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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 24, 1964
Page
19
A festive note highlights special Christmas issue items from Acton merchants and community events with photos and party notices. The paper announces an early free edition and upcoming features, wishing readers a Merry Christmas.
Public skating will be available during holidays at Acton arena with a Christmas blackout to allow families time together. Santa will distribute skates Saturday morning and during regular sessions. Minor hockey and figure skating lessons are planned, with public skating in the afternoons and industrial hockey in the evenings. Next week a morning shinny slot and afternoon public skating will be offered with prior bookings. New Year’s Day features daytime and evening skating times.
Acton Y’s Men report strong tree sale demand with Christmas trees selling fast. By Tuesday afternoon sales reached 828 dollars with high quality trees, supporting continued club efforts and duty to serve the community.
Acton Cus vous Band and the Choralais performed a Christmas concert in the high school auditorium. Tables with cloths and candles set a cabaret mood as the ensemble played a varied program from old favorites to Chest Mas music, with the Chanaters led by George Mussolli receiving warm applause. The event drew about two hundred attendees from Acton and nearby towns, with red and blue lighting enhancing the performance. The evening featured a ukulele premiere and a strong turnout, many enjoying Hello, Doll.
The Baptist Church held its annual consripational dinner and concert Saturday led by Pastor Rev. Stanley Gammon. About 100 people attended. The turkey dinner was run by the social committee led by Mrs. H Helwig. All Sunday School classes participated and many parents attended.
The scene at a garage shows entry through a rear door with acetylene tanks and cutting torches targeted. Police, including Constable Mery Hoeness, investigate while fingerprint experts are summoned to aid the inquiry. Several tanks and tools were carried away, with crime scene papers scattered and a counter ticker noted.
A blaze disrupts the planned Twelfth Night event at the meadow post near the town dump. The Chamba Chamber of Commerce organizes the gathering with food stalls and coffee, while local volunteers oversee safety. Managers expect another wall hype to draw spectators for the festival.
The article warns against drinking and driving during the holiday season. It notes bad weather and dangerous roads, urges drivers to stay sober to avoid accidents, and reminds readers that police will be busy with duties instead of family celebrations.
Readable fragments describe Rovert Little and Mo Benner public schools hosting Christmas events. Pupils attended movies in the auditorium, senior classes skating, and Christmas parties across grades with gatherings and programs marking end of term.
Shown are carols at homes of Congregation members in Tiesdas with residents singing and exchanging phrases amid an evening event. The report notes community participation and festive mood despite a quiet setting.
A community event at Beardmore distributed more than 760 packages as Santa and volunteers handed out gifts and candy to children. Local workers and families attended, with a portable loudspeaker delivering greetings and a clown entertaining attendees.
Acton Reeve Hinton aims for the county wardenship with supporters including Reeve Morin and Walter Gaariy. The campaign centers on county governance and a vote set for January 12 at the office of the council, with candidates and duties to be announced.
A fragmented report describes YMC activities during the evening at a local spot. It notes players and members attending, with mentions of seating, games, and social routines. The text is garbled but references an evening gathering and potential plans for the night.
An annual Legion Christmas event drew children to a party before Santa’s arrival. Clowns in costume and the Acton Citizens’ Band provided entertainment while Santa, arriving by helicopter, gave gifts and dolls to youngsters.
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