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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 15, 1962
Page
5
The North Halton Association for Retarded Children selects Rezorge Construction of Georgetown as low bidder at $41,028 for the first permanent Sunshine School. Approval from the Department of Education is pending after the executive reviews the bid. Construction could start before month’s end.
Sewage disposal plant back in order after repairs and replacements. A new roost and cover for the digester, meters and gear updated, final tank cleared, and ignition cleared. Council awaits final engineering recommendations before completing improvements.
The Rev Douglas Dittach presented slides of his work on the dove seat at Alban's Church. He displayed the slides during Sunday service, highlighting themes related to Arctic exploration and religious artifacts.
Mass is celebrated every Wednesday at 7 30 p m during Lent at St Josephs Church for the first time. Weekday mornings remain at Fortmerry with Stations of the Cross and Benediction each Wednesday night, increasing access to Holy Communion during Lent.
A staged camp event at Mrs Dwight Engel's home on Saturday March 3 featured girls split into cabins for activities. Gwen Lauder danced, Dianne Angell led Vespers, and Donna Pendleton ran games as campers prepared supper and shared campfire stories amid jokes and hot chocolate post Taps.
Room by room updates show a vintage sale and Red Cross fundraiser to raise Junior Red Cross money. Students list activities in arts science music and exams, with March 8 public speaking contest at Stewarttown Hall featuring Sharon Hume and Andy Spence.
Visitors of interest gathered for birthday celebrations in Gverton as families hosted events in Kent and Guelph. The week featured multiple social visits, including Mrs Hollop and Elizabeth, Mr and Mrs Archie Bagg’s gathering, and attends funerals for Henry Cormack in Arthur.
Local Scouts and Guides appeal for donations in Acton to fund summer camp, camping equipment, hall maintenance, and movement needs. Envelopes delivered door to door on Thursday March 22, with collection and pickup over the following days to support the Scout and Guide activities.
By deadline Wednesday evening Sceneer Jack Hargrove had dusted considerable rare plates and permits. A timber of outsiders purchased then plates to Acton this year. He said the line outside his doors never exceeded 12 waiting at a time. His wife daughter-in-law Mrs George Hargrave and son-in-law Mr and Mrs Frank Crump of Oakville assisted.
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