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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 01, 1956
Page
2
icy town streets and No 7 highway crashes send several vehicles off course over the weekend. Two people injured in a rear end collision near Acton, others report $350 to $500 in car damage.
Three Acton runners Frank Cooper Emerson Baxter and Frank Marisack will compete for Acton at the Canadian Amateur Athletic Union indoor championship in Montreal this month. Cooper teams in the 50 yard open dash juvenile 50 yard and 500 yard events while Marisack runs the 500 yard midget and Baxter the 50 yard juvenile and 500 yard events.
A February blizzard week end brings a southern breeze and a gift of Florida oranges and grapefruit to Mrs Dills and the editor. The card names ex reeve Hartley and Mrs Harrison, wintering in St Petersburg, Florida, as senders. The note praises the gesture and hints at reciprocation after January spending.
A Milton magistrate reduced the joint theft amount against William Drow and Thomas Oakley from 370 to 360 dollars at a Milton court. Crown prosecutor Dingle requested the change. Dron requested another remand while Oakley’s remand to March 7 was granted. Oakley is on bail, Dron remains in custody for lack of bail.
Elmira shoots past Acton Juniors 6-5 to sweep the OHLA Junior D best-of-five series. Ted Footitt scored four Acton goals while Wayne Hilson and Elmira answered with a late surge after a 5-3 Acton lead. Elmira's three unanswered goals in the third period sealed the win.
About 50 friends relatives and former neighbors gathered in Acton United Church classroom Sunday afternoon to renew ties and offer birthday greetings to Mrs. A T Brown. A brief program featured solos by Mrs. A W Fosbury and Mrs. Wm Maxwell a duet by Mrs. Veldhuis and Miss Dorothy Simmons and remarks by Rev C L Poole and Rev Gordon Adams praising the Browns hospitality and influence. Out of town guests included the Maxwells the Gardiners the Fosburys and Miss Bertha Brown. Miss M Z Bennett presided at a tea table and birthday cake was served.
March opens with lamb like calm as sun breaks through gray skies. Weather forecasters predict a mild start then a rough lion like exit with possible blustery storms. Temperatures linger in the mid 30s as sunshine returns and snow melts slowly.
A highway crash on the Norval hill claimed the life of 20 year old Will Munroe of Toronto. Reginald Northcott and William Pendergast survived with no injuries after their car skidded on ice and struck a hydro pole while returning from a Saturday night dance. County Coroner Dr J Chamberlain and Dr Macintosh attended the scene.
Rotary guests heard Lloyd Minchner describe public recreation's nature and need for programs. Art Padbury outlined Acton Parks Board plans and the call for a public vote to form the commission. Presenters included Fred Wright and J. Gay. attendees included George Hollinger A Irwin and Don Bexton.
Firefighters answered a call Sunday afternoon to a blaze at Guelph Street damaging a closet and bedroom in the home of Joe Massey. The clothing fire was brought under control with minimal damage and the cause was not determined. The call came in about 3 30 p m.
United Suburban Gas Co. Ltd received a certificate of public convenience and necessity from the Ontario Fuel Board granting rights to distribute natural gas in Acton Milton and Georgetown. A gas purchase contract with Anthony Gas and Oil Explorations secured the franchise, with plans to lay transmission mains and begin distribution around July 1 1957 and two new wells underway in Acton field.
Acton council resumes efforts to settle the protracted Brankiewicz Case over a disputed Lakeview subdivision road course and nearby house. Contractors and councilors debate moving a house and settling expropriation terms while approving related sewer, water, and office improvements and a new Friday night closing by-law.
Acton Public School’s older pupils presented The White Gypsy to a crowded auditorium with dances and songs by younger pupils. Over 400 tickets sold for each show. Cast included Lasley Ann Duby as the princess and Keith Andrews as Kom, with many other students in roles.
A Halton County special committee on rabies announced measures to curb outbreaks. Members include H. C Merry and Dr. D. F Damude among others. The group urges dog vaccination, fox hunts with clubs, and strict dog control including licensing, ID tags, and destruction of stray dogs after 72 hours if unclaimed.
In Guelph exams by the Royal Conservatory of Music Acton pupils passed with honors across grades. Named students include Ruth Landsborough Katherine Kirkness Peter Wolfe Ela Jany and Steven Wolfe with grades in piano from 1 to 7.
The biggest weekly treasure chest prize, $134, went to Mrs Gordon Moore at Acton Post Office corner. Her coupon from the drum was drawn as crowds gathered, making her the winner of the popular merchant promotion.
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