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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 07, 1954
Page
1
Costume Parade Waistlines Judged At Ac ton Institute Meeting
The October meeting of the Ac ton Women's Institute at Mrs. Holloway's home had 26 members. They opened with Get Together and the Mary Stewart Collect. Mrs. George Fryer led business, donations to Mental Health Association and polio patients in Toronto were approved. Mrs. June Rose reported on Milton district directors' meeting. A short sing song followed with piano and harmonica pieces. Plans for a euchre at Scout Hall were made. Grandmothers presented readings about the Gay Nineties and times changing in 50 years. A Dress Parade of the Gay Nineties preceded a costume parade in which Mrs. MacAuley won and Mrs. Holloway took smallest waist prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Women’s Institute
Fred Anderson
McKnight
W. Hall
Scout Hall
Wm. Ballentine
C. Mason
H. L. Bennie
Maplesden
A. Wilderspin
W. Hamilton
MacAuley
Holloway
Nursery school returns for fourth season at YMCA
The YMCA nursery school opened its fourth season with six volunteer teachers guiding 40 plus three to five year olds in games songs and stories. New Canadians attend. fire drills move to basement escape. activities include Halloween Christmas Easter and closing parties with art sculpting and demonstrations by Linda Gordon Ken MacColl Zenith Armstrong Bobby Hopkins and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.M.C.A
W. Stuckey
A. Gervais
J. Hurst
W. Cairns
J. McGladery
D. Price
Little Scholars
Linda Gordon
Ken MacColl
Zenith Armstrong
Bobby Hopkins
Three Staffs Meet In Milton School
Public school teachers from A ton, Mitten and Georgetown dismissed their classes early Tuesday to attend a joint meeting at Ngan Malten. Principal Foster of Mitton led the session as Inspectors Skuce and Borrhold addressed the group. General topics of interest were discussed. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Publc
Aton
Mitten
Georgetown
Ngan Malten
Foster
Mitton
Skuce
Borrhold
Veteran bread truck crash injures no one on highway
Thomas Williams, a longtime bread company driver from Toronto, walked away uninjured after his eastbound rig crashed through guard wires and flipped on its side near Eden Mills. Police from Guelph investigated. Williams was shaken and treated after being taken to Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 7
Eden Mills
Toronto
Hamilton
Guelph
Thomas Williams
Williams
Iree
Acton
Bread Company
Thanksgiving Meet Of Knox Group Observed By Daughters
The October meeting of the Daughters of Knox Young Women’s affiliated group met at Mrs. Gladys Price home. Betty Ashley led opening prayer and Lor raine Kingsmill read scripture. A World Mock Trial discussed self examination toward attitudes about nationalities then lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Knox Young Women
Gladys Price
Betty Ashley
Lorraine Kingsmill
Betty Holmes
Diane Dawking
Ruth Watkins
Ruth Masales
Diane Dawkins
Margaret Toth
Induction Service For New Minister At Georgetown
Several from Acton attended the induction service for Rev. Morgan McFarlane as minister of St. John’s United Church in Georgetown. Rev. E. A. Currey of Acton participated, and Rev. Miller of Cooksville gave the address. The service included Scripture, prayer, and choirs. Mr. McFarlane, his wife and five children were welcomed by elders and the congregation. A social hour followed with a bouquet presented to Mrs. McFarlane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
United Church
Georgetown
E. A. Currey
Morgan McFarlane
St. John’s United Church
Miller
Cooksville
Currey
Churchill Church Hosts Presbytery Meeting
The minister and congregation of Churchill United church hosted Halton Presbytery ministers and the Women’s Missionary Society executive Tuesday. Attendees included Rev Currey of Acton, with ministers from Cooksville Dixie and Applewood Acres. A meeting of church officials from Acton Milton Georgetown will follow in Georgetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churchill United Church
Halton
The
United Church
Women's Missionary Society
Cooksville
Dixie
Applewood Acres
Currey
Acton
Milton
Georgetown
M. Z. Bennett
W.ms
Harris
Nelson
McMaster University
Hamilton
Missionary Tells of Work in India
Guests from Camp Bellville Rockwood Eden Mills and Acton congregation attended Knox church autumn bankoffering meeting. Beatrice Scott on furlough from Bhil field in India spoke on Bhil children receiving most training and influence for Christian living. Special music by Mrs Johr Davidson and Mrs M McCullough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Bellville
Rockwood
Eden Mills
Acton
Dispute Settled Over Well Points Cost for Warren Grove Sewer
Town and contractor George Schultz resolved a two month work stoppage over well point costs. Schultz agreed to underwrite 50 percent of monthly well point costs estimated at 2500 dollars, with the town paying the other half. The agreement includes a rider to the contract and a six week completion window if work resumes next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Grove
George Schultz
Wallace St
McDonald Blvd
Schultz
Hyde
Acton
R. ¥. Anderson Associat
E. Tyler
C. Lindsay
E Footitt
Jo McGeachie
Sultz
Lindsay
Auction Sale Spurs Y’s Men Raise About 350 to 400
Volunteer auctioneers Roy Hindley and Jack Elliott presided over the Y's Men's annual sale circling goods from furniture to livestock. Donated items drawn by club members drew a strong crowd, with profits from refreshments and bids totaling roughly 350 to 400 dollars, slightly below last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Hindley
Jack Elliott
Y's Men
Y's
Crowded Acton Schools Plan Room Additions
North Halton High School District boards discuss enlarging Acton Milton and Georgetown campuses to ease next year crowding. Acton would gain two classrooms Milton one more Georgetown two additional rooms. Enrolment totals 624 across three schools with 172 Acton, 212 Georgetown, and 172 Milton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Halton High School
Barnett
Acton
Georgetown
Mitan
Eady
Milton
Accidents Increase On Halton Roads
