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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 28, 1964
Page
6
Letters from Acton readers attack and defend a proposed new Canadian flag. George Harrap urges retaining the Red Ensign with a fleur de lis while a local parent decries school system issues, urging open council meetings and accountability. A reply from William O Johnson defends local governance and school concerns.
Fourth report cards for public school pupils will be sent home. At Robert Little and Mo Bennett schools grades seven and eight receive their cards in June. At Mo Bennett grade one to receive on June 12, while Robert Little grades one to three get cards June 12 and grades four to six on June 26 after final exams.
Local notes report the steel framework arriving for Acton District High School’s new addition while workers stay busy with construction. A court case by Magistrate Black issued 20 days and a year’s license suspension for careless driving, signaling stricter penalties. A Spartan Air Services helicopter surveyed Hufnagel farm on Main St North as council weighs industrial land use. Town crews repaired a shutoff valve on the water line in front of Watan’s restaurant. Warm weather boosts park grass growth. Rotary Club reviewed upcoming classes and projects. A Milton man and two Hamilton men visited Ottawa to press for a Play issue vote, meeting Mr Pearson briefly in the House. Bicycle riders remain a growing road hazard.
Fragments show Thrive Mil Street fronts undergoing remodeling. Alec Johnsons office is altered and the former Rows theatre is being converted into a billiard parlor barber shop snack bar combination.
Knox Ladies Aid met in the church on Tuesday afternoon with Miss MacPherson presiding. The springtime theme and Gifts from the Heart inspired devotions and singing, followed by reports of a May 2 dinner for the Teachers Federation and plans for church work.
Enrollment in public kindergarten rises at Robert Little and Bennett schools with applications totaling $5, and staff like Elmer Smith and GW McKenzie reviewing apetitions to plan orientation day. Bennett and Mo 2% schools show similar intake to last year.
A limb blown from a tree at Rev. W. J. Morgan's home caused a short circuit Sunday night, cutting power to the No. 2 substation area for over half an hour. Hydro crews led by Supt. Doug Maton removed the branch, restored service, and candles were blown out.
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