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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 19, 1961
Page
4
The annual church meeting at Acton church elected officers for 1961 and discussed land purchase behind the church. Reports by Harold Griffin and others showed a strong financial year. A W A meeting, a baptism, Tupperware demo, and a 54th wedding anniversary for Arthur Swackhamer were reported along with various community notes and illnesses.
Parks board at the Tuesday meeting set a 1961 budget of 4085 after reductions and plans to ask Council for a 2700 grant for year operations. A delegation from Acton Citizens’ Band presented a 30 by 60 foot proposed band hall to be built with volunteer labor on park land between the wading pool and the drilled well. The board noted arena studies may alter needs for a band hall and discussed site and funding implications.
Firefighters from Acton battled a stubborn two hour blaze at the Brooks farm home on R. R. 2 Acton. Mrs Brooks and two children escaped as smoke filled the lower level. deputy chief Mick Holmes aided crews in tearing the clogged chimney to pull the fire.
Acton Rotary Club unanimously approved sponsoring the Scout and Guide movement in Acton. The board will form a Rotarian and scout guide committee to oversee involvement with a meeting chaired by Daves Manes in Rev A H McKenzie’s absence. March of Dimes plans blitz with church representatives discussed. canvassing ladies listed from Knox Presbyterian Christ in Reform Baptist United and St Alban’s.
Mrs J Crawford was named president with Mrs Er Karn as vice president and Mrs N Ruddell as secretary treasurer. Three in hospital include S Gish for a thumb injury and Joe Rice after a heart attack. Jas Noblé at Sunnybrook Toronto also treated after a heart attack. Rev B L Walden of Brampton conducted services at Limehouse Church. W M S met at Mrs A C Patterson home with a report of meeting attendance and funds sent to Presbyterial and supply treasurers.
An Acton reader complains about high water and sewer charges citing yearly totals and double service fees. He urges formation of a ratepayers association and invites readers to send names and addresses to Box 68F in the local post office.
Thirteen Halton Liberals were among 2700 attendees at the National Liberal party rally in Ottawa last week. Burlington delegates included Hughes Cleaver Ernest Hennessey Mr and Mrs Bob Hlake and Mr and Mrs Owen Mulio Tony Abbott and Michael Mutzak Georgetown Maurice Manderson Acton Peter Papillon Esquesing Wilkie Bird Milton K Y Dick Trafalgar Dave Wendover. Delegates reported strong youth presence and called the event very refreshing. Lack of snow reduced skiing in the district.
About a dozen registered, the St John Ambulance Brigade Home Nursing Course opened Monday. The course teaches practical in home nursing care and emergency response, with brigade member nurses instructing. Anyone interested can contact Robert Hurt at 7623 or Miss Bella M Rostell at 573R. Last year’s course was very successful and there is no obligation to join the brigade.
The Servers Guild at St Alban's Church met Tuesday with about ten boys and youths. The group will be instructed in servers duties by the instructor Reverend W H Bl Stokreef.
A poem reflects on responsibility for car crashes, arguing the vehicle itself malfunctions not, but the driver who speeds, ignores signs, and makes reckless decisions. The piece emphasizes human error as the cause of harm and damage on the road.
The Silverwood Women's Institute gathered at Mr. David Williamson's house with Mrs. William Norton presiding. Members answered roll with the oldest coin, an 1812 half penny token. Cards of thanks were read for shut ins, plans set for euchre on the 25th anniversary, and Mrs Marchington led a lesson on the Lindsay farm from Tweedsmuir history. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Charles Notion of Missop.
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