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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 18, 1962
Page
9
The group heard color slides of a trip to Scotland and England in fall 1961 by Gordon Fisher and Mrs Bussell. C Leitch explained new report cards for Esquesing Township schools as members toured the evening with a social and lunch.
Ontario government opens four clinics to aid problem drinkers with doctors psychiatrists and social workers on staff. Clinics do not make house calls. extreme cases may require hospitalization funded by provincial grants exceeding one million dollars. Greenock Women's Institute notes temperance program and upcoming events.
The Ontario Federation of Home and School Associations voted to accept management consultants recommendations to overhaul structure. Aimed at stronger areas, nine provincial Areas, a 54 member Executive, and end of District Organizers, with a new regular publication to improve communication. Annual meeting in Toronto April 17 1963 to ratify.
Milton Warden C A Martin will be honored at the annual Dinner Dance. County councillors have set Thursday November 29 as the date for the event. The gathering will recognize the warden’s service in the Milton area.
Halton County women’s institutes gathered in MilIan on October 4 to attend a local leader training school on Meat usage. Marion Ivens led the two day event with Mary McInnis and Kathleen Cossom assisting. Leaders learned meat selection, cooking, carving, and serving as the average Canadian eats 143 pounds yearly.
Doreen Elizabeth Smith and Duncan Allan Vincent MacDougall wed at Ballinafad United Church on September 29. Rev. Dwight Engel officiated as family and friends gathered from Erin and surrounding towns for a double ring ceremony followed by a church reception.
North Halton presbytery united church rally drew participants fromActon and Oakville lasting through the day. Rev Dwight Engel led worship while Percy Chalmers discussed adult study curricula and a Near East mission film was shown. Pot luck lunch followed with registration led by local volunteers.
In Milton, 35 entries competed in the baby show at the Trade Fair Saturday afternoon. Kimberley Ann Barber, a three month old daughter of Mr and Mrs B Barber of Elgin Sr, won in the girls up to three months of age category.
Acton Bridge Club kicked off last Monday with 18 players, six from Acton. W. Wilson and Mrs. W. Wilson of Georgetown won with 45 percent, Don Iakes and John Ferguson of Georgetown placed second, Jack Cyoper and L. Kerr of Wiligins took third. Hand of the Week featured a four-table deal where bids produced four hearts six hearts seven hearts and six no trumps, all making 13 tricks.
The United Church Women held a tea Saturday at the new home of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Long south of Acton on Highway 258. Guests toured the grounds and house while viewing Mr. Long’s African hunting trophies. The event was guided by Mrs. Fred Kentner with Mrs. H. R. Force as honorary president.
At unit 2 meeting in the church last Tuesday Mrs Earl Lambert was presented a life membership in the United Church Women. The pin and certificate were presented by Mrs W Middleton in memory of her mother Mrs Dutton. Other transfers noted include W A W M S members joining the United group and Miss M Z Bennett and Miss M Mainprize receiving their life memberships.
October meeting of the Busy Bees Women's Institute at Mrs A Ak len's home for ten members and three visitors featured a hymn and prayers, a district report, and an agriculture paper. Members shared slides of a farmer's trip through Arizona and Mexico, followed by lunch hosted by the hostess and thanks to Mrs Allen and Mrs McLean.
A large crowd gathered on a Halton County farm to witness Anthony Gas and Oil Explorations Limited unveil a new well. President Anthony Seynuck announced a daily capacity of 800 000 cubic feet of gas and a 20 year contract to supply Acton Georgetown and Milton via United Suburban Gas Company.
A humorous exchange at a local record store ends with the clerk dismissing any call for an English teaching record. The vignette captures a small moment of shop jargon and casual levity in a retail setting.
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