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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 11, 1962
Page
3
A 1200 tree burn at the town dump ended with gasoline sparked flames despite ice and wind. Chamber of Commerce president E G Tyler Sr and Mayor John Gay lit the pile as parents and children watched. Firemen controlled the blaze and served hot coffee and doughnuts to attendees after the event.
Nassagaweya Township bore the brunt of a severe ice storm with freezing rain and drifting snow. Power outages lasted up to two and a half hours in parts of town while Hydro crews repaired lines. some customers faced more than 10 hours without power as sand trucks and ploughs worked to clear roads. No accidents were reported in Acton despite hazardous driving conditions.
Figures show 66 deaths recorded and 16 marriage licenses issued in 1961. Births are recorded at hospitals.
At the County Court of Revision, 78 appeals were heard during a six day session. Tax assessments for 192 taxation were reduced by 4957 while other assessments were confirmed for listed individuals and groups. The hearing included names such as B D Rachlin, J Reid, G Lawrence, and numerous residents and local figures. The record appears informal with scattered figures and participant names.
Sunday prayers and services listed for multiple denominations in Acton Ontario including St Alban the Martyr Anglican Knox Presbyterian Fellowship Baptist United Church of Canada and local congregations. Timings span morning Matins Sunday School and evening vespers with clergy names and contact details where shown.
Tom Watson was chosen Tuesday to head the Acton public school board for the 1962 term. Vice chairman is Ol. Bradley. Committees include finance and property with C Bradley ELT Marks, and instructional supplies with Vic Bristow. W Middleton is secretary.
The article outlines a community centre project nearing finish with winter program preparations. Remaining work includes interior and exterior trim, wiring, heating, and equipment setup. Completion is expected as soon as possible, with final touches and opening plans tied to utility power and building readiness.
Mrs Charles Kingsmill presided at the January meeting of the Daughters of Knox at Mrs How ant Coles home. Officers for 1962 were installed by Mrs Maln prize with names including Mes Holmes, Kingsmill, Spepppel, Coles, Spielvo gel, Price, Pink, McKnight, Holmes, and others. The group discussed business and fundraising, planned a benefit tea, and announced a theater piece Live A Borrowed Life to be staged January 16 at Westminster St Pauls in Guelph.
Richard Wirzis, dean of corre spondents, reports from Rockwood delivering weekly news, while Mio Huis began writing for the Pree Press in 1925 and has long chronicled news teas, often delivering his notes on the bus and visiting the Epoe Press office.
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