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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 10, 1957
Page
9
The Acton arena opened for skating on Saturday with free admission for boys and girls in the morning and a usual fee in the evening. Officials hope cooperation from weather will allow continued skating this winter.
The Barr building at Mall and Elgin Sle suffered 33000 in damage to three apartments and three businesses in a recent fire. Bert Ward’s office and others were damaged but some tenants salvaged stock while others relocated to home workspaces. The Legion Ladies Auxiliary plans a bingo to aid burned families and a missing terrier named Lady remains unrecovered.
The federal government announced a grant policy at Parliament opening that could add 987 to Acton’s treasury via tax changes on federal buildings. Acton’s sole federally owned building, assessed at 16450, would be taxed under new rules if the assessment exceeds two percent of the town total.
The newly formed Y's Menettea group met at Ruth Leatherland's home to sew maple leaf pot holders for the International convention at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto in July. They also plan to send a traveling baking basket to all members and wives of Y's Men. A short business session preceded a lunch.
Acton Badminton Club defeated Guelph Garrison 7 to 6 in a mixed doubles night at the Acton YMCA. Acton won three games to two as Guelph took the reverse in the ladies doubles. participants included Joyce Carpenter Roy Gatentey Garnett Myler Marjorie Gatentey Lili Nolan G Williams Maurice Jeffrey June Brayshaw Doug Dainteth Maurice Van Hemmer.
At the Dominican Hotel on Tuesday the Rotary club discussed spring fundraising. Two guests attended, George Thompeon of Orange ll and Lloyd Minshall of Oakville. New teachers were noted, with attendees from Georgetown Acton and George Wen, and Mrs Barber teaching grade five.
The article notes E. Smith as principal, with M Z Bennett School renamed after a former principal. Colin MacColl named caretaker, W Wolfe chair, and W Watson, M Mattocks, and others assigned committees. Plans include 25 teachers now, with two more to join in September. fluorescent lighting installation approved.
Acton merchants heard from G J Beach of the Workmen's Compensation Board on why retailer compensation became compulsory. The talk covered board structure, regional offices, and the program started in 1934 to educate retailers about the act. A March 4 chamber meeting was planned with a speaker to boost local business and cooperation.
The Acton Citizens Band announced executive meeting results listing committee chairs including Charles Kingsmill Elmer Smith Dalian Zajac and Charles Mason. Membership chairmen include Ray Agnew Joe Seelen and Elmer Smith. Attendance noted Kingsmill Footut and Bing Ramsden with other roles assigned to Rudolph Spiely Tel Publicity Jim Greer and transportation Gerd Lawson. Junior Band Elmer Smith and Art Perrott named bandmatter again.
A new Square Dance Club organized at the YMCA aims to start tonight with Sandy Sanford guiding the evening. Mr Sanford plans to bring in a guest dancer as the club seeks to attract teens and families to weekly dance events at the YMCA.
The Ellen Anderton Gerry Ave auxiliary held a January meeting with Beverley Smith presiding. Carol Hanson read the minutes and Martyn Yount gave the financial report. Funder and Wess discussed the study of Formosa.
At the Lakeside chapter meeting held at the Legion Hall Tuesday nominations were filed. Prize winners at bingo included Helen Landsborough Helen Bickett Mary Matthews Helen Jacque Edith Watkins Jessie Coles Charlotte Holmes and Helen Landsborough.
Workers continue steady progress on the new Bank of Mont headquarters framework. A canvas cover hides the foundation as the modern building rises, with significant portions nearing completion under construction.
Mia Walon of Acton led Halton Juniors at the provincial Junior Farmers conference in Toronto where she placed among the top five public speakers from 24 counties. Other Halton entrants included Dorothy Marshall Audrey Veacuk and Lorna Woodley in various competitions with Bertha Watson noted as a finalist from RROD Acton.
The Daughter of Koow Young At Qhated Geoup held its annual meeting at Mere Powe Me ROA Haneen. Officers for 1957 were installed with Mes fen Van Plevt continuing as president and Mrs Chad Hobinson taking the presidency role. Delegates from Pharma Indo Ching Thailand and Canada attended. The gathering closed with a benediction and a celebratory feast.
Garfield Brown 35 former clerk treasurer of Stouffville became deputy clerk treasurer of Halton County taking over duties from Milton Court House. He will assist clerk William Deans in the office.
The Halton County Children’s Aid Society thanked donors for substantial cash donations and items such as clothing, food, books and games. Superintendent Thompson praised the support as making Christmas brighter for local families in need.
After a Christmas and New Year pause night classes restart this week at the high school. Classes will be held Monday and Tuesday evenings with full enrollment.
North Halton Urban Board hears proposals after private firms threaten to discontinue ambulance service. Milton may subsidize Brampton firm to cover Georgetown and North Halton, or towns could buy ambulances with volunteer drivers. Special meeting planned with five municipalities to decide.
Readers report trees used for the festive season are disappearing from display areas. Officials note some trees remain but most will be removed soon as the season concludes.
Engineers report the Warren farm well has excellent flow but water is too hard for municipal use. Committee plans further action with RV Anderson Hyde and Kirk and to report to council. Electric log and site review follow as deeper drilling and reseating of caps are considered.
North Halton District High School Board elected E Forgrave of Georgetown as chairman and John Hall of Milton as vice chairman. Committees were named and December and January accounts approved totaling 2 776 76 and 21 131.
In his apartment above the post office Cam Lewhman heard his name called for a 40 percent coupon draw. He rushed down within two minutes to claim his $104 prize. First name called was Mrs. S Brunelle with a 40 percent share. The regular prize went to W G Gamble. the jackpot reduced to $200 for next draw.
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