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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 23, 1961
Page
12
The piece describes early February indicators of spring, from bud hints on willows and maples to skunk cabbage spathes in Ontario swamps. It notes the stubborn retreat of Old Man Winter as days lengthen, and mentions the tiny scarlet British Soldiers with their spores and minimal growth in barren soils.
During the regular service at Ivin Church in Kitchener, Murray Coles and William Benson presented a wooden communion service donated from Knox Presbyterian Church, used there from 1916 to 1959. The gift was gratefully received and signals support for the new southwest Kitchener congregation as construction of the church edifice is expected to start soon.
Halton towns Acton Esquesing Georgetown and Trafalgar Townships will pay 19 098 20 each toward the Credit Valley Conservation Authority levy totaling 84 125 The levy bases on watershed population and a rate of 83 per person The article notes CVCA established in 1954 covers 1280 acres with lands in authority forest Orangeville Reservoir Site and other areas It mentions a dam and reservoir project near Orangeville and a provincial admin rebate of 0 percent
The article outlines the formation of a United Church Women group with top members of the Friendly Circle at a Young People meeting in the United Church hall. Mrs Dwight Engel spoke on trips with Mrs Anthony Ironside to FF Oaks training centre in February. Mrs Engel described reorganizing the church women’s organizations. Mrs Sderame led devotions and Miss Jean McKen played piano as tea was served.
Two privates paused by the roadside to puzzle over a dead animal. One says it may be a skunk or a corporal. The exchange carries a mix of slang and unclear details from the damaged OCR.
Authorities issued 28 000 in building permits in Esquesing Township during February including a 15 000 permit for a Shell Oil service station and restaurant at the Highway 401 Highway 25 junction.
North Halton Ontario Provincial Police investigated four accidents in rough driving conditions. Total damage reached 2400 dollars. March 9 a car driven by John Last Acton and a trailer truck driven by Harold Mersaac Cedar Valley collided on Highway 401 near Milton causing 3900 dollars damage to the car. March 9 a car driven by B Barks Hamilton rolled over on Highway 401 near Milton causing 600 dollars damage. John Jonker Grand Valley lost control and hit a guard on Highway 251 south of Speyside causing 400 dollars damage. March 12 Levon Scott Erin Township rolled over on the Sev Line below Ballinafad causing 600 dollars damage. No injuries reported.
North Hal fan Association meeting at Mrs. Silkins home in Milton. Roy Ellenton presided as president. Attendees received invitation to a regional Mount Haven School meeting and the opening of the Newmarked School Pairuigad. G. G. Addison announced school visits and new North Halton plans by architect James Martin. Social ball followed.
Provincial director Archie R. Service of Milton reported Halton Livestock producers have purchased 17000 of Halton's 24000 share quota in the new marketing enterprise. Trafalgar Township sold 7100 shares. Esquesing, Nusagaweya, and Burlington show strong canvass results as Fame aims to finish by March 31.
Teddy Bears top Rocks and Sapphires in a packed Acton league report. Dan Price led with 205 for the Rocks while Wayne Mason and John Foley boosted Sapphires. The Rebels struggled with several high scores from the Bears and multiple teams in a long standings update.
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