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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 24, 1963
Page
15
Fragmentary report describes a property venture with a large ring of keys and Crown Ansets Diapoua Corporation. Co-owners, after purchasing a post office building, struggle to complete work and expect to resume activity once certain tasks are finished.
Two men intend to start work soon but may not have keys yet. Mr Rachlin, a jeweller in the area, says he will be busy with Christmas trade and cannot devote much time to renovations. The first task is to climb the clock tower and restart the large clock chime.
Former Minister Heré attended as anniversary guest in 1933 at Acton Baptist Church while a student at McMaster University. Rev Ralph Easter preached morning and evening for the 121st anniversary. Congregations from Barrie Guelph and others joined. organist Charles Landsborough led.
Wartime appeal invites donors to give blood, wine and money in one evening. On Thursday Halloween events center on the blood donor clinic with many youths voting for UNICEF. The community calls this a great day for donors.
About 200 Y's Men and wives met in Sudbury for the Ontario regional conference over the weekend. Programs included speakers seminars a tour of Inco Velter and Laurentian University, with a special luncheon for women at the Copper Cliff club. Attendees from Acton included Pat McKenzie and a list of local members and guests.
The Ospruige Latics Aid held its October gathering at Mrs Wo Moawett bem. Mrs Wo Dries Peesading presided as president, with prayers and gratitude devotion. Reports covered charity work and forthcoming events, including a sewing circle and local committee updates.
The report shows an increased assessment of $38,150 with total town figures around $2,272,278 and a per assessment of $40,350 noted. The document lists population figures at 438 this year versus 429 last year, with government property and private buildings emerging as exceptions.
Despite lack of a quorum on Wednesday night the Glenlea park area group discussed progress on the playground project and planned future meetings. Secretary J T Elarst said land preparation is underway with earth moving equipment on site as members outlined spring plans and possible fundraising.
Beardmore council urged the sewer and water committee to obtain a tentative agreement from Beardmore and Co before calling tenders for piping from the south spring well to Beardmore. Debate covered underground tank storage, fire needs, and water quality concerns including salt levels and suitability for human use.
Youngsters collect pennies for UNICEF while wearing disguises and carrying bags for goodies. The United Nations scheme repeats with schools handling information and bones removed. Children gather at the YMCA for a film and costume judging led by Earl Maswles and Y.M.C.A. committee.
Work as being fished at the McNae mushroom plant in es pectation of an May Nogember stat.
Bell abandons a proposal to extend a no rate increase plan to Acton and Guelph area after opposition. The plan would have removed long distance charges to Guelph and raised monthly rates. Letters to Acton subscribers explained the decision from Lloyd Denby AVA manager, and residents pressed opposition by phone and mail. Council met with Denby and decided to oppose the Bell proposal at the meeting.
A modest attendance gathered at King on Monday evening for a Presbyterian Men’s dinner. The local Ladies’ Aid organized and catered the event for men of the district.
Council to reexamine a by law financing a new high school addition with the town solicitor and a council committee before a special meeting next Tuesday. Fire warnings issued after grass and brush fires. policing plans discussed, including possible additional officers. Tender for cemetery work approved at 774179 for removal of debris and raking.
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