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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 29, 1949
Page
1
The message urges reflection on fifty momentous years and lessons learned. It calls for resolutions to ensure the next five decades become an eve of peace happiness and prosperity for all nations.
Acton Redmen won 4-3 over Brampton Excelator in a preseason Junior tournament, led by Billi Vaughan's two goals. Keith Fay and Rosgell added singles as Acton showcased strong defense from Zajac and Kentner while Brampton struggled to contain the Redmen's swift attack. The series continues tonight as Georgetown visits, part of a schedule including Oakville, Aurora, and Thistletown.
Mild weather disrupts practice for Ac ton Intermediates and Act Tkely teams as they race for rink time before the Int B Schedule begins next week. Beridgeport Fergus clubs have had ample on artificial ice while Walkerton faces tougher choices depending on OFLA group placement and potential eight home game schedule. Admission pricing may rise to cover costs if Walkerton gains favorable grouping.
Figures from the Society of British Aircraft Constructors show 40 Vikings in service with British European Airways carrying more passengers on European routes than any other aircraft. They carried 113,900 passengers in Q3 1849 and completed nearly 8,600 scheduled flights in August, with a service regularity of 88.5 percent.
Esquesing Township Council met at ten o'clock Thursday morning December 18th for the last annual session. Members present included Deputy Reeve George Sealle Councillor H Craig Reid Wilfred Bird and Walter Linham with Reeve George Currie presiding. The session approved payments including advertising hydro and school board costs and authorized 1950 election and street light invoices. The council expressed thanks to Reeve Currie for his courteous and impartial conduct during the year.
One man was injured and hospitalized after a car struck a guy wire and rolled over near Rockwood causing a power outage in Rockwood and Erin for about two and a half hours. Elgin Crippen of Rockwood was treated for facial lacerations and shock. Public places used candles as power returned around 1 pm.
At the Exquesing Township nomination meeting on December 24 ratepayers voted to oppose the building of an Old People’s Home in Halton County. They instructed County Council representatives to seek to hold the matter in abeyance. Motion by Col. G. O. Brown, seconded by M. J. Brown, carried. Penguins are birds but they never fly.
Beardmore and Co offer Acton six acres southeast of the disposal plant with a right of way for the sewer line. The land would be donated with no charge, but no municipal commitment is stated. A council conference discussed the proposal amid prior objections to a west Victoria Avenue site and calls for co operation.
Last Thursday afternoon the Beardmore Co hosted its annual Christmas party at the Roxy Theatre for 340 children and accompanying parents. Roy Lenant performed as magician and MC while Braid and harmonica player introduced a new instrument. Johnny Perkins led carol singing as Santa distributed stockings with toys fruit clothing and candy handed out by Lt Nick at the close.
The Financial Post notes growth in diplomatic staffing with a new “Canadian” presence in 31 world cities. Inside, Canadiana work for the service, smoke Canadian cigarettes tax free, and pour whisky at low prices. The piece highlights a diplomatic corps expanding to an annual cost of about $8 million, the largest among Commonwealth nations.
At St. Alban's Christmas services the Junior and Senior Choirs performed carols including Come in dear angels and O'er Bethlehem's Fields. Soloists Miss Fountain Miss Brunelle and Messrs Bristow Le Duby and F Kingsmit were featured with an organ solo during offertory. The rector Rev W G Luxton led and thanked the choir organist Mrs Oakes and choir leader Miss Stewart. World cheese production rose in 188 and remains near prewar levels though Europe lags at about 75 percent.
December meeting notes show approval of borrowing 810000 for a municipal telephone system, with adjustments to receipts and charges between township funds and the Hillsburg be noted. Other actions include snow plow contract approval, sale of municipal stock, grant to Agriculture Federation, and a declared Boxing Day holiday. Reeve Goldwin Hurt presided. Councillor Wheeler absent. Swedish housewives join a national gymnastics movement.
Nomination meetings in Vquesing and Nassagaweya Townships drew large crowds over the holidays. Acclamations elected officials for 1990 including Nassagaweye Heeve VanSichle as Reeve after Alan Near withdrew. Council members Geo Fo Stokes, JS Norrish, HOM Storegate. school trustees Wood Ferion A TO Moore and Palygar Taber. Fequesing elected Geo Currie as Reeve with Geo Tache Deputy Reeve by acclamation.
Standing room was premium at St Alban's Parish Hall Wednesday for the annual Christmas concert. The program featured carols directed by Mr D Clarke, recitations and songs by a long list of performers, junior classes, humorous skits by the senior boys, a play "helping Santa Claus," violin pieces by Sheila Paul, a quartet of boys, magic tricks by Mr George Mason, guitar by L Duby, and gifts for children from Santa Claus. Attendees received attendance awards for Sunday School, named for many children and families.
Postmaster Frank Terry reports a 25 percent increase in letters passing through the Acton Post Office during this year’s holiday rush compared with last year. Parcels stayed about the same and no serious accidents or broken parcels were reported.
A man named Aman tries to persuade his beloved with an expensive present she does not need. He acknowledges the price he cannot afford and faces the social awkwardness of the gesture.
The final meeting of the Acton Public Utilities Commission concluded with Chairman Hannen thanked after fourteen years in service. Officers discussed a power service cost dispute from a two family house, a $1000 transfer between accounts, and a damaged water service repair order. A representative note from Hamilton outlined hospital charity support and a co operation letter from the IER.
Announcements list dances and events in Milton and Rockwood with Kidd Baker and his band performing at Town Hall Milton Friday January 6 from 9 to 1 with 50c admission. Other events include New Year euchre and dance at Crowson Corners Hall and prayer services 8 p.m. each evening in local churches during the week.
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