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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 24, 1962
Page
2
Fragmentary notes describe the start of the Credit Valley or Valley RR line in 1871, with bylaw submissions for funding to construct and maintain stations at Milton and Campbellville. Conditions included graveling a sideroad and storage uses for Campbellville, plus a grant of up to 7000 dollars.
A reader in Acton questions Liberal and Conservative claims about promised jobs and economic relief after policy decisions. The letter notes Wooling’s closure, the Arrow cancellation, and asks for exact man hours lost, urging voters in the north to reconsider Premier Best’s rhetoric and vote Liberal.
St. Alban's Parish Gulla met in the parish hall for the Milly meeting with Mrs. W. Denny presiding. The agenda included Guild Prayer and scripture read by Mrs. Anderson. Minutes were read by Mrs. L. Clarke and finances by Mrs. Creasy in the treasurer's absence due to illness. The business session planned a cu d-bridge on May 4 and a May 30 dinner for about 45 persons catered by the Guild. Card table covers ordered were received and satisfactory. The president closed with prayer and lunch followed.
Halton county council on May 15 approved a self tocatly program for short term debentures to be sold locally. Five and 16 year debentures up to 100000 dollars will be sold publicly through the treasurer’s office while longer 20 year issues still go to bond houses. Local sales have shown surprising results in all Halton centres.
The Children's Aid Society of Halton County is asked to survey probable administration costs staff availability and municipal reception for a county wide homemaker service. Finance committee notes a meeting with Halton Welfare Council. Burlington already offers a mini service and suggests county wide program with shared costs between municipalities and the province.
Mrs A E Hanna widow of Edward Hanna died May 13 at Halton Centennial Manor in her 77th year after a progressive illness. Born in Ome mee in 1877 she married Edward Hanna in 1944. he predeceased her in 1943. She lived in Sanetville Midland Menford Oshawa Toronto Acton before settling in Acton five years ago. Survived by son H Armour Hanna Oshawa daughter Mrs A R Long Acton four grandchildren and two nephews Edwin Johnston Vermont and J Leste Kenton California. Predeceased by husband Ralph son Donald brothers and sisters. Active in Methodist and United Church life and a WMS member. Funeral May 15 at Rumley Shoe Maker home. burial Emily Cemetery Omemeer. Pallbearers listed for Acton and Emily Cemetery. Flowers declined in favor of Missionary and Maintenance Fund of the United Church of Canada.
Halton County Weed Inspector W. E. McArthur outlines the early season weed threats, focusing on Yellow Goat's Beard. He notes its tall, milky stalks, yellow flowers, fluffy seed heads, and wind-dispersed seeds, urging early cultivation or weed spray in fields with poor crop rotations and idle land.
The note warns that Qoat's Beard plants are spreading slowly and may soon produce a dull weed with yellow flowers. It suggests a brief pulling session now to avert a larger future infestation.
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