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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 08, 1955
Page
12
The article lists holiday decorations and local business efforts in Acton, with reports of Safe Driving Day, police finding no major incidents, and a festive atmosphere along Mill and Main Streets. It also covers activities from Boy Scouts paper collection to junior lake swim results, debating wins, a Rotary club meeting, and gym club athletes preparing for a weight lifting event in Kitchener.
Councils agree on payments to Esquesing Two for annexation with a $9 basic fee for deputies and $7 for returning officers and clerks. Debate notes light anticipated vote next Monday and potential adjustments balanced by ease of day. Arena use approved for minor sports on several weeknights with arena and ice-making plans. Parking concerns prompt new no-parking signs and safety measures at icy curve on Young Street.
WACKHAMER announces Irene born Friday at hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Co Sweckhamer. SYMON Flora Simon widow of John Simon dies in Barrie Vermont at 83. funeral Thursday 1:30 at Rumiley Funeral Home. Bertha Poole thanks friends in Ac ton Toronto and Guelph for get well wishes and prayers.
Uchure at Brookville Hall on December 10 features 8 30 p.m. admission 2c. Luncheon of Ruchre at Luxton Memorial Hall also December 10 at 8 p.m. under Anglican Churchmen auspices. Enrol for Day or Evening Class at Rubinson Business College Milton. New Year term starts January 2. Clara Grindley to show slides at Lakeside Chapter LODE December 13 8 15 p.m. in Legion Hall. Christmas gifts exchange. Milton Firemen host Christmas Bingo December 17 8 15 p.m. in Milton Town Hall with grand prizes chickens turkeys vouchers for Christmas dinner.
Audit records show a profit of 14571 from hydro operations with revenue up figures. Discussion covered waterworks flush completion, sewer lines, and ongoing hydro shed expansion while noting two thirds of Wallace St flushing completed and Glenlea sewer work status.
Charles Alfred Darby of Nassagaweya township died at his home November 25 after a long life of service. Born September 26, 1877, he served as tax collector and township master, was Master of Walker Lodge A F and A M, and held Grand Steward of the Grand Lodge of Ontario. Funeral conducted by Rev J A Duts and Rev M Royal at his home, with interment at Fairview cemetery. survivors include two daughters, a sister, a brother, and four grandchildren.
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