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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 07, 1956
Page
10
Two derailments in as many days disrupt CPR wheat service near Moffat Ontario. A 60 car wheat train derailed in mid-section tearing ties and rail, scattering grain and wreckage. Repairs continued as investigators probe the cause while an auxiliary team restored the line.
Last night near 10 p.m. Sandy McLean drove west on Mill Street and appears to have misread a train signal, causing his car to be struck by a shunting freight as it backed toward the station. The right side was dented and the left front fender crushed against the automatic signal post. McLean was uninjured. Constable Hodgins investigated. the train continued about midnight.
The Planning Board approved Petrofina Ltd to erect a service station at the southeast corner of No 7 Highway and Churchill Road after a prior dispute over setback. The 250 by 160 foot lot includes 10 feet outside Acton limits and final terms set a front setback of 100 feet from the rear line, aligning with commercial area regulations. Secretary J McGeachie accepted a $150 bonus plus $75 later adjustment, and plans to leave the board around July next year were noted.
Jean Manes, 15, crowned Ac ton Rotary Club Queen for a Week after a Peanut Day contest at the Roxy theatre. Jim Ledger announced the winner before 250 in attendance as bouquets were given to the Queen and her predecessor Frances Oakes. The prize includes an all expense paid trip to New York for two and a new wardrobe. Manes plans to take her mother or Dot Dawkins on the trip and lives with her family in Nassagaweya after moving from Streetsville two years ago. New clothes from local merchants include a blue dress and accessories. she must arrange for proper sizing and study before departure.
Decoration Day services drew a large turnout in Acton on Sunday. A parade passed the cenotaph and cemeteries as bands played and locals placed floral tributes. Mayor Tyler welcomed attendees and Rev Costerus led worship with prayers and hymns.
Acton council ended a private in camera meeting about the long running Brankiewicz dispute involving Lakeview subdividers and a blocking house. The session aimed to decide whether to keep talks closed and to gauge costs for moving or buying the obstructing property as part of plans for a straight road past Brankiewicz property into Lakeview.
The YMCA spring program moved to the public school this week inviting all children to join archery badminton deck tennis and baseball instructions supervised by secretary Bob Brayshaw. Five softball teams were formed and activities extend after school in the sun.
Acton Nine suffered two losses last week, dropping 8-4 at Waterdown and 12-8 at Dundas. In Dundas Acton built a six-run third inning but Dundas surged with four in the fourth and finished strong as Cunningham started for Acton before Morton and others pitched.
The Urban Board approved an interim natural gas rate plan for Acton Milton Georgetown in 1956, tied to United Suburban Gas Co. The rate mirrors Oakville Trafalgar Bronte pricing and aims to protect consumers while a public hearing may be waived.
Court action is pending after the arrest of four Acton men in Guelph on charges of breaking and entering to steal copper wire from a Georgetown business. Clarence Shepherd Ronald Shepherd Fred Dunn and Thomas Oakley were arrested after allegedly attempting to sell the copper wire. bail was granted to all four.
A kitchen fire at the home of Mr and Mrs Bert Rognvaldson two miles south of town on No 2 Highway yesterday afternoon caused minor burns to Mrs Rognvaldson as she tried to smother the flames. Acton Kremen treated her after firefighters put out the small blaze.
Ninety pupils have already enrolled for kindergarten at the public school for next fall and more are expected by September. Four classes may be needed next year to accommodate the children, with three classes currently in session. Crowding is being planned, with the auditorium to be used for classes next year.
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