Highway accidents on IM400 show a steady year with fewer incidents. The Department reports personal injuries down from eight to six. injuries total down from 125 to 116 this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Largest in Ontario Gas Strike Reported Near Acton
Tony Seynuck of Acton reports a potential Ontario record with a gas strike seven miles south of here. An 1800 foot shaft beneath the Speyside ridge gauges rock pressure and yields a stream of 64 000 cubic feet of natural gas per test as drilling by A McDerald's property reaches a peak in Acton area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Esquecing Toanshop
Here
Speyside
Tony Seynuck
Acton
Acton Proposes Formation of Local Chamber of Commerce
A meeting is planned next week to form an Acton Chamber of Commerce. Two representatives from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce will address the gathering. Local business leaders have held two sessions to map preliminary plans and discuss affiliating with the national body. A dinner will introduce chamber aims and nominate a committee to submit names for officers. A large group of men plans to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Chamber of Commerce
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Acton Chamber
District Baptists Meet in Stratford
Representatives from Acton attended the Guelph Association of Baptist churches annual meetings in Stratford Ontario at the St. Baptist Church. Mrs J Chapman Mrs Fred West and Mrs R Costerus from Acton served as delegates to the Women’s Mission Circle and Mrs Ro Costerus was elected second vice president. Rev Harold Lewis of Toronto spoke and the evening featured a film Dawn over the Hills about missionary work in Bolivia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Guelph Association of Baptist Churches
Stratford
Ontario St
Ro Costerus
Baptist Young People’s Union
Acton Wmc
Mary Reid
Clarence Reid
Don Livingstone
Harold Lewis
Toronto
Fa United “Evangelical
Kitcherigr
G. Crowfoot
Bolivia
Describes Commons To 1.0DE Chapter TODE Meeting Notes
The Duke of Devonshire Chapter held its regular monthly meeting at Mrs Alf Longs home on Thursday evening with Regent Mrs Whtham presiding. Resignation of the second vice regent was received and a replacement was discussed. A change to meeting times and new members for night classes were decided. Miss Lodis Bennet MP gave a vivid description of the House of Commons procedures and related imperial impressions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Devonshire
Alf Long
Ortaher S.owith
Whtham
Caviar Regine
Lodis Bennet
Halter
Bennett
House of Commons
Topa
Mary
Thanksgiving Week Notice From The Newspaper Office
The paper will be closed next Monday for Thanksgiving. Advertisers and reporters should deliver or call in copy for the next issue by Friday. If possible, submissions may also be brought in Saturday morning or Tuesday to appear in the following paper.
Public Meeting On Industrial Promotion For Acton
Acton council's industrial committee hosts a public meeting in the town hall tonight at 8 p.m. Representatives from the Department of Planning and Development will explain methods and aims of industrial promotion and how citizens, especially those not currently in office, can advance their own and the town's interests and growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Department of Planning and Development
Board urges stop sign at Willow and River Streets
October board meeting calls for immediate action on a stop sign at the Willow River corner due to near misses. Secretary W Middleton to contact council while notes on grade VII VIII home economics and senior manual training arrangements at the high school are outlined. A $5 per pupil annual fee for manual training is noted with payment split between this year and 1955. Principal G W McKenzie reports visitors from British Columbia observing the school’s integration with the new facilities and operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puplit School Board
Willow
River Streets
W. Middleton
June Watkins
North Halton
GW. McKenzie
British Columbia
Election and Licenses Debated in Nassagaweya Township
Nassagaweya township council met on Monday October 4 presided by the reeve. A by law for electing council and school trustees for 1955 was passed. Another by law设appointing forestry and hunting licenses and fees. A grant of $50 was made to the fund for renovations to the township hall. J A Milne named agent to buy lands at the adjourned tax sale if needed. Relief and hospital accounts were dealt with. An account of $550 for meat and $1 122 for read vouchers approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nassagaweva
Eraf
Nassugaweya WI
J. A. Milne
Purchase Cutlery For Church Kitchen
The Woman's Association met at Mrs. B. Veldhuis home with president Mrs. Ho Burns presiding. They purchased knives forks and spoons for the church kit chen and sent cards to sick and shut ins. Plans included blankets for Cedar Vale School, a bus trip to Toronto, and welcoming one new member. Refreshments followed a social time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assocaien Araceton United Church
B. Veldhuis
Ho Burns
Cedarvale
Girs
Georgetown
Toronto
Armstrong
Weldhu
Co Poole
Cleave
J. Masales
H Burns
Veldhuis Tard
Lund
Belfast Visitors Leave Bannerette for Acton Club Visit
Two Belfast visitors in Canada on a 12 day business trip spoke to the Acton Rotary Club on Tuesday. Mr Walker described the Belfast Rotary Club as the third oldest in the British Isles and the guests donated a Belfast linen bannerette to the Acton branch. Discussion covered equipment for the nurse’s room at the new Acton High School and Ted Tyler urged attendance at a Department of Planning meeting in the town hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belfast
Ireland
Canada
Acton Rotary Club
Mr Walker
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Milton School
of Knox Group
Churchill Church
India
Bob Brayshaw
Acton Y.M.C. A
Caddick
Sedias
Whch
Ted
Schmarskys
Breslau
Keard
Jiresort
T Car Cock
Forgrave
My Beaumont, Brown
Te Ross C
A McDerald
Segume
Sere
Amocg
Seyruck
Dawson Selkerk
E Sherk
D Johnson
Foremar
Chamber of Commerce
District Baptists
Commons
D.E
P.S. Board
Bannerette
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