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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 20, 1955
Page
5
Opening Guides meeting took the form of a skating party at Mr bud and Mrs Charlie Davidson home in January. After skating, participants enjoyed a hearty supper and exchanged gifts before returning home. The gathering began with the Guide prayer and ended with taps as the group boarded cars for the week ahead.
Elizabethe Stone aged about 80, long time resident of a John Street house, died January 13 after a lengthy illness. She was born in Ontario to Richard and Rachel Stone and was a glove maker employed by Storey Glove. Survived by relatives, three sisters predeceased her. Funeral held at Rumley Funeral Home Saturday afternoon with interment in Fairview Cemetery.
Three hundred elementary school teachers from Halton county attended the annual Halton Teachers Institute in Hamilton on Friday January 14. Proceedings featured speeches on spelling and composition, with demonstrations by Ames and remarks by inspectors Skuce and Healy. Officers for 1955 were elected including hon president J Mi Denyes and treasurer F W Brown.
The text notes that Canadian unions, including steel workers, push wage demands that raise costs. The result is products becoming too expensive to compete with American output in the Canadian market.
Acton High School students heard Lt. Brighton from HMCS Prevost London discuss naval matters and view a film. The drama club performed Pride and Prejudice in the auditorium. The Boys Athletic Society raises funds for team banners as Gary Dawkins leads in donations with Bob Coon and Anbib teams close behind.
A rifle club is established to pick contestants for the Province of Ontario Challenge Shield. Hope they bring it home. The Checkey Club offers a good opportunity for checker players and a tournament will follow.
The senior auxiliary of Knox Church WMS met January 18 at Mrs. R. M. McDonald's home with Mrs. A J Buchanian presiding. Mrs. R R Parker outlined the 1955 India study theme and discussed the land and its people. Mrs. F Anderson shared impressions of Guelph Presbytery WMS meeting held January 11. A home helper gift was presented to Mrs. C Hansen, secretary for fifteen years, and the group set the 1954 budget as paid in full and outlined the 1955 budget.
The Daughters of Knox Young Women Affiliated Group met at Mrs. Lorne Masates home January 10. Mrs. Georgina Van Fleet opened with an article on letters from missionaries while Mrs. Rae Hansen read Scripture. Mrs. Jean McPhail discussed a missionary in Braefield India and Mrs. Norma Robinson shared a letter on conditions in India. Mrs. Doris Jordan highlighted harsh India conditions and the need to share Christ with all races. Mrs. Lena Nelles summarized with an India map and Mrs. Joyce Adams read Do you know India. Betty Ashley presided as secretary Rae Hansen and treasurer Lorraine Kingsmill reported, followed by a tasty lunch to close.
About 100 Acton Legion members and guests including Miss Sybil Bennett MP and Stanley Hall MP attended the annual banquet and officer installation at the YMCA. New president Gordon Beatty thanked members, with past-president Max Storey speaking briefly as officers and entertainment chairs were introduced.
Rev. W. S. McAlpine former Acton Baptist pastor and Mrs. McAlpine observed their 50th wedding anniversary at their Brampton home on January 12. Friends send hearty congratulations.
Arnold Ward secretary of the National Council Y M C A of Canada and vice president of the Y M C A secretaries association is set to speak at the Phiat club organizational dinner. Ward has held key youth service roles in Toronto Ottawa and London and worked with the Community Chest of Greater Toronto. Robert Rac general secretary of the St Clair Y M C AToronto will also speak at a Sunday church service marking the observances.
Acton residents share weekend visits to toronto and new york and trips to Florida Arizona and Eden Mills interments noted. Mr Brown health update. Mary Duffield relatives attend funeral in Guelph. Ricky Currie returns home after measles illness.
Karl Malden stars with Marlon Brando in On the Waterfront under Elia Kazan. He trained with Father John M. Corridan, the real waterfront priest, whose likeness and influence shape his performance. The film portrays longshoremen’s union terror and Malden’s stand against the killers by winning over workers through courage and integrity.
Council debated road widenings and sewer creek diversion while addressing school crossing safety and a nursing home permit. The meeting discussed subdivision plans Glenlea and land transfers, fire stand by billing, subsidies, and a proposed hall rental to a Guelph promoter.
A note suggests simple acts of kindness and sincere wishes for a sick friend over holiday excess. The text contrasts high pressure sales and greeting cards with the spirit of Christmas as the Lord’s birthday and its heartfelt blessings.
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