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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 30, 1957
Page
8
Friday afternoon a small shed behind J Starkman property on Mill St caught fire. J H Price alerted the Acton Volunteer Fire Department at once, prompting swift response. Firemen extinguished the blaze with booster-tank hose. structural work continued nearby with beams and joists being erected.
Packs Board approves beach sanding extending 18 to 26 feet, seeks enlarged beach area with sand spread, and a retaining wall to protect the bank. Y's Men’s Club and YMCA plan swimming classes. park operations include demolition of unsafe bathing houses and a $90 concession tender for summer. Authorities authorize mower purchase and Shelton fence repairs while planning two dugout shelters and a stump removal drive with hydro cooperation.
Halton Junior Farmers held their eighth annual church service at QGreee Anglican in Milton on Sunday with Bertha Watson of Acton as guest speaker. She urged service to others and cited the Salvation Army motto My hand to man my heart to God. The fireside hour followed with choir numbers, solos, and a closing presentation to Mrs G Newell and Ruth Wilson.
The paper regrets an erroneous report on ambulance charges approved at the last council meeting on May 21. The revision sets $4 per hour for ambulance calls with a minimum of one hour and a $5 extra charge for township and non resident calls, with basic vehicle costs borne by the ratepayers.
The Aton Ministerial Association met last Tuesday with Protestant members to schedule two open air park services for July 10 and July 21 coordinated with the Acton Citizens Band. The Summer Church Vacation School is canceled due to lack of leadership. Attending ministers included Revs K J Reid A H McKenzie R H Casterus E H Jones G Adams and R Groeneboer.
Bob Brayshaw secretary of the Acton YMCA announced his resignation this week effective soon. He came to Acton from Kingston almost four years ago and plans to pursue other YMCA work. The Board of Directors accepted the resignation with regret and will maintain activities as possible until a new secretary is appointed. Stanley Symington of the National Council of YMCAs will meet with Acton officials to discuss the appointment.
A quiet ceremony last Monday afternoon marked the corner stone laying for the new M. Z Bennett School in Acton. Miss Bennett, a 32 year public school teacher and former principal, retired in 1930 and attended with Mrs M. Bennett and the Public School Board. A few coins were placed behind the stone for Good Luck.
At a Milton nomination meeting 15 attendees chose three candidates for Halton’s federal riding seat. Alexander Best of Georgetown represents the Progressive Conservative party, Kenneth Y. Dick of Rexdale Milton is Liberal, and Jack Heary of Rex Oakville is CC. Ballots June 10 will list these three names.
Acton nine opens BST season this Saturday at 2:30 pm in Acton Park facing Brampton Intermediate. Manager Bob Anderson with Paul Lawson leads Owen Mosales Bill Skilling Scotty McCristall Don Anderman John Cunningham Spike Scott and other new faces promise a good season.
The Spring Rally of Guelph Presbyterial WMS of the Presbyterian Church in Canada was held May 22 at St. Andrew's church Heepeler with afternoon and evening sessions. Speakers included Mrs. F. Anderson Acton and Mrs. Shepherd Galt discussing recent conferences. Professor Hay Knox College spoke on The Future of Women in the Church. Attendees from Acton included Mrs. James Inglies and Miss Shirley Calvert among others.
A public meeting is set for June 28 in Milton Court House to discuss the proposed Highway 401 route through North Trafalgar and the southwest corner of Faquesing. The plan shows a complete cloverleaf with Highway 28 over Highway 1 about 30 miles south of Acton and extensive interchanges near Trafalgar, Peel, and Halton counties.
About 200 residents of Acton and district attend a reception for Halton Liberal candidate Ken Dick. He pledges dedication to Liberalism and good government, cites Liberal growth, and promises to be an effective Ottawa representative. The event includes door prizes, refreshments, dancing, and music by Lea Duby and his orchestra.
Lorne Mc Lean of RR 1 Acton and George Pivka of RR 2 Rockwood sideswiped on a hill on the No 30 Sideroad near the Fifth Line of Nastagaweya Sunday afternoon. About $200 in total damage resulted from the collision.
Principal Ted Hansen reports the teaching staff for the coming term at Acton High School has five returning teachers and six new hires. New instructors include Miss Jean Barber from Gore Bay Edward Evans from Guelph Mrs J Galloway from Huttonville Mrs G Ruges from Stella Ont Thomas Campbell now living in Montreal, with five returning teachers listed.
A charter forming a St John Ambulance Brigade in Acton was signed by a JA member at a town hall meeting last night. Rauegele and Hanter of Guelph answered questions and invited the Acton Brigade to a Guelph meeting to study procedure. Dr D A Garrett is brigade surgeon Mrs Hart superintendent and Jack Denny sergeant. Regular meetings on Fridays.
The Acton Planning Board discussed continuing study of the zoning by law at their regular Tuesday meeting. Planning consultant Alan P. Deacon joined members to review residential zoning provisions while two delegations failed to attend.
Corporal R. Mason of the Acton Provincial Police reported eight offenders faced magistrate court this week. Fines ranged from 12 to 30 dollars with costs. three speeding motorists paid 27 dollars and costs. two cases were dismissed.
Police report a vehicle westbound on Queen Street failed to turn, striking an eastbound car at Queen and Fowke. Ivan Melanson of Malton and Marjorie Lendi of Toronto faced about 600 dollars in damage. Melanson convicted in Magistrate's Court on eight counts of careless driving, fined fifty dollars plus costs.
Seven year old Darlene Johnson of Acton suffered two skull fractures a broken collarbone and facial lacerations after her car collided with a truck at Churchill Road and No 7 Highway. Thomas Rock of Churchill Road drove the car. the truck was driven by Thomas Norman Hamilton of Port Union. damage to the Rock car was about 400 dollars. Dr D A Garrett attended and the girl was taken to Guelph General Hospital for X rays and care. Corporal Mason investigated and planned further follow up.
Mr and Mrs Tony Seynock celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary with a surprise dinner at home on Sunday May 2. Relatives gifted Rogers silverware and a dinner set. guests came from Coleourg Georgetown Hamilton Rockwood Guelph Kitchener and Acton.
The St Albans G A held a Girls Auxiliary meeting at St Albans Church. The session opened with the hymn Tell Me the Stories of Jesus and prayers. The Collect was read and the meeting closed with Eternal Father and the Lord's Prayer.
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