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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 05, 1963
Page
5
Editorial reflects on the annual municipal election with 55 percent turnout and urges year round civic engagement. It recommends broader polling, faster counting, longer gap between nomination and election, and reconsideration of a two year council term.
Pall Ostrom of Oakville recalls a near miss when a night flight crashed, sparking reflections on fate. In Chinguacousy Township officials fielded calls about a highway fatality and an odd burial suggestion after a caller asked about digging a grave. George Town debated downtown Christmas lights turning on Kennedy assassination anniversary, with Mildebrandt criticizing taste and Mayor Hyde explaining wiring work. Milton reports shift changes as Hand Chemical plans a new factory near the Rudolf Rd plant.
Senior Citizens clubs from across Ontario gathered at St. Pauls United Church in Milton for a regional rally. Zone chairman Bob Laking led the organization meeting with towns both with and without clubs represented to promote the movement. Activities included songs and musical numbers with Rev J L Graham and County Warden C A Martin among special guests from United Senior Citizens of Ontario.
North Halton OPP reports one pony killed by a car near Hornby in the month. The detachment logged 29 occurred accidents with 14 persons injured and property damage totaling $13,220. In the first two months of 1963 the detachment investigated DUST accidents involving six deaths and 184 injured.
Hon L B Pearson urges motorists and pedestrians to exercise caution as crowding grows on highways and streets. The Prime Minister calls on every Canadian to walk or drive with vigilance during Late Driving Week amid rising transport risks. Manufacturing wages rose but purchasing power lagged behind inflation.
Acton public school principal Elmer Smith injured in a head on wreck. Mrs Ramadan and Mrs Bennett also hurt. Smith's recovery awaited. Acton council election sees light turnout under 10 percent with seven candidates. J H Boulton tops the poll. Reeve I McDonald and councilors Oakes Mason Kirkness HoBertron reelected. voters praise prior year finances. Holiday ads note gifts from Elliott Bros and other shops.
Fifty years ago the Mock Parliament of the Penorth League held its first 1913 session in the Méthadietshoure. Rev C D Draper was elected speaker as clerks and members, including Clara R Moore and G A Dilla, delivered debates on taxation and separation from England. A lantern lecture series and school society debates followed with various local parties planning improvements to homes and streets.
A high school drama program seeks to stage a production at the local theater to inspire students. Teachers organize ticket sales and bus trips, facing funds and logistics hurdles as they rally support and confirm a matinee plan.
A scanned page shows numerous Acton Ontario professionals and services listed with office hours and locations. Dentists lawyers optometrists notaries and coaches are named with addresses and telephone numbers, plus a Gray Coach Lines timetable and daily transit notes for various routes and times.
Heavy snow and failed sanding operations cripple Acton Georgetown area. North Hulton OPP report 52 vehicles involved and 10 injuries with property damage near $9,860. Incidents span Highway 401 and roads near Campbellville. drivers faced a chain of multi vehicle slides.
The Manon Rudd Mission Circle met in a Baptist Church basement for a December gathering. After carols and a devotional, Santa Claus distributed parcels from under the tree. a festive lunch followed.
Comets defeated the Acton Flyers 5-2 in a Saturday night Christian Reformed league game. Henry Klooster scored twice for the Comets with assists from Harry Vander Voort, and Bill Klooster added a third goal with Jack Ponot assisting. Dik Post and Clarence Baker also scored for the Comets, while John Tummerman scored for the Flyers with Dick Hoogeboom assisting.
W A Sale Deile rain parishioners held a church sale in Simp sone Sears store attracting many shoppers who bought aprons and bubing.
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