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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 14, 1940
Page
13
About 300 to 400 visitors attended last Thursday's Parents Night at the Public School. Parents toured the High School building, viewed classwork, and met teachers as desks and books were open for inspection. Trustee J H Boyd funded baskets of oranges for each pupil, recalling festive days of old.
Mr. Stuart Lantz suffered a crushing injury at the Beardmore Co plant last Thursday while operating a leather half soles cutting machine. His left index finger was caught and badly crushed below the joint, requiring hospitalization. Wishing him a speedy recovery.
Upward trend in Acton business reflected in port figures. April to June 1939 totaled 19 465 99 dollars versus 23 778 23 dollars this year. Second period shows 18 000 above last year. 1939 totals 24 588 24 dollars. this year 42 931 40 dollars. Period ending December may set an all time high as monthly figures rival three month sums of earlier years.
The Rockalong Women's Institute held its November meeting at Mrs. C. Plank's home with Mrs. Plank chairing. Members discussed a new law and voted to move meetings from 2 30 to 2 00. The program included a Christmas gift exchange, songs, knitting demonstration, current events, talks on respect for others and legislation, a questionnaire, and a report on the OAC project in Guelph before closing with the National Anthem.
Acton Business Men's Association holds its regular meeting focusing on keeping OH A hockey active this year and promoting a junior team. Retailers form a tallers committee to discuss shop problems while building and telephone committees report progress and wartime setbacks.
A cold driving rain limited turnout but Acton held its Remembrance Day service with a parade from the Town Hall led by the Lorne Scots band. Wreaths were laid by local groups and the service continued in the United Church with readings, hymns, prayers, and a sermon emphasizing faith and perseverance through wartime.
Bloomsbury Literary Society met November 8 with Clarence Wilson in charge. Debaters argued "that the motor car has done more good than harm." Negative side led by Ross Gordon and Cameron Ramshaw. judges favored the negative per Mrs J Little. prizes to Mr. and Mrs. Ross Patterson.
The Acton Women’s Institute held its regular monthly meeting at Mrs. R. L. Davidson’s home. Members reported sending twenty two Christmas boxes to Acton boys overseas and planned quilts for the Red Cross. Husbands and families joined a progressive euchre with prizes won by Mrs. Lazenby and Mr. Fred McCutcheon. Mr. F. L. Wright shared colored pictures of local projects. a lunch followed and attendees sang For They Are Jolly Good Fellows.
The Spiar Bros. Team defeated the Force Bowling Team 5 2 on Tuesday night in the Guelph Commercial Bowling League. The Force lost the first game by four points as the league leaders extended their lead.
The Municipal Council of Erin township met at Hillsburg on November 14. By law appointing a nomination meeting and polling officers was passed. Nomination is set for November 22 at Town Hall Hillsburg. If needed election day is December 2 at township polling booths. Thirty rolls of snow fence were ordered and paid in three installments: December 16 1940, March 1 1941, and May 1 1941. Amounts listed include 23.76 and 11.50.
Mr Jackson Dodds OBE DC L General Manager of the Bank of Montreal and Mr H F Skey from the Main Toronto Office visited Acton on official business in connection with Acton Industries. The piece lists Dodds career highlights including leadership roles with the Canadian Bankers Association Royal Trust and Boy Scouts Association and notes his WWI service and numerous honors.
The Knox Church Young People’s Guild met on Monday night November 11 with President Clarence Coles in charge. Miss Wilma Hansen chaired, chapter II of the study book was discussed, scripture read by Miss Inez McLellan, and solos by Miss Bella Roszell and Miss Jean Bennie. Guest speaker Fred Coles gave an address on Remembrance and sang. A Round Robin letter was written to Gnn Bert Patrick of the 16/48rd Battery now at Camp Sussex N B.
The Dublin Literary held a Friday masquerade at the school with judges Linham Young and Robertson. War Savings Stamps were prizes for costume categories including Best Disguised Person and Best Hallowe en outfits. Performances featured Ian Grant Mrs Burkholder Margaret Somerville and school participants followed by a social dance and lunch.
Next Sunday the United Church in Acton marks its sixteenth anniversary with Rev. Prof. A. S. Orton of Emanuel College Toronto as guest speaker. The choir prepared special music and additional features will be noted in the church annals. Services at 11:00 am and 7:00 pm.
A pleasant Monday night gathering at Mr. and Mrs. E. Lambert’s home celebrated the recent marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Campbell. Friends organized a social evening and shower to honor the couple.
Remembrance services were held in Nassagaweya with a brief Soldiers Monument observance. Wreath readings by W G Middleton and Amos Mason closed with two minutes of silence and benediction by Rev H L Bennie. Rev F P Lawson gave a Remembrance Day address as veterans received hospitality from A Padbury.
On Tuesday Acton began selling car licenses and driving permits. Local issuer Mr. J. K. Gardiner reports a rush in the first season as plates with green letters on white background are issued. First Acton numbers range 195E1 to 214E8 and 22Y51 to 28 09. Free Press secured the first plates for display in its window and motorists expect a higher issue volume this year.
Announcements list upcoming community happenings including Acton Continuation School Dance on Friday November 22 at 8 45 p m and a Sale of Work with tea on December 7 at Parish Hall. A Mammoth Christmas Tree event is planned for December 23 at Town Hall organized by Acton Branch of Legio n. Tea and baking sale noted for Saturday November 16 at 3 30 p m in United Church School Room by the Young Ladies Friendly Circle.
Acton Public Utilities Commission met Tuesday with Commissioners Symon Chalmers and Hansen. Discussed Ontario Hydro credits and charges, approved payment of hydro and water accounts totaling 178.67, and noted water service requests for new Alice Street homes require council action. Reported two service outages due to storm damage at Main and Mill Streets.
Officials of Wool Combing Corporation report that plant superintendent Mr Boyes and Mrs Boyes along with assistant manager Mr Walker and Mrs Walter have reached a Canadian port and will arrive in Acton on Monday to oversee plant and machinery installation. They came from Bradford England and follow the former manager who drowned when the City of Benares was sunk.
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