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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 08, 1967
Page
4
Reeve William Coulter told a company representative at Monday's meeting that the council will not issue a permit for a sand and gravel business. Ten acre parcels of land were denied despite the council's sympathy for land owners.
The third sister is set to join Rosa and Susie in Canada after the two already arrived from India with Rev. and Mrs. A. Gr. Mzie. Vic tor, the brother, will join once he completes his BA exams this summer. The sisters traveled light, wearing jackets for fall days, and made a cross continental journey from India to Amsterdam, then Montreal, then Toronto.
The Guelph area faced rising unemployment from November into January with 711 male and 581 female jobless, four percent of the labor force, up from December. Unemployment in January 1966 stood at 763 males and 593 females, 4.3 percent. Affected sectors included clerical, sales, service, agricultural, skilled and semi skilled trades, mechanics, and unskilled labor. Layoffs in several manufacturing sectors due to inventories and cutbacks contributed, with seasonal factors worsening 1967 prospects.
R R Parker reelected as chairman of the Flood and Pollution Control Advisory Board. CVCA officials announced at inaugural meetings that Orangeville Reservoir and Fairy Lake dredging proceed. New executive for 1967 includes B E M White, R R Parker, J W Pewley, Clarence King, Jack Bailey, and A M Greenaway with McMillan leading the election.
The chairman of Information and Education outlines new vice chairmen for several advisory boards in Georgetown Toronto Township Erin Amaranth Township and Port Credit with other members to join. Mayall of Conservation Authorities recalls his 1937 Canada survey and notes public interest. Melville United Church representatives propose the 1837 building join the Historical Records Advisory Board for potential preservation.
Acton Women’s Institute hosted a social evening at Luxton Hall on Friday February 3 despite bad weather. Mrs. Roy Lindsay greeted guests with Mrs. Sam Holmes assisting. Sixteen euchre tables competed with prizes for both ladies and men. Lunch featured sandwiches and snacks while Mrs. William Denny and Mrs. Cecil Nelles supervised serving. Prize winners included Mrs. H. DeForest Sr., Mrs. Clinton Taylor, and Abbandanet with Mrs. Bob Ander for the men. A lucky groceries basket went to R. L. Davidson. Penny sale prizes and draws were organized by Mrs. Fred Anderson, with prizes awarded to numerous residents including Mrs. Willard Britton and Mrs. J. Mellon among others. The draw was overseen by Mrs. M. Graham and all attendees reported a pleasant evening.
A regular afternoon gathering of the Golden Agers attracted a good turnout despite deep snow and slippery streets. The group planned euchre for this month and set the next meeting for February 16 with Mrs. William Evans and Bob Winton arranging the program.
The Acri family gathered at Anthony's Restaurant in Long Branch for a Sunday dinner and open house honoring Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Acri on their 65th wedding anniversary. The couple, who arrived from Italy in the late 19th century and later settled in Canada, have a large family with 30 plus grandchildren spanning four generations.
Practical tips on using gelatin in unsectioned ice trays to form uniform cubes for salads. Includes steps for setting and trimming, plus a method to gauge stair depth with a rubber pad and notes on flouring dates to prevent sticking while cutting.
Gillies, Oakville councillor and former Halton candidate, won broad delegate support at a snowy meeting as he framed a bold campaign pledge to elect 67 NDP candidates in the 1967 provincial election. He condemned the Progressive Conservatives and Liberals, criticized the HOME plan, education funding, and welfare handouts, and urged party unity to overcome government inaction.
Halton County recorded 27 fatalities across 22 fatal accidents in 1966. Crown Attorney P K McWilliams notes drinking drivers caused 12 deaths, urges expert automotive engineers for investigations, and cites the need for an automotive research centre.
The Churchill United Church Women held their regular February meeting at the Saunders home with a good turnout. Mrs. Thompson led devotions, readings were shared, and minutes read. A social lunch followed and thanks were given for the hosting. World Day of Prayer planned for February 10 at Churchill Church with Ballinafad participants joining.
Jim Andrews, who has served as Halton's deputy-clerk for six years, is appointed deputy-clerk of the city of Guelph.
The Daughters of Knox met in the Miss Ellen Anderson room on Monday February 6 with 18 members and one visitor. Plans were set for the World Day of Prayer service Sunday evening February 12. Paul and her group led worship from Acts 2 32 42 with a piano duet by Betty Ashley and daughter Karen. Lunch followed. Mr Andrews, retiring clerk treasurer associate, honored with desk set chair and arium. will live near Campbellville.
Public schools deck rooms with adornments and stores tout frilly candy boxes as Valentine’s Day approaches. Messages of affection are being bought for mailing and next Tuesday marks the nearest holiday this month.
St. Alban's parish guild met at Mrs. E. Pratt's home for February. A solemn declaration was read, and prayers noted. Reports by Mrs. Lindsay and Mrs. Hall led to a Lenten project to assemble a bale of clothing for Frobisher Bay. A World Day of Prayer service and church events were announced. An auction followed with items from chili sauce to a wool jumper, led by Mrs. Currie and Mrs. Hall, and tea and pastries served by President Mrs. Pratt.
Mr John Root MPP for Wellington Dufferin is appointed by the Ontario Legislature to serve on several committees as the session opens January 25 He is named to the Select Committee to appoint standing committees The list includes Agriculture and Food Natural Resources and Tourism and the Private Bills Committee He also serves as vice chairman of the Ontario Water Resources Commission and protects Wellington Dufferin interests indicating a busy coming period.
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