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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 09, 1963
Page
6
The fragment describes Wednesday discussions on a federation and a pipe band performance Friday. It notes attendees avoiding public parades while serving tea items and mailing letters, with emphasis on a community gathering and a planned address.
A letter from Fort Fiakimos reports Esimos, some self-supporting, still rely on government aid for many. The author requests good used clothing for adults and children and notes a bale will be packed and shipped in the summer.
Acton Wothen’s Inabhute meeting was held at Mrs. Earl Lambert’s home. Mrs. Maddox read anniversary congratulations and noted Mra. FP. J. Wilds’ omission as past president during 1941 to end of WWII. Delegates named for Limehouse district meeting May 22. special Guelph talk June 20 by Mrs. Van Boekoss. Bus trip planned June 3 visiting pioneer village and Toronto sites with talks on agriculture and industry.
Two Acton high school girls Gail Roazell and Diane Angell remained in hospital after a Sunday afternoon crash near Georgetown. Roazell has a severe cut above one eye and shock. Angell suffers a heel fracture, bruises, and shock. The car, owned by John Timmerman, skidded off a bend and hit a tree, then rolled into a ditch. Erin, a passenger, was uninjured.
The ordination of J H Wilson pastor of Evangel Baptist church Acton drew 71 delegates from 27 neighboring churches and many guests at Maple Avenue Baptist Georgetown. About 150 attended a 5 30 dinner and 175 heard Dr Jack Scott of Toronto deliver the evening sermon marking Evangel Baptist Churchs first anniversary.
A Toronto wedding draws attention as Susan Jane Mig kuetl becomes the bride of William Leslie of London formerly of Acton at St. Margarit's Anglican Church. The ceremony features a netting of vetlow tulips and white snaparagens.
Representatives from various organizations will attend a sav meeting tonight to plan the annual Decoration Day service. The event will coordinate volunteers, speakers, and arrangements for the memorial observance.
Seeding finishes in the district amid heavy rain and warm weather boosting crops. Georgetown district high school notes enrollment up to 225, total 1 025 with vocational trainees included. An oil painting by Mrs Joe Whitham is on display at the Rome and School Fair. A roadside garbage dump is linked to a conservation campaign photo. Georgetown Home and School withdraws from On Qirio federation to operate independently, lowering fees. The Bronte refinery hosts Sunday weather tours with mini trains and a 4 900 gallon aquarium. An editorial urges including both towns in one directory. Report cards prompt subdued students and vocal parents. The band offers more opportunities for makers. contact Ted Tyler or George Elliott.
The notice urges residents to set aside papers for the scout paper drive in June and mentions a Vacation Bible School planned by The United Church. It notes twice weekly garbage pickup begins next week and points readers to page 3 of section two for the ad.
Campaign chairman Tom Shields reports over $1100 raised in Acton and district during the cancer drive. He expects total to exceed $1200 by end of donations, and thanks supporters who contributed and assisted with the canvass.
Area and machinery have begun work on CN Railways new by pass route around the west side of Milton. Telephone, hydro and gas crews are re routing lines.
High school students from grades ten and nine will model garments made in home economics classes during school hours for parents and friends. A fashion show at 1 pm will feature spring fashions and a stylist from a pattern company will present. Mary Grix Chow will portray St. Juan from Shaw's play Wiles. Hazel Orr grades ninth teacher invites all ladies to attend.
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