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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 23, 1952
Page
6
A revised lower street light rate from HEP.C. was presented last Friday to Acton P.U.C. The new rates take effect in the November account. A joint P.U.C. and Sewer Committee visit outlined improvements for the sewage plant and power protections for motors.
Mackenzie news notes the first snowfalls cause slick roads and car ditching. It urges practical season doors screened and glazed in all sizes priced at 17 50 with hardware hinges and locks in stock. It invites readers to Rotary Fun Fair Friday for prizes and entertainment.
Public auction at the Tra falgar township home beside CBL tower on Saturday at 1 30 in the afternoon. Items include Chesterfield suites television tables piano beds dining sets electric stove radios and numerous household effects plus poultry equipment implements and crates. No reserve as owner leaves the community for business reasons. Cash settlement with clerk. Hindley and Elliott auctioneers.
An ad feature quotes Bob Frana insisting prices are not up high but aimed to be affordable. The message emphasizes talking terms in a bargain basement voice and invites customers to compare today.
Winners in penny sales and draws at St Josephs Altar Society bazaar held in St Josephs church hall Friday and Saturday include Rev Father Morgan tea set, Mrs Cassie Lambert cup and saucer and pound tea, Mrs B Ten nant ten pounds sugar and towels, Mrs Les Davies salad bowls, and many more named winners such as Mrs Wo Duval cup and saucer, Mrs Delaine Gibbons casserole, Mrs Chris Griese ketchup container, and Brenda May Lambert won the doit.
At a largely attended Wellington Huron Progressive Conservative Association meeting in Arthur on Friday October 17, G Fraser Smith was elected first president. Wm Maedel was fourth vice president and secretary, Roy M Grant and J W Bushfield were treasurer. Guest speaker Cardiff and platform guests included Lewis Menary and John Root, with Roots moving to South Wellington federally after redistribution.
After the inter school meet Actonx High placed fourth of four and lost the rugby game to Georgetown 11 to 10. Paul Lawson led a school champion effort as others faced coldField snow and short assemblies for cheer practice led by Peggy Oakes and a bus trip to Toronto for Red Feather football games with tickets limited to 45 riders. Betty May Lambert underwent appendectomy at Guelph General Hospital.
Clarence Harding turned his car upside down on No 5 sideroad Tuesday night but no injuries were reported. Winter arrived early with ground already white on Monday morning. Mission Circle met at Mary Jennings to plan a later Sunday service. Mrs MacEnery read on Stewardship and Joyce Farmer led Scripture study. The group decided to sell Christmas cards again. Baptisms were held for David Andrew Gibb and Sandra Nene McLaughlin. Rev Brearly of Appleby conducted the service. Arnold McEnery is improving and expected to return home soon.
The Acton Square Dance Club committee met at G. Candler’s home to finalize plans for the first dance. Ernie Pack er will provide old time music and calling. St Alban’s parish hall offers a new floor. Some tickets remain and an ad in the Free Press will invite locals to join or learn square dancing before Milton or Rockwood calls. Dancing hours are 8:30 to 10:00 p.m., with babysitter needs noted.
The monthly meeting of the Rnow Evening Auxiliary was hosted at Mrs Lorne Masales home. Mrs Ao Messaac presided with worship by Mrs Gordon Oder and Miss Florency Elliott. Readings from the Glad Tidings were by Mrs Earl Marshall and Mr Robert OHara reviewed a South America study.
Council reviews the annual Remembrance Day service and delegates A Irwin to investigate supplying a small oil heater for the professors office in the town hall. Fines for September total 77.40 with town taking 25.48. Accounts approved include MacSwain Motors repairs 3.63 Bell Telephone services 6.430 Watson Dairy Bar lunch 0.00 Mellor Construction merchandise a grader 0.00 Fred Dawkins fire equipment conversion 6.00 Don VanFleet fire equipment conversion 6.00 Mickey Holmes 4.50 Harold Andrews 3.00 B. D. Rachlin juror selection 5.00 Geo Musselle ad jurors 5.00 J. McGeachie old age pensions 25.00 Bond Hdwe roof coating 402.78 Gestetner ink 5.00 C N R flashing light 30.47 Co of Halton 1932 assessment 12802.00 P U C operation Aug 1 3 Ajax Eng 172.89 Flintkote 132.15 C F Leatherland exchange property 30.20 Sewer Account Harold Mike Cox search 25.00 Acton Cream 25.00
The Fall Thankoffering of the Baptist Mission Circle drew a good turnout from Georgetown and local churches. Rev. John Kaczwaka of Toronto spoke on his work with Protestant and Catholic communities in Toronto and the challenges of securing church space. A luncheon followed hosted by Mrs. Wagner and committee.
Mrs F E Cook in Fergus hosts a birthday event on October 14 as Mrs Olive Hawlett Betty Grimsby and other guests join the weekend gathering. Visitors include Lloyd Dearing Toronto with his parents, plus numerous relatives from Windsor Toronto Brampton Marseille and Fergus throughout the holiday period.
At the YMCA Open House on Friday evening October 17 a cutlery set sold for one and a half million dollars with cups and saucers at half that price. The event featured Rob Redfern as Y secretary introduced by Clif Sutton and Y Ladies' Auxiliary coordinating refreshments. Doctors note eight hours rest saves seven thousand heart beats daily.
Acton Rotary Club notes increasing need for crippled children in Acton and district. An infant case requires long hospital visits in Toronto, prompting the committee chair to pursue help despite depleted funds. Preston visitors donate games gear for a forthcoming Fun Fair and pledge support to hospitals.
The undersigned from MBS T L Lamb offers a Nassagaweya township house furnishings auction at 1 30 p m on November 1 at Guelph Road near Ebenezer church. Items include chesterfield suite chairs tables rug heaters ranges sewing machine dishes beds and more with cash terms. Auctioneer William A Gibson and Art Diamond clerk.
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