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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 07, 1950
Page
11
In Acton on Monday residents voted by ward with large turnout. The new council member, the first woman elected, joins present officials as ballots reveal concerns over school questions and public utilities. Spoiled ballots totaled 89, with most due to marking errors and crosses placed incorrectly beside candidates.
A Beardmore and Co employee, Tom Warr, suffered a hand injury when machinery fell during a move. First aid was given at the firm, then hospital care at Guelph General revealed tendon damage requiring a cast for about three weeks and nine stitches to close the cut.
Excavations are underway and foundations are laid for Halton County Home for the Aged on No 25 Highway south of Milton. Water mains and ditches are being installed from the Milton Waterworks. James Kemp Construction Co. has the house erected and electrical service is being connected as this major building enters early construction phases.
Acton Rotary members watched a film on the A P Green Co brick plant process from mining to bagging and testing. The show was arranged by Geo Barbeau, superintendent of the Acton plant, with thanks led by Les McSwain and Vic Rumiles supplying venison for the annual dinner.
A Tuesday drill by the Acton Fire Brigade included a Fire Underwriters Association observer. Children, trying to simulate a blaze on Mill and Willow Streets, waded through a flood as mains pressure reached 100 pounds before Town Foreman Kirkness cleared a blocked drain and the exercise ended.
The chapter held a Christmas party at Seacot Hall with Mrs Marguente Tayboo and Mr Alan Orr leading songs. A $30 donation for the project was vetoed, while Miss Jihe Lacsturwich contributed $10 for the Lagoon Avenue charity drive.
Mrs Ernest Lee of Guelph died after a stroke on November 23 at age 6? years. The funeral was held November 7 with Rev Crawfont South. interment Everton Cemetery. Survived by husband and three sons Fred and Willard of Guelph, brothers Pred Acton and William on the home farm, sister Mrs George Nelhet Roszell of Guelph.
A two-vehicle collision Saturday night near Acton left two people injured. One driver reportedly failed to stop at a station, causing the crash. Paramedics transported a passenger, Mowel Maurras Taster of Mrampten, to a local hospital for treatment. Police opened an investigation into possible speeding and reckless driving.
Last Friday an Enthusiasts group from the Junior-Feen Agers Club attended a social evening at the Toronto Central VMECA as guests of Claib Sunset. The venture was successful with plans for a return visit and a charity variety night this Saturday. Attendees included Paul Lawson, Manlyn Melor, Peggy Oakes, Ed McHugh, Marilyn Marks, Till McHugh, Betty Sinclair, Arlene Gordon, Betty Mac Lambert, Bill Coon, and Hazel Williamson.
The annual meeting of Knox Ladies Aid elected officers for the year. Mrs Gee Thatch and Mrs Gee Dante named president and secretary respectively, with Ales Matthews treasurer and a slate of vice presidents and committees announced. Remarks by Mrs Buchanan praised the group's volunteer work as members closed with prayer and social time.
Mrs Gowdy, recounting a European tour from last summer, delighted members with vivid travel descriptions. The gathering at St Nicholas included hostesses, donations to the library, and a tale of St Nicholas bringing gifts and a demon Pelsnickle character for good and bad children.
Minutes reveal discussion of special meeting to replace heating equipment and set readings for by law compliance. Officials review parking cones, gasoline safety, and a fire department budget. A planning act phasing area designation for Acton is noted along with sewer construction approval and indigent patient accounts.
The Alert Evening at Koos Church featured Mrs G Musselle honored as life member. Mrs Anderson praised Musselle for years of service, Mrs Cameron Leishman and Mrs Somerville presented gifts, and Rev Bennie led benediction after a festive program with songs and social fellowship. Canada Roy Scouts note caution against hitchhiking and emphasize emergency lifts only.
The Mill Street CNR crossing now has active warning signals to reduce hazards for eastbound and westbound trains. Eight electrical control boxes along the line manage seven units daily with flashing lights and bells at Guelph Street and Railway Road entrances. Signals halt for 73 seconds when a train sits on the siding and resume only after moving to the next operation area. Traffic is advised to obey the new signals for safety.
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