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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 14, 1950
Page
11
The Halton County Council held a concluding session at County Buildings Toraday where Warden William Vansickle received unanimous praise for his leadership and impartial conduct during the past year. A bylaw for 44 000 borrowed for the Home for the Aged was approved.
At a special Tuesday session Acton Council gave two readings to a by law authorizing a debenture issue of 235 000 for erecting an addition to Acton Public School. The plan now goes to the Municipal Board for consideration. A discussion on easement with Veterans Land Act officials covered Hugh Graham property for sewer construction with a survey and damages clause. No sewer manhole will be built but connections remain on the line.
The December meeting of the Music Study Club was held at Mrs Jo Jany's home. Members decorated a Christmas tree and sang carols after a brief history talk on carols by Mr L Poole. A buffet lunch followed and earlier November meetings featured music by Magar and a short play in period costume.
H V Dron of MB Church St won on the Take A Chance radio quiz. He received a Frigidaire refrigerator a red cedar chest Prestoware utensils a bedlamp radio and a wrist watch. Prizes were shipped to Manning Electric Store Acton where they are on display.
A COS Denny truck struck an auto in a ditch on MLL Street near Proderek and EI che Streets, sinking its front wheels in a hole and requiring a bulldozer to pull it out. Within an hour a second Teese Surgeons truck also stalled in the ditch and could not move. Waterworks barricaded the road and closed the route until late Sunday night.
Public School teachers hosted a High School staff clergy and friends gathering at Seoul Mall. The program featured carols readings and vocal numbers with prizes for parodies and sketches and a grand march postponed due to lateness after a bountiful lunch and piano accompaniment.
Last Monday in Georgetown six councilor seats were contested with Frank Petch Lor Garfield McGilvray and Harry Hale among the leading candidates. Norman Hill Thomas Lyons and Fred McNally sought reelection as did William Tuck and others. Voters approved a 2300 Recreation Committee grant while most offices were filled by acclamation Harold Cleave was returned as mayor for a fifth term with William Marshall and Kenneth McDonald re-elected as reeve and deputy-reeve.
About 200 guests attended the Wardens Dinner at the Nassagawers district hall. Warden Van Sickle thanked attendees for support, praised municipal cooperation, and noted prudent public spending. Padre Young urged unity and cooperation as keys to peace, while County officials and the Nassagawers Women’s Institute led a complimentary program.
A hunting moment ends in near mishap when Mike fires at a bird after Pat warns not to shoot. The unloaded gun misfires as the bird rises, highlighting a tense, comic miscue in a rural outing.
The Acton Womens Institute held a December meeting at the Dore di Mes Fo Aalderson. A Christmas message followed by carols and a reading titled The Wonders of Chirvatmas. Mrs Wilderspin led with a motto He who gives a child joy bells ring in Heaven. Santa Claus arrived, distributed gifts, and members shared stories and music before a social hour.
At the annual Eramosa Township Federation of Agriculture meeting in Rockwood Community Hall officers for 195? were chosen. President Fred Cox and directors including Russell Osborne and John Carter were listed with several pairs serving as delegates and auditors. Ralph Staples spoke as Ontario Life Insurance Co manager and Alex Anderson discussed federation activities.
The Guelph Y swimming program kicks off with 29 boys attending the first trip, with many girls expected to join next. Organized by the Acton Men’s Club and supported by local car owners the program plans one outing each week.
A Sunday School party was held Friday evening at Miss Marie Lambert's home for her class and teacher Miss Dorothy Simmons. Games quizzes and Christmas gift exchanges were enjoyed. Marie Lambert led attendance with Clara Lambert close behind.
The article outlines disruptions to water and utility services caused by an inspector's insistence on repairs and reassessment. It details cost changes for leaving water mains, late-season frost issues, and plans to move staff, with financial notes from Hydro Department and related commissions. It notes meetings and correspondence about wiring changes and pending invoices.
Sunday service at Acton United Church combined with dedication of new furnishings gifts from the Wannborough McNabb West and Brown families. A Bible rest lectern hymnary pulpit drape markers and linen were blessed by Rev A Currey with special music from the choir and Olive Lampard.
The Intermediate River Basketball House League at Acton Y selected four teams led by captains Dan Dawkins Don Davidson Philip McCristall and Bill Coon. The regular schedule starts this Saturday with the same four-team format.
The article explains winter weather causes static electricity and moisture issues that disrupt press and folding operations. Attempts to regulate humidity and ground contact are sometimes unsuccessful, leading to late editions and machines appearing festooned with decorative tinsel.
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