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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 05, 1963
Page
17
The annual municipal election culminates with 55 percent turnout and calls for reform. Voters are urged to attend meetings, improve election timing, consider more wards, and reevaluate the two year council term while congratulating the winners and commend candidates for participation.
Eyewitness J Gill Ostront recalls the Friday night crash near Oakville that killed passengers and crew aboard the Verateal Hight. Officials in Milton and nearby towns report odd inquiries and cautious officials responding to inquiries about the incident.
More than 178 senior citizen club members from centres across Ontario gathered Wednesday at St. Pauls United Church in Milton for a regional rally. Zone chairman Bob Laking described the meeting as the first of its kind in the area with representatives from towns both with and without clubs. Entertainment ran throughout the day including duets violin and musical numbers. Guest speaker Rev. J L Graham pastor of St. Patricks Church and County Warden C A Maarlin attended briefly. Delegates from the United Senior Citizens of Ontario were present.
North Halton OPP notes one horse killed in a vehicle near Hornby among two dozen incidents this month. Fourteen people were seriously injured in private accidents, with total property damage of 13 220 dollars, lighter than typical winter totals.
Hon L B Pearson urges motorists and pedestrians to slow down during Late Driving Week. The Canadian Highway Safety Council sponsors December initiatives to reduce road accidents and improve safety while noting wage and purchasing power trends.
The Free Press reports Acton Public School principal Elmer Smith was injured in a head on collision in Central. Mrs King Ramaden also hurt. M M Bennett, former principal, guides recovery. Voters cast a quiet council ballot with low turnout and three incumbents re elected.
Fifty years ago the Mock Parliament of the Peworthy League held its first session at Méthodis school. Rev. C D Draper was elected speaker. Clara R Moore read the throne address. clashes over England separation and government flaws were debated. Lantern lectures announced at St Albans Parish Hall and the High School Literary Society named Miss Isabel Anderson as winner in a provincial merits debate.
A teacher narrates a high school theater project inspired by a play titled Pygmalion. Students raise funds through ticket sales and parental support while planning travel by bus to a city theatre. The effort faces budget gaps, smuggling of money for lunches and tickets, and last minute changes as the production nears.
Reports show a heavy, multi-vehicle wreckage spree after the season's first snowfall and sanding-vehicle breakdowns near Acton Georgetown. North Hulton OPP investigated 10 injuries and $9,860 in damages with numerous crashes on Highway 401 and surrounding roads.
A December gathering in the basement of the Baptist Church featured a Christmas program led by Mrs Chap man and Mrs Bailes. Carol singing, a short devotional, games with candy canes, and a festive lunch completed the party with Mrs Harrap as Santa Claus.
Comets defeated Flyers 5 to 2 in a Christin Reformed league Saturday. The Flyers opened with a Wayne Praecrest goal but Comets answered with three by Henry Klooster, one by Bill Klooster, and two more by Dak Poot. Jack Poot and Clare Baker had assists on late goals while John Tummerman scored for the Flyers, assisted by Dick Hoogedoor.
W A Sale Delle rain at Albany Church hosted a sale in Simpson Sears store attracting many customers who purchased aprons and bubing.
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