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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 16, 1954
Page
1
A break in at Garner Motors in the garage office yielded a 12 gauge shotgun, a 12 gauge automatic shotgun, a 351 calibre Winchester and a 22 calibre Remington, plus 600 rounds of 22 ammo and 11 boxes of shotgun shells. Thieves also took $12, a portable radio, and left two small arms untouched. The items belong to Lorne Garner, proprietor.
Council approves a draft plan of subdivision for Lakeview Heights a 53 acre 40 home project on the Jang and Brankiewicz properties in the western town corner with Hamilton firm Fraleigh Construction to develop. Final planning approval rests with the Department of Planning and Development before work can start this winter. In the same meeting council authorized a progress payment to George Schultz sewer contractor bringing total held funds to 15 percent plus a 2000 holdback due to incomplete conduit and manhole work.
A dozen men organized by a Chamber of Commerce committee led by Ted Tyler Jr trekked into the bush on Saturday to felled a 30-foot high Christmas tree on Mansell Nellis’ Blue Springs Scout Reserve farm. The team hauled the tree to the road, transported it to the post office, and town workmen decorated it this week, symbolizing the growing Christmas spirit in Acton homes.
The Girls Auxiliary of St Albans church held its first annual candlelighting service on Thursday evening. Mrs. J H Price led the ceremony with Orangeville guests. Cara singing accompanied by Mrs. E Jones on the organ. Marjory Jankrega wrote a poem. Candles were lit by Joan Courtney Ena Waller Barbara Ware and Pat Morse.
More than 200 gathered in Halton to honor Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Breckon after Breckon claimed the World Wheat title at the Royal Winter Fair. Attendees included C. D. Graham deputy minister of agriculture, Warden J. J. Stewart, MP Sybil Bennett, MP Stanley Hall, Reeve George Brenholt, and Ontario Crop Improvement Association officials. The event featured music, a turkey dinner, and tributes lauding Breckon’s achievement and his impact on Halton, Ontario, and Canada.
The Acton United Church held a White Gift Sunday during the morning service with a decorated era and a crib at the chancel foot. White gifts and cash, sorted by five o'clock, will aid local families, Cedarvale school for girls at Georgetown, and missions in Korea and Africa. The church featured evergreen boughs, ribbons, lights, and candelabra. The junior choir led by Mr Denny performed with Frank Bea on organ, as children spoke on needs in Korea and Africa.
Two Acton Y MLC A junior teams traveled to Guelph for their season opener. The basketball squad fell 2 11 to a taller Guelph team but held its own early with a zone defense and multiple scorers led by Stewart MacDonald and Ernie Lawson. The floor hockey squad also lost 5 3 despite strong goaltending, as Guelph dominated with size. Return games set for January, with plans for more matches against nearby YMCA teams.
Halton County Council approved 1955 plans for a new Registry office and an addition to Halton Centennial Manor due to space needs. Reeve William Anderson cited Guelph and Woolstock examples for modern facilities with filing and microfilm provisions. The meeting also covered public speaking results, legal actions, probation services, and county assessors reports.
Acton post office braces for a surge of Christmas mail as staff, including Mr. and Mrs. Cam Leishman and Mrs. Frank Terry, ready to handle envelopes before the deadline. Officials warn ecards may not arrive before December 23. signs urge separate first class mail and bundled cards. A 30 foot Christmas tree stands between the main doors to set the holiday mood.
Acton Ys Men hosted the 14th annual turkey draw during a town hall bingo Friday evening with about 150 attendees. Chairman Bill Wilson led planning, Claude Cook handled the draw, and several residents from Acton and nearby towns won turkeys and cash.
Gordon Beatty was elected president of the Acton Branch of the Canadian Legion at a Legion Hall meeting this week. Offiers named include Victor Patrick as first vice president and Ed Footitr as sergeant at arms, with Frank Fowke and George Mussilie assisting as chairmen. This year’s president Mac Storey led a business meeting planning a Christmas party for next Saturday. New officers to be installed at the January banquet.
Lakeside Chapter I O D E met December 1 at the Legion Hall with Vice regent Mrs J Jacque presiding. Mrs E Smith spoke on British Columbia and shared colored pictures on Christmas in other lands. Mrs C Leishman led carols as Mrs C Pickett played piano. Mrs R R Parker read How Come Christmas and Wanted a Minister's Wife. Mrs T Ironside praised her and flowers were given. Two aprons were won by Mrs F Van Wyck and Mrs J Inglis. Gifts were exchanged beside a tree and refreshments followed.
The Baptist Women’s Mission Circle held its annual Christmas program at the home of Mrs. Henry Cripps. Presiding, Mrs. Herb Helwig opened with a Christmas poem If Christ Had Not Been Born, followed by The First Noel and opening prayer. The group planned a December parcel to a missionary in India and enjoyed a devotional by Mrs. William Morris.
The Acton Junior Institute and Junior Farmers met at Don Matthews home on Wednesday December 8. Mrs. R. L. Davidson shared Christmas table centres and hints after the roll call and business. Ross Proctor of Purina Feed spoke on livestock feeding and management. Gordon Beatty of Acton spoke on plastics, covering its origin and modern uses.
Wives of Ys Men and members of the Ladies Auxiliary were entertained at the Y's Men club dinner Thursday. The YMCA and Ladies Auxiliary catered a turkey dinner for members and guests. Pastor Casterus of Acton Baptist Church spoke, describing Christ's Place in Christmas. A dance followed with Bob Brayshaw as master of ceremonies, coordinating a lively evening.
Acton Milton and Georgetown officials hailed seven months of Urban Board work at the year end review. Engineer Ross Simmons reported regional cooperation and outlined percentages of effort by town with Acton 184, Milton 25, Georgetown 366, all towns 20. The board authorized a $120 honorarium for secretary Jo McGeache and discussed stockpiling supplies and next year’s budget for the three towns.
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