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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 31, 1957
Page
3
The Acton association formed in 1935 after a bequest from J. A. Murray. The Murray Memorial building honors the donor and the YMCA movement's spread from London origins to North America and Europe.
The Black Creek Mode Railroad Club held its first annual meeting in the YMCA club room. Officers named for the year include President Harry Otterbein Secretary John Fleming Treasurer Earl Mosales and patcher Hob Buck. Members invite adults to join via J Fleming at 773 Queen St or visit Friday nights after shopping.
Five new members joined the Y’s Men at their weekly meeting presided by President Harry Arbie. Induction was conducted by deputy lieutenant governor Pa McKenzie, with a meal and ceremony followed by donations to the YMCA and chairs purchased by the Ys Menettes. Father and Son banquet plans were announced for March.
The Acton YMCA celebrates 22 years since its 1935 founding. The building hosts varied activities with members of all ages each evening. General secretary Bob Brayshaw oversees planning and programs at the small office.
Acton midgets lose 34 to 47 at Walkerton in the best of three series. Frank Marisenak scores 17, John Tripp 10, Dave Fleming 4, Dan Price 2, Bal Shannon 1 as Walkerton claims first series win while Acton had won prior games 34 to 23 and 62 to 15.
About 599 active members at Acton YMCA with a notable drive to involve nonparticipants. Mrs Joyce Carpenter directs the Girls' Choir, planning activities at Whee, while Dave Carpenter leads a group of eager burdders in developing Muscles and coordinated performances with Maynard Schomp, Billy Achianon, and Maurice Van Hemmen.
Spectators watched as the juniors clinched victory after tense matches in the badminton tournament at the VAC on Saturday evening. The event also featured seniors and refreshments served by Lasers.
The report lists figures for 1945 with a primary total of 144 227 and a later figure of 1945 totaling 144 227 in the record.
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