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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 24, 1963
Page
5
Incomplete fragment reports on a business dispute involving a Crown Assets rolling Corporation and co-owners of a post office building. The text hints at delays in work and potential attempts to start rebuilding or repurposing the property but remains unclear.
The two men intend to start renovations soon but would have received keys earlier. Mr Rachlin, who sent the jewellery business here, said he will likely be busy with Christmas trade and cannot devote much time. The jeweller first seeks to access the clock tower to restart its large clock and its familiar chime.
The Acton Baptist Church marked its 121st anniversary with former minister Heré as guest. Rev. Ralph Easter preached morning and evening, praising Christians as ambassadors and urging quiet to recharge faith. Congregations included guests from Barrie, Georgetown, Guelph and Ayton.
A wartime appeal invites donors to give again next Thursday for blood, candy, and money during a blood donor clinic aligned with Halloween. Youths plan to support UNICEF with enthusiastic participation.
About 200 Y's Men and wives gathered in Sudbury for the Ontario regional conference. The two day program featured quilts, speakers, seminars, a tour of the face snvelter and Laurentian University. A women’s luncheon was held at Copper Cliff club with Pat McKenzie and several Acton participants. Gordon Stowe of Lansing, Michigan, and his wife joined the Mckenzies for the event.
Mrs F Maxwell Group hosted Oxpringe Latics Aid gathering at Mrs Wo Maawell Home last week. Presiding officer Mrs Wo Meas spoke on Gratitude, with readings by Miss Wo Brae Thess. attendees contributed to the cross service. The event featured a social hour and tea served by Mrs Basher and Miss Vin Mas Awol.
A municipal assessment shows an increase of 38 150 with totals at 68 350. Figures list ward and property values for residents and organizations while excluding town and government owned properties. The population recorded is 438, up from 4290 the previous year.
Wednesday session of the Glenlea park group lacked a quorum but drew enthusiasm. J. TO Plurst reported progress at Glenlea, noting a road and playground project begun with heavy earth moving equipment. Members planned future meetings to outline early spring projects.
Beardmore council and the water committee pushed to obtain a tentative agreement from Beardmore and Co before inviting tenders for piping and service installation. Officials warned that using contaminated south spring water could affect town mains and storage tank safety during major fires.
Youngsters will collect pennies for UNICEF on Halloween with a UNICEF bow and basket. The United Nations drive mirrors last year and boxes are distributed via schools. Children may gather at VACA for a film and costume judging, with the bridge party led by Earl Mosales and a Y's Men’s committee arranging transport for outlying areas.
Workers at the McNae mushroom plant in Os are rebuilding utilities on Willow Street with completion targeted after repairs start in May and continue through November.
Bell abandons a plan to include Acton in a no rate increase scheme for Guelph phone service. The plan would have cut long distance charges to Guelph but raised monthly rates. Residents opposed the proposal prompting council to defer decision after discussions with Bell manager Lloyd Denby.
Men at Knox attended a Presbyterian Men’s dinner for men of the district at Kia on Monday evening. The Ladies’ Aid catered the meal.
A by law to finance a new high school addition will return for further study by a town committee and the solicitor before a special council meeting next Tuesday. The town solicitor submitted the by law for initial action and council agreed to a review prior to the session.
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