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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 16, 1963
Page
15
Acton residents report spring cleaning push and community initiatives. Notes highlight weekly garbage collections and water pressure checks, plus plans for a bank or town office at Mill Willow corner. Community groups discuss Empire Day events and local cleanups as volunteers urge preservation of history and artifacts.
In light rain over three golfers practiced at the park under golf pro Doug Bruton. Last week they focused on woods and this Thursday Bruton plans to introduce irons to the group.
A meeting at the Rivox Presbyteciit hall discussed Formosan missions. Miss Ysobel Aistorfest read notes from the previous gathering. Mrs NT Ma Aeuste led devotional duties. Mus TL Maniparee spoke on Formosa independence and church growth.
Mil Davia known as Milt Melallan died after illness at his home in Rockwood after moving from Acton in 1933. He served as elder at Knox Presbyterian Church and later Rockwood Presbyterian, sat on Knox management board, and was active in the community. Funeral conducted by Rev George Aitken with interment at Fairview cemetery Acton. Pallbearers included nephews and relatives from Barrie Elmwood Atwood Brusssels Thorndale. Survived by sons Gordon and others. wife Isabelle Keith predeceased him. eldest son Gordon killed in action in WWII. Surviving children listed across Ontario and Toronto communities.
The Decoration Day Committee met to plan the June 2 parade and service. Ten sponsoring groups and the ministerial association were represented. Four more flags will be purchased for Mill Street light standards. Acts by three bands will lead the parade from the CNR station to Fairview Cemetery. Memorial flowers, a wreath at Pioneer Cemetery, and lunch for the bands are arranged. The committee hopes for the best attendance since 1954.
A Cooksville man, Gerald Bradshaw, sustained head lacerations and his car suffered 600 dollars in damage after a single vehicle crash on Highway 25 two miles south of Acton. He was treated at Milton District Hospital.
A reported meeting between Acton Hydro and Ontario Hydro reviewed automatic weather watchers and electrical appliances installed at Acton schools. Equipment from manufacturers is provided at reduced cost with funds from second-hand sales. No decision yet on Niagara Falls display or AM.E.A.U. convention representation. Accounts totaling $1621.24 were approved.
The Orange Lodges of Halton County attended an evening service at Acton Baptist Church on May 12 with about 120 people present. The service included a parade from the park, readings, choir music, and a sermon on basic loyalties tied to religious and civic duties.
Public school board held a special meeting to discuss leaky roof repairs at M. Z. Bennett School. A property committee report noted a Toronto trip to meet engineers and contractors Yelles Associates and Murray Associates to oversee load tests next week. Vic Bristow announced teacher replacements.
Council discussion centers on supplying water to industry at no cost to taxpayers. Lows cautions councillors to consider potential conflicts as Beardmore and Johnstones speak about interests. One employee emphasizes no conflict and cites union membership as proof.
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