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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 10, 1965
Page
3
Rockwood locals announce a lively carnival featuring a parade pony rides and show booths for all ages. Organizers tease Bore games and a big dancer with further announcements to come in the Rockwood News.
A Rockwood school bike rodeo drew families and prizes from the Reeve and Council. Two OPP constables and Home and School volunteers led tests, obstacle course, and a figure eight to promote safe riding. Winners included Allan Death, Ruthie Mech, Dennis Death, Nanny Mock, Vateie Gaager, and Mary Goover.
Miss M Nickell spoke on India at Rockwood Presbyterian WMS and WA Arena sharing customs, religion, and a visit recap. Mrs Taylor urged gratitude to God, and Miss Pearen hosted the meeting with four visitors present as the WMS session closed after prayers and a social lunch.
The Rakwoani United Church Women unit three opened their June meeting with a pot luck supper at U C W Masting Rockwood. Lode Mc led the meeting with Acts 2 14 and Pentecost reflection. a hymn and prayer followed. Members welcomed guests and roll call listed each guest. A letter from a children’s hospital in India thanked the group for used Christmas cards sent earlier. Lois Tush spoke of two June weddings needing help. Marion Outrander’s group led devotional. grave Petty read Scripture. Marion Ostrander offered poster. Mr Allan Blyth of Guelph gave a world tour talk with slides, highlighting Japan Hong Kong China Singapore Ceylon Spain Gibraltar and London and noting concerns about communism in Ceylon. Blyth urged travel’s value and Canadian life. Eileen Austin thanked him. Next meeting September 8 with Ena Petty’s group in charge.
At Con venation Hall University of Toronto Glean Milton Greer son of Mia and Mrs Able ton Greer received the Bachelor of Applied Science in Industrial Engineering. Glenn is a grandson of Mrs Frank Day.
A gathering at St. John’s Anglican Church Rockwood honored Rev Allan Cook his wife and son Michael before their departure for Beamsville. The evening featured an open fire songs and a humorous song by Mrs McRoot and a gift antique rocker for the guests of honor.
Rain has been scarce in Halton for six weeks with less than an inch since May. Grain and corn stands are poor, some fields failed to germinate or grew unevenly. farmers roll or cul pali ck fields to soil around crops. Frost and drought curb hay and pasture, planters seek a second cut. fertilizer prompts suggested and soil tests advised by OAC Soils Department.
May rainfall runs below average causing strawberry plants to wilt on warm days. Begin irrigation as soon as the ground dries to avoid reduced yields. Delays until fruit ripening will lower harvests and stress now can affect final yield. Frost losses in early blossoms may not heavily impact some patches. Lint picking will shift later, but future pickings can still be good.
A fragmented gardening note asks if trees and shrubs flanking the entrance obscure the road and urges keeping the entry visually clear for safety. It mentions avoiding low hanging branches and leaves to improve sightlines.
Miss Procter the 1964 Welsh Dairy Princess visited Halton counties as part of an Ontario exchange tour. She stayed with local host families in Burlington and Merrybrook Farm, attended events at Hays Sales Arena, and shared slides of Wales with Ontario Junior Farmers. She spoke on dairy knowledge shaping competitions and noted Welsh farm sizes and dairy cattle traditions.
Mrs William Thompson hosted the Lady Dinton of Acton fall fair planning meeting. Donald Matthews presided and W Swackhamer acted secretary. Minutes and treasurer report reviewed. The banner and district trophy plans announced. Parade entries invited from organizations and individuals. A new display case idea for domestic science exhibits discussed. Next meeting rescheduled to July 8 at Morgan Madill's home due to holiday.
Acton resident Frank Rawlings, a patient at St. Joseph's hospital in Guelph, celebrated his 95th birthday Tuesday with family.
The notice lists monthly and quarterly payment options for individuals couples and families. Monthly rates are 8.75 for single and 11.50 for couple while family plans cost 1325 per month. Payments may be quarterly or yearly.
4 H club leaders outline a busy year with Safety Bacall seminars Tractor safety Practice Night July 5 and a Livestock Judging tour of Lakeview Generating Station and Toronto Harbour. Achiever Days include Acton Milton Georgetown fairs in September and October with an annual events night planned for November 10.
An audience of 1,226 heard speakers at Jeffersonian Whitehouse Witnesses convention in Gourgelowsn Night haul. The event was organized by 190 volunteers across 30 departments. Forty volunteers delivered 1800 meals to delegates. Acton presiding minister Leonard Shadicn and his son William led a demonstration on Scriptural morality.
A Thursday incident report describes a small car fire on Mill Street extinguished quickly with little damage. Firefighters also contained a chimney fire at Mr and Mrs Robert McGinn 125 Poplar Avenue before serious harm occurred.
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