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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 27, 1957
Page
3
Park Board discussed parking at Acton Park with J Bruce Pool named supervisor for the summer. Proposals included routing race track traffic and parking on one side, hiring Pool to monitor parking and speed, and preparing a plan for a new shelter and pool access. A Scottish Country Dance Club garden party was approved to fund a local school.
Doris Jean Allan and Murray Jack Geerne wed in a double ring ceremony at Knox Presbyterian Church. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a nylon chiffon gown with pearl headpiece and veil. The groom is from Acton and the pair will reside there after a motor trip to the southern United States. Archie Kerr won a 1968 Ford Fairlane Hardtop at the Galt Horse Show drawing.
The Acton Rotary Club held its annual dinner meeting at the Dominion Here with many out of town guests observing Gil Mattocks succeeding Jim Ledeur as president. Ledeur thanked members for their support while Fred Gordoin introduced guests and Milton Wright announced events and invited the club to attend a trial orins of a bluebird record attempt by Malcolm Campbell.
A fragmentary item notes a group labeled St John’s Brigade conducting a practice session amid unclear text and garbled names, with no clear outcome or location provided.
Two Brownie Scout groups enjoyed a day of games nature walks swimming and other activities. The event concluded with a wiener roast before the groups returned home after a day of fun and fellowship.
A swimmer saved a young person during a near drowning incident at Acton Park on Saturday. Donal Thomson and BB Manford assisted, pulling the youth from the water and ensuring medical checks. the youth showed no lasting effects.
H S reports 143 students promoted as grades advance. The list includes numerous named students and staff across grades 9 and 10, reflecting a broad achievement within the school.
A board meeting set for Thursday aims to finalize plans for swimming classes while a fire incident interrupted practice. A tractor owned by George Stewart burned during fueling, caused by a hot motor, with damage estimated at about $100.
Pupils from the Dorothy Richardson Scull studio staged a piano recital at Knox Presbyterian Church Acton. Duets and solos highlighted by Ruth Landsborough Janet Adams and Suzanne Adams earned prizes with notes of honors in recent music exams. Mrs Scull thanked families and presented gifts as the new M Z Bennett school is rushed to accommodate fall enrollment.
Town clerk reports 83 dog tags issued this year with a total of 256 tags issued to date. Clerk advises dog owners to visit the office to obtain replacement tags and related forms.
Knox Church hosted a local auxiliary picnic with a light supper and games. Attendants included Ms Kens, Geo Tae, Mrs Fred Anderson, Miss Fo Cole, and Mrs Jo Vanfreet, who helped organize the event and read advertisements. A note of appreciation honored the caterers and organizers, with a June supply offering and a closing thanks from the president.
David Telton is named as the Liberal candidate amid a contested local race. The article notes support and opposition figures and mentions a deferred election tied to local party leaders and a key date.
A quiet birthday gathering at 2277 Mall St marked Mrs J W Dutton turning 90. Born in Bowmanville, she later lived in Woodstock before moving to Acton to be with her daughter. Attending were her daughter Mrs W Z Watts and relatives from Toronto and Dewtrost Michigan.
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