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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 22, 1957
Page
1
St John Ambulance Brigade 322 Acton Division met at the Spicers home with 10 members and 3 visitors. Jack Denny led a talk on wounds and pressure points as a 13 week Fall home nursing course was proposed for Wednesday evenings. Officers appointed include Denny as divisional officer and Spicer as sergeant. Next meeting set at Mrs Hargrave’s home.
Church Street residents protested the removal and trimming of maples and other trees to clear a route for a new main power line set for Sunday. The road committee approved removing 10 trees and trimming others last week, with a power shut-off from 6 am to 10 am followed by 10 am to 2 pm on Church Street from Guelph Street to Warren Grove and Crescent. Superintendent Mason said the replacement aims to prevent further power breaks.
Mrs Jim Dills of Campbell Ave won four prizes and two honorable mentions for clothing exhibits at the CN E. She captured first prize for a baby's crocheted jacket second for an amalt crocheted article third for an infant's cap and another third for a woman's blouse. She also earned honorable mentions for a baby's night ensemble and for a child's awvater.
Bell Telephone's Acton rates face proposed rises for residence and business lines as part of an Ottawa filing with the Board of Transport Commissioners. The document lists current and proposed monthly charges for one party and two party residence lines, business lines, and extensions, with specifics for Acton classifications.
David Docherty, from Port Glasgow, has been appointed YMCA secretary for Acton. The married father will move to Acton with his wife in September after completing a youth leadership training course at Geneva Pack Lake Couchiching. He previously worked in Port Glasgow where the town has 20 000 residents and led youth organizations.
Joy Peal, a Wie year old Ac high school student, earned a bursary of 200 for entrance to Teachers College. Daughter of Mr and Mrs Hamilton, she plans a one year Toronto course starting Sept 10 and is currently at the local post office job. her future aims include attending Queen contest power once more.
Walliam Robinson and Lynne Coulter received $100 scholarships from the Halton Federation of Agriculture to enter first year on regular courses at the OAC. Awards are based on academic standing and community involvement. A five member committee selected four applicants for the scholarships. Cooler weather signals fall and last swimming days. Rumor says Ontario Department of Highways seeks tenders to build an overpass over the Canadian National Railway tracks north of the Haus Line where Highway 401 crosses.
Two brothers Jim and Joe Whitham aged 36 years apart met again at Joe Whitham’s Acton Ontario home after Jim traveled from Headford Yorkshire. The visit revived memories of earlier Canada visits and wartime connections with Acton residents.
Acton OPP held a one hour safety check on Main Street opposite the Presbyterian church. 14 safety stickers were issued from 17 vehicles stopped. Three charges were laid two for failing to have a working brake and one for not producing an operator's license. Corporal Mason urges drivers to ensure vehicles are in good condition before highways.
Const Roy Hazlett assumes command of the North Halton district OPP replacing Corporal Harold Youmans. With nearly ten years with the OPP and prior service in Dundas and Brantford he joins Constables Ray Andress and Dave Wardy. Their office is in the basement of the former Registry Office in Malton.
Acton council granted Shell Oil Company permission to build a service station on their subdivided Queen Street lot at Mead Vale Road after a public meeting. The company argued the project would boost the town and provide local jobs, while some councillors warned about restricting service stations in the area. A recorded vote approved the project with Mayor Tyler and several councillors in support, others opposed.
Acton Boy Scout Group Committee unveils a campaign from September 15 through October for a building expansion and scouting growth. The project faces quicksand delays and rising costs, but aims to create enlarged meeting spaces to accommodate more Wolf Cubs and Scouts. A general meeting is planned September 5 to register Wolf Cubs and prospective leaders as expansion progresses.
Acton Fair Board announces a monster gala night at Acton arena on September 20 2021 with new entertainers. The fair opens with a Friday midway, a Saturday parade led by the Acton Citizens Band, and a public opening in the park with horse events displays and competitions in baking crafts and produce.
Bannockburn Women's Institute met at the school for an August gathering. The session opened with the Institute Ode and Mary Stewart Collect, roll call with farm animal entries, a fall faire project plan, and a discussion on raising membership fees. Mera Morrison read on African violets. W Storey ran a "Name the Products" contest won by Mrs A Mann. The meeting closed with Grace and lunch served. Children await the new school term.
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