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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 17, 1955
Page
5
A quiet Rockwood ceremony united Miss Jane Dalton and Murray McLaren at United Church. Rev. John Willis officiated as Donald McLaren served as best man. The reception followed at Earle's Restaurant with both mothers attending. the couple will reside in Rockwood.
The Eden Mills club hosts cribbage results with Legion 19 Town 16 and Tiger Cats 16. Standings show Eden Mills 28 Legion 26 Ramblers 24 Town 14, Tiger Winners Bill Nicolae and Tom Bennett after a six game tie. St Patrick’s Dance planned with all welcome.
Henry Hosking Liberal member of parliament answered questions at a joint meeting of Adam and Guelph Y's Men in Guelph on March 7. He opened the session after reading a paper on Canada the Land of Opportunity and replied to queries on topics from a vote of confidence to Fred Rose readmission and butter subsidies.
On March 10 at 8 p.m. St Alban’s Anglican church Acton held an induction service for Rev. Evan H Jones by Archdeacon W G O Thompson under a Bishop of Niagara mandate. The ceremony included oaths, licensing, the presentation of church keys, and a reception in the parish hall with St Alban’s and St John’s Rockwood participation.
Over 200 residents attended Acton and Milton Junior Farmers drama at Acton Public School. Red Sky at Night directed by William Slinn featured Eleanor McKeown Betty Anderson Ann McLaughlin Bill Thompson Mitchell Neale Sandy Buchanan with music by Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. McCullough. Milton’s Pink and Patches saw Mary Peterson replacing Freda McFadden. Stuart McFadden directed with John Pickett Bruce Bawden and W Harris backstage.
Welfare workers from the Canadian Red Cross have provided support to Canadian Armed Forces in the Far East since 41951, aiding morale and relief efforts amid ongoing duties.
Chrome topped Rolling Room 5-2 to reclaim first place as John Turkosz led with 736 and Art Ratcliffe 686. Rolling Room’s Phil LeSner posted 755. League standings on March 7 show Chrome 89, Rolling Room 87, Curry 64, Beamahouse 62, Specialty 37, Upper Leather 4g.
Area H S Milton boards met to decide selling the present Milton High School to the Milton Public School Board for 125000 with possession after new accommodation is ready The sale faced conditions of regional approval and interim shop and home economics arrangements The Public School Board did not accept the offer and discussed a new site for a Public School building in Milton.
Weekend visitors include Mr. Jack Mainprize and Mrs. H Hinters. Mrs. Jack Greer remains under Toronto hospital care hoping for a speedy recovery. Canadian locals from Toronto Gwen Sound and Brampton visit Acton relatives. a Winnipegosis couple with England trip return.
The piece notes spring arrival on the calendar and weather, mentions a St Patrick’s Day bingo at St Joseph’s church, a radio jingle contest won by Mrs Loren Guild of Rockwood, and various local activities including school class cancellations due to illness and magistrates court outcomes. It also reports ship name changes by Colonial Steamships and a local fire call at Tom Cutting’s home.
Mr and Mrs Tom Bonus caretakers at Acton Trout Club endured a near miss when lightning hit their home Friday after 1 am. A brick was blown loose while interior rooms remained undamaged and telephone and hydro wires were torn away, repairs completed the next morning.
The final square dance of the season drew a large crowd at St Albans parish hall on Friday night. Fiddle artist Earl Greer from Nashville performed during breather periods while dancers socialized. Ten Hansen presented gifts to Mr and Mrs Gerry Candler noting his departure to Montreal for a new job and his role in organizing the club.
Miss McKeown of the Crippled Children's Society spoke at a Rotary meeting stressing expanded child welfare efforts. She outlined therapy and treatment goals, growth from one Ontario office to twelve districts with sixty staff, and funding from grants donations and Easter seal sales. Guests included Gordon McKeown and Miss Langtry the public health nurse.
At the February meeting of the Catholic Women's League the following officers were initiated for 1955 President Mrs E Heffernan first vice president Colin McColl second vice president Mrs Davies secretary Miss Elma Stabde treasurer Mrs Pat Kenney councillors Mrs P McCristall Mrs M McMillan Mrs J Marcoux and Mrs H Goles.
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