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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 07, 1954
Page
11
Locals report a good duck bag as guns sounded through the day. Autumn scenery with brilliant trees and blue skies accompanied the hunter’s spirits amid crackling leaves, the scent of pickles and bonfires lingering in the air.
The October meeting at the Ac ton Women’s Institute held at Mrs. Holloway’s home drew 26 members. Highlights included readings on the Gay Nineties and Christmas themes, a euchre planned at the Scout Hall, and a costume parade winner for the Gay Nineties look. Mrs. Hollaway won for the smallest waist.
The YMCA nursery school began its fourth season with over 40 children enrolled and six volunteer teachers guiding three to five year olds in games songs and stories. New Canadians joined, fire drills move to a basement escape, and the first morning drew artists sculptors and lively demonstrations from the pupils.
Public school teachers from Ten, Milton and Georgetown disrupted classes early Tuesday and attended a joint meeting in Milton. Principal Foster of Mutan led the session with inspectors Skuce and Berrhold, topics included general interest. Refreshments were served.
Thomas Williams of Toronto escaped unharmed when his eastbound bread truck skidded on the shoulder on No 7 Highway near Eden Mills. The vehicle struck guard wires, tipped onto its side, and spilled bread racks before Williams crawled free and was taken to Acton. Police investigated the accident.
The October meeting of Laugh ters of Knox Young Women's Affiliated Group met Monday evening at Mrs Gladys Price's home. The program included prayers scripture reading by Lorraine Kingsmill and readings by Betty Holmes and Diane Dawkins. A World Mock Trial discussion urged self examination of attitudes toward other nationalities and Biblical teaching on sins from prejudice. Baby-sitting offered for mothers to attend the next meeting.
Acton participants attended the induction service for Rev. Morgan McFarlane as minister of St Johns United Church Georgetown. Rev. E A Currey of Acton took part reading scripture and prayer. A junior choir led by about 25 robed youths performed. Mrs McFarlane and family were welcomed by elders and congregation after the service.
The Churchill United church hosted the Halton Presbytery and Women's Missionary Society executives on Tuesday afternoon. Attendees included Rev Currey of Acton and ministers from Cooksville Dixie and Applewood Acres. The event covered routine business and a planned rally with several church boards to meet soon in Georgetown.
Guests from Camp Bellville Rockwood Eden Mills and other Acton congregations attended Knox church autumn bankoffering meeting. Miss Beatrice Scott on furlough from Bhil field India spoke about mission schools training Bhil children and shaping Christian living. Special music by Mrs John Davidson and Mrs M McCullough.
Disputes between contractor George Schultz and the town over a Warren Grove sewer project end with a council meeting agreeing to resume work next week and share the 2500 monthly cost of well points equally. Schultz backs 50 percent of the expense, while discussion continues on contract addenda and progress payments.
Roy Hindley and Jack Elliott led a volunteer auction at the Y's Men annual sale circulating articles from furniture to livestock and books. The evening total fell between 450 and 400 dollars while volunteers sold beds chairs puppies chickens and a pair of wooden shoes. Refreshments also boosted proceeds as donations funded the club’s work.
North Halton board discusses expansion to ease crowding in Acton Milton Georgetown and Milton enrollments listed with current room counts. Plan adds classrooms at Acton from seven to nine and Milton from ten to eleven while Georgetown adds two rooms. Night citizenship classes for New Canadians approved with a two dollar fee per person to cover caretaking costs.
The Department of Highways reports a rise in highway accidents on Hatton roads during 1954. Property damage increased by about 100 incidents from the previous year, with fatalities and serious injuries down slightly. TAS injuries dropped to 116 for the year.
Tony Seynuck of Acton reports a massive gas find south of Speyside that testers say could be the province’s largest single well. A 1817 foot depth produced high pressure and a stream of gas. observers noted a roar as a seven inch cap was released. Drilling at Ao McDerald property near Crewser’s Crensis continues with plans for company formation and immediate further work.
An organizing meeting is proposed next week to form an Acton Chamber of Commerce. Two representatives from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce will address the gathering. Local business leaders from commerce industry and professions have met to map preliminary plans and seek affiliation with the national body. The dinner will introduce chamber functions and aims and nominate a committee to submit names for officers. A large group of men expects to attend the opening session.
Representatives from Acton attended the Guelph Association of Baptist churches meetings in Stratford on Friday and Saturday. Activities included Women's Mission Circle talks, elections naming Mrs R Costerus as second vice president, Baptist Young People's Union events, sermons by Rev Trinierd and Rev Faj, a communion service, a ladies’ supper, and a film on missionary work in Bolivia.
The Duke of Devonshire chapter held its reguiae monthly meeting at Mrs At Long's home on Tuesday evening with Mrs Whitham presiding. A nomination committee formed to name a replacement for the second vice regent and notices discussed monthly sight changes for four months. Miss MP for Halta gave an address, and Mes Bennett described the House of Commons with remarks on Canadian impressions and amusing happenings during the session.
The newspaper announces Thanksgiving Day will close the office next Monday. Advertisers and news contributors should deliver or phone their copy by Friday for the following week. Submissions may be received Saturday morning or Tuesday as feasible.
Acton council's industrial committee hosts a town hall public meeting tonight at 8 in Acton to explain industrial promotion methods and aims. Department of Planning and Development representatives will outline how citizens, especially out of office, can further local growth and community prosperity.
P S Board agrees on installing a stop sign at the Willow and River Streets corner to protect children near noon and after school. Secretary W Middleton to contact the council immediately. The meeting also noted home economics for grades seven and eight and senior manual gaming plans at the high school with no tuition this year.
Nassagaweta township council met on Monday October 4 with the reeve presiding. A by law to provide for the election of council and school trustees for 1955 was passed. A by law appointing the hunting teen charge was also approved. A grant of 40 to Nas sagawega WI was approved for township hall renovations. J A Milne was appointed agent to buy lands at the adjourned tax sale if needed. Relief and hospital accounts were addressed with 550 paid and 1122 vouched.
The Woman's Association at Ace ton United church met at Mrs. B. Veldhuis home with Mrs. Ho Burns presiding. They bought autumn knives, forks and spoons for the church kitchen and sent cards to the sick. They planned a bus trip to Toronto and sent blankets to Cedar Vale school. New member joined and refreshments followed a social.
Two visitors from Belfast Ireland in Canada for 12 days spoke to Acton Rotary on Tuesday. Mr Walker described the Belfast Rotary Sub as the third wildest in the British Isles. They left a bannerette of fresh linen for the Acton branch. Discussions covered nurse room equipment at the new Acton High School. Ted Tyler reminded all to attend a Department of Planning meeting in the town hall.
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