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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 14, 1965
Page
3
Acton Citizens Band faces a plebiscite on continuing the two mill Band Tax grant or replacing it with an annual grant. The issue centers on control, funding stability, and the band’s plans for a Music Center in Warren Grove, with leaders arguing the two mill system protects finances and long term planning.
The Acton Senior Band lists 37 members with 9 beginners from last year 16. Teenagers total 14 and University graduates from the Band since 1947 number nine from a pool of 140 boys. Alumni include a veteran doctor two lawyers two PhDs and a Navy Lt Commander. A sleet storm ended a dull weekend.
Readers note a flurry of social visits and congratulations across St John New Brunswick Cambridge England and Ontario. Mr and Mrs Jerome Lanygville visited relatives with Brenda while Brig and Mr Agnew of Cambridge England sat 11 Cot and Mr Hourne yesterday. The Maywoods visited Ted Brown and the group met at Mr Kirkpatrick’s home where Ms Noble spoke of England trip. Congratulations pour in for Neilson on the birth of a sister Karen and for new marriages Jay Evans and Machel Boris, and Hatdamaker Booth wedding in Limehouse with Limehouse Presbyterian ceremony. Mr and Mrs Benton visited Meaford and Campbellville relatives to mark an anniversary as others travel to Toronto for weddings.
The Tri dine of Esquesing from New Sideroad to Arhgrove begins widening to 100 feet, removing tree arches along the road. The project, done by Halfon Counts crew with subcontractors as needed, is paired by King Paving Ltd for the 7th Line south end widening at 214,806 dollars. The entire 7th Line will be reconstructed in time.
The October meeting of the Lady Directors of Acton Fall Fair Board reviewed hall exhibits from the 1945 fair. Mrs Mathews chaired with Mr MacId as secretary. minutes were read and cooperation praised. In homecraft and domestic science, entries showed quality with some new classes. flower, canned goods, and preserve displays were strong. Dutch and other international exhibits appeared. Ray Benny of Speyside Public School won an essay prize advancing to area competition. zone convention set for Milton later this month. A luncheon was hosted by Mrs Lanham with thanks extended to organizers, and the next meeting planned near Erin Nasamber.
A young man asks for magazines for his waiting room while others react with disbelief. The garbled text suggests a joking tone and scattered dialogue about magazines and possession.
The 41 Club met Saturday Oct 9 at Mr Hendersons with 11 members present. Members discussed woven mat material and patterns for Amy and jumpers, then measured each other. A hay ride and Wiener roast followed with 22 members. visiting families from Toronto Brampton joined. Mt George Bust hunted Westee and brought home a moose recently.
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