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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 03, 1958
Page
2
Acton Park was jammed with cars and people over the holiday weekend. Visitors enjoyed swimming boating fishing baseball and picnics at Fairy Lake while St John Ambulance Brigade treated a few picnickers for minor injuries.
Acton fire brigade members entertained their wives last Friday evening at a fire hall gathering. Strawberry shortcake and whipped cream were served after a prize game with Mrs William Chisholm winning high score and Mrs Ho Townsley taking lowest score. Chief Jo Newton presented Mrs Norm Price with a light tag as a going away gift. The event ended with a dance.
St Albans Levies Guild hosts a pot luck supper at Pariah Hall on Wednesday. June members attended the final meeting of the season with shared dishes, a game where members wore name tags of famous women, and a panel quiz with jokes and secrets. prizes were awarded to two members.
Principal EFA Hansen announces graduation diplomas and year end promotions at Acton High School. Names listed include Krith Anderson Mary Jane Force Michael Homer Ruth Lands borough Shirley Mason Bruce MacPherson Margaret Morrison Dianne Newton Jean Parker Nancy Shappee Valene Vaerey Lenora Watson Marilyn Young and many others moving to Grade 12 or Grade 11 with a long roll of students and staff depicted.
Principal G W McKensie releases lists of students promoted from kindergarten to grade 1 and grade 1 to grade 2. Names span multiple sections and include numerous pupils across the Robert Little Public School, with continued notes on page treV.
School principal Elmer Smith announced exam results for the Kindergarten to Grade 3 cohort at M. Z. Bennett Public School. The full list of students passing spans multiple classes from Kindergarten through Grade 3, naming numerous students across early grades.
Promotions announced for grades three four and five at S S No 9 Esquesing. Names include Jorn teacher Mrs GM Quinton Vo Gentle & Towers, Latonank Gregory Duncan Tardy Mroan and more with progress to Grade 3 4 and 5.
The Acton Council approved a proposed annexation of about 97 acres from Pakesing township into Acton. The deal involves a $4,000 payment to the township and requires Ontario Municipal Board approval. The measure followed an industrial committee meeting with Basqueing township representatives and noted prior agreements and road considerations.
Acton skaters passed seven tests at the Guelph Bummer Skating School session held at the Guelph Curling Club on Sunday June 20. Participants earned results across preliminary and senior dance tests with many listed by name and grade from the Guelph College Figure Skating Club program led by instructor Mrs Mackay.
The commission outlines spending of 23128 for street lighting and electrical system upgrades under the public utilities expansion program. The plan aims to improve service for urban and rural hydro customers, meeting growing community needs and enabling better electric living.
Thomas Watson a longtime Acton baker formerly at the ONnette Bakery store died Sunday at his daughter Mrs Grant MacDonald’s home in Oranges. He was a member of Acton United Church and bowing club, survived by one daughter Magel Mix, three grandchildren, and one great grandchild. Funeral Tuesday at Simcoe Funeral Home Grand Valley with interment in Union Cemetery.
A poorly described notice reports an illegal canvass in Acton by a band called the Entertain Acton Brigade seeking funds in the mayor and wife’s name. Authorities warn organizers not to raise fares or solicit at parties and a local inquiry is under way. The piece mentions a cottage gathering at Teach Lake with a concert and various attendees, describing a troubled scene and ongoing investigation.
Keith states a 20 cent rise for a single party line and a 20 cent monthly hike for two party lines under Bell Telephone's rate application filed with the Board of Transport Commissioners in Canada. The plan includes a six month surcharge for Deoeparty service in Acton and related adjustments for business lines.
Sunday, June 23, the annual Women’s Missionary Society service at Acton United Church featured a Junior Choir offering a special tune. Rev. Gordon Adams delivered an instructive talk on the society’s work at home and in various missionary fields.
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