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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 18, 1962
Page
10
The community centre committee in Acton installed signs urging citizen cooperation in using the new arena. The signs promise no restriction on enjoyment while guiding use to maintain a true community centre. The committee, with J. B. Mackenzie & Son, faces scheduling and construction challenges as it allocates ice time and balances needs to serve all groups fairly.
A three year experimental program proposed to provide food in emergencies and support development in nations unable to afford commercial agriculture. Canada pledges 5 million, the US 40 million in kind with possible cash, and the plan seeks initial capitalization of 100 million. The objective is to reduce food surpluses in wealthy nations by aiding new nations to buy products and lower prices.
Acton notes retirement of Dr J A Medliven after 25 years of service and records transfer to Dr W G Kenney. Fashion show at town hall raises funds for Red Cross with local children and adults modeling. hockey reports and youth players referenced, plus WWII era team enlistments. Public utilities council picks chairs, local crime liquor convictions rise involving Dominion Hotel. Ice harvest, coal and wood shortages, and real estate activity feature amid winter conditions.
Oakville aims to open a new magistrate court with seating for 100 in a remodel of the former Air Cay Manufacturing Co building at Rebecca and Black Streets within a month. In Georgetown, a fire and brimstone service went odd when a lay reader’s candle sparked a small blaze. Streetswel E major Dowling faced post event questions about copies of an inaugural program. Brampton eyed a Highway 10 by pass with Dept of Highways outlining plans but noting no immediate need. traffic patterns show Brampton-bound trucks predominate, 3100 from nearby gravel pits.
A lively reminiscence celebrates real Canadian winter life with hardy humor and sport. The writer recalls shovelling drives, long commutes, and icy adventures, praising camaraderie, resilience, and the thrill of skiing, skating, and hockey amid snowy landscapes.
A short verse depicts snowy calm aloft a white tiered pine tree with a blue sky, praising the gentle drift. Poet Thalia A Rochtitz lists 215 Harbor St Glencog If USA as attribution.
Last minute details are done for the annual March of Dimes canvass. On Monday January 3 canvassers will ring doorbells. captains have been chosen . kits distributed. window cards placed in merchants’ windows. The 1962 chair is James B Ledger with a three member committee. The aim is to fund portable satchel sized units to replace iron lungs. Donations support handicapped polio sufferers. Last year Acton’s canvass fed the general fund by over an amount the committee hopes to match this Tos canvass.
On Tuesday 18 members of the WMS presbytery attended the annual Guelph Presbyterial meeting at New Westminster and St Pauls churches on Victoria Rd in Guelph. Mrs John Shepherd president from Knox Church Galt gave a warm welcome. Services were presented by Campbellville and Nastagaweys church members.
Listing of physicians dentists lawyers optometrist and notary public with office hours and phone numbers. Includes Dr D A Garrett Dr H Leib Dr A J Buchanan C F Leatherland QC Robt R Hamilton and Canadian National Railways schedules for Eastbound Westbound trains from Guelph with times to Toronto Stafford Stratford and Stratford areas.
Esquesing Township Council convened its 1962 inaugural meeting in Stewarttown. Reeve Wilfrid Bird and Deputy Reeve George Leslie led the ceremony, with council members taking office declarations. The body passed a by law borrowing 175.0 from the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce to cover expenses until taxes arrive. Positions on community boards and conservation authorities were filled, including Linham, Bird, and Currie among appointees.
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