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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 21, 1960
Page
12
Acton Free Press dated January 1 1960 highlights local happenings. Reports cover community news, social items, and brief notices from Acton and surrounding areas. A snapshot of that day's local life with concise updates and announcements.
J E Wollenck former Erie representative opened the Acton Agricultural Society annual dinner at Knox Presbyterian Church with slides from his Europe trip. Stan Hall praised the group’s displays and noted lack of a community centre. He urged Mayor Walter Cook to pursue a centre and promised a potential Ontario government grant. Calvin Aitken linked the talk to Halton Peel Trim and Savings Co. work.
The Knox Presbyterian Afternoon Auxiliary met at Mrs. M. McLeod’s home on January 14. Mrs. H. L. Bennie, new president, opened with worship and prayer. Mrs. A. J. Buchan and Mrs. O. Moran led a study on Changing Ways of Life in Africa, highlighting industry and city life impact. Business included minutes, roll, and treasurer report. Guelph Presbyterial report was presented. A special offering funded a Hindu scholarship in memory of Miss Ellen Anderson. Prayers followed and a social lunch concluded the meeting.
In Acton last Wednesday a gathering of the Duke of Devonshire chapter members elected representatives for the arena committee and named a nominating panel for officers. A speech by R A J Phillips highlighted Frobisher Bay's growth and a community hall project funded by donors. Mary, the Eskimo girl from Acton, now serves as Eskimo magazine art editor with the Department of Northern Affairs.
The Pentecostal tabernacle held a Tuesday meeting with P. Binnie presenting the general and financial reports. The church showed increased offerings to overseas missions and the building fund, plus rising attendance. Officers elected include deacons Barker Minnie Barley and trustees Bowen Norton Reid, with Miss Norton as pianist.
The report notes imports into Canada in the first half of 989 totaling about 28 billion, up from the previous year. Analyst Michel Sarraquy is cited regarding the U S to percentage change.
Members of St Alban's BAC meet in the rectory to draft the year’s program. They approve a single dinner meeting nine months, with 20 minutes for business, and list monthly speakers and topics from January to November. Lunch follows, then a singalong led by Ken Blow and Les Dubo with local songsters.
Milton Bantams defeated Acton 12 to 2 at Milton Arena in a dominant performance. Ricky Rowley Donny Christensen Bill Currie Harald Wilson Kenny Thompson each scored once while Bruce MecDule Alan Reid led Milton with multiple plays as Acton’s Sheldon Blow notched both goals.
Georgetown Anglers and Hunters Association announces restocking of streams with trout for 1960. Restoration was delayed last year due to scarce game fish and halted by Chatsworth hatchery construction. Hatchery to be operational this spring with more ring necked ducks and farmer sportsmen cooperation highlighted.
The new North Hatton Galf and Curling club opened with curling offered to regular members and instructors ready to help. Located on the third fairway of the North Hatton golf course in Georgetown, the building will later house golf facilities from the old clubhouse at the first tee.
Personal notes describe Amos Mason flying to Florida for wintering, a scout hike and interclub travel with awardees George Raver and Andrew Highgen, and a dinner in Acton with Dr Buckner and Gordon Noble. Also mentions administrative assistants meeting in Guelph and involvement of the National Film Board in Toronto.
Nearly all members of the fire brigade attend the St John Ambulance course. About 25 are enrolled with Dive Penjor as instructor. The eight week program began last week in July and will conclude with examinations.
The Parks Board authorized a payment of 274.56 for park workmen yesterday after a late last year discussion. The town clerk notified the board of the breakdown of labor and materials.
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