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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 29, 1951
Page
6
Report details Milton teen town events and a near-full season with a final dance planned at the Town Hall. Invitees include Guelph Central and Milton clubs, with Les King and his 12 piece orchestra featured for an April Town Hall dance open to all ages.
Legion Auxiliary hosted a Tuesday evening banquet in the Legion Hall for the Tower Hockey League champions Ray Masons team led by Scotty McClintall. Mayor Tyler and Councillor Esther Taylor attended as crests were awarded to the winners and finalists.
Last week the Easter Bunny appeared as the skies turned sunny. Roads were full of holes while a message urged readers to call One Two Eight for holiday help. Roy’s Tax promises to assist with trips and delivery, assuring calm service and no driver nerves.
Public auction on April 7 at 1:30 PM from William F Cross farm, Milton area. Items include two tractors a Fordson type and Oliver models, multiple farm implements, wagons, plows, a cream separator, hay tools, and a selection of vehicles and motors. Terms cash with no reserve. nothing to be removed until settled. sale held at Cross Auto Parts property.
The column asks readers to identify a past Acton public figure pictured this week. It recalls Hon. David Henderson and mentions names like Mrs Albert Young and Mrs ROM McDonald while inviting recollections of Acton residents who knew him thirty to forty years ago.
A mobile clinic will visit Acton Burlington Georgetown Milton. Oakville students use hospital X ray equipment. The program, funded by local donations and health grants, aims to detect tuberculosis early in teenagers with routine chest X rays at schools and hospitals.
The commission ordered J Lambert to buy a four inch water meter for No 2 pumping station and McGeachie to draft a thawing release form. The secretary was to confirm truck insurance with a tariff company before premium payment and Mason Knitting Co meter issues were referred to H E P C officials for cause.
Easter observances continued across Acton churches with special music at Acton United Church and St. Albans Anglican Church. Rev. F. Currey preached on the theme The Significance of Easter, Miss Eri Currey spoke in the evening, and Holy Communion was observed at 9 00 am. The Knox Presbyterian Choir performed The Conquering King cantata with solos and duets by J Davidson and others under Rev. R H Armstrong’s leadership.
Ospringe community items note Mr RB Hunter’s return from Toronto visit and several Easter gatherings. Local choir presented Joseph of Aramathea as part of an Easter program. Family visits, weddings in North Bay, and Farm Forum closing events are recorded with plans for future social activities.
Ad Age obituary page last year listed forty seven advertising industry figures across the continent. The Financial Post notes the group’s average age was about 58 or 12 years below the typical North American life expectancy.
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