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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 13, 1956
Page
19
All Canada Insurance Federation warns holiday risks as gaily decorated trees and toys may ignite with candles and flammable liquids. Advice urges small trees, water bases, safe placement, candle avoidance, regular light checks, and adult supervision to reduce fires and accidents during Christmas season.
Comets walloped Rams 10 6 while Panthers shaded Spitfires 2 0 in YMCA floor hockey last week High scorer Lindsay led the Comets with six goals Churchill led the Rams with three as the standings show the Comets on 12 points tied for second Panthers and Rams with six points apace and Spitfires with two points
A Calf vaccination plan is discussed by the Eramosa Township Federation of Agriculture at No 10 School. Currently owners pay $1 per vaccinated female calf, but a supervised area would fund vaccines via taxes. Two thirds of cattle owners must sign a petition to push the service, with a January Rockwood town hall meeting and a township canvass to follow.
A Clackamas County court dismissed a charge of shooting with intent in a case involving an aroused local man. The defendant pleaded guilty to an unlawful revolver charge and received a $100 fine plus costs, payable in installments due to financial hardship. The incident occurred after an argument at a home near Baltimore?dam August, with a man shot in the chest.
Scouts and cubs faced a paper stock problem when the local dealer refused scrap from the regular collection. They prepared bundles placed outside and kept loose papers stored while they toured the town with trucks borrowed from Thompson's Garage and the Acton Free Press.
About 60 attended Acton town studies night at Hilltop Lodge Erin. Mayor Ted Tyler thanked G. A. Dills for service on the North Halton High School District Board and years of Acton progress. A bouquet of chrysanthemums was presented to Dills.
Mrs Dills and Mr Dills received a fine leather briefcase while ladies got chrysanthemum plants. Mansell Nellis Construction Co. provided boxes of chocolates. Speakers included Mrs F G Oakes and several municipal figures. Mayor Ted Tyler presided and Les Duby’s orchestra played for the dance.
The United church plans a new building on Mail St beside the current church with construction anticipated to start in April 1957. The congregation discussed pledges funding and possible renovations to convert the old structure into Sunday school classrooms.
A 34 foot holiday tree was brought to town Friday and now gleams in the shopping district. Lights strung across Main and Mill Streets, topped by a star, mark the season as merchants and Chamber of Commerce coordinate the display.
Junior Farmer hockey at Milton Arena saw Acton defeat Palermo 4-2 and Norval edge Milton 4-3. Acton scorers included B Coon B Sinclair J Cunningham and D DeForest with Bill Somerville assisting thrice. Norval’s Dave Leslie led with two goals while Don Cunningham Earl Wilson added singles.
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