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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 08, 1962
Page
4
Personal notes recount visits and travels among Action and nearby communities. Members and families from Toronto, Stewarttown, Tara, Guelph, Hamilton, Brantlay, Glen Williams, and other towns are listed visiting relatives, patients at Guelph General Hospital, or attending events. A handful attend a museum trip, teen bus outings, and a large Guide and Brownie leader banquet in Hamilton.
The February gathering of the Alert Evening Auxiliary of Knox Church was hosted by Mrs. McLennan and Mrs West with Miss Florence Elliott leading prayer. Mrs. Coles presented a study on education in British Guiana's schools noting overcrowding and government control concerns, while Berbice High School graduates were highlighted as government officials. A vocal solo by Mrs. A G McKenzie accompanied by Mrs. Mel McCullough followed, and Rev De Castro’s letter about a future visit to the church was received. The group discussed a World Day of Prayer event and annual Halton Manor benefit, with plans for tea and fellowship after services.
Discussion on classroom drapes reveals unclear need and cost estimates. Trustee Hansen questions necessity while Chairman Foreman notes prior budget inquiry. Moffat proposes partial drape installation to allow retractable use and thrift. principal was not consulted.
A community event titled Burn Mortgage Saturday celebrate with supper draws guests from local families. The Chacchill Union Chine t Waren caters to the reception while Mr and Mrs Hevan Mis Urown formerly Aliss Masti Marshall are noted attendees. Aclan Agivte and other locals joined, with various families visiting and discussing supper dishes and plans for the evening.
Knox Ladies Aid held a Turkey Dinner and meeting with the week’s Rotary guests. Duncan Moffat was named the Moffat Trophy winner for performance in dairy herd improvement and farm efficiency. The event included readings, musical numbers, and a talk by Maple Bush top producer Mr Moffat, who runs a Jersey herd and a maple operation.
A Friday sale event at the scout hall on March 2 featured a Corning Ware draw won by Letty Lawler of Glenlea subdivision. Euchre winners included Jean Precious for ladies first and Marion Stores for second. Mary McAuley and Mel Stark led men’s events with Storey in consolation. Lunch was served.
In Acton a Mothers Association supports Scout and Guide groups with friendly, active members seeking more participants. They boast a strong record of community help and plan a new Guide company, fundraisers, and social events at the O Keese Centre.
In Siam houses are built with odd numbers forming tears and steps to invite good fortune. The custom reflects cultural beliefs in numerology guiding domestic design and daily life.
A private bill to empower Halton Centennial Manor to host resident properties faced committee opposition. Toronto members argued against granting authority amid concerns of elderly residents’ assets and mismanagement. The panel adjourned to gather department input, delaying a decision to a later Thursday.
The article notes a heavy snowpack now melting as a spring thaw begins. If temperatures stay cool with continued rain, the melt should proceed gradually and avoid major trouble. Kelso’s new dans will receive his first testing this spring thaw.
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