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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 14, 1940
Page
11
About 300 to 400 people attended the Public School Parents Night last Thursday. Visitors toured the High School building from 7 to 9 pm, viewed student work and art, and saw classrooms and equipment. Principal McKenzie noted the event should become annual, with possible afternoon hours. Trustee J. H. Boyd provided oranges for every pupil as a holiday touch.
Mr. Stuart Lantz suffered a severe workplace injury at the Beardmore Co plant last Thursday when his left index finger was crushed under a cutting machine. Amputation below the joint was required. Well wishes are offered for a speedy recovery.
Acton port figures show stronger revenue across periods with 1939 April to June at 19 465.99 and this year 23 778.23 and second period this year 18 000 above last year. Year totals reach 24 588.24 for 1939 and 42 931.40 this year, suggesting December could set a new all time high as monthly totals rival three month periods of prior years.
The Rockalong Women's Institute met at Mrs. C. Plank's home for the November session chaired by the host. Members adopted a new start time of 2:00 pm, exchanged Christmas gifts, and heard talks on legislation, rights of others, and current events with knitting and a questionnaire session.
Acton Business Men's Association held its regular meeting Tuesday night urging continued O H A hockey in Acton this year to preserve established standing. They backed juvenile team promotion and formed a Retailers Committee to focus on merchant concerns. Building progress was praised with A Mason added to the Building Committee. The Telephone Committee reported wartime delays in securing a broader Acton area and urged continued pressure on service radius inequality.
Fragmentary listing shows SERGT.-MAJ. N. STUCKEY and officers from 19th Battal Corps F MASTERS GMS 4th Battalion PE J 5th Battalion Kennedy 5th Battalion with multiple unit identifiers
A cold rain limited Acton Remembrance Day observances, but a faithful group attended a two-part service. The parade moved from Town Hall to Mill Street memorial with wreaths from local groups and the Legion. Clergy led prayers and readings, Rev Bennie delivered a supportive address urging faith and perseverance, ending with the National Anthem.
The Bloomsbury Literary Society met on November 8 with President Clarence Wilson presiding. Program included readings by Mrs. Dennis and Elizabeth Anderson, piano solo by Mrs. vanGoozen, and a debate on whether the motor car has done more good than harm. The negative won the judges’ decision. Prizes were awarded to Mr. and Mrs. Ross Patterson.
The Acton Women's Institute held its regular monthly meeting at Mrs. R. L. Davidson's home last Thursday. Members reported sending twenty two Christmas boxes to Acton boys overseas and decided to quilt for the Red Cross. A progressive euchre social followed with prizes to Mrs. Lazenby and Mr. Fred McCutcheon. Mr F L Wright shared colored pictures and a lunch was served. The group closed with a thank you to Mr Wright and hosts and a chorus of For They Are Jolly Good Fellows.
The Spiar Bros. Team topped the Force Bowling squad 5-2 on Tuesday night in the Guelph Commercial Bowling League. The Force fell in the first game by four points, signaling a tight matchup with the league leaders.
Erin council meets in Hillsburg to fix Nomination Meeting at Town Hall on November 22. Nomination officers poll clerks and booths appointed. If needed election on December 2 with voting in town polling booths and note of relief, sheep, and bank interest payments.
Acton hosted a visit last week by Mr. Jackson Dodds OBE DCL General Manager Bank of Montreal and Mr. H F Skey Manager of the Main Toronto Office. They toured the local branch and met community and business figures during the two day stop.
The Knox Church Young People's Guild met Monday night November 11 with President Clarence Coles presiding. Miss Wilma Hansen chaired Services, Miss Inez McLellan read scripture, solos by Bella Rozell and Miss Bennie, and a Guild Round Robin letter to ex President Bert Patrick in Camp Sussex N B. Mr Fred Coles gave an address on Remembrance and led hymn singing.
Motor licenses and driving permits went on sale in Acton on Tuesday. Mr J K Gardiner reports an increased first season rush as licenses now expire at year end. New plates use green letters on white with initial Acton numbers 195E1 to 214E2 and 22Y51 to 28Y99. The Free Press secured the first plates and displays them in its window. Local motorists praise the Acton office as more plates are expected this year.
Acton Continuation School Dance set for Friday November 22 at 8 45 p m with proceeds for the Red Cross. St Alban’s W A plans a Bake Sale in December with a corrected date. Mammoth Christmas Trot on Monday December 23 at Town Hall under Acton Legion. Tea and Baking sale Saturday November 16 at 3 30 p m in United Church School Room by Young Ladies Friendly Circle.
Dublin Literary held a Halloween masquerade at the school with judges Linham Young and Robertson. Prizes funded by War Savings Stamps and winners included Charles Cutts, Mrs Walter Linham, Jean Robertson, Rae Webster, Miss Molly Cutts, and Mrs David Joe. A program followed with readings, instrumentals, solos, and a closing National Anthem.
The United Church at Acton plans services next Sunday with Rev. Prof. A. S. Orton of Emanuel College Toronto as guest speaker. Special music by the choir and other features are promised for the 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. services.
A social evening and shower were held Monday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. Lambert to honor the recently married Mr. and Mrs. Campbell. Friends attended and the event provided a warm welcome for the newlyweds.
In Nassagaweya rain fell in the morning but three services proceeded. The Soldiers Monument service featured readings by W. G. Middleton and Amos Mason, two minutes of silence, and a benediction by Rev. H. L. Bennie. The Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church service included prayers, readings, a Memorial Day address by Rev. F. Lawson, and hymns honoring remembrance. Hospitality by Mr. and Mrs. A. Padbury provided hot drinks and food for veterans attending all district services.
The Acton Public Utilities Commission met Tuesday with Commissioners Symon Chalmers and Hansen. They discussed billing credits from Ontario Hydro and Ontario Studio Commission, approved small payments, and advised on water service to A Mason’s Alice Street homes. The panel also addressed arrears at Beardmore & Co. Ltd. and shutoffs for Arena power due to weather detailed, with two service interruptions from fallen trees on Main and Mill streets.
Wool Combing Corporation officials report Mr Boyes and Mrs Boyes and Mr Walker and Mrs Walker have arrived safely at a Canadian port this week. They will be in Acton on Monday to supervise plant installation. They came from Bradford England. The company feared after the former manager was drowned when the City of Benares sank.
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