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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 17, 1960
Page
8
Snow plows operate with renewed effort as a stretch of snowfall continues. A new sign above Hinton's show window signals spring’s delay despite comments that spring is four days away and the town braces for more storms.
Local Ladies' Aid held a meeting with Mrs. George Grundy presiding and Mr George Jackson delivering a devotional. Minutes approved, plans discussed for a baking sale at Guelph market and a church tea in April, plus the motto on hurt feelings. A bi monthly euchre event at the school followed, with prizes awarded. Several local residents and visitors were noted in attendance or traveling, including families from North Bay, Blind River, Drayton, and Guelph.
Knox Presbyterian church WMS met in the homes of M Oliver Moran with Mrs Bennie presiding. Two minutes of memory observed for Mrs Stephen Condiner and Mrs A B Meena. Devotions led by Mrs AJM Mayshersen. Discussion covered Nigerian work, with Miss Gollan and Mr Parker presenting ideas. Attendees included Mrs Parker and Mrs Anderson, with remarks quoting an African leader and plans for the Cross over Africa outreach.
Large turnout at Luxton Memorial Hall for the Acton W L Euchre event with 20 tables. Prizes awarded to Mrs J Hardie and Mrs A Wilderspin for white cards, Mrs A J Robinson and Mrs J Krapek for pink cards, traveling prize to Mrs Roy Brown, and door prize to Mrs George Young. Penny sale winners include Barry Buchanan, Lloyd Davis, Norvell, Marie Lambert, Miss Jessie McGregor, and many others for baskets, bowls, nylons, and various items. Lunch served after with tea, sandwiches, pickles, and cookies.
Fred Euringer will spend the summer with Stratford as a performer and playwright. He will play minor roles in A Midsummer Night's Dream King John and Romeo and Juliet and his play Blind Man's Buff will receive a studio production at the festival. He is a Yale Drama School student and Acton native who previously appeared at Stratford in 1957.
John McLaren, 61, a well known local figure, died suddenly in Acton. Born in a township, he ran a construction business before retiring to a farm due to ill health. He married Rosy Islip of Toronto in 1922. An ardent Orangeman, he held positions in Sons of Pangemini and Hillsburgh S.O.L. He was installed as County Master at a Dufferin County meeting in Grangeville in February. Survived by his wife, a daughter Ruth, and two sons Murray and Donald, and a sister Mildred of Atlanta, Georgia.
Mr. and Mrs. Alex No Pringle welcomed two signs of spring on one day. They watched thr in their R. R. 1 barn as wax wings flew from an apple tree behind the house to a sumat of seeds. Mr. Pringle has often seen the first crews around February 16 to 18.
Acton Agricultural Society announced expansion of its 1960 4 H program to include a Calf Club alongside the forage project. Open to beef and dairy calves sired by pure bred bulls, for youth from Acton Nassagaweya area under provincial Agriculture policy. Achievement days planned with the Acton Fall Fair.
Neighbors gathered at Mr and Mrs Frank Freeman home Friday for a presentation to Mr and Mrs Jack Ford and family about to move. Guests enjoyed euchre and games. Frank Freeman presented an electric wall clock. speeches followed, lunch served, and farewell remarks made. Mrs Wa Butler hosted the WA meeting with hymn, scripture and devotions, bazaar plans for April, gifts to Mrs Ford and daughter Susan, and benediction. Groundhog seen on Leonard Thompson’s farm. Ford family relocating to Stoney Creek to oversee Battlefield Museum. Georgetown visitors.
On the final day Wednesday motorists queued for new plates while many waited their turn. Officials urged those with no new licence to act before the extended deadline. Corporal Ray Mason reported no arrests for lacking new plates.
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