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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 13, 1955
Page
6
Proceeds from Christmas Seals total 13350 to date per Mrs Lunau secretary of the Halton Tuberculosis and Health Association. She notes the figure is about 1500 above last year and hopes the final total will reach 16000 as many responses are still expected. About 20 Christmas presents were sent to Halton residents in sanatoriums, with several gratitude notes received.
The schedule lists hockey matches through January month end with games between Masters Marks Holmes Black and E Marks V Masters. Times show 7 00 and 8 00 for each bout including dates January 18 25 and 27. Teams include Masters Holmes Marks Black and accompanying opponents.
Acton friends note visits by Mrs F A McLean of Tilbury and Ruby Clark from St Petersburg Florida. Ken Knox confined to home after hospital stay. Fr iday saw Beverley and J W McKnight visit Guelph. Frances Kenny holidaying with Miss Beau near Niagara Falls. Harry McFadden returns home with leg in a cast. Ronald McKnight back at Woodeden Cerebral Palsy Centre after Christmas. Harry Phompsarr injured by falling wire and treated at St Joseph's Hospital Guelph. Ben Rachlin's father Isaac Rachlin dies in Toronto. sympathy extended. Alex Ross buried after New Year visit to Kingston. Printing Week begins. Free Press office open next Tuesday 7:30–9:00 pm.
Acton jeweller Don S. Bexton sponsors a Silver Ware club with weekly payments of one dollar or more. Members may choose patterns and sizes, save money with quantity discounts, and enter monthly draws for a free serving piece. A year-end grand prize credits all payments toward one set.
Miss Hilda Abraham longtime Acton childhood resident died suddenly in North Bay during a business trip after Christmas week. Survived by sister Mrs J B Lake and sister Mrs J B Abraham of Powassan, funeral held in Powassan with Rev Docksey officiating. Interment in Union Cemetery. nephews acted as pallbearers.
Three cribbage teams share lead with 12 points each after Tuesday’s meets Eden Mills Ramblers tied for first with 12 while Town eight Tiger-Cats six and Union four Ramblers lead with 19 points this week Tiger Cats and Eden Mills each post 17 points Legion and Town 15 Union 13 January 18 schedule lists Tiger Cats Legion Ramblers Town Eden Mills Union games.
A Milan finals event will feature 18 competitors for the county championship in public speaking. The Farm News column notes junior farmers from the county joined the Ontario Federation of Agriculture meeting at Toronto's King Edward hotel last week.
The A Pack held its first year gathering with each Six staging short skits at the campfire. Tenderpad badges were awarded to new uniformed members, and Robert Parker earned the Toymakers proficiency. Robert Hinton will be invested as a two star cub, becoming senior and the only five star cub.
Delegates from this district attended the federation annual meeting in Toronto last week. R. L. Davidson and Mac Sprowl represented the district with Davidson attending two days and Sprowl four. Mrs. Davidson also attended several sessions at the King Edward Hotel.
Bank of Montreal Acton introduces a combination-posting machine to automate withdrawals deposits and balances. Current accounts will receive full statements instantly while savings passbooks remain handwritten. the system aims to reduce delays and improve overall efficiency.
The meeting outlined costs for enlarging the Mason Street water service line and Main Street lift station issues. Figures compared include $230 for sewer main and lateral, plus numerous waterworks and hydro accounts totaling 10,756.44 across suppliers and services.
The glee club regroups for commencement on February 18 with awards and a valedictory, a spring concert possibly on March 18, and more selections. At Home on February 4 features Harvey Smith’s orchestra, optional dress. Grade 12 hosts a form party January 20 with skating and dancing. Report cards issued. Donald Dawkins, a University of Toronto engineering entrant, earns praise. A Pride and Prejudice film for seniors, plus RC N Lt Commander Brighton will speak Thursday.
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