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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 18, 1945
Page
9
The 103rd anniversary service at Acton Baptist Church drew Congregations together with sermons by Rev Gregory a baritone and organ by Ted Hansen. Speakers urged church leaders to pursue spirit led cooperation, family worship, and active outreach, while a Georgetown Arts and Crafts meeting discussed fair booths and handicraft displays.
Beardmore and Co begin excavating for five houses at the eastern corner of Guelph Street. Work uses a power shovel, continuing a prior residential project. Officials aim to support housing expansion and address local needs.
Attendees praised the performance with skilled playing and clear acoustics. The concert featured a diverse set of pieces and drew praise for the musicianship and staging.
The article explains that during reservoir construction an unforeseen issue nearly cut off water supply. Workers found a way for water to escape instead of entering the reservoir, prompting a plan change. Concrete was used to beneath the existing tank, restoring flow and averting service interruption.
The Neath Victory Loan launches Monday with a public meeting planned for Tuesday October 24 at the Town Hall Acton and District Victory Loan Committee will arrange a program to fit the hall includes an opportunity to meet servicemen introduced by the Reeve J McDonald II a memorial segment for those who died in the fight for freedom features from the Acton Boys Band under Mr Mason and a childrens show at the Public School led by Miss Stewart with Mr Chas Kirkness Mrs CL Leishman leading community singing A ninth Victory Loan explanation will be given by Mr H Boulton who presides All Acton and District citizens are invited to attend this meeting Tuesday evening West Tudday
Council conducts appeals on municipal assessment amid votes and by law changes. Reeve McDonald outlines reservoir expansion plans approved by Public Utilities Commission, with costs for floor expansion, new wells, and irrigation works. Council approves subdivision plans and Guelph Street extension sketch, sets nomination and election dates, and adjourns after midnight with hall unheated.
A wartime notice from the Victory Committee urges district residents to back national efforts and praises leadership while calling for accountability. It highlights pensions, dependents, and civilian mobilization as part of the home front push.
R Bean and Acton named governor at the Hoys Mens Clubs conclave in Toronto. International officers including William Medditt and Charles Tabnsen attended with district representatives from Ontario and Sudbury.
Mr Raht Lowrie received a cable from his son, recently released from Japanese imprisonment, stating he was en route to the United Kingdom and hoped to return to Canada. A letter arrived after three years, describing the journey, with assurances that Stewart is well and that good food and rest aid recovery.
The Baptist Mission Circle held its Thankoffering meeting in the church on Thursday evening October 1. President Mrs K Landsborough presided and readings, prayers, a duet, and a talk on Thanks Giving were featured. Former Circle president Mrs J Veldhuis spoke with slides of Peniel Hall Farm Bolivia. Refreshments followed, a second hour spent.
The Oakville event highlighted Holstein cattle with judging focused on conformation and overall quality. Judges named top pens and noted standout animals while attendees observed the exhibition and prize distribution.
The Lakeside Chapter hosted a meeting featuring crafts from handwork groups and a notable exhibit by Miss W Wolfe including weaving knitting painting and pottery. A social hour followed routine business as members discussed ongoing projects and charitable activities.
A local commission held a Monday evening session to discuss school ground lighting. The talk covered equal access, waterworks, street safety, and plans for cost and timing at the school and surrounding streets.
Community notices list events from October 19 to November 2 including a Lakeside Chapter Bazaar in the Town Mall, a Legion dance at Acton Town Hall, a Halloween Masquerade at Woodside School, and multiple euchre dances and fairs hosted by local organizations such as the United Church Friendly Circle and the Acton Athletes Association. Admission prices and times are shown, with dress in costumes encouraged and refreshments available.
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