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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 10, 1951
Page
2
At Friday’s meeting council approved two readings for a by law to borrow 75000 for sewerage system additions. The funds will be added to 880000 already approved, making the project a 425000 expenditure, at four per cent interest. The by law goes to Municipal Board for approval.
Acton Public Utilities Commission held a meeting with Mayor E Tyler and R MacArthur to fix water charges for a high house on Scene Street after winter freezes. A meter at Jas H Reed’s place is suspected to have faulty readings. a new meter will be installed. The board ordered ten more water meters and approved sewer line fittings and poles for sewage and water services. Repairs to Spring Lane fence and old tank bottom scrap sale were reported, along with updated service installations on Arthur Street and Main Street North.
Corpl. R. Mason says a man arrested in Alliston has admitted stealing a bicycle in Acton in the past two weeks. No local reports of stolen bicycles have been filed. If you have lost a bicycle, contact the Police office with details to help potential recovery.
A near century old elm, six feet in diameter and over 100 feet tall, was felled to clear space for a new school on Acton streets. Woodsman Fred Krantz and helper spent eight hours cutting it down as city growth demands wider streets and more buildings.
Members of the Acton Y-So-Ed Club heard Dorothy Stone of Stewarttown, a local high school art teacher, discuss public speaking steps and occasions. Al Spanton introduced and thanked her, followed by refreshments and dancing.
A guidance note urges executives to clip the Coming Event column weekly to publicize events accurately. It warns against date conflicts, noting the difficulty of memory and the need for coordination among organizations planning up to six months ahead.
C N R police and Acton Provisional Police vow to stop rail shooting. An air rifle shattered a dining car window on a passing train through Acton but no injuries occurred. Police remind under 16s cannot possess rifles and warn trespassers on CN R property may be charged.
Classes kept in session as two machines roared while Dr. F. G. Oakes, chairman of the public school board, turned the first sod for a new $235,000 school. A bulldozer had prepared the site and the basement will house a boiler room with cement foundation strips.
The Law Construction Co began work on No 25 highway from Glenspey Farms to Milton with machinery moved in and asphalt equipment to start next week. Grading and base laying underway as six miles were completed last year before winter. A first coat followed by a finishing coat will pave Milton to No 7 junction in Acton.
The article explains the weekly workflow for advertising and news in the papers. It notes Tuesday brickwork for metal blocks, Wednesday placement with type, and Monday 4 pm deadlines for frustration selections to ensure items appear. It invites advertisers to use the illustration books and specifies office drop times for display and classified ads.
Knox Evening Auxiliary members met at Mrs. F. Andersons home on Brock Street to hear a report on missionary activity in India. Mrs. H. Bennie led the study, with Mrs. Musselle and Mrs. O'Hara detailing individual missionaries. Mrs. Melisanc presided, with a devotional and social to close.
Mr and Mrs Fred Cole were honored guests at a Thursday gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs S Morrison. A lamp a wall mirror and a magazine end table were presented after an address by Mrs G R Somerville. Entertainment included Churchill orchestra duets and readings followed by lunch and a violin sing song.
Eramosa council adopted a consolidated 39 mill rate on May 7 with Rockwood Police Village at 44 mills and Eden Mills at 41. County 11.59 and education 18.4 make up the rest. Rockwood adds 5 mills for general and garbage and Eden Mills 2 mills for street lighting. The 1950 budget and auditor's report were accepted. Road works were planned on the Na7 highway town line and pole relocation with Bell Telephone. Accounts of 1740.81 were approved. next meeting June 4 at 7.30 pm.
Halton County Council held its regular Milton session with 54 elementary students visiting. Roy F. Smith supervised the eight year program as students toured departments and viewed exhibits. Lloyd D. Dingle urged caution and friendlier police relations while two resolutions on beaver management and daylight saving time drew no action. Grants were approved for local farm groups and a 60 day extension for equalized assessment was authorized. Continued on Page Ten.
Building improvements are under way in Acton’s business area. Hinton's Store has doubled in size with a new basement oil heating and interior renovation. W. D. Talbot adds a brick warehouse at Mill Street rear linking to the old structure. Billion & Perry's show rooms near completion with cement flooring and large windows. Harry Mainprize's Barber Shop front to be renovated with new windows and entry. Further work planned on Mill Street pending paving and dust control.
Thirty five pike were released into Acton Lake by Halton game warden Dudley Hitchcox of Oakville. The scavenger fish were brought from Fairy Lake and released from tubs, some weighing up to seven pounds and three feet long. The pike were dazed by the move and driven into deeper water.
Rural school children in Halton compete over two weeks in a tree planting program supervised by E M Cressman of the Ontario Department of Lands and Forests. Nineteen rural schools participate with prizes ranging from 25 dollars to 3 dollars for all entrants.
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