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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 16, 1961
Page
7
Local items report Health Week observances and a push to collect clothing for the needy through the Acton Ministerial Association. Readers note ongoing winter conditions, school exams, and town snow removal efforts. The Free Press covers church planning, Gentlemen's Day, art exhibition acceptance, and a TV program feature.
A freak electric storm last Wednesday caused several Rockwood exchange phones to fail. Mrs Archibald smothered a home fire sparked by the outage. Teachers met at Erin Township school with Mrs Rathbun hosting. A German trip account and a Homemaking Club session were reported along with social visits and local hospital news.
The March W A meeting at Mrs Alfred Saunders home was presided by Mrs MacArthur with an Ode hymn and scripture from Matthew. Roll call asked for oldest kitchen gadget and its history with eight members replying. Locals note visitors and trips including Greece resident T H Nicopoulos in Guelph and families visiting in North Bay and Florida.
Acton firemen drove 44 miles over the weekend to assist with mutual aid calls. The first incident occurred after midnight Sunday at a Mea dowglen Mushroom Growers site in Lily Georgetown, the second at Milton Department Store in Milton Monday evening. Acton crews used air packs at Milton as interior entry was blocked by smoke. Refills were obtained in Guelph.
March Ev ening Auxiliary met at Mrs. Mike Norton home with 12 members present. They received their roths call and discussed cubs and scouts gifts for their initiation. Mary Jamieson hospitalized after a pelvic fracture. Community groups reported on local visits to Matt Kenney’s ranch aired on TV. Walter Sanderson celebrated 50th wedding anniversary at his son’s Brampton home. W E group performed at Milton Manor with Comin Round the Mountain. Sidney Linday honored at a 92nd birthday dinner hosted by Morgan Madill and relatives. Marilyn attended a separate 99th birthday dinner in Mount Albert.
Police report two cars collided during a snow blizzard at the Seventh Line Sideroad intersection north of Fornby. Alfred Brigden of Hornby turning off the Seventh Line collided with Grant Clarkson of Streetsville. Larry Kneale of North Halton OPP investigated. damage totaled $1,100. no injuries reported.
The March meeting of the Duke of Devonghire Chapter 1.0.D.E. was hosted by Mrs. H R Poree on Knox Ave. Mrs. B Mowat opened as Regent and read a poem. A citizenship reception report noted new Canadian citizen Mrs. Heptner performed songs with Mrs. Heller accompanying. Plans for future events and the list of upcoming councillors were announced.
The Halton Junior Farmers Association held its annual meeting on March 4 at Percy W. Merry School with a kickoff luncheon. Officers elected included Bill Wilson as president and Joy Hayward as secretary, plus reports from officers and a panel discussion on improving activities.
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