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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 16, 1961
Page
3
Acton Free Press reports a charity spring fashion show featuring Garcon Johnson and a host of attendees guiding guests through a display of bridal gowns and pastel ensembles. Models showcased white poplin, cape dresses, and new nylon and cotton fabrics while makeup and backstage refreshments framed the event amid sleet and wind.
Community leaders announce a campaign financed by Easter Seals to support crippled children. The effort aims to provide hospital care portable equipment and transportation, with clinics and centers to examine and treat young patients and arrange services through medical volunteers and local clubs.
Acton Wal members met in March at Mrs. Fred Kingsmill’s home to hear Mrs. Won Ballentine speak on the motto What the Organization means to the elders Never estimate the value of Rawonan. She outlined goals across home economics health citizenship education agriculture Canadian industries and historical research. The program included stories, health notes, fashion tips, and a closing lunch with thanks to organizers Ballantine Kinsmill and committee.
The regular meeting of the Scout and Guide Mathers Association at the scout ball on March 7 drew 13 members. Three guide leaders planned fund raising for packs and troops, including a euchre and bake sale at month end. Mrs George Vaper led lunch and an event committee, with help requested for worms and bulb purchases for the scout hut.
A summary of a youth education talk by service clubs praised by Inspector McNeill. The evening featured auctions, fines collections, and fellowship, with Rotarian Jim Ledger acting as counsel and Harry Archie winning a basket prize. Earl Mosales hosted as Y’s Men’s Club president. Rev McKenzie gave grace. dinner was served by the Ladies’ Auxiliary.
The project will dip a trench and lay underground conduit along town property. Work starts in April and should finish by June end. Excavations will be brief in front of properties with access provided to homes and businesses during operations. Extreme caution to protect tree roots and dirt.
Archaeologists describe ancient hunter gatherers wearing protective attire constructed from many layers of animal hides. The garments provided warmth and potential defense in harsh environments.
The article describes a community birthday gathering for Percy Peavey hosted by Mr and Mrs Rae West and Mrs Havel West in Acton on Sunday evening. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Joly Alton, Mr and Mrs Grange Walker, Mr and Mrs Roy Eindley, and many local residents from Guelph Rockwood and surrounding areas.
Funeral service was held Wednesday afternoon at Rumley Shoemaker home for Mrs. Charlotte Oakley aged 94. She had been ill since fall and spent a week at Guelph General Hospital before dying Sunday. Interment followed at Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers included Ted McDow, Harold Harris, Abe Harris, George Hiernes, Duck Piosnas and Sam Finley. Born in Whitby she lived in Acton 30 years and is survived by husband Harold and children Albert, Harold, Thomas, Sidney, Mrs. Jean Finley, Mrs. Joan Madipan, Mrs. Georgina McDowell, brothers John and George Harris, sisters Minnie and Mrs. Arthur Hunt, and 10 grandchildren.
The council approved an eighteen thousand dollar transfer to boost road maintenance. It authorized payments for general and sheep inspection accounts, approved a grant for the Acton Agricultural Society, and funded travel expenses for a municipal convention attendee. Names of officials and division heads were listed among the approved actions.
A benefit draw at the Legion Hall proceeds with prizes including a Venetian plane item and an embroidered pillow, donated by local residents. Donations support a committee fund, with Mrs Ray Brown listed and others invited to contribute.
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