. Funds from a Kinship region weekly draw included 2390 dollars on Monday, with 1000 going to Betty Blas Selfeldt of Milton. Citizens Handsmen gave brief concerts at several town sports and practiced at Robert Little School. The Credit Valley Conservation area offers scenic sights and awards for conservation photographs, Tarra Cotta and Belfountain Parks noted.
Rockwood WI celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Rockitrong Women's Institute with an afternoon tea at Rockwood Anglican Parish Hall. A wide circle of visitors attended from Hamilton, Port Colborne, Shelburne, Grand Valley, Vineland, and more, alongside local families and neighbors. Also noted are marriage congratulations for Garry Brace and various local visits, vacations, and travel by Rockwood residents.
A vesper service will be held in the park Sunday at 8 p.m. sponsored by the Baptist church and Christian Reformed church.
The Eden Mills Fun Fair drew a large crowd despite poor weather. Badenoch lost to Dairy Queens of Guelph in the ball game, pony rides and games drew families, and the refreshment booth sold hot dogs coffee pies and ice cream. Prize winners included Thoms Parker Mrs W Robbins and Don Diberdino. Local visits and hospital news were noted along with upcoming Centre Inn versus Eden Mills baseball clash.
An 18 year old Acton youth Wayne Roszell driving on Knox Ave collided with a Toronto car Sunday at the Erin Esquesing Town Line Fifth Line intersection. Roszell’s car sustained 350 in damage. Kotodiz’s vehicle 400 with passenger Emil Pashynsky injured his right arm. Const Larry Kneale of North Halton OPP investigated.
Gerry Addison of Milton chairs the North Halton Association for Retarded Children's building committee reporting progress on plans for a new school for mentally challenged children. An architect is drafting detail plans for a Seventh Line North of Hornby site with Fire Marshal approval obtained and Health Department approval pending before tenders. Total funds raised reach about $15 000 toward a $40 000 goal, with hopeful support from Georgetown Acton campaigns possibly funding the project this fall or next year.
Don Fountain attends the North American Ecumenical Youth Assembly in Ann Arbor Michigan August 16 21. Local families host weekend visits with the Fountain and Jestin families and friends from Brantford Rochester Kitchener Guelph Milton Fergus Waldermere and Lake Erie area.
The Halfonty County Council met Tuesday afternoon to review short term financing for a new courthouse. since no financing is needed this year, it should be reconsidered with the 962 budget. Councillors approved museum board membership: one representative from each municipality, one from the 16 and 2 Mile Creek conservation authorities, and two county councillors.
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