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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 21, 1960
Page
4
The January 21 1960 issue of the Acton Free Press reports local news and notices from Acton Massachusetts with community updates and civic notices. It highlights upcoming events and school notes affecting residents.
At a Knox Presbyterian Church dinner the Acton Agricultural Society heard Wanerock outline Europe trip notes and praised junior farmer support. MPP Stan Hall urged the mayor to pursue a community centre hall with a potential Ontario grant, complimenting Acton Fair displays.
The Knox Presbyterian Afternoon Auxiliary meets at Mrs M McLeod's home with new president Mrs H L Benn opening. Ms Buchan and Ms Moran lead a study on Changing Ways of Life in Africa, noting industry and city life impacts. Minutes, rolls, and a scholarship fund memory are reported. a social hour and lunch close.
The article describes Eskimo schoolgirl Mai Panegoosho, an Acton attendee who took part in a community event with the Duke of Bevonshire chapter. It notes her role as Eskimo magazine art editor with the Department of Northern Affairs and National Resources. A pot luck supper preceded a business meeting and committee selections for a new arena and officers.
Pentecostal meeting at the Ads. stabernacle heard P Binnie present the church general report. The finances showed increases with 4420 dollars to overseas missions and 2138 to the building fund. Four evangelistic campaigns were noted plus reports from Women’s Council and Sunday School.
The value of goods imported into Canada in the first half of 1989 reached 928 billion, up 10 percent from 1988. A note mentions Mo chel Sarraga, identified as a frame surgeon for troops at Ouébee, linked to the report.
Last Wednesday evening St Alban’s BAC drew up its 1960 program at the rectory after the parish hall was booked. President Les Duby led plans for a single bi monthly dinner meeting and a 20 minute business segment with a roster of speakers from January to November including topics on Hungary, The Big Stride, Anglican history, and church appointments.
Milton Bantams defeated Acton 12 to 2 at Milton Arena in a one sided game. Bruce McDuffe and Alan Reid starred with hat tricks and multiple scorers including Ricky Boyley Donny Christensen Bill Currie Harold Wilson Kenny Thompson each adding goals. Acton’s Sheldon Blow netted both goals for the visitors. Lineups listed for both teams.
Georgetown Anglers and Hunters Association announced 1960 restocking plans after delays in obtaining game fish. Fish will come from Chatsworth until a new hatchery opens this spring. The group also plans to restock ring necked ducks next fall and aims to improve fisher farmer relations through conservation efforts like tree planting.
The North Hatton Golf and Curling club opens its new rink at Georgetown with curling offered to members and instruction available. The facility sits on the golf course third fairway and will later house the golf operations previously at the old club house.
Personal notes report Amos Mason flying to Florida for the winter. Weather cancels Roth in a mercia visit to Al lston. A skating party at the arena precedes lunch at the high school. Scout hikes include George Margrave Andrew Tagger and Rover Pete Newton with leaders. Secretary and social events feature Mrs Adamson and gatherings at the Royal Hotel Guelph and Acton meetings with local officials and Mrs Buckner.
Nearly all the fire brigade enrolls in the St John Ambulance course led by Dave Penson. Twenty five members attend sessions each Monday in the fire hall. The eight week program began last week and will end with examinations.
The town authorized payment for services rendered by town workmen amounting to Sy 56 for the last year. A breakdown of fine and labor costs was requested by the board and notified by the clerk following a discussion.
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