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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 26, 1961
Page
7
The clip lists doodle events and reminders in Georgetown including a Halloween party hosted by Scouts and Brownies, a reminder to set clocks back, weekly garbage pickup, and public notices about ambulance services and town maintenance. It also notes gardeners finishing seasonal tasks and two car rallies attracting visitors.
The Dublin Institute program featured zipper insertion demonstration by Mrs. Moffat with Mrs. Nellis commentating. Mrs. Duncan Moffat hosted a luncheon and volunteers planned a November 10 guerre party. Mrs. Nellis reported on district directors' meeting. Fall Fairs topics and 4 H Girls displays at Milton Fair drew interest.
Esquesing Township has been fully reassessed, with total assessment rising to 8 295 214 a 20 percent increase from last year. Assessor A W Benton told Council the new figure reflects an 8 294 214 base, and seven land assessments have been appealed including Milton Brick Co Piel. The council approved bylaw changes for building permits and fee scales, while nominations for an event on November 20 were planned to attract voters.
On October 5 the Dublin 4 H Girly met at Mrs D Moffat home for the first meeting of Separates for Summer. Leaders are Mrs D Moffat and Mrs ML Netlis. Officers elected president Shirley Langevin treasurer Shercill Murray press reporters Marlene and Barbara Britton. Members received pamphlets and sewing booklets. The second meeting was at the Brittons’ on October 12 with business led by President Shirley Langevin. Dates for patterns and materials were given and each girl was to have her pattern and material for her skirt and blouse by the next meeting.
Halton County officials and the Emergency Measures committee reported Acton as the best suited alternate site for county government in case of a nuclear or natural disaster. The plan includes possible evacuation of the county seat if needed, with local authorities touring northern Halton to assess suitability. Wellington and Wellington counties reportedly deny evacuation sites.
In Galton County an overall survival plan designates Rockwood as a jelly view point and deatriuation area while Georgetown becomes reentry headquarters for the arty. The village and town are central to the planned response to nuclear or natural disasters.
October church board meeting at the home of Mr and Mrs Den ny included separate business sessions for men and women. They set a date for the Christmas bagger on November 25 and discussed church cleaning fees. Also notes of visits and family weekends were recorded.
Rev J Lavell Smith of Toronto will headline the Hoth anniversary events at Acton United Church. He will speak at the morning service and a 7 30 p.m. service, replacing the 9 30 a.m. service. Smith once lived on Park Ave with his parents over 50 years ago when his father led a Methodist church and is currently at the Church of All Nations in Toronto.
George Mussette directs over ten choristers at St Albans parish hall for the Actor Lions first annual Minstrel Show. Rehearsals run weekly with hopes to stage three performances Thursday Friday and Saturday November 30 December 1 and 2. Mrs G Musselle Jr trains the end men and Mr Interlocutor as the ensemble polishes songs and routines.
Mrs Elizabeth Grant widow of William Grant died Saturday October 21 after moving from Glasgow to live with her daughter in Acton. Survived by sons Donald William Archie of Glasgow daughters Mrs Tom Hair Glasgow and Miss Jess Grant Toronto. She was life member of Eastern Star Amaranth Shrine in Scotland and joined local Scout Mothers Scottish Dance Club. Funeral Monday at Rumley Shoemakers with Rev A H McKenzie. pallbearers from Toronto and Acton.
Over 150 children registered for the Children's Crusade at the Pentecostal church in Acton. Rev. W Moody presented gospel material with Tokyo the puppet and Uncle Bill tales. Evening sessions featured a Sunday School Workers Training Course and multiple illustrated sermons. Rev. Moody to preach Sunday with services at 10 am and 7 pm.
Knox Ladies Aid met for a special session to finalize arrangements for an anniversary turkey dinner. Mrs. A M McPherson presided while worship was led by Mrs. A I Murray and Mrs. R L Davidson. New convener roles were named including Mrs Fr McCutcheon for head table.
A funeral service for Laura Luella Miller widow of John Bernard Miller was held at the Rumley Shoemaker funeral home on Saturday October 21 conducted by Rev D Engel. She died October 19 at 236 Mill St E Acton after living there two years. Born in Esquesing township she was daughter of Walter Devereaux and Mary Brown and married in 1920. Surviving are brother John Devereaux and sister Elsie Mrs Murdoch of Georgetown. Pallbearers were Alan Bridger Bill and Allan Devereaux Gordon Hopkinson Perce Barker and Bill Jewell.
Local merchant H. H. Hinton, a County Council representative and deputy reeve, was appointed Justice of the Peace for Acton by council order dated October 4. In a Wednesday interview he said the role is typically political. he did not apply, but was asked to accept the position.
9000 tons of sand and 300 tons of salt stockpiled near Acton for winter road safety. Ken Timbers mixes salt with sand, piling it for use. crews from Chiudte Pickett, Hornby and local truckers will sand highways from Acton to Palermo on No 25, possibly to Milton on 401 and from the Guelph Reformatory to Brampton.
Last Thursday evening at St. Alban's Church Hall patients and friends of Dr. W. Roy Riddell heard a Wrnvitte science film on the senses. Dr. Madore of Oakville spoke on innate human intelligence. Dr. D Viggiani of Toronto discussed the nervous system and spinal importance with demonstrations.
Drivers prepare for deteriorating surface conditions as snow looms. Road crews deploy graders and plows to clear routes before the weather worsens. Local officials urge caution and reduced speeds on troubled stretches.
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