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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 08, 1962
Page
4
The Star Weekly notes Acton curlers prepared after fresh line painting, with plans to shave ice and reflood, while cautioning on rule adherence. Intermediates face Fergus Tuesday February 3, and curling continues Monday and Tuesday with league play expanding. The Gal Curlers run an afternoon league with six teams daily, and tweaks to schedules follow.
The Duke of Devonshire Chapter 1.0.D.E. met at Mrs H F Holmes Park Ave on Feb 6 with good attendance. Mrs A Mowat presided and heard Empire and World Affairs highlights, reports from secrecy treasurer and others, and new officer appointments. Members mourn Regent Mrs Bert Mowat and member Mrs Jo Jam hospitalized in Guelph.
Zone Commander Hassel outlined aims for the 1902 season at the Legion Branch 187 monthly meeting Monday evening. He congratulated members on past achievements and proposed several suggestions. The commander was accompanied by zone secretary Sruth of Cooksville and Legion state J Dike of the same branch.
Halton and Peel Trust and Savings Company mails its shareholder annual report outlining a 92 percent rise in net profits before taxes and a 45 percent increase in total assets. It notes new branch opening in Simcoe in March and a head office building ready in Oakville by May with larger premises in Brampton and Burlington.
Tentative leads chosen for the Days of Kerry eel operetta to be staged at M. Bennett school. Glenn Banks handles singing with Mrs. Norman Turner directing dialogue. Teachers and parents assist with costumes and dances. Walter Dubois in charge of props. Cast includes a troop of leprechauns and a horse prop delays arias and practice but aims for an enthusiastic performance.
Acton United Church members voted on a new church name and will choose the top four next Sunday. The final decision will depend on subsequent votes with St Pauls, St Stephens, and Trinity among the leading contenders.
The night school committee met last Thursday evening at the high school to plan a display night featuring demonstrations and a film show. A fashion show by students who have been sewing their own garments will be held with refreshments. The event is set for Saturday February 24.
Representatives from several churches met Tuesday afternoon to plan a Friday service at the Pre Soterian Church. Sunday School children will prepare posters to display in store windows promoting their churches.
Acton residents and visitors appear at home events and milestones. Notes mention LAC and Mrs Terry Bottomley of Downsview visiting relatives. hospital stays for Mrs Jany and Mrs William Dobie. Clara Brown visiting with her daughter and family. Alex Leslie convalescing after tonsillectomy. Mussilie family return from Guelph hospital. church groups, curling club activity, and a wedding at Kingsway Lambton United. Several Acton residents travel to Toronto area for hardware show and pipe plant tours with local officials.
Weekend crowds enjoyed skiing and tubugganing on nearby hills as warm weather cleared sidewalks. The flu bug sidelined many workers and kept schoolchildren home. A large crowd attended Friday night’s intermediate game as the Tanners defeated league leaders Fergus.
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