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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 28, 1946
Page
1
On March 26 Acton YMCA ladies badminton club defeated Guelph YWCA 16 to 1 in a rear match held in Guelph. Florence Salt and May Grey starred, with a 15 to 0 game score in one victory. A previous Acton–Guelph encounter also featured shutouts on both courts. A lamp lit lunch followed as Mrs Harry Ottertein thanked the Guelph team.
The March meeting of the Friendly Circle was hosted by Mrs Karl Lambert with President Mrs Fred Kentner presiding. Members agreed to help the church by paying one tax installment on the Parsonage and voted to buy two large serving trays for the church kitchen. A St Patrick's Day contest amused attendees while Miss J Warner spoke on Jesus human aid. Helen Waterhouse and group served lunch. A vote of thanks honored Mrs Lambert for hosting in her new home. Mr Dan Taylor offered his home for the next meeting.
Friends and neighbors surprised Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hilts on their 25th wedding anniversary, presenting an electric toaster and later an electric lamp. The evening featured crokinole, euchre, and Chinese checkers, a lunch, a cake with 25, and many congratulatory cards.
A shower in honor of Mrs Donald Appleyard, a recently arrived war bride, was held at Mrs F Coles home on Church Street last week. After games the bride received thanks for the warm welcome to a new country, and Mr Fred Anderson gave a brief reply before lunch was served.
Mr and Mrs Robert Stewart and Mrs Garrett of North Bay visited the editor yesterday. Stewart formerly apprenticed on Ty Furs Pore staff before World War I and left to serve in the war. It has been fourteen years since Acton visit and he now heads maintenance for Bell Telephone Co in that district.
L. Cpl Ivan Vickers arrived home in Acton last week after two years abroad with the Calgary Highlanders. He was wounded in France on February 8. Before enlisting he worked for Mr. Alex McIreac at the Highway Garage.
Large crowds gathered after noon and evening last Wednesday in Bloomsbury to view a film program shown by R Heatherington Federation of Agriculture Fieldman for Halton. The Guest of Honor depicted wartime hospitality to armed forces at home and abroad and The Wartle Fly prompted a unanimous vote for compulsory control.
Four young men involved in a disturbance at the Royal Cafe in Acton faced police court action in Georgetown. One man, Fred Maveal of Georgetown, paid $0 in costs after a spate of charges. Raymond C Graham of Erin Village was fined $10 plus costs for a similar charge. Douglas Overland and Raymond Graham of Erin were dismissed upon payment of costs after charges of misnaming themselves when questioned by Chief Yarrop and attempting to evade law enforcement.
Reeve Cod. Kirkness will broadcast Sunday morning about Acton and its advantages on the Salute to the Municipalities program. The feature airs from Station CHUM at 10 35. Citizens of Acton and district are urged to listen.
Highways Minister Doucette announced in Toronto that April 1 has been set as the last day for IMS motor vehicle plates and drivers licenses in Ontario. He cited federal steel rules and shortages that will prevent a return to two plate systems. Plates are made at the Ontario Reform atory in Guelph.
Georgetown Intermediate B team advances in the Ontario Hockey Association playoffs after a 13 6 win by Port Elgin in Owen Sound. The series continues in Galt tonight with locals hoping Georgetown reaches the next round and championship honors.
The Acton Public Utilities Commission held a meeting Monday with Chas J Kirkness Joh MacArthur and M Hansen presiding. They reported the motor for the new spring pump was reinstalled and the other motor sent for inspection.
LUMBER DEMAND VANCOUVER. F van Mons, a Dutch lumber broker for the Netherlands government, said his country will take every foot of lumber and plywood British Columbia can provide. Acton’s new fire siren to be tested for efficiency Saturday.
The obituary notes the death of a longtime Acton resident sixty eight years old. He was active in Know Chick Acton and known for helping in emergencies. Survived by three daughters, two brothers, two sisters, and many friends. funeral held with Rev F Thomson officiating at Fainstow Cemetery Acton.
Mrs Eure A Heather of Fergus Ontario, longtime organizer for Devonshire Chapter LODE In Acton and veteran war charity worker, died at Kitchener Water Hospital. She led Red Cross efforts in WWI and WWII in England Canada and Scotland and held royal honors including Dame of Mercy. Survived by husband Major George Heather and two sisters.
The Georgetown Arts and Crafts Club met at Mrs. L. G. McClintock's home on March 21. Mrs. Cochrane joined as a new member and a strong treasurer's report was presented. Mr. Wolfe described the Ontario Association exhibit and weaving demonstration. The group decided to exhibit only at the local fair this year.
News wires show West Coast readers rallying to Arlen's water dilemma. Caulfield California and Vancouver reports highlight community concern. Mona Sparling, longtime secretary, recalls the Voetary Loans link referenced by Mrs Sporting.
The 17 year old Weasley OConnell of Kenilworth, using the alias Marjorie Clemens, was traced by Chief Constable Pollock of Mount Forest. She had been missing since Thursday and was returned home Tuesday evening after boarding with Mrs Hiram Donalds in Mount Forest.
Local Red Cross members held an afternoon tea at Mrs Grattan Barry home drawing about ninety guests and favorable spring weather. Roas Carton returned from Port Arthur while two more ex‑servicemen Alexander Graham and Leslie Duby came home from overseas. Rev W J McIvor led a pre communion service at the Presbyterian Church. Mrs Milton Greer and son from Hamilton visited for the weekend. Congratulations went to Mr and Mrs Arthur K Thomas on their wedding anniversary and to Mr and Mrs Frank Day on their anniversary as well.
Halton Junior Farmers held a March 4 board meeting in the Agricultural Representatives Office in Milton to elect officers for the county group. John Y. McNabb was named president with Geof Atkins as president, Edna Aitken as first vice president, Cameron Walton as second vice president, Jamey Kean as secretary, and JFE Whitetails as treasurer. plans included an April 1 at home event at the Brant Inn Burlington and a debate on Canada Europe policy, plus June livestock judging and achievement day.
The March gathering of the Alert YWA at Knox Church met at the president's home with Mra F Terry in the chair. Devotions by Mra Earl Marshall and Miss Cole. A Africa study chapter read by Misa M Rozell. Plans set for a Spring Rally in Galt in April and Easter offering to be collected Sunday evening.
The wedding of Winnifred Dawkins of Acton to Yasnell Lowrie of Campbellville occurred recently in Elora with Rev. H. G. Lowry officiating. The bride wore a powder blue street-length frock and corsages of roses. bridesmaid wore a fuchsia dress with black and fuchsia accessories. Best man was W. Abbott of Toronto.
Euchre at Legion Hall Friday March 28 features refreshments and music by Stewart Elliott's Orchestra. Also Adasen's Dance at Brookville Hall with Nassagaweya and admission details unclear.
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