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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 06, 1956
Page
18
At the Halton farm forums on November 19 participants discuss the soil bank idea as used in the United States to reduce surpluses and conserve soil water and wildlife. Opinions split on wheat impact but agree that soil conservation would improve. some groups favor using marginal land for reforestation rather than production.
Ten-year-old John Maplesden son of former Acton residents Dr and Mrs D C Maplesden of Guelph won two Kiwanis Music Festival awards in Guelph He received the Simpsons Sears scholarship for the second year a silver rose bowl from the Guelph Mercury for boys solo under 16 and a gold medal with 94 points for boys solo under 10 He studies with Kenneth Harrison.
Rev. R. F. Snyder of Emmanuel Baptist Milton spoke at Manor Chapel on December 2. He used Mark 14 26 31 to illustrate the Disciples missed chances to show devotion during Christ's final hours and urged precent class Christians to submit their lives to Him to become new creatures.
The Nassagawega Women's Institute held a monthly meeting at Mrs. E Ward's home with Mrs C Cargill presiding. A panel from Canadian Industries demonstrated a pretend TV studio WARD channel 5 and discussed African violets while members answered questions. Funds were raised with used clothing for Save the Children Fund and $10 donated locally. Mrs Moffat read Pages of the Past Halton county history. Mrs Leafa Andersen hosted the 64 000 questions with winners Mrs E Griffiths and Mrs E Ward.
Erin township council held a special meeting on November 21 to revise and adopt the 1956 assessment roll for 1987. Tax refunds and adjustments included R. John Reid receiving 16.29, William R. Hall and Joseph Denter reductions due to a burned barn, new bill for Margaret H. Smith, and confirmed assessments for James Harkness Dr. J. A. Manacki and Sybil Sharkey. An agreement with villages of Erin for fire protection was planned. John Boyko reinstated as wrecking license holder.
Due to increased outside police activity, emergency contact for the Milton Ontario Provincial Police detachment is difficult. Constables George Moore and Harold Youmans request that emergencies call Dundas Mayfair 8 6311, with radio contact from the Ontario Provincial Police Headquarters for the district. Home phone numbers are provided to facilitate reaching any officer.
Mrs Catherine Ramshaw Matthews, a Hamilton decorator, inspired Brendiy Circle members with practical home decor tips for windows bedspreads and chair coverings. Officers for the year include President Shirley Armstrong and Vice President Edith Jennings.
The A Pack missed a Ford plant tour due to weather and held a meeting with games and tests. Sixes scores show Reds 49 Whites 42 Tawny 39 Yellow 40. next week aims to invest new chums. Ken Knowlton earned the only badge, House Orderly, at akela B Pack.
The Council of Community Services for the County met at the Milton Inn on Wednesday afternoon. Miss Bernice Touzel of the Ontario Welfare Association urged group organization and joint action in health and family life. Attendees included Dr A F O Bull, Halton County Health Unit. Miss MacIntosh. Mrs Osler. Miss Parker. and others from VON, Children's Aid, and Family Service Bureau.
Ezra Howlett arrives at the Coulter home after spending a year in England visiting relatives. Winter arrives with sleighs and snow tires. Sympathy to Mrs. John Gilmour on her brother's California loss. Congratulations to McPhail, McMillan, and Dredge for Kiwanis Music Festival honors in Guelph. Frank Quinlan underwent surgery at St Michael's Hospital. Charles Oesch Sally and Kenneth McCray were weekend guests of the Wallace family. People buy the Free Press to read and read to buy.
A drawing amid post office lists awarded Mrs Helen Waterhouse a 36 dollar prize with a 10 percent coupon. Mrs POT Kerr took the regular prize. The top jackpot for next week stands at 370.
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