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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 20, 1969
Page
5
A letter from a friend details how distributing scriptures on records to a blind woman has transformed her life. She finds joy and purpose in listening, her fear and self pity diminishing as the readings ease her burdens and brighten relations with her roommate and caregivers.
At a recent council meeting the scope of street light charges was narrowed to residents within Glen Williams. Bob McGowan protested the new charges saying no lighting work had occurred in five years. Deputy Reeve Tom Hill argued benefits from Glen lights, but McGowan cited Georgetown as a counterexample. The line set 330 feet northwest of lots 21 and 22 defines who pays. Bill Lawson urged Currie to push county help on Stewarttown hill shoulder and curve near the golf course for student safety. Currie said he would investigate. The council also fired plumbing inspector Robert McDonald.
One vehicle crash at Main and Ages Streets involving Ralph Matthews of Whitby caused 300 dollars in front end damage. Police logged the Saturday incident at about 2 30 pm. Nearby notes recall a government grant rise to schools and a toll house fire at Silver Creek from a century ago.
Sunday August 24 1969 features 10 00 a m Sunday School 11 00 a m Morning Worship and 7 00 p m Evangelistic Service with Evangelist Ella Parmenter guest speaker Also listed are a 10 60 a m Sunday School 11 00 am Morning Service and 7 00 pm Evangelistic Service plus prayer and Bible study sessions A sincere family invitation and details for Georgetown Knox Church of Acton Saint Alban Anglican and Presbyterian Church in Canada schedule and contact numbers included
Smith Edward Griffin a longtime Erie Township resident died July 30 1969 at Guelph General Hospital at nearly 100 following a short illness He served as trustee secretary and treasurer of the local church and was active in agricultural circles as director of the Brin Agriculture Society president in 1928 1929 He held life memberships in several associations including the Actos Apicultural Society and the Agricultural Winter Fair He married Billa Swackhamer in 1893 and was survived by son Harold L and a daughter in law Jesale among others The funeral was held August 2 at Churchill Amenity Church with Rev A W Poth officiating and interment at Coningsby Cemetery
Mrs. Lottie Amelia Farey widow of Arthur Farey died August 1 at St. Josephs hospital Guelph. Funeral August 4 at Rumley Shoemaker funeral home with Rev. A McKenzie officiating. She leaves daughters Hazel Lightle and Kathleen Carton and several grandchildren. Interment in Churchill cemetery near Erin.
Mrs Margaret Jane Russell of Acton died August 11 1969 in Guelph General Hospital. She was born January 16 1886 at Ballinafad daughter of the late David McEnery and Catherine Akitt. She married David A Russell March 25 1908 at Ballinafad and is survived by her husband a daughter Edith McEachern a son Stewart a great grandson Brian and a brother Robert McEnery. Funeral was held August 13 at Rumley Shoemaker funeral home with Rev K C Johnston. interment in Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Frank Freeman Angus McEachern Ron Saunders Archie Kerr Bruce Leitch Robert Warne. Flower bearers were Jesse McEnery Ernest McEnery Donald Evans Andrew Henderson.
Deputy Reeve T Tyler proposed converting the roe water tower on Main Street into part of a municipal complex by using underground tanks as a garage. He warned against tearing down a local landmark while council weighs painting estimates and final use. Additionally notes cover cottage waterfront land access and warnings about poisonous plants for children.
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