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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 07, 1957
Page
13
The Bell Telephone Company of Canada describes 1966 as its most active year with a net telephone increase of 243 408 bringing Ontario and Quebec in service to 2 768 183. Acton added 21 telephones ending the year at 1 345 and wages paid reached 130 677 707.
The St John Ambulance Brigade held its initial lecture in the town hall with 28 attendees including firemen from Georgetown and Acton and eight women. Instructor Jack Hunter from Guelph led theoretical and practical sessions. Georgetown enrollment is about 32 with classes to start soon. next class set for Tuesday March at 7 30 pm in the town hall.
Eight students from Dorothy Richardson Scull studio achieved first class honors in the Trinity College of Music theory examinations. Grades include Grade I Suzanne Adams 100 percent Heather Leyland 100 percent Gloria Jean Hall 100 percent with other names listed among Grades 3 and 4.
Sunday school staff hosted about 50 women and ladies from the W M S and W A at the United church for dinner in appreciation. Mrs H Burns voiced thanks for the WAL and Miss W Bennett for the WMS. Mrs Burns presented a $50 cheque for the Sunday school to Mrs B Mowat. SS Long showed moving pictures following the dinner.
Speaker Mn William Ballentine hosted the women of the United Church Women on Tuesday with Mrs Burne in charge. The meeting opened with the Ode and Prayer, Mrs M Pennett led the devotional on Fast, and a $10 donation was voted for a Ryeraon camp. Reverend Culley spoke on Jamaica and showed slides. he and Mrs Culley have ministered in Claremont Jamaica for 22 years and are now in Orton.
The Knox Daughters group held their March meeting at the church with Mrs Bob Brayshaw as guest speaker. She discussed churches in the Philippines and regional efforts against communism while Mrs Allan Holmes provided piano music and Mrs Inez McLelan thanked the speaker.
John Agulian, Lebanon native and McMasters University student, spoke at the Acton Y's Men’s Club on The Near East Today. He argued Egypt’s Suez canal nationalization was akin to Britain and Canada actions, discussed Arabian complexities, and said Nasser acted in what he viewed as Egypt’s best interest despite Arab costs, noting potential shifts toward the western sphere if Israel is removed.
Chesley and Wingham clash in the WOAA junior final with Acton awaiting the winner. Chesley, dubbed Cinderella, led four games to three before a 4-3 loss extended the series. About 1200 fans packed Chesley arena for game eight as Acton teams sharpen for playoffs.
North Halton Golf Club elected officers for 1957 at a Georgetown meeting. Jobo Wo Mell was chosen for a second term as president with William McNally as vice president and James FooBwarrymancer as secretary. Key managers named include Reade well house manager Husan Woods greens manager Jack Malcolm and finance officer O10 J Cham Derlain. Directors Ceci Dobie Milton All Scott and others join the board with a volunteer work party planned to enclose the eastern verandah to expand the main lounge.
Induction ceremony held at the YMCA on Monday March 4 welcomed new members Kanihy Salt Courtney Mary Hunter Susan Dedete Ena Waller and Santia Huddsoty. Induction team members Anne Watkins Faith Francescata and Katherine Rharkiness assisted.
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